The bonsai

I watched fascinated.
The bonsai orange tree
At the exhibition,
Flaunting
Glossy green leaves,
And enticingly juicy fruits,
Stunted,
Yet so complete.
As if it's dwarfed perfection
taunting,
My full grown life
With its branches of thoughts,
And wishes,
Pruned systematically,
Everyday.
© 2009 Rituparna Das