It is so soft and nice
so simple and cool
so good and sober
not so hot but tempered
there enters the word “mild”
a silky word, I feel
looks so in the tone
felt so even when not touched
“mild” does not provoke
nor does it ignite
for that matter not stimulate
never does it incite
maintains the tempo
keeps you going smooth
mild being the kindliest word
the mild weather is comfortable
the mild temper soothes
the colour mild pleases
the voice mellowed in mildness
exuberates and enhances
the mild an antithesis of ferocious
an opposite of anger
a contrast of gaudy
contrary to arguments
a flexible, gentle nature in all
could be acclaimed as “mild”
the word bears the torch
glows with a subdued flame
yet spreads light all over.
Meenas Poems 