Sunday, May 27, 2012

In love with life...


Though I no longer can
Climb Mountains
Cross rivers
Track miles
Or swing in parties,
I still have a throbbing heart
And write few words
That reaches other side of the world

……..And may be, touch hearts there

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OSI Prompt : In love with life

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Black and White



Neither here nor there, Inbetween
Neither yes nor no, considering
Neither doing nor leaving, trying
Neither this side nor that, on the fence
Neither king nor soldier, diplomat

Neither ecstatic nor doomed, searching peace

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OSI Prompt : Black & White

I salute you


I salute you



I salute you 
for
Your keen sense of duty
Your courage
Your poise against pointed finger
And calm against abusive language
Your silence then and now




I do not know your name
Ramesh, Raheman or Rustom
And it does not matter,
Let me tell you every common man
Respect you,
Love you in his heart
For what you are –
A dignified common man

Common man sees himself in you
Please accept his warm regards
You need not speak,
Just nod.
He will understand.
--

OSI Prompt by Leo:   Black & White
Above picture is of a security guard pointing way out to Mr. Khan (A star in Mumbai Film Industry) who is aggressively pointing finger at him. Guard held his ground.
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Sunday, May 13, 2012

Blushing



Looking down
Hiding passion
Scared little, more excited
Not wanting to say no, afraid to say yes
Waiting for a move



She lifted eyelids slowly
To find what he holds in his eyes but
Dropped it quickly
To hide what she holds in her own,
Heart beating loud
Color of her face
Said it all.
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OSI Prompt : Crimson Red

Sunday, May 6, 2012

One Single Impression: Depression


Nothing inspire
Day is harsh
Colors of sunset gloomy
Thought of dark night scary

Miserable is my spirit
Prayers selfish
Smiles heavy
My utterances are complains
Compliments hollow
Even blessings demanding

Heart far away to be loved
And too selfish to love
Though surrounded by many
Lost in world another

Awareness that
You are always there
Lost in this black hole,
No light on other end

Faith shaky, Truth hazy
Denial deep, Options ill
Life a burden

Is death freedom?
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OSI Prompt : Depression

Sunday, April 29, 2012

One Single Impression : Elusive

I gave my 100%
I was very positive
Hopes in heart high
Trust complete
No stone left unturned

Some progress did give hopes
Enthusiasm reinforced
Prayers often

But soon it appeared to follow the old pattern
One step forward, two backward
No light seen at the end of the tunnel
Doubts surface
Heart tender yet not ready to give up

Eyes turn to picture of Krishna
On wall in front of me
“You have right only to your efforts not the result
Comes to mind His message in Gita

 Picture seems hazy and distorted
Through tears filling eyes

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OSI Prompt : Elusive

Sunday, April 22, 2012

A Verdant space




Soul seeking
A verdant patch
Life a thirsty run



Life a thirsty run
Get a friend who care
Journey gets dear

Journey gets dear
Legs stronger and
Mind cooler

Mind cooler
Heart lighter
Soul quenched






Soul quenched
Life a verdant garden
With fragrant flowers!




-
OSI Prompt : Verdant


Monday, April 16, 2012

Shell




Snail
Carrying always with her
Her safety, her protection
Call it
Her home
She goes anywhere
And yet always at home!





And
I leave my home behind
Worrying about it when away,
Return to it every evening
To be at home!

I wonder what a strange creature this
Why does she have to carry whole home with her?

And

She wonders what an animal this
Hardly at home!
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

To Mother Nature


 To Mother Nature

Let me
Toast and drink to
Her Goodness
For I feel loved by her
No matter
How I destroy
And disturb the balance
Of her vital elements
For my small comforts
And
Yet pretend to be ignorant,
Both of my acts
And her love!
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OSI : Wassail

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Inbox


Inbox

As sun sets
And day is about to end
Memories like chirping
Of returning birds
Fill the emptiness.
They never go far for long
From their home in warmth of gray cells



Hoping to find new lease of life
From grand children abroad
Or some old friends
I check my Inbox once again
Only to find more junk mails



Chirping is louder now
Sun may soon set
It will be quiet

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OSI Prompt Inbox