I fell asleep in the hollow of a willow tree.
A spotted caterpillar tiptoed his way up the bridge of my nose,
Whispering tales of an enchanted meadow.
Blooming into a silken butterfly, he beckoned to hold tight.
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Across the dawn-dusted sky we flew,
Shining stars illuminating our path into the valley,
Where the frost perched high on the grass
Glinting like silver pearls in the fading moonlight.
A soft crooning of magpies stirred awake the napping animals,
Faeries blew feathered kisses on crystallized flowers
Unfurling the beds of sleeping beetles and moths.
Carpets of daffodils and lilies, carnations and daisies
Spritzed up mists of perfumes into the first ray of sunshine.
Hours ticked tocked in the hustle-bustle
Of the boisterous schools of rabbits, ladybugs and pigs.
Of the solemn hymns of thrushes, lambs and hens.
Of the nectar-gathering of honey bees, ducks and goats.
As dusk shaded the last of the golden luminescence,
Fireflies twinkled from the branches of the old trees,
One by one, the world softly descended into dreamland.
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And I glided back up into the universe,
Waking up to a fragrance tickling my senses,
Catching a spark in the painting of a meadow,
And a caterpillar blooming on the edge of my quilt…
This poetry is an absolute class. It felt like an award winning poem being read out to me in my mind whilst reading it! – Cezane
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Thanks a lot, Cezane!
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It’s magical, Prajakta!
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Thanks Robb 🙂
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Amazing piece of work. A masterpiece. 🙂
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Thank you Ashish for your lovely words 🙂
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This poem is a beautiful Journey! Loved it. 🙂
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Ah 😀 Thanks a lot Tejas!
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Excellent poem.
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Imagery was too beautiful to be true! Amazing poetry 🙂
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Thanks for such kind words Roopesh 🙂
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This is a wonderful poem Prajakta ! I loved it, it also reminded me of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 98. Your poem is antithetical to it, but they are certainly similar in presenting the charm of nature in a poetic form. Cheers 🙂
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That was a huge compliment for me 🙂 I feel humbled… Thank you so much 🙂 I will surely take a look at Shakespeare’s Sonnet 98.
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😊👍
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I’m not sure if I have mundane words to express my feelings about this piece. The essence of nature vividly penned. You’ve struck the right chords with this masterpiece of yours. 🙂
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Thanks for such a wonderful comment Sonu… Nature has a way of inspiring 🙂
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It sure does 🙂 And its magnificent and exhilarating.
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Enchanting! Beautifully penned!
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Thank you 🙂
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SmiLes.. DogWood
FeeLs oF SpRinG
to coMe..
Dogs FeeL
thE breeze
of snoW..
We SinG
A Praise oF
aLL.. Dance
NatUre onE and aLL..
Lovely Prajakta.. trUly
LovELy to comMune TunEs WitH
NatUre OnE iN WordS oF SonG
iN poEtry thUs or DancE oF feaT
iN NatUre’s water’s
Air.. iS to LiVe liGht
over dArk sAMe
as God allthatiS
a BlanKeT of Love
thaT kNows and FeeLs
no thing extra terrestrial
as aLL..
ah..
iS
ONe..
keY iS allThaT iS
iS allthatis.. no hUman
labels to priSon NatUre
iN i or uS or We all thaT iS FReED..:)
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Thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
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SMiLes
Again and
You are welcome..:)
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And i was all transported to the world of Dreams 😀
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If only we could stay there as well! 🙂
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WOW…I want to fall asleep in that enchanted meadow in the hollow of that willow tree. And that caterpillar was still giving you company when you woke up.
Thanks for sharing. This is truly an amazing piece of poetry! 🙂
~Carl~
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Thank you Carl… I have been taking in some beautiful sights in nature over the past few weeks. I so wish I could really make myself a home in this meadow!
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So important to recharge and renew yourself in nature. Really glad you are taking the time to do that! 🙂
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There are so many things to love about this enchanting poem. In addition to all the above, I love how the ending keeps the dream going. We will always have a bit of magic in our lives if we look for it. 🙂
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Thanks a lot, JoAnna 🙂 I like your observation about finding tidbits of magic in our life!
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Wonderful and beautifully penned Prajakta. One of the best I have read from you 🙂
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Thank you so much 🙂
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The quintessence of Mother Nature, beautifully worded. Loved the poem…it immediately produced a picture right in front of my eyes… 🙂
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Thanks Maniparna 🙂
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You are still doing magic with your words! Beautiful one indeed. 🙂
Well just curious, are you going to Osho ashram on Aug 7th?! 😉
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Thanks a lot 😀 And no… NOT the Osho Ashram… But somewhere else 🙂
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haha.. so its a holiday plan?! 😉
Anyway did you go to Oshos?
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Travel plans, yes! Osho never really… I have heard interesting stories though 😛
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haha.. what kind of stories?! I’ve never been there.
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I suggest Google… Odd stories around the place 😛
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Oh that bad?! 😛
You know, there is something called experiential knowledge! You should have gone there!! 😉
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How very beautiful…
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Thank you!
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🙂
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Oh Prajakta–this is so enchanting, and I lovethe imagery. You are such a gifted writer! Your poem reminded me of Alice in Wonderland.
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The transition.
The way one undergoes a transition and rest of the word remains intact.
Its the dream of change! That’s how i could see this poem!
Beautiful selection of words. 🙂
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I loved picturing this! Such vivid imagery… Beautiful. 🙂
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Amazed to see profound poetry with magic on words.🙌👌
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Thanks a lot Prashant!
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My pleasure 🙂
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