An Applause for Earth
In haste of the brook
There’s a call for me;
I go in its speed
In search of the sea.
But it is within,
Tell me swelling tides;
In its tranquil depths
A singer resides.
He has a new lyre
Gifted by silence;
When he strikes the notes
Leans omniscience.
Winds of wonder blow
Thrilling bird and bird;
In spell of the flight
Rushes down the word.
There is sense of sound,
Sound also with sight;
Behind them all
Is mind’s search for light.
To comprehend things
Throws eye its rapt gaze;
Come smiling answers
With inspired phrase.
Knowledge climbs knowledge,
Apprehending things;
Glimmers subtle sense
Which amazements brings.
I have reached a place
Where earth and sky meet;
Scaling flame, white fire,
Each other hail, greet.
Done with the purpose
Death no more needed;
Love seeing great truth
Each where is seeded.
Sun and all the stars
Race in its prized will;
There shall be a world
Urges to fulfill.
Wonder yet! It is
Endlessly growing;
Each speck, tick of time,
In great pride glowing.
I have understood
What for came I here;
It was my wish, choice,
For the world, so dear.
Prayers, miracles,
No spell on me cast;
I’ve a work to do,
Take care of the past.
Perplexed by its tale
Is my tireless quest;
Of golden rainbow,
Many and the best.
Love earth the darling
Life’s thrust to define;
Beauty’s soul is hers,
Joy of the Divine.
10 September 2026
Featured Image: Winds of Wonder — A Painting by Akash Deshpande
The revised title is A Lyre Gifted by Hush
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