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A Time to Reflect
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Time to Reflect
When the sparkling shine of spring spreads on earth
It`s a time for flowers to take new birth,
For birds to hop gaily from branch to branch,
For green grasses to take on a new chance,
The ground to be gilt with a new carpet
And men on nature`s beauty to reflect.
When winter wind blows apace from the north,
Branches and grasses bend in the wind`s course
Snowflakes settle on huge bending branches,
Birds leave their nest to fly to warmer stances
Snow enfolds the earth with a cold blanket
It`s a time on gloom of life to reflect.
When the morning sun sparks its shine on hills
Casts its golden hue on neighbouring fields
Slowly glides up along an azure sky,
Beckoning new hopes that ahead do lie,
It`s a time to reflect on coming days
And how in life to pursue on one`s way.
When the veil of night envelopes the air
And silence pervades the space everywhere,
When stars and the moon light the greyish sky
When the chirping of crickets mounts up high,
It`s a time with inner self to connect,
It`s a time on life`s meaning to reflect.
When the last day of the year greets our door
When first day of a new year is ashore,
It`s a time to reflect on goals achieved,
It`s a time to reflect on goals we`ll weave,
The path on which we shall enroll ourselves
To reach our end without wrecking our self.
When hair turns grey, bones are rusty with stains
And the body often twinges with pains,
It`s a time to reflect on one`s past deeds
To bring a helping hand to those in needs,
It`s a time to reflect on what lies high
And seek the grace of the Lord in the sky,
It is a time to reflect with our heart
On how with smiles and joy we shall depart.
Copyright ©
Krishnanand Guptar
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