Hardened myself to complete half marathon at the entrance of ICRISAT

But after seeing the vast expanse of open land dotted with green

Fields and ponds, the hard self turned soft and the soft soul hardened

And I strayed off main cemented roads and ventured into mud roads

To enjoy the oasis of beauty chiselled by human endeavour and nature.

I have almost covered outer boundary of 1400 hectors of the campus.

I have encountered never seen birds like storks, variety of parrots and pigeons.

Diverse set of crops and multitude of agriculture practices, unique farm implements.

What a place -- a true place for making possible the simultaneity of excitement and soothing