Another Time in Life

Lily describes the break of a day in this poignant verse.

As the day breaks in another
era in time
As the cocks crow the rising of another sunshine
As the birds unfurl their feathers and sing a merry song
As the Rose spreads its blood in the pulsating throng
I think of another time in life.

As milkmen tie milk pots to their roaring motor bikes
As  sheep and goats tinkle their bells on their hikes
As temple bells peal the morning divine  chime
As aazaans call the faithful to
Bow at  prayer time
I think of another time in life

As women light fires for the first  cup of tea
As men jog on tracks for a body fit to see
As kids yawn in beds to knock off their sleep
As puppies jump and frisk to poke  prod and peep
I think of another time in life!

©Lily Swarn

Pic from Net.

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Lily Swarn
Lily Swarn is a gold medallist and a double university colour holder from Panjab University. She has authored, A Trellis of Ecstasy (poetry), Lilies of the Valley (essays), The Gypsy Trail (novel). A multilingual poet, writer and columnist, her poems have been translated into 13 languages. A radio show host and Emcee, she received World Icon of Peace, Chandigarh Icon Award, Woman of Substance, World Icon of Literature and several other prestigious awards.

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