Kashmir

Is it an illusion or just my dream?

The vast valley spread with those 

Achingly beautiful Chinar leaves

Those magnificent mountains

Sheltering the valley from sides all

Those beauteous bountiful blooms

Beckoning me to sit idly with their heady fragrance, 

Falling in love with this romantic land

The sparkling cool soothing waters of the numerous lakes

Creates the illusion of a water nymph, stepping out of its ethereal realm

The sky touching pines invite the Gods to see the glory of the land

This bewitching beauty brings tears of joy, trying hard to seep in beauty unfathomable 

Praying, beckoning God to lift the curse from the magical land