July 2008
Auli
Uttarakhand, India

Idly I wake up, stretch and contentedly yawn
And burst outdoors to watch the crack of dawn
A lovely new day in Auli is about to begin
Feeling jubilant, I feel exalted from within

As the first rays of light of the day sweep
The land of Auli wakes up from its dreamy sleep
It gets enveloped in white clouds and mist
It feels wonderful to be right in its midst

Majestic mountains, worthy of admiration
Auli haunts every nature lovers' imagination
From afar espy the great Nanda Devi's peak
Clouds hover around it, endearing sight unique

Auli's fresh day's beauty when unfurled
Transforms like if I'm in a dreamy world
Tranquility abounds, intoxicatingly serene
Worthy of celebration before me is the scene


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The rise, fall and roll of the soft clouds of sea
Watching it all, I sense my spirit soaring free
In Auli I find nature's beauty on full display
I take utmost pleasure on this cool delightful day

On my eyelashes fall a few drops of clear dew
Through it I revel espying wonderful Auli view
Rustling breeze plays around the mountain tops
Horses graze on meadows, where valley drops

As the mountains whisper, I quietly listen
In charming Auli as a new day begins to glisten
Is it like this always, or is it just in spring
Moments touched by magic, it is enchanting

At the Himalayan heights, and wonderful location
I think for a moment Auli is my final destination
But no, I must explore, have got a world of travel
For am sure I've many more mysteries to unravel!