Through the Backwaters

Boated through the tantalizing Kerala backwater in a pleasant summer morning; Coconut groves were adorning our way and perky fishes were chased by river otters Cacophony of the swaying lofty coconut trees and the nearby evergreen plants produced a mesmerizing chant that certainly consoled the chaotic minds and appease Majestic banyan tree with its spiraled pillar branches enthralled the endemic birds and the migrating animal herds on the river bank, renovated the place into the ranch Suddenly the boat entered into the hollow way where tangled trees made archways, and fallen flowers filled our pathways welcomed us, it was such an unforgettable day Reflections of the slender palm trees on the waters, painted a flawless picturesque picture with the kaleidoscope of colors and mixtures Which was untapped only in the perpetual back waters Coots and cormorants swiftly plunged into water When they heard the sound of the boat Tranquility of the place calmed the hysteria and it led to the apocalypse of worldly emotions Sep-9-2017 POTD on Sep 11 2017 I was so happy and I felt so blessed as I received this honour on the death anniversary of my favorite poet Mahakavi Bharathiyar.