A bunch of lilies

a vale of flowers

a bouquet of gems;

a grand sight for the viewer

and a joy to the keeper.

Amidst the vibes of light n shade,

The flowery petals bloom in field and glade

Offering themselves in happy abundance

for Gods and Goddesses

and festivals of devotion, love, light and penance.

A token of gratitude 

for all our blessings.

The oft admired red rose

fragrant and grandiose,

the  red hibiscus 

the goddess' glowing jewel,

the tall dandelion swaying in the wind,

the shades of marigold 

majestic in their golden mould. 

Blushing petunias and demure bougainvillea and the smiling lotuses

Sing their songs of happiness. 

The dancing sun lets the blooms sparkle 

cool waters refresh with a quenching sprinkle

mother earth nurtures 

in pure rapture. 

The heaven on earth lies here,

radiating the  floral softness 

Showing the world

The mirth of giving 

And caring

Lovingly and gently, 

Urging  the world 

To be free from hatred, jealousy 

And self- destructive greed

which consumes all, 

leaving behind a garden of dead seeds.

The beautiful garden is left bare

not a single bloom spared

until a thoughtful touch refreshes 

and reverses 

the dance of death

and the world echoes 

with the dreamy cooing of babes

the airy perfumed effervescence 

the laughter of innocence

and exuberant life,

Again.