December’s unique celebration Hearts full of worship and jubilation A family time for the entire clan Their celebratory customs need a plan Involving heightened economic activity Christmas celebrated as per one’s Nativity The songs pre-Christmas get played plenty Origins of customs and themed music gaiety The bringing in of the Christmas Tree Adornment with … Continue reading CHRISTMAS : Celebrating the birth of Christ
Logic
PLASTIC BAG BAN
Plastic bags are banned in KENYA since September 2017. This is a brave step towards conservation of our planet by reducing the usage of at least one of the pollutants. Although people have mixed opinions ref the ban, they have no option but to observe it. I personally feel the masses must be first educated on the ill-effects of plastic usage and advised on alternatives which were prevalent in the plastic-less days.
MEMORIES: A Father’s exit
Losing a parent is never an easy scenario. The very parent whom one takes for granted at most times leaves behind a gaping vacuum in one's heart . Acceptance! yes of course! one does accept the death of a parent and moves on in life having no other option. Grief! yes that too. Grief plays … Continue reading MEMORIES: A Father’s exit
PRAYERS
Prayers thine keep you going strong Abandon them not for time so long In distress and in thy times great Its prayers that help you pull along. A silent conversation with head bent Communication of your heart strand Needs no words outwardly heard When in prayers you firmly do stand. A story of the ultimate … Continue reading PRAYERS
UNGRATEFUL!
The most ungrateful being of God that is "me" now and the "me" in past. Let me strive to turn a new leaf from ungratefulness to be grateful. When in childhood I did cry.... and fuss over the foods without a shame Mom said all the foods I must try.... I gave her scornful looks … Continue reading UNGRATEFUL!
END OF THE ROAD
The money minded health services spare no compassion and put to shame the very profession that should be the pride of any health facility.
DEATH
A perspective of death presented in a poetic manner. It is neither cruel nor ugly but death is the ultimate reality.
That is Dad!
Fathers often shy away in displaying affection towards their own children but there is so much love in their actions.
Nanalal @ 90
Well respected member of the Asian Kenyan Society N.P.Sheth turned 90. These are just a few words in praise of the magnanimous personality who still attends office and refuses to rest. A real inspiration to many.
MOTHER
By Sikiladi Mom, mother or simply mum Closer to my heart ..... Than teeth to chewing gum Mama, Amma or say it Ammi Cannot resist the charm...... When fondly, snuggly she hugs me Giving birth and bringing up Was no mean chore..... Flowing with love was her cup Being far away in alien land Grateful … Continue reading MOTHER
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