THE ISLAND INSIDE br br If no man is an island, br Why do I have an island inside? br A serene and secluded spot, br Which is surely only mine! br Away from the hustle and bustle, br And the commotions of daily life; br An evergreen sanctuary where br I retire from time to time! br Where I inhale the fragrance of those br exotic little flowers, br Losing track of time and the passing of br hours! br Those flowers waft their perfume in the br cool invigorating breeze, br Inspiring my inner thoughts; br Though occasionally they also tease! br May the good Lord forever bless, br My secret island resort; br Which lies hidden inside, my own br secluded thoughts! br br - Raj Nandy br New Delhi br 28 Apr 08br br RAJ NANDYbr br