An Entirety Age is an attractive cage I merrily get confined Though it’s not always kind Whence I am born I rely on others for my upkeep I learn to crawl… Rubbing to the ground my knees I look at others moving up and down And wonder how they clump steps steep I can’t wait … Continue reading As I Age 3
childhood
Her Dreams!
DREAMS! Last night as she slept She barely got sleep She took a few winks🤔 Her mind filled with thoughts Of the silent battle she had fought Sikiladi Something stirred within She revisited her dreams💭 The dreams were rare and scary now Yet, she dared to take a peep There was an envelope …. 💌Of … Continue reading Her Dreams!
Chapters : Being Born
They couldn't afford a cradle and a cot.... But you had to be kept in comfort by your lot.... They borrowed, they waited for gifts to come.... And sure enough, in gifts abundance came..... Grandparents arrived by the airplane..... With loads of goodies, gifts, toys and clothes.....
AGE!
Life moves at steady pace.... Charming at times.... Alarming other times And the numbers on the age chart ascending..... Bringing in the realization.... A birthday celebration….
Children’s Day!
His Embrace!
His embrace Published in The Asian Weekly , Edition 614 ( 17th to 23rd June,2022) The magic of his embrace Worked like a divine grace It comforted me to the core Whenever I needed solace The softness of his embrace Felt like a feathery nest at best It cocooned me from the world Whenever I … Continue reading His Embrace!
The Child
The Child that you nurture within The child that you unabashedly love Lives you! Loves you! Breathes within you! The child that you give birth! The child that’s precious being on earth! Adores you! Worships you! Looks up to you! The child that was once your parent! The child that gifted you childhood! The child … Continue reading The Child
Gifted Blessings
Life gifts us blessed moments in abundance, Yet I looked out for material gifts in observance, Time taught me lessons, Age gave me wisdom, Realizing the divinity in all is of great significance.
The Rakhee Thread
Threads of Love bond them together. Threads of unity hold them together.
The Cowardly Blow!
The ongoing abductions and killing of minorities in the name of religion are a slap on the face of humanity. This poem takes us through the journey of many young victims.
Sikiladi 