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…about life
1 min read 7th Feb 2024
When you feel upset
And nobody can help you
Just smile anyway
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Features of a Haiku poem;
1 There are no more than 17 syllables.
2 Haiku is composed of only 3 lines.
3 Typically, first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, and the third has 5 syllables.
4 It is a short, unrhymed poem
5 A Moment in time, an enlightenment
1st Feb 2024. 2 min read
Life is complex even if you want it to be simple
Sometimes you become perplexed even if you like to remain cool
One wants to be simple but life won’t let you
The society changes so does the culture and the environment
With change comes progress, convenience and opportunity
Simplicity may be the ultimate sophistication, they say
But Stay simple and you become unsophisticated
As you fall by the wayside and wonder why
The world passes you by and seems arrogant
Because people are struggling with change themselves
And have no time to stop by to coach you
Change is like a constant stream
These days, it’s more like a torrent of water
But it’s always for the better
Only if people appreciate, understand and accept its challenges
Do not complain why things are getting confusing and complicated
If you would only jump into this river of change
Enjoy the wild ride
Tamper it occasionally by walking onto quiet trails and retreating into yourself
Sniff the flowers and breathe in the crisp, cool and clean air
Look on the bright side and Pray often
Maintain that delicate balance of action and inaction
The world has so much more to offer even as evil happens elsewhere
You are running solo
Experience the path of uncertainties, learn on the go and help others along with you
That’s the fulfilling mission one can have while you walk this earth
In your predestined period of time
30th Jan 2024. 1 min read.
Published in ‘The Power of Poetry
The soothing sounds of the rumbling trains
The waft of of freshly baked bread
The sight of people moving briskly through the streets
The delectable taste of food prepared with love and care
It’s the verve and vitality Tokyo metropolis
That fuels my spirit, senses and soul
Tokyo throbs like no other city does
She invigorates me like no other city does
Tokyo is art; its creativity captivates me
Tokyo is culture; its tradition impresses me
Tokyo is beauty; its sceneries stun me
Tokyo is science; new innovations abound and architecture astounds me
Back to Tokyo
For rejuvenation, revitalisation and renewal
Back to Tokyo
When one needs to move ahead again with purpose, panache and passion
Ah Tokyo, the cradle of my comfort
15/1/24 1 min poetry ( also published in The Power of Poetry)
What an awesome morning
Another chance at life
The air is crisp, clear and cool
My soul is instantly uplifted
Another day of exploring and experience
A lovely breakfast even if it’s just a coffee
That warms the heart and livens the soul
A job I love
Friends to chat with
Hobby to indulge
A fortunate family
That’s a good life
Live, enjoy and be thankful
To discover new passions, possibilities and potential
That are still unknown to us
…to her young intern
4th Jan 2024. 1 min read published in The Power Of Poetry
What can I teach you young lady
That is valuable for your life
Values that money can’t buy
That the road ahead is not as smooth as you wish
There will be bumps and potholes indeed
Some will make you stumble and even bleed
But you will pick yourself up.
As you are taught to be calm
It seems like you are given a balm
So that when you fall, you will not falter, at least not mentally and spiritually
Your mind will remain crystal clear
Solutions will surface, kind words will arise from your lips, your hands and legs will remain steady
You can rectify the situation
Because nothing serious will happen
If you do not panic
Everything will smoothen out like a silky fabric
It’s here that I practice calmly so that you will imbibe what we believe to be good for your well being
I must thank you too as I benefit from working with you
Based on this principle of tranquility
Don’t even flinch, things are not as bad as you imagine
Kind words, positive thoughts, and a good deed will carry your day as they do mine
And we can all have a great time
Jan 1st 2024 1 min read posted in The Power of Poetry on medium.com
Resolutions are often broken
Because they were often perfunctorily taken
This year I found the power in setting my goals
As I analyses them carefully and clearly with soul
First is self assessment
As they say, know thyself and the battle is half won
Know your weaknesses and your strengths
Work on them and achieve your ends
Next is self discipline
Set your time, learning effort, focus and be real keen
To attain knowledge, awareness and good health
You may even increase your wealth
Finally is self healing
For oneself and the World, PRAY
As one cannot control what is beyond one’s power
Prayer can and to that I add reading and writing with fervour
To each goal, their specifics are named
Everyday, this will be my game
When another year end nears
I hope to say it’s been a Great Year!