Submissions by VASANTRB (VASANT BALLEWAR - TEER)

निंबोली: कडवा नीम

वो निम तो कड़वा ही था
फिर उससे जुड़ी यादें मिठी कैसी
नुक् निम तो कड़वा ही था
फिर...

Hey Man, please
Don't cut me
Don't lop me
Don't trim me
It hurts me

My branches are my arms
Leaves are my nerves
Their abundance is my wealth
And exuberance is my health
My leaves are cast in draught
So I could live for longer
In spring they loom and bloom
To blush me with fruits n flower
Please, don't lop my leaves
Don't cut my branches
It makes me quiver,
It makes me bleed.

Children play and swing on my arms
Fills my heart with abundant charm
Bird's chirping n singing,
makes me...

They (Soldiers) were young n vibrant,
        When pledged to live n die for nation.
They chose  life of bunkers,
           In dessert, jungle and  mountain.
They faught till they could,
             for the pride of motherland.
Some martyred and many,
              lost their limbs and hands.
We are breathing freedom, because of them.
Country is safe n shining, because of them.
They sacrified their life,  for our safety.
Their rehabilitation is now our duty.
Its our turn, to look after them.
Now,
It's my turn,  to...