NATURE- SUBLIME AND FURIOUS

NEVERLAND

The treasures of the world are scattered far and wide

So much to see in a life so small,

Said she, Oh! I know a place

Where you can find them all.

It is invincible as the ocean

And as steady as the hilly contours,

It is as alive as the woods

And shrouded in mystery as the misty moors.

The warmth is felt as you enter its realm

The breeze there breathes peace and serenity,

The soft earth beneath lacks the colour green

Yet it is the potent symbol of fertility.

There lie two lakes, pure and deep

Blue, black and grey and shimmering green,

The clearest mirrors for all souls

Yet veiling their own with a magical sheen.

They brim with love and glow with faith

And gleam like jewels bright,

But at the hour of storm they kindle their flame

And glint like the armour of a knight.

There rises a hill above the planes

It speaks of will and might,

It kneels with an air of humility

Yet stands tall with revered pride.

At its foot a garden lies

With flowers pink and red,

No bird has sung a sweeter song

Than the birds of this rosy bed.

It must be Neverland, she said

For I have seen, no map showed me this place,

Why said I, haven’t you guessed

It is but a Mother’s Face.

VERSUS

As I got onto a three wheeled carriage

Just another July day

Nothing told me that I would be caught

In the midst of a battle on my way.

Rambling down the path in the concrete jungle

Lost among the honks and sigh

A cool gentle breeze came and shook me up

And made me look up to the sky.

They were gathering, mighty and fierce

The soldiers, clad in grey

The Sun, it crouched and finally stepped down

And the Earth lost its last ray.

The men, they ran from the growing shadow

While the bold ones stood their ground

And distraught at being reminded of heaven above

Others stole sly glances around.

Time stood still, the leaves rustled aloud

As the gale gushed ‘round in all its glory

The Earth waited with bated breath

For the Gods to unleash their fury.

Then the thunders rolled out the drums

The army charged, rumbling and roaring

With a flash of light, ripping the skies apart

The cavalry came down pouring.

And down below the men,

Held up their shields in vain

While every tree held up its arms

And gladly welcomed the rain.

For years the arrogant race has fought

Bloody battles to lay their claim

And here they stood, wet in shame

For it was Mother Nature’s turn to tame.

This war too ended

But without any wounded or dead

And as I reached my destination

I saw Earth come alive instead.

MS