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In Marked Territory

Fragile, delicate, beautiful thus rare
Three thousand meters above sea
In marked territory, listening to
Gurgling downward flow of
Waters of the sacred hill
A precious bloom stays
in the shades of tall trees.

A three feet high plant
Shy of sunlight, 
Shy of plundering human hands
Shirui Lily, a pale pink bell-shaped
Flower that carries many tales
Shows rainbow colors 
Through Microscopic lens.

Snubbed for being
So very mild, a lily
Not seen elsewhere
Bows gently to tell 
Mother earth –
If I ever live 
I live only here.

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John Read

Date: 11/27/2024 7:50:00 AM

Hi thriveni, thank God it's free from plundering human hands, we do seem to destroy everything we touch.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/28/2024 2:15:00 AM

Thank you for your kind visit dear poet. I agree with you-'We do seem to destroy everything we touch'-well said dear poet. I am grateful to you for your precious time, thank you.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/26/2024 7:20:00 AM

Many times when I come back home from travels abroad I tell myself "this is where I belong" And this is what I imagine this plant to say if it could speak! Shirui Lily has beautiful flowers (hadn't heard of it before, but your poem tickled my curiosity and looked it up). ~ Regards // paul

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/26/2024 8:25:00 PM

I am grateful to you for this kind & pleasant visit dear poet. 'to belong' is the pulse I intended too. You write beautifully. Thank you dear poet.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/25/2024 11:52:00 PM

Love the imagery you've described. Your description has a feel of serene and beauty. Thank you for reading my work in the new book. Hugs eve

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/26/2024 8:20:00 PM

Thank you for this pleasant visit dear poet. I am grateful to you for such kind words, makes my day. Thank you. Hugs & blessings.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 11/24/2024 9:32:00 PM

Beautifully composed and poignant piece, Thriveni. I enjoyed it. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/24/2024 9:58:00 PM

Thank you dear poet. I am grateful to you for your contest and your precious time. Thank you for this day's happiness. Cheers & Blessings.

Joe Maverick

Date: 11/16/2024 11:50:00 PM

You put a lot of thought and creativity in here Thrivini.' This is most apprieciative of the great Beauty of the Creators intention.' All blessings.)

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/18/2024 2:10:00 AM

I am happy by your kind visit dear poet. Isn't it amazing to know that this pale flower 'Shirui Lily' shows rainbow colors when viewed through microscope? I wonder who recognized that first! Botony was rough on me at school, I always fumbled at those spellings.I am glad you liked this dear poet. I am grateful to you for your blessings.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/12/2024 10:57:00 AM

I am mystified by the languid mood of this piece, trevi...yes, we do hold our own space because we belong just there...amazing!

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/12/2024 7:34:00 PM

I am glad you liked this dear poet friend, thank you for your pleasant visit and kind words. Blessings & cheers.

David Crandall

Date: 11/11/2024 1:47:00 PM

Very interesting Thriveni. I always google your plants and animals and learn something. Ever been to the Shirui Lily Festival?

thriveni c mysore
Date: 11/11/2024 5:41:00 PM

I am glad you found it interesting dear poet. No I haven't been to the festival..again celebrations sometimes go haywire forgetting the reason itself! I very much appreciate your love of knowledge dear poet, thank you very much. Blessings & cheers.