Beauty, serenity and tranquility (Satis Shroff)

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Beauty, serenity and tranquility (Satis Shroff)

The beauty, serenity and tranquility
Evoked here is one that we'll cherish
For a long time,
Although inflorescence is a seasonal affair.

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