Today's Walk Poem by Daniel Trevelyn Joseph

Butterfly zigzag against
High green foliage in BKC;
Next moment, below the fronds
Of coconut tree, leaning on pavement;
Then, flashing across the road
On to wiper glass of speeding car,
Swerving last moment, I hear
Inaudible laughter of the butterfly.

Young owner-driver unaware,
Immersed in preparation
To reduce the provisions
And yet convince the ever-questioning
Audit committee prior to Board meeting
Misses gem of the near-miss.

Kalanagar bus-stop bench gave me rest,
Sunlight produced vitamin D:
Another ten minutes of walk,
And rest in front of Income Tax Office;
Looking up, I see two crows perched close,
Just like the two birds of Upanishads,
One preening its feathers, and the other
Witnessing, silent and still.

Time may in future take away
Moments of such joy and freedom:
Encaged in hospital ward,
Or in bedroom prescribed.

I get up slowly but happy,
Basking in the moment,
Pushing the future fear down,
Wend my way home.