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The fine silk woven by the dexterous fingers
A play of a mindful art
Creativity appliquéd the passion so stitched
Embroidered with seams of thoughts
Years and years of heritage thus passed down
Here comes what an objet d’art!
The palate of hues blended by the artistic hands
Moved on the canvas with utmost segue
To create picture of someone’s dreams
Illusions of mind thus perceived
Portray the images of one’s heart
A Da Vinci’s Mona Liza thus conceived
Affection n care wrapped in the garment
Granny’s prayers, knitted in yarn
Nimble needles churn out the intricate pattern
The tassels n braids, the embellishments so worn
Ornamental trimmings, edgings and bobbles
Oh what love and warmth thus born!
Where is the beauty of true melody
The magic of maestro caressing avid hearts
Outdone is the music once created with simple strings
Cosmetically treated are the vocal cords
Tuners and synthesizers make you a star in a sprint
No longer a veritable piece of opus gets true applaud
Gone are the days of labor and inimitable creations
Flawless is the new creation, however the theme hodgepodge
The peace it transpired is replaced by utter techno noise
No one’s chasing the distinct excellence, in this race to win n outsmart
The passion n spirit that flows in a single stroke
is taken away by a modern collage
The wonder of virtuoso is left to the mercy of paintbrush
The high pixels ‘n’ graphics have conjured faux art
The masterpieces are crafted through cut ‘n’ paste
Edited by the ingenuity of a digital shop
The sheer mystic of ingenious is mislaid
Alas! The soulful ‘real McCoy’ once existed, is lost !