THE AGED COUPLE

Old age though challenging can be liveable with comfort if one has companionship in the ripened years of life. This poem appreciates the life and spirit of an old couple who faced with difficulties of various sorts are happy being together.

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!

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

I AM SORRY MUM!

Death is inevitable but does it have to mean suffering. Affected by the unhygienic conditions prevalent in on of the bigger hospitals in India I have penned these sentiments. Losing a mother is punishment enough for anyone but for me it was a torture to see my mother being handled by unethical morals of the nursing staff and doctors. Sikiladi