English Translation
Paradise Lost
Once upon a time, in a blessed forest, there lived an exotic bird with dazzling feathers, who led a wonderful life.
He built his tower of love patiently, every twig had its place, every leaf its importance.
Once upon a time, in a sparkling forest, there was a tree with a thousand leaves, welcoming a flotilla of fireflies.
They had the power to lighten up the soil and the sky, their magic spreading everywhere!
Once upon a time, in a majestic forest, there lived an innocent Joey, frolicking in his cozy sleeping bag.
With a naive look and stars in his eyes, he saw life through rose coloured glasses.
Once upon a time, in a sleepy forest, a cuddly Koala, cradled carelessly.
With his hug tightly wrapped around the branches, he seemed to be clinging to life itself.
Ah! What a beautiful sight to behold!
Alas! What a pity! Everything is suddenly annihilated!
What an ordeal! Their home engulfed in monstrous flames!
What a disgusting act! Forsaken by an ungrateful generation, their ashes scattered on the ground.
Once upon a time, there was a glorious forest, now destroyed by human preponderance.
Let us break the narcissistic ropes that choke our planet and find our Paradise Lost!
Siyona Josephs
(For the beautiful forests lost in Brazil, Australia, India and other places in the world)
Beautifully written…thought provoking poem..All the best..Keep writing!
Beautiful! In both languages, so very well written!
Nicely written Siyona! Nature v/s human is what we all are going through right now.. Survival is mise en question for both.. Thanks for putting it in beautiful words..
A very well worded and meaningful poem Siyona. Amazing.
A hugely important and key topic brought to life. The poet has used vivid, vibrant and emotive language to drive home a very serious topic of grave concern to us. We have but one earth and we need to love it and respect it. Well portrayed Siyona. Here’s to Paradise Regained.
An amazing poem! Keep it up, Siyona! Very well written. It’s sad that we, the human race have become so selfish and don’t care for the forests and nature!
Very meaningful poem Siyona. Great work
Meaningful poem.
Well thought.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and encouragement! I really appreciate them.
Wonderful visual poem. Beautifully written
Lovely poem 👍👍
One of the rare qualities that a poet should possess is to be able to say something and make the reader visualise… That’s what this poem is! Amazing!
Wonderful words Siyona and so true that we humans are the only species which can’t coexist! It’s a price our kids will jave to pay unfortunately 🙁
Such a beautiful poem!! Heart touching!!
Really meaningful words in this day and age… Well done Siyona…
Beautiful and heartfelt poem. Lovely writing!
Very thoughtful poem . Keep up your good work.
You are a talented girl.All the best in your future endeavours