The frequent bursts of red and gold The rapid jingles within wrists fold The vibrant North Indian women With marital promises in hearts fold Giggling away with naughtiness bold With Henna patterns as good omen A display of stories on palms are told Bangles a plenty of glass, or metal gold Fasting for their … Continue reading KARVA CHAUTH: Fasting for the Loved One
Paryushan Parva is an annual Jain festival linked to forgiveness. Members of Jain Community are meant to be observing a strict fasting period for ten days, maintaining abstinence from all worldly pleasures. During this period they nurture their soul by staying simplistic and virtuous in keeping with the teachings of their religion. They ask for forgiveness from all that could have hurt any sentiments knowingly or unknowingly by them and also forgive anyone who has hurt them in any way.
Easter dates back to the calendar ancient The word of origin in the name that’s Saxon Eastra being the Goddess of Spring Symbolic of the life new giving Honoring the sacrifice of Jesus the Lord And his resurrection and emergence broad Rebirth and renewal it is all looked upon Christ’s crucifixion and awakening upon The … Continue reading EASTER : When Lent Ends
Every once in a year celebration Hearts filled with jubilation Do away with the things unwanted Clean up the homes and offices That desk at school or the office The wardrobes and the hidden corners Lift up the beds and push the bench Trim up the lawn and manicure the fence Wash that rustic cloth … Continue reading Diwali Celebration
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.
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
You may be gone but not forgotten You may be dead but memory strengthen Each day through me you live herein You are missed despite being within I long for your sweet voice to my ears I long for those Friday morning calls That you made each week after week I yearn for you … Continue reading YOU ARE MISSED
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
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.
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!
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