Self-be-leaf

(Tanka of an enlightened leaf) Some form muddy poolsyet some others run down drainsblessed to make few pearlsthose that run off lose their selfthe resilient shine forth Water sustains liferelentless my thirsty rootswhat worth then these pearlsan ephemeral miragenot ego let deeds make me [The tiny, newly unfurled leaf of my Colocasia plant juggles with …

In Passing…

A moist spattering,trickling down the soft petals,awash with fragrance. Dribbling onto leaves,soaking viridescent blades,steeped in herby scent. The bland inception,an aromatised journey,headed to dirt drenched! [Featuring: Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) taking delight in a light drizzle] – Narendra Nayak © 2020

It’s Raining Diamonds

“Hey Buzz, whassup?” shouted out a familiar raucous voice. Buzz, a Paper Wasp, spun around mid-air, startled as his chain of thoughts broke. Only one guy could sound gruff and cheery at the same time! As he hovered over the Gulmohur branch, he could see his long time friend Spud, a Flesh Fly, waving out …