Water: The Elixir Of Life

As the slanting rays of the sun fell;

The poor, withered plants, their suffering I could tell:

Comforted them with the nectariferous water,

Thirstily they drank, not bothering further.

 

Imbibing the water, rising from strength to strength;

Thanked me to no end, no matter to what length—

Nodding their heads gently in the breeze:

The sight embalmed my bruised heart and set my mind at ease.

 

Inhaling the sweet, warm smell;

Of the wet earth, as the water fell—

Thinking of days spent without a drop of water,

I realised its essence, how much it did matter,

 

As I sprinkled and bathed them in water,

As the water fell on them, pitter- patter;

Rejoiced, I could do such a good deed—

Caring for nature, granting their very need.