I have visited New Jersey in America
which has a growing skyline and
hundreds of yachts anchored on
the edge of the river.
The sky was full of bluish-purple, rain-
laden clouds, which brings out
the colour and texture of plants.
We reached Starbucks, which provided
more facility than breathing space,
where the ambience made one relax.
We have visit Rockefeller Centre and
midtown which is the proximity of
the area and the sightseeing places.
It was difficult to put into words
the mesmerizing beauty of New
York City, the Empire State, and
Museum of Modern Art.
We went to southern end which brought
our journey to Ground Zero-former
site of World Trade Centre.
New York began from this place and
its development is reflected in
the dense, twisted street known
as Financial District.
I was excited to see the New York
specially Statue of Liberty, Central
Park, and Brooklyn Bridge.
We have visited ‘Walt Disney Land,’
where dream comes true for a tourist
and then we went to enjoy the sea
world Orlando.
In this place visitors can feed dolphins
and California’s sea lions, which boasts
an amazing amount of
tourist destinations.
Philadelphia is the first city in America
to guarantee religious freedom and
is the first state to abolish slavery.
United States was born at Pennsylvania
State House, better known today as
Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
Outside our house there is a lovely tree,
standing proudly for decades.
In the morning, when I wake up, I could
see this auspicious holy fig tree.
I feel a pleasantness and keep watching
this tree and get solace in my mind.
I can see the rising sun through her
lush free leaves in the early morning.
Some flowers beside our courtyard
under this tree were dancing in the breeze.
In Spring, I could see her new leaves,
which always repels the insects.
Holy fig trees are playing significant
role in moderating climate.
They stood silently watch us laugh,
Cry, and watching our daily activities.
I leave my worry behind and relax
my mind by watching the rising sun.
I enjoy the lovely scenery of flying
butterflies and birds around the tree.
I always sit under this tree in summer,
and we both became good friends.
I was brought up in a remote village
near a small hill station.
I used to toil tirelessly under the amber
glow of kerosene lamp.
I lost my mother when I was a child,
my father was my guide.
I crossed many hurdles in my teenage
period but I was tired.
I had a chance to pursue higher studies
as a private candidate.
The educational qualification was
an essential part of my life.
It is true to say that living life is not
as simple as crossing the field.
Life is a journey, but it requires enthusiasm
and an interest to learn.
Like migratory birds, I was travelling
to different places to survive.
I love my loveliest village where the children
play happily in park.
Houses are connected by brick-faced roads
and old-fashioned streetlights.
My sweet village has loveliest lawns,
where I spend time happily.
Flower like Dahlias in many colours are
available in our village.
Palm trees, banana plants, and mango
trees give lush ambience.
The village has a close-knit community
and professional services of people.
My village has its friendly neighbourhoods
representing cultures.
The bone-chilling winds are blowing
across the village in climate.
In the fragrance of morning, I spread
stocky seeds to the pigeons.
I walked through the golden rice fields
to watch the harvest.
I can hear noises of birds when they sit
on the leafless trees.
The parrots with their green tails
maintain the jungle set up.
Kingfishers and woodpeckers have
created paradise in village.
My villagers spend their time fantastically
during the village-fair.
The village market remains filled
with yellow and juicy mangoes.
But the village had been on the verge
of a drinking water crisis.
So, everyday I used to get up early
to do day’s water collecting.
Bhupesh Chandra Karmakar, having worked with the Indian Air Force, has travelled vastly about India and various countries like Singapore, Dubai, UK and USA. This exposed him to different people and cultures, which is revealed through his writing.
He has published a good number of books including Deserted Birds and his poems have appeared in several literary journals in India.