Variety is the spice of life
Born in this world
To live with love and laughter
Oh how this love shifts
In its own ways
Pet and pampered with mother’s love
Fed and feathered with father’s love
Set together with sister’s or brother’s love
Experiences and joy with friends’ love
Great stories and jokes with grandma’s love
Generosity means grandpa’s love!
Love transforms in different ways
Many things to us it says
Smile, smile, and smile,
When difficulties arise,
And make it run in a marathon race.
Cheer the hearts of young and old
Make each experience precious like gold
Task not brains due to tribulations
But crack verses of wit that brings
Humor and laughter in celebrations
Everything grows with laughter
All kinds of illness are healed with laughter
Healthy, hearty, happy,
Art thou with love and laughter!!!
Bright Glowing Beautiful Plumes
Bright yellow slender leaves
Drenched and draped with
Early morning tender sunshine
Sparkle our mind
Dancing in the breeze
Fresh and fertile
Strengthen our soul
Sharp shaped plumes
As if carved out in Jades
Gleaming and glittering in sunshine are the
Bright glowing beautiful plumes.
Drenched and draped with
Early morning tender sunshine
Sparkle our mind
Dancing in the breeze
Fresh and fertile
Strengthen our soul
Sharp shaped plumes
As if carved out in Jades
Gleaming and glittering in sunshine are the
Bright glowing beautiful plumes.
LIFE
Life is an adventure,
For you and me to venture.
Life is a mystery,
To create new history.
It’s filled with pain and pleasure,
Gifts experiences of countless measure,
Which is the greatest, everlasting treasure.
Life is to enjoy and bring joy.
Life is filled with risks.
Be brisk!
Fill it with love and laughter.
Reap heaps of praises and ever be smarter.
Share and care all that you bear
Make life ever wonderful, cheerful and fair!
For you and me to venture.
Life is a mystery,
To create new history.
It’s filled with pain and pleasure,
Gifts experiences of countless measure,
Which is the greatest, everlasting treasure.
Life is to enjoy and bring joy.
Life is filled with risks.
Be brisk!
Fill it with love and laughter.
Reap heaps of praises and ever be smarter.
Share and care all that you bear
Make life ever wonderful, cheerful and fair!
Past Reality Present Dreams
The world was filled with joy
Richness of mankind rejuvenated their lives
Passion and compassion flowed smoothly
Love and affection were shared with everyone
It was a golden period of Mankind
These treasures of eternal feelings are stored
Evergreen in our minds
Man and Woman
Truly loved and wed
Well understood each other and led
A life of peace, prosperity, love and happiness
Now this time has set
Like the glorious sun-set
Its reflections on the undisturbed water
Forms today’s dreams for a …
Compassionate companion, confident friend, and a true
Lover/beloved, real husband/wife, affectionate
Father/mother, lovable sister/brother
Are all rare, nowhere to be found
Past reality, present dreams
We aspire and aspire
For such persons on earth
Reality’s reflection exist somewhere
And illusions are present everywhere!
The Power of Love
Wonderful is your creation…My Lord
For the power of love proves to be so.
It’s like the beam of light, which shatters darkness
It’s like the flashing smile, which eradicates difficulties
It’s the form of victory, which defeats failure
It’s like the elegant waterfall, which adds beauty to the sight
It’s like the sweet melody of music in which every being delights
It’s like different natural beauties that fills your heart and makes sorrows depart
It’s the bubbling enthusiasm, spirit that makes you powerful and dynamic
It’s like your mysterious power, which does miracles
O you make us wonder o Lord…!
For the power of love proves to be so.
It’s like the beam of light, which shatters darkness
It’s like the flashing smile, which eradicates difficulties
It’s the form of victory, which defeats failure
It’s like the elegant waterfall, which adds beauty to the sight
It’s like the sweet melody of music in which every being delights
It’s like different natural beauties that fills your heart and makes sorrows depart
It’s the bubbling enthusiasm, spirit that makes you powerful and dynamic
It’s like your mysterious power, which does miracles
O you make us wonder o Lord…!
Waitings End and Longings Lost
Ignorance and innocence took its hold
On me since my childhood
I was lost in that world
I longed for people’s love
And knew not that
The Greatest Lover was present within me
Though I searched for it everywhere
My innocence has paved way
For a bright future
Within myself I have recognized
The Great Lover, Creator, Inspirer, Protector-GOD
Is always within me
My waitings end, my longings are lost
I am desire less
Yet my unknown tasks wait
I continue to recognize them
To fulfill my Savior’s wishes.
On me since my childhood
I was lost in that world
I longed for people’s love
And knew not that
The Greatest Lover was present within me
Though I searched for it everywhere
My innocence has paved way
For a bright future
Within myself I have recognized
The Great Lover, Creator, Inspirer, Protector-GOD
Is always within me
My waitings end, my longings are lost
I am desire less
Yet my unknown tasks wait
I continue to recognize them
To fulfill my Savior’s wishes.
Independent Flights
Marvelous is the experience of Independence
Ah, well, wonderful, it’s but another dependence
Heart so light, happy in its flight
Jolly mood, amidst the green woods
Casually cycling, carelessly riding,
In the un-traffic road
Mind filled with mirth, joy
No worries, responsibilities, burdens, on my shoulders
Free, free, free like the bird that flies swiftly high
In the beautiful sky
Enjoying the peace and ease
My soul shifts into the world of Nature
Sun so bright in its glorious light
My heart sings softly within
What a wonderful happy time to spend
Hope to have a continuous path that does not end!
Ah, well, wonderful, it’s but another dependence
Heart so light, happy in its flight
Jolly mood, amidst the green woods
Casually cycling, carelessly riding,
In the un-traffic road
Mind filled with mirth, joy
No worries, responsibilities, burdens, on my shoulders
Free, free, free like the bird that flies swiftly high
In the beautiful sky
Enjoying the peace and ease
My soul shifts into the world of Nature
Sun so bright in its glorious light
My heart sings softly within
What a wonderful happy time to spend
Hope to have a continuous path that does not end!
Elements of Energy
Fire, water, air, space and earth
Great five elements of life
Devoid of one
That’s it we are done
All are needed right from the womb
Otherwise headed to the doom!
Cozy Cat
I see a cozy cat
Sleeping near the door way mat
Startled by the bang of the door
Up it jumped from the floor
Next to me on the bench
For a comfort pat and stretch
It looked at me for a moment
No response from my side
For I was busy writing
About the cozy cat
Not knowing that…
The cozy cat slipped away quietly
When I realized it was too late.
I stopped and called…
Here kitty kitty kitty
Meowed twice, thrice
No response from the cat
As you sow, so you reap!
Autobiography Of a Coconut Tree
In a great garden I was born
Cared and petted every morn
Then purchased on one sudden dawn
And taken to a small farm
There I was all the more petted and pampered
By a particular form
I grew to the admiration of all
But there was a sudden fall
Seriously ill, treated with pill
Not cured still
Death approached and my life was about to depart
There came a cheering heart
Who stopped death from my roots
And gave a tap to start on shoots
So as to give fruits.
I was reborn
On that fine morn
Regained a new life
To serve the heart that saved my life!
Copyright ©2001 Sreelatha Shankar. All rights reserved.
Listen Listen Listen
Listen to the falling of the leaves
Listen to the rolling of the dusts
Listen in this calm noon silence…
The birds’ chirpings
How sweet they are, melodious too,
Listen to the swaying of leaves
They mingle with each other
That’s the life of Nature
Listen to the sighs of your heart
Weighed down with worldly worthless nonsense
Monotonous, tedious, fatigued
This wonderful silence breaks them
Wait and live in Nature
That boosts you up
To lead a life of Serene Supremacy!
Listen to the rolling of the dusts
Listen in this calm noon silence…
The birds’ chirpings
How sweet they are, melodious too,
Listen to the swaying of leaves
They mingle with each other
That’s the life of Nature
Listen to the sighs of your heart
Weighed down with worldly worthless nonsense
Monotonous, tedious, fatigued
This wonderful silence breaks them
Wait and live in Nature
That boosts you up
To lead a life of Serene Supremacy!
My Sweet Love
My Sweet Love
I wish to have a lonely ride
Sure, with you my bride
On the sea-side road
My everlasting love-lot-life you hold
On the green woods side
To dance and sing with you my wife beside
On the snowy slopes
To discuss, to build castles of truth, practicality, reality,
With full liberty to choose
With successful hopes
On the mountain tracks
With jokes that you crack
And break my heart with laughter
Hand in hand together
Joined like our hearts
Walking and talking
Like the love birds chirping
On the tree tops
With you my sweet love
There will be no flops
My sweet darling dear
Keep me alive with ever rejuvenating cheer
My sweet love
O my sweet love…!
I wish to have a lonely ride
Sure, with you my bride
On the sea-side road
My everlasting love-lot-life you hold
On the green woods side
To dance and sing with you my wife beside
On the snowy slopes
To discuss, to build castles of truth, practicality, reality,
With full liberty to choose
With successful hopes
On the mountain tracks
With jokes that you crack
And break my heart with laughter
Hand in hand together
Joined like our hearts
Walking and talking
Like the love birds chirping
On the tree tops
With you my sweet love
There will be no flops
My sweet darling dear
Keep me alive with ever rejuvenating cheer
My sweet love
O my sweet love…!
Lullaby
My sweet baby
My sweet baby
Go to sleep
Go to sleep
I’ll sing a lullaby
I’ll sing a lullaby
Of what you should be...!
Of what you should be...!
My sweet baby
My sweet baby
Be always happy
Be always happy
Sweet and chirpy
Sweet and chirpy
Like a bird could be
Like a bird could be
My sweet baby
My sweet baby
I know you are sleepy
I know you are sleepy
You are a busy bee
You are a busy bee
Now go to sleep
Now go to sleep.
My sweet baby
Go to sleep
Go to sleep
I’ll sing a lullaby
I’ll sing a lullaby
Of what you should be...!
Of what you should be...!
My sweet baby
My sweet baby
Be always happy
Be always happy
Sweet and chirpy
Sweet and chirpy
Like a bird could be
Like a bird could be
My sweet baby
My sweet baby
I know you are sleepy
I know you are sleepy
You are a busy bee
You are a busy bee
Now go to sleep
Now go to sleep.
Seasons
I wish I were a BEAR
So that I could HIBERNATE
During the freezing cold WINTER.
I wish I were a BIRD
So that I could MIGRATE
As to have food, fun and family
To places where it’s SPRING.
I wish I were the BREEZE
So that I could EASE
The hot SUMMER
And make it pleasant.
I wish I were a TREE
So that I could BE
Bright beautiful and colorful
During the amazing AUTUMN.
So that I could HIBERNATE
During the freezing cold WINTER.
I wish I were a BIRD
So that I could MIGRATE
As to have food, fun and family
To places where it’s SPRING.
I wish I were the BREEZE
So that I could EASE
The hot SUMMER
And make it pleasant.
I wish I were a TREE
So that I could BE
Bright beautiful and colorful
During the amazing AUTUMN.
Tiny
Tiny little tots
Be it a bird-ling
Or any cub,
Even a pup
A cute kitten
And the baby mittens
All the things
That are tiny, little, or small
They are the cutest of all!
Be it a bird-ling
Or any cub,
Even a pup
A cute kitten
And the baby mittens
All the things
That are tiny, little, or small
They are the cutest of all!
Snow Song
Snowing in the morning
Snowing in the noon
Snowing in the evening
Snowing in the night
Snowing, snowing, snowing
Snowing always!!!
Snow on the treetops
Snow on the roof slopes
Snow on the pathways
Snow wherever you go
Snow wherever you see
Snow everywhere!!!
Walking in the snow
Playing in the snow
Falling in the snow
Rolling in the snow
Teasing one another by
Throwing snowballs
Is lots of fun!!!
Snowing in the noon
Snowing in the evening
Snowing in the night
Snowing, snowing, snowing
Snowing always!!!
Snow on the treetops
Snow on the roof slopes
Snow on the pathways
Snow wherever you go
Snow wherever you see
Snow everywhere!!!
Walking in the snow
Playing in the snow
Falling in the snow
Rolling in the snow
Teasing one another by
Throwing snowballs
Is lots of fun!!!
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