not trees, raised arms
of the earth are these
seeking blessings every day
for you and me
not trees, open eyes
of the earth are these
clearing the path for
you and me
not trees, but the efforts
of the earth are these
scattered gems of happiness
for you and me
not trees, pictures painted
by the earth are these
friends gathered round
for you and me
not trees, gentle fans
of the earth are these
shades spread to soothe
our soul, you me
not trees, but the penance
of the earth are these
partners in our search
both you and me
not trees, but the seeds
of our being are these
believing in life
for you and me
~ by Marudhar Mridul
(original in Hindi: “ped, main aur sab”)
~ translated by Vani Murarka
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Beautiful. It would be nice if there could be a link to the original as well.
Thank you Uncle. The link to the original is there at the bottom – where it says “original in Hindi: ped, main aur sab” the “ped, main aur sab” links to the Hindi poem.
Read the original and the translation today. Very very nice! Someday we will realise the importance of trees which are natures bounty for us.
Very nice …
perfect translation…trees are truest friend of mankind.