PLUMERIA FRANGIPANI

(INDIAN CHAMPA)

Flowery carpet on the ground,
abundantly strewn
all over the place.
Corrugated evergreen leaves,
Nectarless.
Fragrant at nights,
duping the moths
who help pollinate,
transfer pollen
from flower to flower.
Five petalled Tropical delight,
A sight to behold.
Cream and yellow,
Pink and white-
Splash of colours.
Tagore’s inspiration,
Nag Champa fragrance-
Bob Dylan’s favourite.
National flower of Laos,
Veritable treasure of Nature.