Three palash stories

One palash said to the other
When they placed me at Saraswati's feet
I had to compete with marigolds and chrysanthemums


The other palash said
When they placed me at my master's feet
I had to combat arthritis and old age


The baby palash told the two
I don't want to be plucked, ever
Who is Kelucharan Mohapatra?
I want to become him