अन्तर्मुख

Years ago I bought a seed Invested in that watered to feed. While growing I took care He grew good As investment was fair. Making his own food For a greater good Raised a joyful chant Now he was a plant. I sat near him We used to talk As he was a plant He couldn’t walk. One day he grew up He became a tree Both of us were busy No one was free. Whenever we crossed path Now a days it was hard to talk I used to waive my hand He moved branches and bend. We were far Not on talking terms Growing together, we had Some knots and burns. I took good care I did not lack He gave me fruits Just to pay me back. He was a big tree now Took a lot of space to spread I also protected him from Those who were a threat. I don’t know how but One day it changed its colour He thought he was a phenom But his trunk got venom. He was glad As he looked different Unaware that he got poisoned And others weren’t. Colour had some shine Though he looked fine He reacted as wi...