Pallab Chaudhury

Holding its head high Above the desert sand, Cactus- Under morning sun!…

Above the black slush Of the pond, a cluster of lily Again, with heads held high!…

A crow alone veiled in the morning fog on harvest-festival-day.…

After a safe ride cygnets- on land; the swan making itself tidy!…

Dusk after evening rain; Peacock couple finishing their conversation for the day!…

After the spring rain Being caught by phantosmia Wandering alone!…

Surface agitation Enough to shake A boat on water!…

Air pollution; Dream house- changing its color Against my wish!…

All the way ahead Seeing above the thatched roof Last tower yet to come...…

And yes; see to that all branches of money plant grows with up-gradients!…

Another year; counting the head of senior citizen of the village!…

Made you an apple of my eye By now, I see you everywhere In this garden!…

Incessant rain; A lady chopping timbers Of covered back yard!…

A nightingale On a withered branch- to hear Lamentation of roses!…

Ma Durga arriving; Morning's dew-wet grasses Wishing to wash her leg!…