flowers in a garden
swaying in the breeze,
with joy
gratitude in hearts
for a beautiful existence
life is colorful
sunflowers in all their glory
with thankful gazes
at the sun
for their wonderful and cheerful existence
alas, the beauty crushed
under the machine
for man's selfishness
sold as oil in shops
a garden bereft of beauty
for Man's survival
behold the flowering
plants
the jasmine
spreading fragrance
everywhere
on the bride's hair.
symbol of the married
women
on the images of gods
on the worship vessels
at home and temples
decorating the bridal rooms
symbolising the everlasting fragrance
in the life of newly weds
the livelihood for the poor
being sold for survival
at street corners, at flower markets
next comes the rose,
the king of all flowers
in various hues
beautifying gardens, hairdos and coat pockets
the bridal beds
garnishing soups, desserts
and lending fragrance to bath tubs
as proverbs on roses says
life is not a bed of roses
roses have thorns
symbolizing
beauty amidst
challenges
booms are life as well as
death
blooms are garlands on a dead man's portrait
laid as a wreath on shrouds
decorates a hearse
strewn on paths
where the dead is carried
also, garlands around necks of the living
in honour and in praise
blooms decorating temples
and homes
in a floral array
creativity at its best
when arranged in floral
patterns
arranged for contests
and publicity to showcase
Man's creativity
behold the
beauty of nature
blooming to please
Man in life and death
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