THE FOLLOWING POEM WAS SELECTED IN WINGWORD POETRY PRIZE 2023 LONGLIST.

I am grateful to the mighty Sun and the gentle wind,

That have rendered a beautiful life for us to glisten.

I am grateful to all my friends. family and kin

I am grateful to the huge fatherly mountains,

That act as a powerful force to reckon.

I am grateful to the glistening rain drops,

That quench the thirst of barren lands within.

I am grateful to true and humble souls

Who have fostered my faith in mankind and brethren.

I am grateful to dense green forests,

That have rekindled and stirred my soul within.

I urge every soul to patiently listen,

Count their blessings and Sing a hymn.

As one treads along the journey of Life,

Expressing True gratitude is a valuable lesson to imbibe.