Eva

Could I live in a world

Where my language isn't known?

Swashbuckling with penguins

Diving with dolphins?

Hugging snake-filled trees?

Could I feed orphaned baby elephants

Tend to old cows

Have roosters chase me?

Could I float while hippos bathe

Blow bubbles as the crocodiles wait

Crouch in the bushes as the tigers pass?

Could I shake hands with chimpanzees

Play an instrument for the foxes

Could I sit with sparrows?

Could I stop waxing my legs

Forget toilet paper and sanitary napkins?

That, in my opinion, 

That, that, that in my opinion 

Would be my perfect heaven

I could forget my language

And I could learn theirs 

Languages of this world

Could never be dead

-

Chandni Girija

Day 10 of 30 | 30 Poems in 30 Days | National Poetry Writing Month #napowrimo #napowrimo2022

This poem is inspired by one of most favourite novels - 'Eva' by Peter Dickinson. The title of the poem is same as that of the book - an attempt to honour the work, a dedication, an expression of my utter love for the book! If you haven't read it yet, do give it a try. It was ahead of its times and it still is a bit; however, it is very relevant!