With the arrival, of hot summers,
we start relying on, on air conditioners,
be it office, shops or our homes,
playing big part, it's a cooling throne.

And we run, to its lap,
seeking respite, a chilled life,
away from the hard struggles,
facing discomfort, that weather brings.

Started as a feel of luxury,
slowly becoming a necessity,
making us more dependent,
to this ease, in our routine.

But, we should be more concerned,
everything comes with its implications,
affecting health, disconnected from nature,
demanding power, while warming climate.

And we have lost, natural barriers,
cutting down trees, for more houses,
gone were the days, under the shades,
the cool breeze, becoming nonexistent.

Our every action, have consequences,
still, I do understand, city's constraints,
higher population, with limited space,
does make it, an arduous assignment.

So, let us hope, find a gentle way,
shifting masses, to a sustainable stay,
where Air conditioners, have a limited say,
while people prefer, nature's display...

Accustom self, to changing temperature,
without relying on artificial support...
Then again, it's a grim future,
in the era of global warming!!

© Dr. Manish Rout