Mystic Lullabies: Chom Cafe's Rainforest Verse

"Within the throbbing heart of Chiang Mai
There lies a sanctuary of mist and light
Chom Cafe, an oasis amidst the plight  
Of restless streets where tourists roam astray
Seeking escape from the mundane and gray
Here, wanderers find refuge from the fray

Beneath the leafy boughs, a stream cascades
Plunging o'er mossy rocks, alive, dismayed
Endless rivulets flow through sun and shade
Below, coy koi glide across the glade  
Their silvered forms adrift in azure waves
Frolicking blithe beneath the waterfall's haze

Come, step across the threshold, do not waver
Let go your burdens, cast aside earth's pall
In this haven, cares and trials forestall
Bask in the dappled glow, meander, savor
Smell orchids' scent on gentle breezes savored  
Hear songbirds trilling joyful madrigals  

Allow your spirit here to reconnect
To nature's balm, creation's mystique limit
From worries, stress and grief take respite, quit
The tempest of existence, genuflect  
Before each unfurling frond, inspect
The marvels all around, take time to visit

Every fern and vine, abundant, distinct
Know creation's handiwork, artist divine
Who molded jungle's rich, vibrant design
And formed the stream, endlessly distinct
To soothe the soul, to captivate the mind
With beauty only nature can evince  

Let sunlight's radiance illuminate
Your essence, spark imagination's flare
As butterflies alight without a care
Flitting 'neath palms, as sunbeams penetrate
The leafy canopy, elucidate
Each shadow, texture, vibrant hues laid bare

Meander pensively past bamboo groves
Hear wind sighing through each verdant hollow
Spy silken spider's webs, or berries follow
The warbler calling as it artful roves  
Through Mystic pathways the imagination wove
Myriad moments for reverie to hallow

Linger awhile beside the burbling brook  
Watch currents eddy, swirl and circle round  
As scenic vistas Vista's kaleidoscope unfold  
Ponder each perspective, every outlook
As flowing waters chuckle, sigh, resound  
Cascading over rocks and mosses old

This oasis proffers more than décor exquisite  
Venture further, indulge imaginings unleashed  
By flavors intricately layered, masterfully pieced  
Together by culinary artisans so intuitive
Savor and sample delights distinctive   
Cuisine crafted to entice, appease each feast

Try mango sticky rice, a sweet iconic to Thailand  
Sticky glutinous rice, coconut cream a perfect foil  
To ripe mango's tart delight, a taste to relish, enjoy  
Khao soi curry noodle soup, so vivacious, vibrant  
Egg noodles, chicken, curry paste a genius revival  
Of Northern Thailand's signature dish, so wholesome, hale

The menu extensive, each dish a new discovery
Pad Thai with shrimp and peanuts, tart and sublime
Tom yum soup, hot, sour, spicy and sublime  
Satay skewers of chicken or pork a sensory epiphany
Coconut curries red or green, will make taste buds climb
To new dimensions of delectable ecstasy

The mystique of nature and the marvels of cuisine artistry
Interwoven flawlessly, a spellbinding reverie
Where every sense is lifted to new heights of clarity
Taste and vision intertwined exquisitely
Transporting patrons to realms of creativity
Far from modernity's frenetic tendencies  

Here find retreat from trials and life's demands
Step into this haven, this restaurant sublime
Leave worries behind, let stress unwind  
Immerse in beauty, nourish body and soul
At Chom Cafe, a sanctuary for heart and mind
A rainforest reverie amidst urban sands"




























   The poem is part of a full version found in the book “Homo Sapiens” Part Part I - XVIII, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular “Homo Sapiens” book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the “Homo Sapiens” series, as well as other books by the same author.   So, don’t hesitate and get a copy today from one of the many online bookstores.   Khublei Shihajar Nguh,  (Dhanewad  )(Thank you )