Love affair

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Almora, Uttarakhand

In the warmth of the sun, I feel embraced
In the coolness of mountains, I feel kissed and the wetness of lips

Getting drenched in the rains, I feel the intimacy of touch
Sitting next to a river, I feel I'm in my mother's lap

I see a tree, I feel the life flowing in it
I see a flower, I feel stunned by its colours

I see the moon, I feel enchanted
In front of the sea, I feel silenced by its vastness and depth

O Beloved Nature!

How many ways you have to make me go on my knees
I certainly feel lucky that I got the attention of thee.

PS. Originally published on September 24, 2017 on Facebook.

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