Today I saw some men
Who came into the forest
And in their ‘wild’ obsession
Startled me from rest !
These men….who called themselves tourists
Wanted photos ….they came near
I was scared….tried to run… but men
Did not like this from a simple deer !
They waited….I waited
They were desperate to get a shot
But I ….who… was partially scared…
Had in my head this thought :
These men….these tourists
Must have traveled a long distance
But all they want is some pictures
They have not caught the essence…
My jungle….this lovely place
Is my home….my play ground
But these men who want diversions
Have taken up a game new-found !
They come to see…..but seldom see
All they care is for the photo
They are blind to this nature’s splendor
Have missed the point in toto !
When they go back ….they shall boast
“I saw a tiger……I saw a deer”
But the real beauty of my jungle
They cannot see…..Oh dear !!!



