Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi, NM
(We are extremely thankful to Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi Ji for sharing his literary and artworks with e-abhivyakti. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, Capt. Pravin has served the country at national as well international level in various fronts. Presently, working as Senior Advisor, C-DAC in Artificial Intelligence and HPC Group; and involved in various national-level projects.
We present an English Version of Shri Sanjay Bhardwj’s Hindi Poetry “ठूंठ” published previously as☆ संजय दृष्टि – ठूँठ ☆ We extend our heartiest thanks to Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi Ji for this beautiful translation.)
☆ Thoonth –the Tree Stump☆
Every tree stump
can grow
Green shoots
Innocent sprouts
Blossoming buds
Rainbow hues flowers,
With chirping birds
perched on them…
All it needs
A little manure
A little water
And plenty of love…
*Similarly*
Every person desires
An assuring pat on the back,
Soothing delectable fingers,
Soulful affectionate eyes,
And, encouraging words,
Everyone has his own definite role…
You all stick together *In drive to green* the stumps
And I will make sure
*No one ever becomes a* stump.