life lessons so far...

Nature...

the wind across my face made me open my eyes

the tapping rain brought me the sense of touch and coolness

the wetness on the dark brown bark and dark green grasses showed me rich exuberance...

both the drooping flowers and rainbow painted a tapestry of colours, pastel against grey

the running stream jingled crystal-clear to my hearing

sparrows chirpping made me aware of their presence

black-naped orioles flittered yellow across the dancing foliage, song lifting spirits

the earth smelt musty

giving life to both tiny creatures and parasol mushroom caps...

a green whip snake had taught me fright, as much as to itself

the yellow dancing lady orchids that saw it laughed in delight and jest

morning mist the jasmine fields blooms and caressed with her fragrance

as mother delicately plucks them into a gathering cloth

stories of time past and toil, she says, and that one day i too will tell...

of the trees they taught me patience

and the grasses resilience and joy

of the fishes and shrimps a whole new world that stays wetter then raindrops

the drought that desperate thirst for precious water and unrelenting heat

of the snake a certain mysterious sleekness and hidden self

and our cat the feeling of being wanted and sleeping with shedded fur...

tbc...