The thoughts of a Camellia plant….

  

A tender breeze fondled me

It made my leaves dance to a slow tune..

The day so bright and the sun, warm

And my heart brims with joy so profound!

By the small pond where white lilies bloom

I stand adorned with white flowers and tiny buds

Amidst leaves whose glossy sheen

Accentuated by the sun’s golden rays

I see the roses turn their heads in envy

The azaleas kiss me with their tender shoots

A fragrant wave from the jasmine – so pure

And enamoured- the zephyr lilies and orchids!

Memories of those days of waiting slowly unfurl

Days of thunder and rain and cold

Days of scorching heat and dry winds

Doomed by doubts of survival in a land so alien!

But there are fireflies even in darkness

And love and care is same even in far-off corners

My pots were changed and soil made fresh

In an ambience so cool and shady

A touch – so caring as to make me strong

A whisper- Oh Camellia when will you flower?

A look – an unbreakable thread of hope

Made me long for a miracle to happen

And on one of those mild winter days

When the fresh droplets from big grey clouds 

Made the earth spread a fragrance so pristine

I felt my whole body metamorphose..

At the tips and in between branches

Surfaced tiny blossoms in pale green!

Days passed and my wait continued with trepidation-

At last to see them bloom to flowers so pure, in white!

I saw those faces of elation and surprise

And contented smile- a reward so inimitable

And I felt like the crowned princess

In that beautiful land that once was so bizarre!

The still water in the pond makes my reflection perfect

And I hear whispers- ‘Camellia you’re beautiful!’

As I revel in the newfound glory, I wonder-

Will this world ever be beautiful devoid of man’s love and care!