New Zealand Spring

Spring in Newzealand 

New Zealand Spring

They say one would be sniffed

by the sniffer dogs 

for myriad prohibited stuff,

on arrival at New Zealand..

Measures to protect and preserve 

the pure and fragile ecosystem

of the southern island nation..

But late into the the night 

there were only cordial smiles

of hearty welcome!!

And out in the open 

abundant fresh air 

wraps you all around. ..

The whole of earth is 

carpeted green, albeit uneven..

Spread all over the lush greenery 

sheep, cows and horses 

feast and have their fill..

Wild flowers, mostly yellow,

are thrown lavishly all over...

Roses and peonies 

as big as lotuses

red, pink and white 

sway in the wind...

Coming out of the brooks,

pebbles shine in the sun...

Mountains stand tall, 

still donning the snow cap...

Loose feathers from those caps 

scatter to form white clouds 

floating in the sky...

The blue sky, like a narcissist, 

stand admiring the reflection 

on the pellucid waters below..

How divinely beautiful 

the Mother Earth is!!

Ohh! My heart swells 

with pride and contentment!!

I don't want any other heaven!!

Preetha Raj