Rhythm of autumn
The broken leaf
Sings the sad symphony
Ahead of reaching the ground
While the autumnal breeze
Entwines the tree in merriment
Greeting the winter.
Transforms the shades of nature
As the leaves pilfer the hues of flowers
To dazzle in the sunshine.
And the night jasmine blooms
Replacing the monsoon cassia
Spreading its essence
Far and wide.
Perhaps to those closed doors too.
Shut long back,
For the thunder and rain mayhap,
And peeping into those hearts
It plays the rhythm of autumn
Inducing the aura of jubilation.
©Kaberi Mukherjee
