If there is a paradise, it is this, it is this, it is only this,
A realm of splendor it is, where the heart doth entwine,
In this world of wonders, where the sun sings blossoming & meets the sky,
A place of such enchantment, where the beauty doth lie.

Nature endowed it implausible grace,
With mountains & trees that touch the sky,
And valleys & streams that whisper secrets of the place,
A haven for travelers, who come to sigh.

The saffron-colored flowers bloom with glee,
In the meadows of this fair land,
And the Shalimar Lake shimmers bright and free,
A reflection of its beauty,
so grand.

The snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas,
Peach trees stand guard over this verdant land,
The corydalis & tulip gardens, a testament to the past,
Remind us of the beauty that's been planned.

In it's embrace, where chenar and cherry trees entwine,
Their petals dance, a gentle breeze, a wondrous sight so divine,
Tulips bloom in vibrant hues, a panoramic view so fine,
A kaleidoscope of colors, a feast for the eyes so bright & fine.

The valley's implausible beauty, a gift from nature's hand,
A place where heaven and earth entwine, in this Elysian land,
Travelers from afar, come to marvel at the sight,
In Kashmir's embrace, all worries take flight.

The Shalimar, a garden of dreams, a place of pure delight,
Where fountains dance and waterfalls sing, in the
morning light.
The Dal Lake, a sparkling jewel, a place of serene beauty,
A refuge for the soul, a place of sweet reverie.

The charm of this place, it
doth mesmerize,
A panoramic view, that
doth surprise,
The beauty of nature, it
doth abound,
A haven of peace, where the soul doth resound.

The Kashmir, a land of
untold grace,
Where the chenar trees stretch out their embrace,
A panoramic view that takes the breath,
And fills the soul with
sweet relief.

The saffron-hued fields, a vision divine,
Nature's handiwork, a sight
so fine,
The beauty of Kashmir, a treasure so rare,
A place that's truly
beyond compare.

On earth, there's no heaven, but pieces of it abound,
In this sacred place, where love and peace are found.
Gadabouts come, with hearts full of cheer,
To bask in this beauty, that's always heart's near.

The forgotten bremji Kul trees, a testament to time,
It's sharp-toothed leaves rustling the sufi tombs & flying in the gentle breeze,
A symphony of its sound, a kaleidoscope of light,
A paradise on earth, a sight
to seize.

If there is a paradise, it is this,
This place of wonder, this place of bliss,
Where the beauty of nature, is plain to see,
And the heart is filled
with glee.

The air is sweet, with scents of saffron & blooming flowers,
As sunbeams dance, on the gentle hours.
The sound of birds, in harmony they sing,
A symphony, that the heart keeps bringing.

In this haven of peace, the soul takes flight,
Where worries fade, and love shines with all its light.
The charm of the place, is a gift from above,
A reminder of heaven, in this world of love.

In the world, there is no paradise, but works of art of it,
In this land of wonder, where the heart doth flit,
The traveler, who doth roam, shall find their bliss,
In the beauty of this place, their soul doth dismiss.

In Kashmir's heart, the rivers flow, a symphony of sound,
A place where love and joy are found, without a single bound.
The mountains rise, a majestic backdrop, a place of awe,
In Kashmir's embrace, all hearts are made whole.

If there is a paradise, it is this, it is this, it is on this shore,
Where charm and beauty entwine, forever in store.
The panoramic view, a sight
to behold,
Blessed with beauty, the area's charm to unfold.

Let us bask in the glow of
this paradise,
And let the beauty of it, our spirits prize,
For in this place, we find our heart's desire,
And our soul doth soar, like a bird on fire.

So come and visit, stay awhile,
And let the beauty of Kashmir, make you smile,
For in this place, the divine and the earthly,
Are one and the same, in perfect harmony.

© Aneemkp