Breathing Andaman and the Nicobar Islands
Dr. V.P.Rathi
Assistant Professor of English
Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College
Pasumalai,
Madurai
mannarathi6@gmail.comCluster of islands float on the bed of restless ocean,
Now breathing only 306 archipelago in compassion.
Andaman and Nicobar islands on the side of Indian map to ornate
Prehistoric Indians, Africans, inhabitants of this evergreen estate!Glittering Green Emerald stone in the Indian Bengal Bay
The Onge, Jarawa, Sentinelese folks who stay away.
Ample of timbers, the tamed trees of Tribes
An Eye-land of classics emanates fine vibes!Floating cosmos for wild boar, rodents, saltwater crocodile
Once spotted the breathing duty of uncivilized Mangoloid tribal.
A hive for countless butterflies, shellfish and moths hitherto
An independent jail for criminals, freedom fighters too!Look at the food bed wrapping areca nut, pulses also oil seeds
Gigantic fruit basket with mango, orange, banana that exceeds;
A terra firma of fragrant spices – clove, cinnamon, nutmeg
Bordered with green sketching of palm trees amid snug!Befriending Nature filled the primitive tribes’ barrel
Leaves of bountiful palms and sea shells, their apparel
Felling of trees, poaching flora and fauna were packed
A heap of arrows showered by clans when attacked!Uncovering blue sea and white polished sand beaches
But “The Aberdeen War” declined populace, no speeches!
Two legged land creature demolishes water mortals
Terrorizes wild pigs, crocodiles and reduces the coral reeds,Whereabouts of Southern tip seashore that adorned?
Grub island losing its beaches, how many submerged?
Doubled islets' residents, foreigners swear to see glaring Port Blair
Flimsy water land which has to be handled with careForests are no wastelands, the home of vegetation
Tribal culture connects the forest of our nation
Oh contemporary mankind! Retain this aboriginal land
At least for one more thousand years to withstand!