Red chilli in the Tadka

The ghee heats,

sending intoxicating aroma,

propelling the hunger,

causing mouth to water,

waiting for the ingredients,

to dance in it.

First, the Red Chilli,

enters the simmering heat,

dancing and withering,

causing nostrils to flare

Next the garlic steps in,

aware of it's consequence,

turning golden,

and blending with the ghee.

As Tadka is ready,

the Dal awaits patiently,

for the new comers,

to bring the change,

and enhance the taste

Cheer up !

There are days
when sunshine within us,
loses its brightness,
Cheer up and move on !

There are times
when we frown,
while world smiles,
Cheer up and smile at the world's joy!

There are years,
when we try, try and try hard,
but our efforts fails
Cheer up and continue!

There are times,
when we feel our prayers,
don't reach God,
Cheer up ! God is with us.

There are experiences
that make us low,
miserable and inferior,
Cheer up and forget them all!

There are days,
when we are free as wind,
and want to be grounded,
and there are times,
when we are busy as a bee,
and want to rest,
Cheer up and enjoy every moment!

The Love Poem

Love with full heart,
Love not half
Love completely,
Love not partially

Love oneself,
as well as others
Love selflessly,
Love not selfishly

Love purely,
Love not obsessively
Love wholeheartedly,
Love not hesitantly


Love one's soul,
not just their body
Love one's flaws.
not just their perfection

My mother's garden flowers

The red roses,

The honeydew hibiscus,

The white jasmine,

The tiny shuli flowers,

The orange marigold,

ornate my mother's garden,

like precious jewels adorn,

by gorgeous amazon.

Their sweet smell,

attract swarming bees,

in hunt for nectar,

and some pollen seeds

Their colourful sights,

are mother's pride,

and her eyes delight,

making passerbys stop,

and revel it's beauty

The bright sunshine,

The fertile soil,

The plentiful water,

The rain Gods blessings,

is what they all need

My mother glows,

at fruits of her work,

with tiny pinch of patience,

and large portion of nature's rewards


                                           

The Love life cycle

At the age of tots and toddler,

the innocent heart,

the curious mind,

the sweet smile,

that melts everyone,

that believes in fairy tales,

and everything magical,

knows how to love,

but unaware what is love

As we grow up,

the mind learns,

the senses wake up,

the hormones fluctuates,

the adrenaline rushes,

the confusion happens

while we mistaken forever love

for temporary lust,

breaking hearts and relationships,

becoming crazy mad lovers

As we mature,

life becomes race,

winning is essential,

but stability is important,

as well as companionship,

and long lasting love

At age of elderliness,

the memories are remembered,

the past is regretted,

the guilt sinks in,

the heart longs for love,

but doesn't know how,

when it knows what is love.

This New Year

This New Year,
we will welcome
hope and positive,
kindness and gratitude,
love and faith,
sweet and happy
memories, thoughts and people

This New Year,
we bid farewell
to despair and sadness,
to rude and impoliteness,
to anger and laziness,
to depression and unworthiness

This New Year,
we will learn
new lessons,
unlearn old mistakes,
change some habits,
and keep some goodness


This New Year,
some will be mothers,
some will be lovers,
some will be wives,
some will become new lives


This New Year,
it will be better
than the last,
it will be awesome
than the previous,
it will be amazing
as ever