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The rustle of the leaves
The gently swaying palm
The slow refreshing breeze
That acts like a balm

The twittering of the birds
The silently grazing herds
The mist that hides the beauty
The guard who’s going off-duty

The call of the cuckoo
The screech of the peacock
Will herald the dawn
And your senses fully block..

All these sights will meet your eyes
If you go for a walk, around sunrise
So wake up, smile, and greet the day
Nature will, many dividends, pay
serenity unfolded
NafisaSB Jan 16
In the lush green landscape
Rose a tiny blob of yellow
So bright and so beautiful
So soft and so mellow

The harbinger of spring
Small and yet so brave
Opened up its petals
To share a tiny wave

Gathering up their strength
Others followed suit
Soon a thousand sunflowers
Bloomed on taking root

It’s the first who leads the way
And inspires sisters and brothers
So let’s learn from the sunflower
And inspire a few others
inspired by a tiny flower in a bed of green grass
NafisaSB Jan 11
The sunlight speeding through the sky
Touching everything – low and high
Touched, in its, travels, a sleepy little town
And helped it discard its old night-gown.
Dawn was bright, spreading the light
Dispelling the shadows from a great height
Before its greatness, night had to bow
It had to pick up its bedding, and go..
Factories began to hum with activity and life
Glad as there were, that there had come a new morn
Whilst women started to sharpen their little kitchen knives
Eager to cook curry, rice or prawn.
Soon, over the town, spread a hustle and a bustle
And in the gym, athletes flexed their strong muscles
A  new day had been ushered in – the old one had gone
The sun smiled benevolently, as a new day was being born…
NafisaSB Jan 3
Its farewell to the old year
And welcome to the new one
Its ‘thank God’ for the old year
And best wishes for the new one.
It’s a permanent adieu to the old year
And bright hopes for the new one
It’s a tear for the old year
And a smile for the new one
It was ‘tough time’ in the last year
But should be ‘smooth sailing’ in the new one
It was a royal kick to the old year
And an obsequious obeisance to the new one.
Wishing each of you an exciting yet safe 2025
NafisaSB Dec 2024
The harrying days are gone
We welcome a new dawn
Nothing has changed, but the date
So change your attitude, to change your Fate

If, with life’s struggles, you will cope
You will give birth to a new type of hope
You will overcome, you will succeed
If the seeds of doubt, you do not feed

So stand straight, with chin up,
Smile, and take a chance
Party with your friends
Lead life a merry dance

Here’s to the coming year
May it be good for you
Our prayers and our blessings
And wishes good and true

Are yours for the keeping
Use them well with care
Be safe, be healthy
But It’s time to do and dare

2024 is ending
With a whimper and a sigh
So let 2025 enter
With a note that’s sweet and high
wishing the editorial team and the readers and their families a beautiful new 2025
NafisaSB Dec 2024
Rejoice one and all
For today is Christmas
Decorate the hall
For today is Christmas

Take out the fairy doll
For today is Christmas
Hang her on the tree in the hall
For today is Christmas

Wrap your presents neatly
For today is Christmas
Present it to relatives sweetly
For today is Christmas

First, remember our Lord
For today is Christmas
For he was the son of God
And today is Christmas

Be charitable today
For today is Christmas
Be happy thro’ the day
For today is Christmas

Decorate the crib
For today is Christmas
Do not tell any fib
For today is Christmas

Eat, and be merry
For today is Christmas
Bring out the holly and cherry
For today is Christmas

Spend the day in visiting
For today is Christmas
As well as in feasting
FOR TODAY IS CHRISTMAS
SHARING A POEM WRITTEN AS A TEENAGER THAT IS RELEVANT EVEN TODAY - WISHING THE EDITORIAL TEAM AND THE READERS A BEAUTIFUL DAY AND A LOVELY END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION
NafisaSB Dec 2024
When nature calls
How do you feel
Do you, your city layers, peel
And throw them on the grass so green
Do you love to see the peacock preen
And smell the air so pure and clean
Do you, to the game reserves, go
When you are feeling sad and low
For they will give you such delight
And make your heart feel so light
That all the pain will wash away
As you in serene spots do stray..
Feel the wind in your hair
Look out sharp for deer and hare
The jungle is full of beasts and fowl
Here is an eagle, and there an owl
But you will need keen eyes and sharp
If you want to see the butterfly dart
It’s all there for you to see
flora and fauna, bird and bee
so relax, and enjoy the pure fresh air
let the breeze blow away your care
feel the burdens lift and go
see the leaves, bend and bow
It's all just for you, my dear
So wonderful and crystal clear
So don't tarry, for time will fly
while you just moan and sigh
enjoy the sights, hear the sounds
for nature's glory knows no bounds
come, relax, feel at ease
and you will surely feel at peace
this was written after a jungle safari - nature is indeed a good relaxant
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