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Young And Innocent At Heart
by Nikhil Parekh - Indian Poet → (All Poetry by Nikhil Parekh - Indian Poet)
Sunday, March 20, 2016    Rated "G" by the Author.
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 The leaves of the tree withered at the onset of autumn; rendering it as bare

and a pathetic sight to witness, 
Although the body and trunk were still alive; did scream passionately as the 
wind slapped and caressed them.
 
The most majestic of reptile shed its skin while undergoing a metamorphosis
of seasons; partially annihilating its grandeur, 
Although its slithering body still traversed in circuitous routes; and its fangs were ready to strike injecting lethal venom.
 
The mountain sheep had their fur sheared for weaving thermal contrivances; 
leaving their appearance as shabbily disgraceful, 
Although they still wandered in harmony on the colossal slopes; bleated in
unison as dusk stealthily encroached. 
 
The austere sun god shed its brightness as nightfall took over; resembling an
insipid reflection of its original identity, 
Although it still shone brilliantly the next morning; illuminating stringently
every bit of cloistered gloom.
 
The slender iron nail lost all its gloss as monsoon showers poured incessantly
from the sky; giving it a deplorable appearance, 
Although it still maintained the capacity of being embodied in the wall; and
still had the hostility of piercing the inflated balloon.
 
The fermented barrel of milk lay bereft of immaculate white color; resembling
worthless chunks of flaccid curd, 
Although it still produced an extremely piquant taste; had reasonably high
levels of salubrious nutrition.
 
The flying birds shed infinite numbers of feathers each day; looking
bedraggled after being stripped of their kingly plumage, 
Although they still retained the power to fly; soaring high up in the air and
procreating their progeny.
 
The banana after peeling its intricate skin appeared as a dilapidated urchin; 
shivering uncontrollably in the wind, 
Although it was sumptuous and relishing to eat; and its pulp caused ravishing
sensations in the buds of taste.
 
The biscuits of gold after losing their shine; resembled the mundane coin; 
failed to captivate attention, 
Although they still had the same value; could fetch their owners an astronomical fortune when judiciously traded.
 
And all the old folks traversing the streets; looked a sight to profoundly
sympathize with; clinging tightly to their walking sticks, 
Although they still had the power to love; the power to overwhelmingly
fantasize; as they were young and innocent at heart.

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