SPRING Spring is the king of the seasons Ugadi is the first of the festivals We wear new clothes And eat delicious broths Mother prepares the customary mango pickle Father worships the sickle Nature is in her full bloom There is no room for any gloom The cuckoo sings early in the morning The farmer is ready for harvesting There are new born leaves And pleasant breezes Every tree has a flower There is flowing water in the river The wind blows very softly The birds fly very swiftly The winter was very cold But the spring is very beautiful to behold Ugadi brings in new hopes The farmer depends on yearly crops May this new year bring in peace! I am able to write a poetic piece by JVL NARASIMHA RAO