Waves

Be like the waves

high and mighty

but never proud

stay humble

bowing at the shore

returning

to rise again

never forget your roots

however rich or powerful you are

when in power

stay humble

help the powerless

earning their blessings

is the true blessings of God

Happiness in Sorrow

 the path of faith

and goodness

is not a bed of roses

there is no joy

without woe

No spring

without winter

never covet

other's wealth

the joy of earning

your own wealth

the path will be thorny but

happiness aplenty

to earn your own wealth

Man may be born

with a silver spoon

don't take it for granted

the wealth you earn

through sweat and blood

will take you a long way

teaching you about life

and the art of loving and giving

Beauty of Blooms

 flowers in a garden

              swaying in the breeze,

              with joy

              gratitude in hearts

              for a beautiful existence

              life is colorful



      sunflowers in all their glory

              with thankful gazes

              at the sun

              for their wonderful and cheerful existence

              alas, the beauty crushed

              under the machine

              for man's selfishness

              sold as oil in shops

              a garden bereft of beauty

              for Man's survival

              behold the flowering

             plants

             the jasmine

             spreading fragrance

             everywhere

            on the bride's hair.

            symbol of the married

            women

            on the images of gods

            on the worship vessels

            at home and temples

            decorating the bridal rooms

           symbolising the everlasting fragrance

            in the life of newly weds

           the livelihood for the poor

           being sold for survival

          at street corners, at flower markets

          next comes the rose,

          the king of all flowers

          in various hues

          beautifying gardens, hairdos and coat pockets

          the bridal beds

         garnishing soups, desserts

         and lending fragrance to bath tubs

         as proverbs on roses says

         life is not a  bed of  roses

         roses have thorns

         symbolizing

         beauty amidst

         challenges

         booms are life as well as

         death

         blooms are garlands on a dead man's portrait

        laid as a wreath on shrouds

        decorates a hearse

        strewn on paths

        where the dead is carried

        also, garlands around necks of the living

       in honour and in praise

       blooms decorating temples

       and  homes

       in a floral array

       creativity at its best

       when arranged in floral

      patterns

      arranged for contests

     and publicity  to showcase

      Man's creativity

      behold the

      beauty of nature

      blooming to please

      Man in life and death

Positive Thinking

 wake up bright

in the morning light

think about the beautiful life

God had given you

suffering is for good days

to come

don't curse God

His ways are mysterious

He is testing you

to see your patience

if you change with time

Towards a better and positive

living

life looks beautiful

If you remain with all

the 7 deadly sins within you

no prayers or selfish donations

will make you earn God's blessings

it is never too late to mend your ways

physically and mentally

remember every action

has a reaction whether good or bad

be good, do good

time is a great teacher

respect time

life is beautiful

if you are beautiful inside

Beautiful Life

 What is life

without any joy

the joy within oneself

no one feels

it will come

if all negative thoughts and ego exits from

one's mind

what does Man want to prove

who is He trying to defeat

don't care for other's wealth

if it is not yours

true happiness is

living life within your means

the bonding of family

members and true friends

who make life fragrant

not the things desired and not attained

never entertain the seven deadly sins

and see how life blooms, brightness and cheerfulness everywhere

no worries to bother

world looks richer

than the riches you want to own.

  COME NOVEMBER

Come November

Hope, starting of wonderful thoughts

positive and selfless

let there be no fear in any mind

we are God's children

a mother never differentiates her children whether fair skinned or dark

there is no caste, creed and religion for God

the five elements don't look at religion

blood has no religion

then why so much blood and gore in the name of religion

why are untouchables tortured by high castes

do humans realise

if there were no scavengers to clean our earth

no farmers to raise food

No trees around

where will Mother Earth live

what will happen to humans?

respect Mother earth

she is benevolent and will make the earth beautiful

disrespect her and

witness her wrath in the form

of earthquakes and floods

the poor and rich are the same to her

but will Man ever learn and realize His faults

inspite of all lessons taught

Man oh Man

it is never too late to mend

give respect and take respect

and see the beauty of life

Diwali Musings

 All brightness over

Hope it still remains in the heart and homes.

Why nurture ego and negative thoughts

when life is so beautiful and to be enjoyed

remove the seven deadly sins

and let Pandora's be Box unopened

don't allow evil into your lives

life is to be lived not in a selfish manner

but being selfless