Just another feather in the cap

A proud display of colours
Blue, green and fawn
All but gone
Robbed of its glory
Plucked ruthlessly by hands beloved

Whole-heartedly gave in to
this sacred sacrifice
Dropping the distinct identity and beauty...
Assuming it's a seasonal change
Awaiting monsoon...

The wait continues
The year began and now ended with autumnal winds

The living glory
Vanquished
Reduced to being just one more face
among many
A feather in the cap of its captor