Requiem for the Earth

seasons changed, years passed

but the cycle of Life continued

what died yesterday, bequeathed an inheritance on today

and Death was won over.

the bountiful mother nurtured us,

fulfilled our every need....

But, today, slowly writhing in agony,

the terminal patient waits for her death,

surrounded by her sons

whose eyes twinkle in insatiable greed...

- Neha Bansal

photo courtesy : Deepak Rao