Hail to you o charming guest!
The most awaited and cherished,
Landing majestically onto the earth
With the ceremony of a real king!
The one whose advent does signal,
Sure retreat of winter's biting chill --
A season harsh and unkind indeed,
With killer snow and cruel wind.
Its truly atrocious ways,
Were borne with patience only because--
Of the deep-set hope,
That you were following close on its heels,
And would arrive, as ever,on time
To bring an end to the winter's reign,
Making the departing cold give way,
To pleasant sunshine life- giving warmth.
Like a child, I watch in awe,
The good earth rising up in cheer,,
As if from slumber long and deep,
Now wearing a look vibrant and fair.
.
All around me I see and hear
Birds of varied plumes and sounds
Singing in glee in joyous flights
Or hopping about in sprightly cheer.
The koel's musical notes come drifting,
From mango orchards in full bloom,
Bearing promises of fruits to come
On the wings of warm spring air.
Even the dry and pallid landscape,
Is now abuzz with life's business,
Dressed in green, she strands refreshed,
With a host of living beings around.
The diligent bees are busy as ever,
Dancing around the friendly flowers,
Collecting nectar they need to make,
Honey for themselves and for others.
Joy abounds on the earth and skies,
Nature is smiling, and with it goes on,
Celebration of life and re-creation,
Leaving behind all past losses.
These shows of gaiety and exuberance,
Are sure signs of your blessed presence,
Mirrored in the world of living beings,
And even in so-called insensate things..
Hence, hearty welcome o royal guest!
Though as a visitor on a sojourn here,
Pray, stay with us for a little longer,
Extending the bliss that you kindly offer.
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