THE BIG ORIGINATE FROM THE SMALL.
A small blossom in a garden
Spreads its fragrance around a big sphere.
A small well provides water to gladden
A big settlement for months and years sans fare.
A small flame of light
Can light up a big space at night.
Small drops of shower
Boost big rivers’ power.
A small lyric meaningful
Can make big audiences mirthful.
A small singer’s sweet tone
Cheers many hearts sad and unknown.
A small boat can drift past
Currents aggressive and vast.
A man substantially small
Keeps the big earth in his control.
A tiny sapling in the forest today
Grows slowly to be a giant plant one day.
A small baby day by day learns
To raise glory and dignity high Nation’s.
Many possibilities lie hidden
In what is known as small.
One can scale the summit Himalayan
Diligence diamond and dynamism pearl.
A small bud with its paltry potency
Blooms one day or other.
And makes its presence felt everywhere
By its right company and efficiency.
N.
B.: The above poem is the English version of an Odia poem, "CHOTARU BADA" written by Dr.
Janakiballabh Mohanty.
Copyright:
Dr Shankar D Mishra, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 14.03.2023
Wonderful poem and translation.
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