By: Gulshan Ara

The human mind, the most unexplored wonder of the universe
Has the limitless potential to explore, discover and create
As limitless as the ever-expanding universe

Nature itself offers immense examples to complement human thoughts
Just listen carefully,
Listen to the inherent drum beat played by nature’s orchestra
Be quiet, just listen, listen to the drum beat!

The howling wind dancing around the Grand Canyon
Incessant Jingling of the splashing of the Niagara Falls
Whisper of the hissing wind wrapping the Himalayas
Quiet murmur of the Great Barrier Reef
They all play in unison to create nature’s orchestra

Is it not that the beauty of nature is a lesson for the humanity?
A lesson for togetherness?
Then why can’t we create music together, why can’t we work in unison?

We make journey to distant lands, distant solar systems
To find other forms of lives, other solar systems
But, let us first find ourselves!
With the exploring spirit of Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin,
Let us take a dive within our souls
Somewhere, some place, within us
There is the spirit of friendship, the spirit of togetherness
Let us turn the blazing fire of destruction into flame of knowledge
It’s heat into warmth for life

The fist that you make to fight, open up that fist
You might find a beautiful pearl made out of your sweat of anger
Turn the rumbling uproar of the fire arms into melodious choir
Harmonize with nature’s orchestra

As the molten gold of the rising sun of the new year
enshrouds the earth
Let us vow to uphold unity, peace and harmony
Embrace diversity and create colorful tapestry
Sing out loud, sing out the song of life,
The ode to humanity

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Dr. Gulshan Ara is a Scientist, Writer and Social Activist, based out of Connecticut, USA, January 2025.