Life

   Life is like a flower
   Petals may fall but the tree must stand 
   Prune it whenever necessary
   Water it; fertilize the soil with desired manure
   So that it blooms in the garden of life
   You are the Gardner of your destiny 
   Take care of the plant 
   And plant will bear the fruit that you desire 
   To remain it ever green 
   Adore it, treat it like a sweetheart
   Do not allow it to dry
   Life is like a flower 
   Let it spread its aroma 
   For others to enjoy it

                             Ashok Pradhan