Our national bird

           Do birds and insects dance?

           Yes. They do: but in their own style;

           To communicate their basic needs

           And their availability or whatsoever.

 

           The honeybee workers dance in a special style;

           To give a hint to the other bees; that-

           The food is available near or far;

           So, the other bees come in swarms to fetch them.

 

           Haven’t you noticed the ant’s line?

           They leave a trail of chemicals,

           To help the other ants to follow them;

           In the proper direction, to get them food.

 

          

           Peacock, the most beautiful bird-

           You might have seen so far;

           Does dance, by spreading its coloured feathers,

           At the sight of clouds and rain drops.

 

           Peacocks dance and make a rough noise,

           For many other purposes which they want-

           To communicate to the groups:

           They move their long shiny necks, when they dance.

 

           In the poet’s eyes, they are nice messengers,

           Even the dead peacocks are useful;

           As the craftsmen make fans and other-

           Decorative articles with their feathers.

 

            Remember, all creatures, big and small

           Communicate to each other;

           In their own groups, for essential needs:

           But, mankind, who boasts mastery

           Over speech, leaves a gap, often.

          

           The legendary god Krishna, adores his head,

           With the cute and multi coloured peacock feathers;

           Isn’t it joyful to protect our National bird-

           For pleasure, inspiration and aesthetic beauty? 

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