Vaadaamalli (Globe Amaranth, Gomphrena globosa)
Stiff and stern and sturdy a gem
Buttoned to a globular rhythm
An ideal of empurpled deep wonder
Gathered ball of a wisdom-gender
Symbol souvenir of sisterly passion
Selected for Nepali brother's affection
Decocted treat for a gripe infantile
Blog of bundle ever to beguile
Freshened femina, Vaadaamalli long
Freedom preaching in united throng
Unscented yet no debar of hue
Arresting grandeur approved true
Indira Renganathan
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-flower-to-auroville-mother-18/
