LIFE IS A THORNY ROSE BUSH

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D is for delight and deluge.

Tangled webs and lengthening shadows,

Can’t freeze the blessed delights or dewy meadows.

Pain or grief may intermittently fall in torrents,

Yet to wallow in apathy is surely abhorrent.

Flashes of ecstasy, may in number be few,

See, how they bedeck life’s multi-layered stew! 

Youthful aberrations deserve righteous censure,

Yet, toiled triumphs call for applause in good measure.

Amidst deluge of tears and anguished pining,

The new day’s womb may carry a silver lining.

Isn’t a child’s angelic smile a heavenly boon?

To bury the negativities and push us to croon.

Can one stop the ripple of dreams in a bride’s mind?

Though, noose and fire may end the unbearable grind.

Evil forces that axe the human ties,

Are weaker than those who smooth the billowing cries.

The floodgates of hatred may seem overflowing,

Yet,the potent human spirit’ll never cease growing.

Let’s live life as a sacred endowment,

With the ammo of love as the only armament

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CUPID'S ARROWS

God had been expressly kind to her. Younger of the two siblings, she was the chosen one for her parents. Born to highly educated and professionals parents, she enjoyed all a teen-ager could aspire for.   Rather her parents pampered her, partly because of her exceptional looks and other accomplishments. Her physical assets and comely bearing drew people towards her. She was tall and voluptuous. It was her radiant complexion with the rosy moons on her cheeks, which sparkled when she smiled, enhancing the allure of her personality. Not that she lagged behind in academics. She was pursuing a degree course in computer engineering and was regarded a better student.

However, cupid’s arrows had already stung her. She, of course, was conscious of the accepted social conventions. However, it was beyond her control. No doubt, she had capable and wonderful boys in her class, who were ready to eat out of her hands. Some of them actually tried to woo her. Strange enough, she never threw a glance at them. So was her dignified demeanor that none dared to intrude her privacy. On friendship day, she would receive the maximum greeting cards, which she accepted rather indifferently. Her mind had a pivot point, which she guarded meticulously.

For her love, she was generously willing to smile her rosy smile. Only a few words passed between them, when she passed that way, but love sparks flew passionately.

He was a young man of about twenty-five or so, of medium height, good physique and average complexion. In fact, in looks, he stood no chance. However, he had character.  

He belonged to a well to do family of business people. Seeing that their son did not desire to go for higher education, they inducted him into family computer business, after a short period of apprenticeship. It’s in their show room that she met him for the first time. She was hooked in the very first meeting. Their relationship grew overtime. It came to be steadfast like a rock. It reached the stage, when he would wait for her arrival from the college at vantage point to exchange pleasantries.

It was then that her parents got wind of her liaison. They were naturally dumb struck.  Wisely, they did not question her. Gauging her inclination towards matrimony even before completing her course, they arranged her meeting with the promising son of a family known to them. She did not even feign interest in him. Then her parents cautiously tried to acquaint her about the unsuitability of her choice. They cited the boy’s much lower educational qualifications and a different caste. They put other pressures, watched her movements. They remained incommunicado with her for days.

When all failed, they made the girl promise that they would agree to the match if she waited until the completion of her degree. In the meantime, they asked her to desist seeing him. They thought that perhaps all these measures might wean her away. They hoped that better sense might prevail in the end. However, such flames the magical cupid’s arrows kindle that any sense takes to wings. 

The latest I heard was that both the families  agreed to solemnize  their union.

Hoping that they lived happily ever after!

This one is for indiSpired.

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A WOMAN'S PLEA

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'U' IS FOR UMBRAGE

Don’t take umbrage:

At the passion of the crazy, lovers knot,

For, soon, the fantasy would turn to naught.

Don’t take umbrage:

At the lassie, for, tearing the gender shackled walls,

Keep her free will afloat, lest she untimely falls.

Don’t take umbrage:

Darling, at her nonchalant expressions,

Remember thy muddy childish impressions.

Don’t take umbrage:

Darling, at lending your ear to life’s inanities,

Who made you the king will deflate your vanities.

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O man! Have you ever minutely thought?

What care, respect and concern can wrought?

That would set in motion,

A saga of perennial devotion!

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'AS YOU SOW ,SO SHALL YOU REAP'

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There is a need to stop and ponder over the generosity of nature in making our lives worth living.

'S' is for SOW as used in the above saying which is universally acclaimed for its significance over many millennia.

As i contemplate over the profundity of these words, an appraisal of my own journey of life, comes to the fore. Whether as a college teacher i was able to sow seeds of kindness, through encouraging  words, good counseling, sympathetic  attitude, character building and discipline. Was  i able to imbibe enduring qualities of head and heart which had the potential of making  the students  lead a fulfilling and purposeful life. Looking back i can certainly assert that i tried sincerely and there were good results too. 

Harmony, patience, positive orientation, charity, selflessness, sum up the basic principles of the  concept of 'service before self'.

Trying to create harmony in whatever role we play in life is of utmost importance.This healthy approach leads to  happiness, positive vibes and greater  productivity. Discord on the other hand is counter productive. It expends energy and causes hordes of problems and tensions.

As parents we should inculcate the importance of being doers of good actions among our children. Success and joy flow in life, even in small gestures of goodwill.

Sowing seeds of love, forgiveness, imparting education to the needy, sharing grief, showing compassion and offering help in adversity is like reaping the harvest of wellness and cheer. 

Nature in all its avatars is an inspiring example of benevolence and magnanimity. 

At the end of the day it is a good idea to self audit the activities of the day and learn lessons for the future.

 “Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
― Robert Louis Stevenson

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CARING IS LOVING

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 C is for 'Care'.

The sweet word ‘Care’ encompasses a plethora of human emotions in its tiny belly. It expresses itself in many grammatical forms viz. care, caring, careful, and in the phrase ‘care giver’. However, there is one thing in common in all of them. All revolve around the feelings of love, compassion, sympathy, empathy, affection, kindness, concern and regard for others. In short, all that promotes growth, goodwill and beliefs for leading a meaningful life.

Let’s explore its semantic contours to understand this deeply inspiring concept of life. Caring is like practicing yoga, balancing mind and body in an optimum healthy state.

Well, caring for the sick, elderly and the needy in the family circle is challenging but no less a rewarding task. A smile, a pat and a few words of blessings, is all that matters. Looking after their particular needs in terms of their age, medical needs and emotional health require magnanimity and genuine resolves. Performing this familial responsibility entails tolerance, loads of patience, understanding and above all endearing qualities. The ethics behind all these gestures is serving others. This in itself is ennobling.

Caring for the children comes naturally to us parents. We expend much energy, time and money in educating them, enabling them to stand on their feet. We try to inculcate in them life values to steer their lives in the right direction. Without the care, concern, and dedication of parents’ guardians and teachers in the formative years, the human child would be devastated by the harsh and hard realities of the real world.  Children to grow need loving care, encouragement, discipline and constant monitoring.  The responsibility to make them grow into healthy and responsible citizens, who can contribute to nation building rests with us.  It is all a part of our commitment to ensure that our children are well prepared for facing future challenges of life without being overawed.

As a family we take care of our spouses and work for building healthy, secure relationships based on care, concern, flexibility, sharing   and loving understanding of each other’s needs. This is how love grows and stays for ever.

We shower lots of love and care on our pets and regard them as members of the family. Even pets care for us and become our emotional anchors. The bond between man and animal is eternal.

As members of society, we need to care for sustaining a safe environment for all to reach their potential without the fear of dangers lurking here and there. If each one of us is aware, conscientious, caring, regarding others’ well being, then surely we will be concerned with menaces proliferating around us. We need to make concerted efforts jointly to overcome them.

There are still many pockets in the global community where members swear by love and compassion towards others. As they say, 'caring is loving'.

Friends, thanks for your views on the subject in advance.

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ROSES ALL THE WAY

In a show of solidarity with the love birds, this post celebrates Valentine's Day with some pictures of roses taken by me in the Rose Park!:-)))

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For the last so many days I've been reading fun articles in News Paper supplements about the days associated with the well spring of love and romance emanating from the heart's deepest nooks. Days deeply soaked in love got print space profusely. There was the Rose day and  the Propose day. Perhaps some other day which I might have missed, however, all have one thing in common the opportunity to express your precious emotions through flowers ,thoughtful gifts, romantic rendezvous, billet-doux and whatever stirs your emotions. Young people in flush of energy, enthusiasm and hormonal upsurge are planning to celebrate the gala Valentine's Day in their own special way. The shops and Malls are attired in festive looks and beckoning the young lovers to be there to purchase the goodies to  commemorate this day with their loved ones.

The gift of a bouquet of roses excites the heart and is the warmest embodiment of affection and passion. I as a fledgling photographer went to the Rose Park in our vicinity to click some pictures of the blooming roses in their dazzling splendor. I dedicate these pictures at the altar of this tender emotion on thes earth.

 
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