Poetry by Nivedita Roy
THE LAND OF TWO SEAS
Vast expanse of sea and sand
Cluster of thorny bushes and palms
Sun rays create a mirage and bright skies
Setting sun brings along pleasant vibes
Arabian lamps dotting the campsites
Grills and sheesha add joy to the evening
The city side would be busy and bustling
Shopping arcades and souqs are abuzz with mild haggling
The aroma of saffron and herbs fill the air that’s rustling
Traditional dresses and jewellery attract the visitors
Arabian nights are a vision of hospitality and fervour
Expats and workers enjoy the sea breeze post work hours
Dates and plums adorn the woven palm baskets in some corners
Arab artisans create pottery,carpets and handicrafts
Beautiful mosques with tall minarets and pretty marbles call for prayers
Keeping its originality intact
Arabian days also keep pace with the world afar!
About Nivedita
Award winning author Nivedita is a teacher by profession, bilingual poet and writer. Originally from Lucknow, India, she has been living in Bahrain for over 20 years. She is the author of six solo books in English and Hindi, has co-authored thirty-four international anthologies, and her poems and articles have been published in newspapers, e-zines, and websites in many countries including: India, Bahrain, Egypt, Africa, Argentina, Seychelles and the US. Nivedita is part of many international poetry groups and circles, and conducts author interviews and literary talk shows on various online platforms. She is also the recipient of; the Reuel International Poetry Prize (runner-up, 2023), and the Independence Day Global Literary Honors on the 76th Indian Independence Day Literary award 2022, by Motivational and Gujarat Sahitya Academy, under the Government of Gujarat, India. Her inspiration is her late father who was her source of strength, and writes about nature, human relationships, emotions, and pertinent issues related to sociopolitical scenarios.
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