From Love to Divorce
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A Collection of Free verses By
MARAIMALAI ILAKKUVANAR
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FROM: LOVE TO: DIVORCE
A Collection of Free Verses by
MARAIMALAI ILAKKUVANAR
NET PUBLICATION FOR FREE CIRCULATION
2013
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Copyright: Maraimalai Ilakkuvanar Year of Publication: 2013 Published through the Net by the Author Maraimalai Ilakkuvanar 52/3Soundarya Colony, Anna nagar western extension, Chennai. Tamilnadu.INDIA PIN:600 101 Mobile-+919445407120 Landline:+44+26153561 Those who write reviews and research articles may send their feedback to: [email protected]
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CONTENTS Love-------------------------------------------What is a Poem? -----------------------------You Are the God Now-----------------------Traitor----------------------------------------Mother………………………….. Valentine's Day………………… Dreams………………………… A Heaven in Earth………………… Tears……………………………… 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16
A Poem on Swine Flu…………………… 18 How to Tackle a Second Wife? ............... 19 Wife or Week-End Companion...................21 Let Us Write a New History…………… 23
Happy Woman's Day………………………25 Born to Be Killed………………………… 28 A Hearty Welcome to Obama…………… 30 Never Think of Revenge………………… 32 Flash…………………………………………33 Jesus Came………………………………….34 Eye Donation………………………………..37 SUICIDE…………………………………… 39
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There Are Children Crying……………….......40
Hats Off to U.S ………………………………///.42 My Wife …………………………………………44 Is There Any God? ...........................................45
God and Satan…………………………………...47 A War against War…………………………….48 Mall of America ………………………………..50 The Secret of Success in Life …………………..52 River Mississippi ……………………………….54 MINNEAPOLIS ……………………………….55 Sex……………………………………………….56 Marriage-A Boon or Bane? ............................57
Morning Scenes ………………………………..60 Haiku Poems on Haiku ……………………….61 Loneliness ………………………………………63 Self Pity ……………………………………… …65 Depression …………………………………….....66 Week- End ……………………………………..//68 Key of a Happy Home ………………………….69 Excuse Me If I Am Wrong …………………….70 Smile Please! ……………………………………72 A Word about Word ……………………………74
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Never Beat a Child.............................................76
Eyes ……………………………………………78 No More Weeping …………………………….80 Laugh Away …………………………………..82 Achieve Something ……………………………84 Future is Bright ……………………………….86 Sunday…………………………………………..87 Abortion………………………………………....89 Divorce………………………………………......91
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LOVE
A Thriller at teen-age; A craze at twenties; An addiction at thirties; A pastime at forties; A game at fifties; A challenge at sixties; A ritual at seventies; A myth at eighties; A dream at nineties; Driving force of the soul! A perennial source of inspiration!
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What is a Poem?
-A Louder Thinking
The special usage of language, that shatters the barriers of race and Nation; Rendering judgment on social crimes that reverberates throughout the world; Nobleness of an individual conscience that illuminates everyone's conscience; Rhythm of a healthy heart that repairs all broken hearts; A magic wand at the hands of Poets which makes us to forget the real world; A beacon to escape from the cruel world; A wonderful ladder to reach the peaks; A splendid resort to an ailing soul; A passport to civilization; A ticket to fly higher altitudes A wonderful property of mankind!
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You Are the God Now
Wear always a smile Tear away your worries Hear patiently your opponents Gear up to face calamities! Forget the bitter past Be content with the present state Do not dream of a miraculous future Plan everything in advance Never seek assistance from anybody. Help others Have abundant positive thoughts You will ascend the throne! You will be the super power Gods and angels will seek your help! Stand erect and smile! Yes! You are the God now!
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Traitor
A conspirator among our colleagues Can be excused; A turncoat during a legal battle May be ignored; A defector from our political party May be considered as dead! An insincere husband who deserts his loyal wife a deceitful lover who wants to exploit his lady-love, a hypocritical life-partner always finding faults mercilessly, deserves the worst type of punishment. Hanging? Hell? Just stamp the words' Traitor' In his forehead And allow him to live with the label.
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Mother
-A Happy Mothers' Day!
A Heaven in earth An angel for every one A Goddess giving instant boons A savior from earthly demons A warrior against our enemies A teacher of magnanimity A doctor to cure our ailments An embodiment of fine virtues A haven for the depressed soul If you have your Mother You have got everything! If you have lost your Mother Alas! You have lost the meaning of your life! If you have abandoned your mother You are worse than a murderer! Why waste time in temples? If you worship your mother You can bring the paradise to your home!
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Valentine's Day
LoveAn eternal fire, A thirst unquenched, An appetite never ending Needs a celebration and that is Valentine's Day! Never needs an intensive shopping. Neither ornaments Nor apparels Determine the intensity of Love. If it needs a wide opening of your valets, It should be valets' day! If your love is measured with dollars It should not be called as love. Are the credit cards your meters for love? In the absence of your partner If you weep for him/her In the absence of your spouse If you pray for his/her well being, In the absence of your life-partner If you plan for his/her welfare That is called LOVE! If there is nothing like that Do not cheat by your hugs, Kisses, Gifts and picnics! Stop all the nonsense, please!
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Dreams
A wonderful film-show Without any shooting; Meaningless sequences, Myth and fancy, Mingle with reality; Sometimes horror Sometimes comedy Sometimes tragedy Always a puzzle; There is no sleep without any dream; A dream while awake leads to success; Conscious dreams are constructive plans; Scientific inventions Epics and Fiction Wonders of the world Originate from dreams; I have my dreams of a war-less world Where there are neither races nor religions To divide the mankind into factions; Where the world is a family Always peaceful and happy; Mutual trust and affection Tolerance and grace Care for others will be the modes of life; Dollars, rupees, euros, liras and all currencies Will vanish in the air; No need of money; No more starvation;
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No need of job-hunting; Global melt down Will have a new meaning; The rock-like big powers The heartless war-mongers Will realize their follies; There will be a global melt down of kindles hearts; Peace; Amity; Friendship; Liberty; Happiness everywhere! Gods of all religions will Gather in the earth to greet us all!
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A Heaven in Earth
Laughing when a person falls down Talking in a Library while others read Sleeping in a church when everybody pray Humming a song in a hospital Kissing a baby while you are sick Reading a novel in a mourning hall Counting your currency in front of the homeless Accusing your spouse for all your faults Shouting and scolding your dear kids These deeds may not be crimes But they are gross mistakes If you have committed any Please avoid them in future Positive thinking and pragmatic approach Surely create a heaven in this earth.
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Tears
Tears sublime minds delve deep in the ocean of distress and sufferings of the under-privileged; when there is no solution when they cry for the salvation of the oppressed, the silent witnesses the eyes reward these pearls
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to the noble souls who suffer for the sufferers; Tears are the Identity passes of Those who have kind hearts Tears-the hot droplets reveal That the inner mind is boiling. These tiny droplets Surely accomplish a baptizing ceremony for true lovers. When there is genocide out of your country Where fascist regimes are butchering their own people. Tears with sincere concern Always act as a source of inspiration To fight and destroy The atrocious regime.
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A Poem on Swine Flu
Fear is dreadful than the disease Rumor is venomous than the virus Ignorance is horrible than the ailment Right treatment and rigorous care Fight it well to drive the evil Do not panic! Nothing to worry! A courageous mind accelerates cure! Unity of mankind, Surely helps the Invention of vaccines and Innovation of drugs, Let us stand united ever Not only to fight swine flu But also to fight Discrimination, Terrorism and Poverty.
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How to Tackle a Second Wife?
--A Burning Problem
Polygamy is a punishable crime In our country where Gods have many wives; Lord Shiva has wedded Parvati and Ganga;
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Lord Vishnu has Bhama and Rukmani; Lord Muruga has Valli and Deivanai; All our Hindu Gods have two wives; I am unable to explain the situations That made me to follow my Gods; It happened two decades before; It was a forced marriage; Without my beloved wife's consent She aggressively entered my life; I was unable to prevent; It is a painful experience; Myself, a pitiable creature, Powerless to escape I yielded unwillingly. She determines all my activities; She spoils my routine; Nowadays I am totally Controlled by her; I am unable to view all my favorites' posts in AC; I am sending only belated replies to the mails; I have to struggle with all my energy to attend seminars; How am I to describe my plights and perils? I pray nobody should suffer like me. Perhaps you may like to know her name. The perpetrator who dominates my life currently, The devil that always compel me to share my bed, The demon who demands my whole attention to her, The vampire who makes me to neglect my beloved wifeCan you guess her name? Back ache is her original name. But my doctors tell me many more names to her. God alone can save me from her forceful grip. Much ashamed, with a sense of guilt, I am spending more time in bed. Please give me your advice to get rid of her. Will you?
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Wife or Week-End Companion?
For Caring Husbands
Rushing for work in all the week days Restricts our attention to the family life; Hastening to the work-spot Turns us into machines Steals our precious time
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Spoils our marital bliss; Hurrying and worrying For our business every day Burying deep our finer feelings We are neglecting our family Without our consent; Week-ends alone Provide ample time For spending time With our spouse; Wife is a term which will soon be obsolete We have to call them hereafter Week-end companion! Hope you will understand The plight of a sincere wife!
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Let Us Write a New History
His story Her story My story Your story Our story and Their story Compiled Make History. Does any History Narrate the woes Difficulties and Tortures Experienced by the common man or woman? Every History is a Mere story Fabricated by Arm-chair ideologists! Your knowledge of History Can no way give you a real picture about any country. Every history has got distortions. Every historian is a
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Talented story-teller Capable of making people Believe the unbelievable; Authenticating fiction as fact! Till now History reveals The story of the conqueror; The achievements of the ruler; The adventures of the winner; Hereafter History should narrate The sufferings of the oppressed; The man-made calamities that tortured the mankind; The atrocities committed by the perpetrators; The plight of the down-trodden; The woes of the womankind; The oppressions enforced on women by male-dominated laws and rules! Let us try for a history Written by common people About common people; A history written by women About the sufferings undergone by women! In short Let us re-write the History In a proper manner For the future generations!
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Happy Women's Day
The Plight of Women in India
Happy woman's day! In India We are doing many things For the benefit of woman folk Every day we are bringing many Laws and rules for their uplift Everyday we are Engaging ourselves in Female feticide and infanticide With the help of modern science The unfortunate girl child Who escape from such Special treatments Are denied of education By parents penniless And sent to child labor
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They are 'specially' treated By their Masters Who rob their purity. Even if they are Able to attend school The mentors Teach them Torturous lessons Which I am ashamed To narrate Child prostitution Flourishes in many states With the blessings from Law enforcing forces. Even then fifty percent Of the girls Belonging to the affluent people Successfully obtain education There They get teased And abused By their friends. Even then they Courageously face All the perpetrators They adorn our country As Mentors Physicians Engineers Legislators And In all walks of life. Even then The male community Does not mend its approaches Gender discrimination is Rampant and Rule in all sections of society. To be born as a girl Is still a punishment.
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This leads them to face All sorts of Torments Persecutions and Cruelties.... Still they Inculcate the courage Will power and Determination To face everything. I am optimistic That a day will come When women in India Will get Empowerment To rule out And eradicate All the evils. To obtain such A golden period They have to go a long way. My sincere wishes For them in this day. Happy woman's day!!
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Born to Be Killed
-Plight of the Innocent Eelam Tamils
Born to be killed Born to be killed Sustain to be sabotaged Exist to be extinguished Agree to be butchered Allow to be murdered Bow down to be bombed Sit down to be shot at ............................. It is not a puzzle The plight of Ealem Tamils Who are daily killed by Cluster bombs in Srilanka By the merciful army For reasons unknown. Children born there May not get their mothers' feed Surely they will be blessed by Shelling from the sky! Even dogs in Hong Kong
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Get a decent livelihood By animal welfare activists Here in Sri Lanka There is nobody To prevent the ongoing genocide. Afraid of air bombings Innocent people run Hide themselves in the forests A horrible life! Like flock of sheep They congregate No light No food Not a drop of water to Quench their thirst They fall as preys To quench the thirst of army Who want nothing But the lives of their fellow-citizens! Bunkers are used as labor wards Children are given birth In the bushy forest To get the bombs as gifts Which award them instant death. When Japan rushes to advise a ceasefire The land of Buddha wishes to keep silence While Japan gives fist aid kits The birthplace of Non-violence Distributes war weapons To be or not to be That is the question Whether it is nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of our saviors Or, to take arms against the Outrageous betrayal? To be or not to be That is the question.
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A Hearty Welcome to Obama
-From India with Love
White House will hereafter be a bright house A shining star is elected to occupy it Blooming youth and brilliant ideas Dreaming mind and a dynamic spirit Have all found an abode in a person Fondly called as Obama! An icon of the active youth A beacon of democratic spirit A guardian of the oppressed and depressed Has been elected with a strong hope as a Savior of the mighty nation. Haunting depression and daunting recession Should run away, we strongly wish. He has to find a magic wand To open new treasures for the American welfare. The vast earth, now a global village Depends on U.S. for everything
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Jobs, Trade, Weapons and wealth, Something or other U.S. has to give Support and assistance for nations to thrive; From Obama, the wonderful personality, We demand more! Please provide A World without war, A generation without unemployment, And a U.S without militarism! Invasion and aggression should be found Only in dictionaries and not elsewhere! All these are our demands, Mr.Obama, Not out of greed and self-love, we request, For the salvation of Mankind For the emancipation of this globe, From the clutches of all social evils We expect these things from the wonderful leader; We give you a hearty welcome To the supreme commander of the superpower As we see in you an apostle of Humanism, The dauntless warrior in the crusade against Recession, Oppression, Invasion and poverty. Save democracy! Save the mankind! We give you a hearty welcome! Wishing you a grand success in this endeavor. (Jan 18, 2009)
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Never Think of Revenge
Thoughts of Revenge Should never be allowed; They corrupt your mind And corrode your soul; They harden your heart And destroy your peace; They drive away the virtues And turn you as a beast! If you excuse others' follies You are elevating yourself! If you forget others' mistakes You will be remembered for ever;
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Flash
Reflection of Experience
Life is fast Liabilities are vast Nothing is lost if you Forget the past.
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Jesus Came
Jesus came King of Kings Lord of lords Jesus came Source of Light Life of life Jesus came He came to this earth Yesterday. Privileged was me To see the lord His holy presence I was unable to see The dazzling light made my eyes to stumble and twinkle All I saw was nothing but light The light of our life asked me to follow. We went at first To Iraq Where there was
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Thousand of soldiers standing with guns What is this? Was His question; Though baffled first I ventured to speak Our Lord Super-powers Strain very much To save Iraq From anarchy. He shook His head To refute my answer; Quick came this Question from our Savior: "Tell me quick! Are they Super-powers? History will call them as Super-sinners!" Our Lord made me to accompany Him By following Him I revolved around the global village : Afghan and Iran Srilanka and Chechnya Places I saw with the Help of our Lord. made me feel guilty I was compelled to hang my head with utter shame; Everywhere He went exhibited a bloody battlefield; Guns and Shells bombarded heavily Screaming children Weeping old ladies Frail little kids
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frozen with fear appeared everywhere I heard these words Not sure who told these "Oh! Fools! Even billion lamps will never remove the darkness accumulated in your hearts Your Christmas lamps should be truth and faith Feed the needy Help the poor Away from your greedy plans Peace everywhere Peace be with you.. Amen.
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Eye Donation
-- a Poet's Appeal
One person donated Two persons received LIGHT! Build a mobile memorial for you Donate eyes A body cremated Two persons got life Eye donation Should Earth and Fire swallow your eyes? Donate them. Even after death we can see Donating eyes. Not for dust Give them power Donate eyes. Sky has only one
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You have got two suns Why allow darkness prevail? Rare opportunity We can live twice Donate eyes. From deceased body Dazzling light Donate eyes. Body may decay Eyes will shine Let us take a pledge. Any body can do Adorable charity Eye donation.
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SUICIDE
If suicide is the real solution for The un-employment problem Then many countries which are unable to Provide job-opportunities will Suddenly disappear from the globe; If suicide is the suitable remedy for Depressed mentality Mental health care centers will Also have a suicide spot; Students, lovers, house-wives And people from all walls of life Who choose suicide to get a kind of Solace should note a point; If you consider suicide the only way To redress your grievances It is the God who has to commit suicide For all your trials and tribulations.
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There Are Children Crying
There are children crying Don't you hear the sound? There are children crying Thousands and thousands of children crying In a high pitch but with a feeble voice Unable to cry aloud As they are starving Without their mothers' feeding As their mothers are already dead Due to starvation; There are children crying As their mothers are killed By the military junta There are children crying Unable to tolerate the bomb-shelling By the religious extremists, There are children crying
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With hollowed eyes Swollen tummies due to long starvation There are children crying Battered by their arrogant fathers There are children crying Neglected by their working mothers Who are unable to attend As they have to earn for their food There are children crying All around the world Don't you hear the sound? Due to starvation; Religious fundamentalism, Linguistic jingoism, State terrorism, All sorts of arrogances, Man-made atrocities, Make the tiny toddlers Cry aloud, weep long, Till they die; I am crying Don't you hear the sound? As I am unable to protest Against these evils.
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Hats Off to U.S
Appreciation of a Historic Change in US
Hats off to U.S. No color! No race! No discrimination Prevails in this nation; A golden period
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Has now emerged; We are able to see A Utopia Before our eyes; A dream is translated In real, undoubtedly! The powerful democracy Has now become A source of Powerful humanism; Hats off to U.S. You have now become The torch-bearer In the crusade against All atrocities committed Against mankind; The land of Washington The country of Lincoln Will hereafter be Our Jerusalem of Liberty! Mecca of Freedom! Abode of Peace! Hats off to U.S! For this noble message Unity of mankind For the salvation of the oppressed!
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My Wife
My Wife is a talented Engineer She builds strong bridges Between relations Which remain as islands Separated by vanity and ego. My wife is a Psychotherapist Just she gives counseling To remove my worries and Phobias which arise sometimes She is a skilled artist Talented in the art of life By profession she is a Professor Has guided so many students And had shaped them as Good citizens of our country. Proud I am, to think of her, Elated I become, when others Praise her in any context.
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Is There Any God?
They are air-bombed Butchered, Haunted, They are killed mercilessly By their own government; Being sincere tax-payers They are rewarded with Guns and air-bombs; They do not wage any war As they are born as Tamils They are targeted by army;. There is no barWhoever it may be, Innocent children, Adolescent girls, Aged housewives, Ailing old people, Whoever it may be, If they are born as Tamils They are destined for Merciless slaughter by the army. In a country which has announced Buddhism as the official religion,
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Cruelties, Genocide are the ways of life. No country cares for them, The neighboring countries Shut the door and keep mum; Their blood and tears Surely make an ocean; They fall in the ocean Somebody travel To the unknown world Some to the neighboring country To experience Another Hell in this world..
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God and Satan
God and Satan Churches are demolished in India Temples are damaged in Srilanka Mosques are destructed at Iraq To escape from all religious activists God has gone on Self-exile! Satan is distributing the forbidden fruit Millions of people throng to receive it In the rush a heavy stampede Hundreds of people killed.
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A War against War
My Reflections on War
The most famous spot in Texas, where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city's first mission. The highly-photographed chapel and the Long Barrack are all that remain of the original fort. The museum contains relics and mementos from the Republic of Texas and offers narrations on the fall of the Alamo. I had an opportunity to visit Alamo.I wish to appreciate the historic sense of Americans and their sincere attempts to preserve monuments and documents,so as the people,generation after generation, will know the history. But in general we should avoid wars in future for the unity of mankind.This thought provoked me to write this piece. This article is my observation on seeing the statues of the warriors. This is not a criticism on the heroic battle that happened at Alamo.
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It is a general statement about war, wherever it happens and history of whichever country it describes.
The mighty soldiers Stand as Statues With gun in their hands and fire in their eyes Society hail them as Heroes what about the defenders who died? The sons of the soil who fought for their land and fell as preys, like innocent sheep butchered by hungry tigers, are ignored by the History written by the aggressors. This is the way Mankind behave! Those who win in the battle depicted as Heroes Those who are killed in a combat Not only loose their lives. But also their land,race and a place in history. Those who are valiant enough To fight in a battle Please assemble! Let us wage a war Against war and that should be a Last war To give an end to War!
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Mall of America
Hundreds and hundreds of Shops and stores! How many things are heaped and kept! Decorative display of Everything under the sky! How can we find time To visit them all? How can we find money To buy them all? Mall of America
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At MinneapolisA wonderful spot Everybody should visit. Laborers from All over the world have toiled and moiled To produce these things. Please never forget it. White,Red, Yellow and BlackAll the colors are assembled there. Not only in things But also in skins. Let us get united Not to exploit But to respect revere and adore The laborers All over the world.
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The Secret of Success in Life
Sometimes I will groan Cry and moan 'Oh! Horrible back pain.' Soon I will compare it with the irritating joint-pain and will console myself "Back pain is not as bad as My joint-pain." When my left shoulder gives me a pricking pain I will compare it with the wretched joint-pain and will be content saying 'Joint pain is nothing when compared to shoulder pain.'
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If I happen to travel any distant place The stress and strain will give me a feeling That all my pains are mere illusions if compared to the strain. If my present government is harassing by more taxes and soaring prices I will compare our plight during the past regime and console myself 'Not that much worse' Comparing and consoling has become the order of the day. Is it the secret of our success in life? Come on my friends Give me your ideas.
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River Mississippi
Is it a Marathon run of water To get an Olympic award? Is it a protest rally of water against the pollution? Oh! Mighty Mississippi! You make us speechless! An epic so long! A treasure so precious! A self-less savant! A sincere servant! A source of many sources! A Philanthropist unparalleled!
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MINNEAPOLIS
Minneapolis The colorful buildings Converse with the clouds; Bridges small and big Bring enjoyment when we ride; River Mississippi, calm and clean, Remains as a Nature's gift; Institutes and Libraries Inspire the inquisitive; Friendly people with smiling faces Adore the city amazingly.
(Minneapolis is celebrating its 150th year. Our best wishes to the people of Minneapolis city.) (Jul 24, 2008 )
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Sex
Root of the mankind; Head of inborn instincts; Sometimes a gift Sometimes a curse Sometimes food; Sometimes poison; Mother of violence; Daughter of Arts; Unites two,but Separates many; Nurtures Media No place for ethics; If the sensuous craze Sexual urge Perishes...... The world will be A mere puppet show!
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Marriage-A Boon or Bane?
When a man and woman Without any infatuation Really love each other, She likes him and He likes her and the two minds Get united in several ways, If they decide to marry with mutual love and concern, There is an access to Heaven in earth. Rain or shine Gain or loss They will never Let down their Beloved spouse. If they give birth To children, The sincere and mutual Love and concern of Each other will be A guiding light To the children From infancy,. Love is the essential food Love is the powerful tonic
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Love is the antibiotic To nourish the children and To prevent diseases. No hatred No quarrel No unwanted and Ugly fighting In their home Means A Healthy and Intellectual younger generation Without any psychic complex And that is the real pleasure For the parents as well as to the Society. Even if there are No children in their home The couple will pamper Each other as their child. Adopted children or Loving Pets Will be witnesses to The peace in their homes. If only out of infatuation A Marriage occurs, If for any other short-lived motives A Marriage happens, How can we expect A prolonged union of the immature minds? By ugly quarrels and outrageous violence The couple Not only destroy their home They spoil the future of their Younger-ones. They increase the number of patients for Mental asylums. No tonic No Antibiotic
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Will save their children From their ailments. Without knowing this simple Truth Feminists shout as "Heterosexual marriage Enslaves women! Let us get freedom from the clutches of Male domination! Let us be Lesbians!" Men on their part Decide to be Homosexuals. Foundation of Family system Lays foundation of Dynamic generation; Sincere love and Respect to others' feelings Strengthen the Family tree. In a chaotic world Where everything is valued In a materialistic approach Who cares for family? Who wishes to stabilize this Noble institution? Let us live together. Let us be lesbians Let us be homosexuals If needed Let us clone and Reproduce in a scientific process And leave away Human Robots As the future generation. Love Adjustment Care for others Sacrifice Compassion And all other finer feelings Will definitely find a place in E-Dictionary.
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Morning Scenes
Glittering Gold plate Nobody to claim right The rising sun! ******************* Can the alarm bell speak? "Get up ! You fool! Quick!" Oh!My dear wife! 'Avoid shabby dressing How many times told?' Shouted my daughter. I rushed to my office Unusually punctual Forgot the key! ***************** Without avenue trees Roadsides adored with flowers School going children!
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Haiku Poems on Haiku
5-7-5
Syllable managers Seldom care for Sincere visualizing.. Poetic beauty Sacrificed at the altar of A foreign grammar.
Matter and Manner
Brevity,the soul of wit, Flies away after a Fatal accident. Short and sweet Not always convey Matter worth of a brief stay.
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Fancy
Bonzoi trees Bermuda pants and Haiku writings. Just for a change!
Japanese Haiku
Japanese Haiku Wonderful creations Not for imitations! Miniature mountains Philosophic fountains Oh!Volcano yielding Ice-creams! The Golden Buddha A Blissful sight through the windows! Haiku!
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Loneliness
Loneliness Oh!My dear grand children! When your parents came You both jumped with joy Merrily sat down in the car And left us..... Your grandpa and grandma In dark.. How could I express The pain of loneliness Which we experience together? The whole house has lost The musical rhythm of Your sweet utterances The cloth-made Teddy bears Which gained new life in your hands Were totally dead in despair. The plastic Toys and The celluloid dolls are weeping continuously expecting your return.
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The huge cot and the foam bed upon it where you will be running Playing a 'Hide&Seek' game Making us wake up Till midnight are longing for the soft touch of your flowery feet We can't wait till Monday Please hurry up and save us from this monotonous loneliness.
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Self Pity
Self Pity When ever I wish to Repair my house There comes an earth-quake After finishing the works And giving a new face lift to it. When I wish to arrange a party A sudden calamity appears in the community and spoils everything; When any of my close relative dies and I am bemoaning The surrounding wears a festive look Due to a celebration by chance; There never comes a guest or visitor When I am in sick bed and lonely; When I wish to remain alone For fulfilling any assignment People surround me Coming from all directions; Even if I am in a crowd I feel loneliness; I am longing to meet any person in the globe Who will understand my angst and agony. (Real experience of one among my schoolmates)
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Depression
Depression Desires multiply Day by day Due to Self-love Over-grown; Expectations Innumerable Motivated Without control; Strong hopes Generated Trouble the mind Terribly; Alas! Array of hopes meet a sudden fall! Oh! The mighty mind is Delving deep in an ocean of disappointments!
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Oh! Self-pity plays an aggressive role! Depression Devours the soul! If you have a true Friend You will swim ashore. Otherwise.. My Goodness! You will be lost for ever!
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Week- End
Every week-end turns into a mirage exhausting all my energy I am running vigorously with a hope that I may quench my thirst in the week-end!
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Key of a Happy Home
Tolerance and mutual trust Tendency to adjust Treating with love and care Taking interest in others' welfare These make the key Of a happy home Surely a Heaven in earth! Paranoid Husbands and Adamant wives Destroy a home Mislead their kids Making them psychic Spoil the future of their country.
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Excuse Me If I Am Wrong
----A Review on Valentine's Day
February Fourteenth Daylight robbery permitted for commercial establishments Thirty percent of the International youth spend money lavishly While Seventy percent of the International youth are half-starved and unemployed Vulgar display of willful seduction expressed through new designs of cards Finer feelings of the sublime value - 'Love'- is buried deep by the Media A whole day is wasted Without any meaning Educational institutions turn into Entertainment centers What can we do?
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The Globe is held in strong grip by Giants of commerce and trade Love is given new interpretation We have to bear with it!
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Smile Please!
Smile Please Sending a serious look Staring at the sky above What do you wish to achieve? Have a look at the people Who surround you Please have a smiling face At least pretend to smile A smile will achieve One thousand things It illuminates gloomy minds Drives away darkness Empower you with self-confidence Like a battery charger A smiling face Distributes drive and initiative Smile please Why do you present a worried look As if you are going to be hanged Shakespeare told: "One may smile and smile
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and be a villain" That kind of smile With the cunning scheme of a conspirator We never want Smile with evil motives Should be identified To keep away from the Dangerous creatures Smile of friendship Smile with innocence Smile of well wish Smile of recognition Smile of love and affection Smile of a noble motive To acquire relations Smile offering a warm welcome Smiles like these Certainly reinforce The bond of friendship Thereby building Strong bridges Which will connect Nations, races and everything Making the globe A sweet home! Smile please! Please……. . . . …. smile!
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A Word about Word
Every word is delivered by tongue and Dispatched to ears But the origin and destination are Always varied; For fools and criminals It originates from tongue And reaches only up to ears; For diplomats and scientists It originates from intellect And reaches intellect; For poets and lovers It originates from heart And reaches heart; Prophets know the alchemy of Transforming words as Dazzling lights Which always illuminate Every mind that receives them; Politicians know the black-witch of Changing words as Baits which paralyze
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Every mind that swallow them By mistake; SometimesA magic wand which Sparkles every face; Sometimes A dynamite which Shatters hearts into pieces; Can we imagine A world without word? Epics, Novels, Dramas and essays Are created by its help; Arts and Sciences can not exist Without it; I am unable to find A word to describe The significance of word!
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Never Beat a Child!
-An Appeal to Parents in India to Stop Their Harsh Treatment to Children
Had you ever seen A Thousand flowers Bloom at the same time! A child's laugh Will show you this wonder! Flute and fiddle Violin and organ Are useless things If you hear a child Laughing merrily! Healthy children With happy minds
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Make a Nation Wealthy and strong! Spare some time To play with them! Whenever you have Chances to meet Children anywhere Fondle them with a Friendly smile! Do not scold them On any occasion! Never beat a child! Never show harshness! Punching, hitting Blowing and battering And all other Rude actions Should be avoided even in dreams! Love them all Who ever it may be! Children are our Nation's wealth! They make a place A heaven in earth!
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Eyes
Eyes....! For those who always Find fault with others They act as Microscopes;
For sincere lovers They serve as telescopes Finding the loved one Where ever they may be. If the mind is a boiling pot They emit fire so hot Through the eyes Which become red When grieved and troubled They turn as fountains With non-stopping tears. Tears should be wiped out Problems should be solved Nobody should live with
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Pains and sorrows If you have no compassion Eyes are mere holes If you care for others They are... Windows of the soul!
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No More Weeping
(-A Poem to Motivate Indian Women in Distress)
Why is it tears rolling down your cheeks? Is there a Husband paranoid Kicking and battering? What made you weep like this? Dowry harassment by your in-laws? Your face with grace should not Be filled with sorrow and gloom. Is there anybody in your workplace Teasing you without any mercy? Have you got a child and Is it suffering from any ailment? Stop your weeping and Speak out your problem! Stringent laws are there and Stern action we can take! Come on! Let us fight for Our rights with all our might!
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No more weeping! No more begging for help! A clear vision to sort out problems An iron mind to deal with them A determined will To face the challenge Should be your belongings To keep you with pride!
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Laugh Away
Laugh away Laugh away Laugh away all your worries Lead a life of peace and goodwill Love and respect everyone in the world Why there is hatred and unwanted grudge When our life is not in our hands Life is a poem Every word is equally significant Even the comma and semicolon Command considerable meaning Enjoy everything in a balanced way No more neglecting anything particular Throwaway ill will as a thrash Fill up your mind With precious gems!
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Life is a rainbow Where every color is important! No more quarrel! No more wars! Enjoy every minute with full energy Make everyone to feel the bliss Come on my comrade Laugh away Laugh away Laugh away all your worries Lead a life of peace and goodwill
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Achieve Something
(Poem on New Year Wish)
A New Year comes every year There is nothing ' new' in it Why do you rejoice? Oh my stupid mind! What have you achieved? What have you gained? Except wasting a full 365 days slot! New Year declares You have become old! Getting old age
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Losing some lifetime How do you dare To jump with joy? Every year a New Year comes Every morning a new day comes Just to make us realize The loss of the past and The value of the future Oh Mighty time! Just like that You can't swallow me! I have enough courage With all my strength I will achieve something Which can withstand The non-stopping race of All powerful time And remind my name To the future generation.
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Future is Bright
What are you reading My little master? When everywhere There is the grumble and grouse that "Rushing up after TV and Film People neglect Books and reading Thrash and junk make them happy Serious reading has gone for ever" At this age of two years You have a concern For serious reading! Oh! Budding genius! Your eyes are sealed to the book with enough eagerness to grasp noble thoughts! We are sure, Sir! Future is bright! You hold the light!
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Sunday
Human machines find time To overhaul themselves; Two-legged animals Continuously running for six days Are compelled to take rest In cement cages called apartments; Theatres are jam-packed; Hotels, Beach-resorts, And all tourist centers Attract more customers; Children whose parents They were unable to see All the past six days Now get a chance To have a glimpse of them; Poor Housewives!
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They will have to work Overtime without any incentive! Some may sleep Some may play and Some other persons May read all the journals They were unable to read in Their work-spots; Some may browse and Some may blog; But one thing certain Those who have no earnings Who live below the poverty line Can not take rest; Everyday is a dark day to them; At least on Sundays Let us sit a while To think about them And try our best to remove The gap between The haves and have-nots; How to do? What to do? You have to show the way.
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Abortion
-The Inner Conflict of a Young Lady
While I am enjoying in my dreams Expecting to giving birth of a little angel A statue of ivory, A bundle of divine pleasure, Suddenly he put a question: "Why can't you go for abortion?"
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When I am longing for the moments To carry in my arms The precious treasure of every mother, A wonder which gives the meaning for life, The merciless question from him was: "Why are you adding trouble and burden? If you loose your job Is it an easy thing to get it again?" Even a gambler can gain millions of dollars! Is money the only thing we should care for? The pleasure of pampering a child Fondling the little angel Kissing its chubby cheeks Oh! What an enjoyable moment! How can he prevent me from this? When the rosy lips widen While the child laughs Thousands of flowers bloom in our vision. Who will tell him these things? Twenty-eight years before If his father had advised his mother To go for abortion such an arrogant creature would have never come to the earth and I would have been saved! Now I want my child to be saved from him! I will never go for an abortion! Better I may go for a divorce!
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Divorce
If Marriages are made in Heaven Then Divorces are made at Hell; Many Homes turn as Hells By paranoid Husbands; Many Homes turn as Hells By obstinate Wives; Divorce, a dynamite, spoils the Institution of Family; Divorce, a virus, corrupts the whole society.
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They say Divorce is a therapy For depressed wives; Divorce is a safety valve which helps ventilate Repressed emotions of Tortured wives; If Husbands are accused of giving physical torture Then wives are blamed of giving mental torture; Petty quarrels due to Fetish desires Snowball as major rifts and end in separation; If Divorce is the only remedy for Family quarrels What is the fate of Innocent children?
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MARAIMALAI ILAKKUVANAR
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FROM: LOVE TO: DIVORCE
A Collection of Free Verses by
MARAIMALAI ILAKKUVANAR
NET PUBLICATION FOR FREE CIRCULATION
2013
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Copyright: Maraimalai Ilakkuvanar Year of Publication: 2013 Published through the Net by the Author Maraimalai Ilakkuvanar 52/3Soundarya Colony, Anna nagar western extension, Chennai. Tamilnadu.INDIA PIN:600 101 Mobile-+919445407120 Landline:+44+26153561 Those who write reviews and research articles may send their feedback to: [email protected]
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CONTENTS Love-------------------------------------------What is a Poem? -----------------------------You Are the God Now-----------------------Traitor----------------------------------------Mother………………………….. Valentine's Day………………… Dreams………………………… A Heaven in Earth………………… Tears……………………………… 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16
A Poem on Swine Flu…………………… 18 How to Tackle a Second Wife? ............... 19 Wife or Week-End Companion...................21 Let Us Write a New History…………… 23
Happy Woman's Day………………………25 Born to Be Killed………………………… 28 A Hearty Welcome to Obama…………… 30 Never Think of Revenge………………… 32 Flash…………………………………………33 Jesus Came………………………………….34 Eye Donation………………………………..37 SUICIDE…………………………………… 39
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There Are Children Crying……………….......40
Hats Off to U.S ………………………………///.42 My Wife …………………………………………44 Is There Any God? ...........................................45
God and Satan…………………………………...47 A War against War…………………………….48 Mall of America ………………………………..50 The Secret of Success in Life …………………..52 River Mississippi ……………………………….54 MINNEAPOLIS ……………………………….55 Sex……………………………………………….56 Marriage-A Boon or Bane? ............................57
Morning Scenes ………………………………..60 Haiku Poems on Haiku ……………………….61 Loneliness ………………………………………63 Self Pity ……………………………………… …65 Depression …………………………………….....66 Week- End ……………………………………..//68 Key of a Happy Home ………………………….69 Excuse Me If I Am Wrong …………………….70 Smile Please! ……………………………………72 A Word about Word ……………………………74
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Never Beat a Child.............................................76
Eyes ……………………………………………78 No More Weeping …………………………….80 Laugh Away …………………………………..82 Achieve Something ……………………………84 Future is Bright ……………………………….86 Sunday…………………………………………..87 Abortion………………………………………....89 Divorce………………………………………......91
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LOVE
A Thriller at teen-age; A craze at twenties; An addiction at thirties; A pastime at forties; A game at fifties; A challenge at sixties; A ritual at seventies; A myth at eighties; A dream at nineties; Driving force of the soul! A perennial source of inspiration!
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What is a Poem?
-A Louder Thinking
The special usage of language, that shatters the barriers of race and Nation; Rendering judgment on social crimes that reverberates throughout the world; Nobleness of an individual conscience that illuminates everyone's conscience; Rhythm of a healthy heart that repairs all broken hearts; A magic wand at the hands of Poets which makes us to forget the real world; A beacon to escape from the cruel world; A wonderful ladder to reach the peaks; A splendid resort to an ailing soul; A passport to civilization; A ticket to fly higher altitudes A wonderful property of mankind!
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You Are the God Now
Wear always a smile Tear away your worries Hear patiently your opponents Gear up to face calamities! Forget the bitter past Be content with the present state Do not dream of a miraculous future Plan everything in advance Never seek assistance from anybody. Help others Have abundant positive thoughts You will ascend the throne! You will be the super power Gods and angels will seek your help! Stand erect and smile! Yes! You are the God now!
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Traitor
A conspirator among our colleagues Can be excused; A turncoat during a legal battle May be ignored; A defector from our political party May be considered as dead! An insincere husband who deserts his loyal wife a deceitful lover who wants to exploit his lady-love, a hypocritical life-partner always finding faults mercilessly, deserves the worst type of punishment. Hanging? Hell? Just stamp the words' Traitor' In his forehead And allow him to live with the label.
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Mother
-A Happy Mothers' Day!
A Heaven in earth An angel for every one A Goddess giving instant boons A savior from earthly demons A warrior against our enemies A teacher of magnanimity A doctor to cure our ailments An embodiment of fine virtues A haven for the depressed soul If you have your Mother You have got everything! If you have lost your Mother Alas! You have lost the meaning of your life! If you have abandoned your mother You are worse than a murderer! Why waste time in temples? If you worship your mother You can bring the paradise to your home!
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Valentine's Day
LoveAn eternal fire, A thirst unquenched, An appetite never ending Needs a celebration and that is Valentine's Day! Never needs an intensive shopping. Neither ornaments Nor apparels Determine the intensity of Love. If it needs a wide opening of your valets, It should be valets' day! If your love is measured with dollars It should not be called as love. Are the credit cards your meters for love? In the absence of your partner If you weep for him/her In the absence of your spouse If you pray for his/her well being, In the absence of your life-partner If you plan for his/her welfare That is called LOVE! If there is nothing like that Do not cheat by your hugs, Kisses, Gifts and picnics! Stop all the nonsense, please!
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Dreams
A wonderful film-show Without any shooting; Meaningless sequences, Myth and fancy, Mingle with reality; Sometimes horror Sometimes comedy Sometimes tragedy Always a puzzle; There is no sleep without any dream; A dream while awake leads to success; Conscious dreams are constructive plans; Scientific inventions Epics and Fiction Wonders of the world Originate from dreams; I have my dreams of a war-less world Where there are neither races nor religions To divide the mankind into factions; Where the world is a family Always peaceful and happy; Mutual trust and affection Tolerance and grace Care for others will be the modes of life; Dollars, rupees, euros, liras and all currencies Will vanish in the air; No need of money; No more starvation;
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No need of job-hunting; Global melt down Will have a new meaning; The rock-like big powers The heartless war-mongers Will realize their follies; There will be a global melt down of kindles hearts; Peace; Amity; Friendship; Liberty; Happiness everywhere! Gods of all religions will Gather in the earth to greet us all!
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A Heaven in Earth
Laughing when a person falls down Talking in a Library while others read Sleeping in a church when everybody pray Humming a song in a hospital Kissing a baby while you are sick Reading a novel in a mourning hall Counting your currency in front of the homeless Accusing your spouse for all your faults Shouting and scolding your dear kids These deeds may not be crimes But they are gross mistakes If you have committed any Please avoid them in future Positive thinking and pragmatic approach Surely create a heaven in this earth.
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Tears
Tears sublime minds delve deep in the ocean of distress and sufferings of the under-privileged; when there is no solution when they cry for the salvation of the oppressed, the silent witnesses the eyes reward these pearls
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to the noble souls who suffer for the sufferers; Tears are the Identity passes of Those who have kind hearts Tears-the hot droplets reveal That the inner mind is boiling. These tiny droplets Surely accomplish a baptizing ceremony for true lovers. When there is genocide out of your country Where fascist regimes are butchering their own people. Tears with sincere concern Always act as a source of inspiration To fight and destroy The atrocious regime.
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A Poem on Swine Flu
Fear is dreadful than the disease Rumor is venomous than the virus Ignorance is horrible than the ailment Right treatment and rigorous care Fight it well to drive the evil Do not panic! Nothing to worry! A courageous mind accelerates cure! Unity of mankind, Surely helps the Invention of vaccines and Innovation of drugs, Let us stand united ever Not only to fight swine flu But also to fight Discrimination, Terrorism and Poverty.
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How to Tackle a Second Wife?
--A Burning Problem
Polygamy is a punishable crime In our country where Gods have many wives; Lord Shiva has wedded Parvati and Ganga;
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Lord Vishnu has Bhama and Rukmani; Lord Muruga has Valli and Deivanai; All our Hindu Gods have two wives; I am unable to explain the situations That made me to follow my Gods; It happened two decades before; It was a forced marriage; Without my beloved wife's consent She aggressively entered my life; I was unable to prevent; It is a painful experience; Myself, a pitiable creature, Powerless to escape I yielded unwillingly. She determines all my activities; She spoils my routine; Nowadays I am totally Controlled by her; I am unable to view all my favorites' posts in AC; I am sending only belated replies to the mails; I have to struggle with all my energy to attend seminars; How am I to describe my plights and perils? I pray nobody should suffer like me. Perhaps you may like to know her name. The perpetrator who dominates my life currently, The devil that always compel me to share my bed, The demon who demands my whole attention to her, The vampire who makes me to neglect my beloved wifeCan you guess her name? Back ache is her original name. But my doctors tell me many more names to her. God alone can save me from her forceful grip. Much ashamed, with a sense of guilt, I am spending more time in bed. Please give me your advice to get rid of her. Will you?
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Wife or Week-End Companion?
For Caring Husbands
Rushing for work in all the week days Restricts our attention to the family life; Hastening to the work-spot Turns us into machines Steals our precious time
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Spoils our marital bliss; Hurrying and worrying For our business every day Burying deep our finer feelings We are neglecting our family Without our consent; Week-ends alone Provide ample time For spending time With our spouse; Wife is a term which will soon be obsolete We have to call them hereafter Week-end companion! Hope you will understand The plight of a sincere wife!
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Let Us Write a New History
His story Her story My story Your story Our story and Their story Compiled Make History. Does any History Narrate the woes Difficulties and Tortures Experienced by the common man or woman? Every History is a Mere story Fabricated by Arm-chair ideologists! Your knowledge of History Can no way give you a real picture about any country. Every history has got distortions. Every historian is a
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Talented story-teller Capable of making people Believe the unbelievable; Authenticating fiction as fact! Till now History reveals The story of the conqueror; The achievements of the ruler; The adventures of the winner; Hereafter History should narrate The sufferings of the oppressed; The man-made calamities that tortured the mankind; The atrocities committed by the perpetrators; The plight of the down-trodden; The woes of the womankind; The oppressions enforced on women by male-dominated laws and rules! Let us try for a history Written by common people About common people; A history written by women About the sufferings undergone by women! In short Let us re-write the History In a proper manner For the future generations!
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Happy Women's Day
The Plight of Women in India
Happy woman's day! In India We are doing many things For the benefit of woman folk Every day we are bringing many Laws and rules for their uplift Everyday we are Engaging ourselves in Female feticide and infanticide With the help of modern science The unfortunate girl child Who escape from such Special treatments Are denied of education By parents penniless And sent to child labor
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They are 'specially' treated By their Masters Who rob their purity. Even if they are Able to attend school The mentors Teach them Torturous lessons Which I am ashamed To narrate Child prostitution Flourishes in many states With the blessings from Law enforcing forces. Even then fifty percent Of the girls Belonging to the affluent people Successfully obtain education There They get teased And abused By their friends. Even then they Courageously face All the perpetrators They adorn our country As Mentors Physicians Engineers Legislators And In all walks of life. Even then The male community Does not mend its approaches Gender discrimination is Rampant and Rule in all sections of society. To be born as a girl Is still a punishment.
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This leads them to face All sorts of Torments Persecutions and Cruelties.... Still they Inculcate the courage Will power and Determination To face everything. I am optimistic That a day will come When women in India Will get Empowerment To rule out And eradicate All the evils. To obtain such A golden period They have to go a long way. My sincere wishes For them in this day. Happy woman's day!!
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Born to Be Killed
-Plight of the Innocent Eelam Tamils
Born to be killed Born to be killed Sustain to be sabotaged Exist to be extinguished Agree to be butchered Allow to be murdered Bow down to be bombed Sit down to be shot at ............................. It is not a puzzle The plight of Ealem Tamils Who are daily killed by Cluster bombs in Srilanka By the merciful army For reasons unknown. Children born there May not get their mothers' feed Surely they will be blessed by Shelling from the sky! Even dogs in Hong Kong
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Get a decent livelihood By animal welfare activists Here in Sri Lanka There is nobody To prevent the ongoing genocide. Afraid of air bombings Innocent people run Hide themselves in the forests A horrible life! Like flock of sheep They congregate No light No food Not a drop of water to Quench their thirst They fall as preys To quench the thirst of army Who want nothing But the lives of their fellow-citizens! Bunkers are used as labor wards Children are given birth In the bushy forest To get the bombs as gifts Which award them instant death. When Japan rushes to advise a ceasefire The land of Buddha wishes to keep silence While Japan gives fist aid kits The birthplace of Non-violence Distributes war weapons To be or not to be That is the question Whether it is nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of our saviors Or, to take arms against the Outrageous betrayal? To be or not to be That is the question.
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A Hearty Welcome to Obama
-From India with Love
White House will hereafter be a bright house A shining star is elected to occupy it Blooming youth and brilliant ideas Dreaming mind and a dynamic spirit Have all found an abode in a person Fondly called as Obama! An icon of the active youth A beacon of democratic spirit A guardian of the oppressed and depressed Has been elected with a strong hope as a Savior of the mighty nation. Haunting depression and daunting recession Should run away, we strongly wish. He has to find a magic wand To open new treasures for the American welfare. The vast earth, now a global village Depends on U.S. for everything
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Jobs, Trade, Weapons and wealth, Something or other U.S. has to give Support and assistance for nations to thrive; From Obama, the wonderful personality, We demand more! Please provide A World without war, A generation without unemployment, And a U.S without militarism! Invasion and aggression should be found Only in dictionaries and not elsewhere! All these are our demands, Mr.Obama, Not out of greed and self-love, we request, For the salvation of Mankind For the emancipation of this globe, From the clutches of all social evils We expect these things from the wonderful leader; We give you a hearty welcome To the supreme commander of the superpower As we see in you an apostle of Humanism, The dauntless warrior in the crusade against Recession, Oppression, Invasion and poverty. Save democracy! Save the mankind! We give you a hearty welcome! Wishing you a grand success in this endeavor. (Jan 18, 2009)
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Never Think of Revenge
Thoughts of Revenge Should never be allowed; They corrupt your mind And corrode your soul; They harden your heart And destroy your peace; They drive away the virtues And turn you as a beast! If you excuse others' follies You are elevating yourself! If you forget others' mistakes You will be remembered for ever;
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Flash
Reflection of Experience
Life is fast Liabilities are vast Nothing is lost if you Forget the past.
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Jesus Came
Jesus came King of Kings Lord of lords Jesus came Source of Light Life of life Jesus came He came to this earth Yesterday. Privileged was me To see the lord His holy presence I was unable to see The dazzling light made my eyes to stumble and twinkle All I saw was nothing but light The light of our life asked me to follow. We went at first To Iraq Where there was
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Thousand of soldiers standing with guns What is this? Was His question; Though baffled first I ventured to speak Our Lord Super-powers Strain very much To save Iraq From anarchy. He shook His head To refute my answer; Quick came this Question from our Savior: "Tell me quick! Are they Super-powers? History will call them as Super-sinners!" Our Lord made me to accompany Him By following Him I revolved around the global village : Afghan and Iran Srilanka and Chechnya Places I saw with the Help of our Lord. made me feel guilty I was compelled to hang my head with utter shame; Everywhere He went exhibited a bloody battlefield; Guns and Shells bombarded heavily Screaming children Weeping old ladies Frail little kids
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frozen with fear appeared everywhere I heard these words Not sure who told these "Oh! Fools! Even billion lamps will never remove the darkness accumulated in your hearts Your Christmas lamps should be truth and faith Feed the needy Help the poor Away from your greedy plans Peace everywhere Peace be with you.. Amen.
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Eye Donation
-- a Poet's Appeal
One person donated Two persons received LIGHT! Build a mobile memorial for you Donate eyes A body cremated Two persons got life Eye donation Should Earth and Fire swallow your eyes? Donate them. Even after death we can see Donating eyes. Not for dust Give them power Donate eyes. Sky has only one
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You have got two suns Why allow darkness prevail? Rare opportunity We can live twice Donate eyes. From deceased body Dazzling light Donate eyes. Body may decay Eyes will shine Let us take a pledge. Any body can do Adorable charity Eye donation.
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SUICIDE
If suicide is the real solution for The un-employment problem Then many countries which are unable to Provide job-opportunities will Suddenly disappear from the globe; If suicide is the suitable remedy for Depressed mentality Mental health care centers will Also have a suicide spot; Students, lovers, house-wives And people from all walls of life Who choose suicide to get a kind of Solace should note a point; If you consider suicide the only way To redress your grievances It is the God who has to commit suicide For all your trials and tribulations.
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There Are Children Crying
There are children crying Don't you hear the sound? There are children crying Thousands and thousands of children crying In a high pitch but with a feeble voice Unable to cry aloud As they are starving Without their mothers' feeding As their mothers are already dead Due to starvation; There are children crying As their mothers are killed By the military junta There are children crying Unable to tolerate the bomb-shelling By the religious extremists, There are children crying
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With hollowed eyes Swollen tummies due to long starvation There are children crying Battered by their arrogant fathers There are children crying Neglected by their working mothers Who are unable to attend As they have to earn for their food There are children crying All around the world Don't you hear the sound? Due to starvation; Religious fundamentalism, Linguistic jingoism, State terrorism, All sorts of arrogances, Man-made atrocities, Make the tiny toddlers Cry aloud, weep long, Till they die; I am crying Don't you hear the sound? As I am unable to protest Against these evils.
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Hats Off to U.S
Appreciation of a Historic Change in US
Hats off to U.S. No color! No race! No discrimination Prevails in this nation; A golden period
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Has now emerged; We are able to see A Utopia Before our eyes; A dream is translated In real, undoubtedly! The powerful democracy Has now become A source of Powerful humanism; Hats off to U.S. You have now become The torch-bearer In the crusade against All atrocities committed Against mankind; The land of Washington The country of Lincoln Will hereafter be Our Jerusalem of Liberty! Mecca of Freedom! Abode of Peace! Hats off to U.S! For this noble message Unity of mankind For the salvation of the oppressed!
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My Wife
My Wife is a talented Engineer She builds strong bridges Between relations Which remain as islands Separated by vanity and ego. My wife is a Psychotherapist Just she gives counseling To remove my worries and Phobias which arise sometimes She is a skilled artist Talented in the art of life By profession she is a Professor Has guided so many students And had shaped them as Good citizens of our country. Proud I am, to think of her, Elated I become, when others Praise her in any context.
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Is There Any God?
They are air-bombed Butchered, Haunted, They are killed mercilessly By their own government; Being sincere tax-payers They are rewarded with Guns and air-bombs; They do not wage any war As they are born as Tamils They are targeted by army;. There is no barWhoever it may be, Innocent children, Adolescent girls, Aged housewives, Ailing old people, Whoever it may be, If they are born as Tamils They are destined for Merciless slaughter by the army. In a country which has announced Buddhism as the official religion,
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Cruelties, Genocide are the ways of life. No country cares for them, The neighboring countries Shut the door and keep mum; Their blood and tears Surely make an ocean; They fall in the ocean Somebody travel To the unknown world Some to the neighboring country To experience Another Hell in this world..
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God and Satan
God and Satan Churches are demolished in India Temples are damaged in Srilanka Mosques are destructed at Iraq To escape from all religious activists God has gone on Self-exile! Satan is distributing the forbidden fruit Millions of people throng to receive it In the rush a heavy stampede Hundreds of people killed.
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A War against War
My Reflections on War
The most famous spot in Texas, where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's army. Mission San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city's first mission. The highly-photographed chapel and the Long Barrack are all that remain of the original fort. The museum contains relics and mementos from the Republic of Texas and offers narrations on the fall of the Alamo. I had an opportunity to visit Alamo.I wish to appreciate the historic sense of Americans and their sincere attempts to preserve monuments and documents,so as the people,generation after generation, will know the history. But in general we should avoid wars in future for the unity of mankind.This thought provoked me to write this piece. This article is my observation on seeing the statues of the warriors. This is not a criticism on the heroic battle that happened at Alamo.
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It is a general statement about war, wherever it happens and history of whichever country it describes.
The mighty soldiers Stand as Statues With gun in their hands and fire in their eyes Society hail them as Heroes what about the defenders who died? The sons of the soil who fought for their land and fell as preys, like innocent sheep butchered by hungry tigers, are ignored by the History written by the aggressors. This is the way Mankind behave! Those who win in the battle depicted as Heroes Those who are killed in a combat Not only loose their lives. But also their land,race and a place in history. Those who are valiant enough To fight in a battle Please assemble! Let us wage a war Against war and that should be a Last war To give an end to War!
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Mall of America
Hundreds and hundreds of Shops and stores! How many things are heaped and kept! Decorative display of Everything under the sky! How can we find time To visit them all? How can we find money To buy them all? Mall of America
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At MinneapolisA wonderful spot Everybody should visit. Laborers from All over the world have toiled and moiled To produce these things. Please never forget it. White,Red, Yellow and BlackAll the colors are assembled there. Not only in things But also in skins. Let us get united Not to exploit But to respect revere and adore The laborers All over the world.
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The Secret of Success in Life
Sometimes I will groan Cry and moan 'Oh! Horrible back pain.' Soon I will compare it with the irritating joint-pain and will console myself "Back pain is not as bad as My joint-pain." When my left shoulder gives me a pricking pain I will compare it with the wretched joint-pain and will be content saying 'Joint pain is nothing when compared to shoulder pain.'
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If I happen to travel any distant place The stress and strain will give me a feeling That all my pains are mere illusions if compared to the strain. If my present government is harassing by more taxes and soaring prices I will compare our plight during the past regime and console myself 'Not that much worse' Comparing and consoling has become the order of the day. Is it the secret of our success in life? Come on my friends Give me your ideas.
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River Mississippi
Is it a Marathon run of water To get an Olympic award? Is it a protest rally of water against the pollution? Oh! Mighty Mississippi! You make us speechless! An epic so long! A treasure so precious! A self-less savant! A sincere servant! A source of many sources! A Philanthropist unparalleled!
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MINNEAPOLIS
Minneapolis The colorful buildings Converse with the clouds; Bridges small and big Bring enjoyment when we ride; River Mississippi, calm and clean, Remains as a Nature's gift; Institutes and Libraries Inspire the inquisitive; Friendly people with smiling faces Adore the city amazingly.
(Minneapolis is celebrating its 150th year. Our best wishes to the people of Minneapolis city.) (Jul 24, 2008 )
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Sex
Root of the mankind; Head of inborn instincts; Sometimes a gift Sometimes a curse Sometimes food; Sometimes poison; Mother of violence; Daughter of Arts; Unites two,but Separates many; Nurtures Media No place for ethics; If the sensuous craze Sexual urge Perishes...... The world will be A mere puppet show!
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Marriage-A Boon or Bane?
When a man and woman Without any infatuation Really love each other, She likes him and He likes her and the two minds Get united in several ways, If they decide to marry with mutual love and concern, There is an access to Heaven in earth. Rain or shine Gain or loss They will never Let down their Beloved spouse. If they give birth To children, The sincere and mutual Love and concern of Each other will be A guiding light To the children From infancy,. Love is the essential food Love is the powerful tonic
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Love is the antibiotic To nourish the children and To prevent diseases. No hatred No quarrel No unwanted and Ugly fighting In their home Means A Healthy and Intellectual younger generation Without any psychic complex And that is the real pleasure For the parents as well as to the Society. Even if there are No children in their home The couple will pamper Each other as their child. Adopted children or Loving Pets Will be witnesses to The peace in their homes. If only out of infatuation A Marriage occurs, If for any other short-lived motives A Marriage happens, How can we expect A prolonged union of the immature minds? By ugly quarrels and outrageous violence The couple Not only destroy their home They spoil the future of their Younger-ones. They increase the number of patients for Mental asylums. No tonic No Antibiotic
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Will save their children From their ailments. Without knowing this simple Truth Feminists shout as "Heterosexual marriage Enslaves women! Let us get freedom from the clutches of Male domination! Let us be Lesbians!" Men on their part Decide to be Homosexuals. Foundation of Family system Lays foundation of Dynamic generation; Sincere love and Respect to others' feelings Strengthen the Family tree. In a chaotic world Where everything is valued In a materialistic approach Who cares for family? Who wishes to stabilize this Noble institution? Let us live together. Let us be lesbians Let us be homosexuals If needed Let us clone and Reproduce in a scientific process And leave away Human Robots As the future generation. Love Adjustment Care for others Sacrifice Compassion And all other finer feelings Will definitely find a place in E-Dictionary.
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Morning Scenes
Glittering Gold plate Nobody to claim right The rising sun! ******************* Can the alarm bell speak? "Get up ! You fool! Quick!" Oh!My dear wife! 'Avoid shabby dressing How many times told?' Shouted my daughter. I rushed to my office Unusually punctual Forgot the key! ***************** Without avenue trees Roadsides adored with flowers School going children!
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Haiku Poems on Haiku
5-7-5
Syllable managers Seldom care for Sincere visualizing.. Poetic beauty Sacrificed at the altar of A foreign grammar.
Matter and Manner
Brevity,the soul of wit, Flies away after a Fatal accident. Short and sweet Not always convey Matter worth of a brief stay.
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Fancy
Bonzoi trees Bermuda pants and Haiku writings. Just for a change!
Japanese Haiku
Japanese Haiku Wonderful creations Not for imitations! Miniature mountains Philosophic fountains Oh!Volcano yielding Ice-creams! The Golden Buddha A Blissful sight through the windows! Haiku!
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Loneliness
Loneliness Oh!My dear grand children! When your parents came You both jumped with joy Merrily sat down in the car And left us..... Your grandpa and grandma In dark.. How could I express The pain of loneliness Which we experience together? The whole house has lost The musical rhythm of Your sweet utterances The cloth-made Teddy bears Which gained new life in your hands Were totally dead in despair. The plastic Toys and The celluloid dolls are weeping continuously expecting your return.
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The huge cot and the foam bed upon it where you will be running Playing a 'Hide&Seek' game Making us wake up Till midnight are longing for the soft touch of your flowery feet We can't wait till Monday Please hurry up and save us from this monotonous loneliness.
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Self Pity
Self Pity When ever I wish to Repair my house There comes an earth-quake After finishing the works And giving a new face lift to it. When I wish to arrange a party A sudden calamity appears in the community and spoils everything; When any of my close relative dies and I am bemoaning The surrounding wears a festive look Due to a celebration by chance; There never comes a guest or visitor When I am in sick bed and lonely; When I wish to remain alone For fulfilling any assignment People surround me Coming from all directions; Even if I am in a crowd I feel loneliness; I am longing to meet any person in the globe Who will understand my angst and agony. (Real experience of one among my schoolmates)
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Depression
Depression Desires multiply Day by day Due to Self-love Over-grown; Expectations Innumerable Motivated Without control; Strong hopes Generated Trouble the mind Terribly; Alas! Array of hopes meet a sudden fall! Oh! The mighty mind is Delving deep in an ocean of disappointments!
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Oh! Self-pity plays an aggressive role! Depression Devours the soul! If you have a true Friend You will swim ashore. Otherwise.. My Goodness! You will be lost for ever!
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Week- End
Every week-end turns into a mirage exhausting all my energy I am running vigorously with a hope that I may quench my thirst in the week-end!
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Key of a Happy Home
Tolerance and mutual trust Tendency to adjust Treating with love and care Taking interest in others' welfare These make the key Of a happy home Surely a Heaven in earth! Paranoid Husbands and Adamant wives Destroy a home Mislead their kids Making them psychic Spoil the future of their country.
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Excuse Me If I Am Wrong
----A Review on Valentine's Day
February Fourteenth Daylight robbery permitted for commercial establishments Thirty percent of the International youth spend money lavishly While Seventy percent of the International youth are half-starved and unemployed Vulgar display of willful seduction expressed through new designs of cards Finer feelings of the sublime value - 'Love'- is buried deep by the Media A whole day is wasted Without any meaning Educational institutions turn into Entertainment centers What can we do?
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The Globe is held in strong grip by Giants of commerce and trade Love is given new interpretation We have to bear with it!
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Smile Please!
Smile Please Sending a serious look Staring at the sky above What do you wish to achieve? Have a look at the people Who surround you Please have a smiling face At least pretend to smile A smile will achieve One thousand things It illuminates gloomy minds Drives away darkness Empower you with self-confidence Like a battery charger A smiling face Distributes drive and initiative Smile please Why do you present a worried look As if you are going to be hanged Shakespeare told: "One may smile and smile
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and be a villain" That kind of smile With the cunning scheme of a conspirator We never want Smile with evil motives Should be identified To keep away from the Dangerous creatures Smile of friendship Smile with innocence Smile of well wish Smile of recognition Smile of love and affection Smile of a noble motive To acquire relations Smile offering a warm welcome Smiles like these Certainly reinforce The bond of friendship Thereby building Strong bridges Which will connect Nations, races and everything Making the globe A sweet home! Smile please! Please……. . . . …. smile!
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A Word about Word
Every word is delivered by tongue and Dispatched to ears But the origin and destination are Always varied; For fools and criminals It originates from tongue And reaches only up to ears; For diplomats and scientists It originates from intellect And reaches intellect; For poets and lovers It originates from heart And reaches heart; Prophets know the alchemy of Transforming words as Dazzling lights Which always illuminate Every mind that receives them; Politicians know the black-witch of Changing words as Baits which paralyze
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Every mind that swallow them By mistake; SometimesA magic wand which Sparkles every face; Sometimes A dynamite which Shatters hearts into pieces; Can we imagine A world without word? Epics, Novels, Dramas and essays Are created by its help; Arts and Sciences can not exist Without it; I am unable to find A word to describe The significance of word!
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Never Beat a Child!
-An Appeal to Parents in India to Stop Their Harsh Treatment to Children
Had you ever seen A Thousand flowers Bloom at the same time! A child's laugh Will show you this wonder! Flute and fiddle Violin and organ Are useless things If you hear a child Laughing merrily! Healthy children With happy minds
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Make a Nation Wealthy and strong! Spare some time To play with them! Whenever you have Chances to meet Children anywhere Fondle them with a Friendly smile! Do not scold them On any occasion! Never beat a child! Never show harshness! Punching, hitting Blowing and battering And all other Rude actions Should be avoided even in dreams! Love them all Who ever it may be! Children are our Nation's wealth! They make a place A heaven in earth!
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Eyes
Eyes....! For those who always Find fault with others They act as Microscopes;
For sincere lovers They serve as telescopes Finding the loved one Where ever they may be. If the mind is a boiling pot They emit fire so hot Through the eyes Which become red When grieved and troubled They turn as fountains With non-stopping tears. Tears should be wiped out Problems should be solved Nobody should live with
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Pains and sorrows If you have no compassion Eyes are mere holes If you care for others They are... Windows of the soul!
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No More Weeping
(-A Poem to Motivate Indian Women in Distress)
Why is it tears rolling down your cheeks? Is there a Husband paranoid Kicking and battering? What made you weep like this? Dowry harassment by your in-laws? Your face with grace should not Be filled with sorrow and gloom. Is there anybody in your workplace Teasing you without any mercy? Have you got a child and Is it suffering from any ailment? Stop your weeping and Speak out your problem! Stringent laws are there and Stern action we can take! Come on! Let us fight for Our rights with all our might!
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No more weeping! No more begging for help! A clear vision to sort out problems An iron mind to deal with them A determined will To face the challenge Should be your belongings To keep you with pride!
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Laugh Away
Laugh away Laugh away Laugh away all your worries Lead a life of peace and goodwill Love and respect everyone in the world Why there is hatred and unwanted grudge When our life is not in our hands Life is a poem Every word is equally significant Even the comma and semicolon Command considerable meaning Enjoy everything in a balanced way No more neglecting anything particular Throwaway ill will as a thrash Fill up your mind With precious gems!
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Life is a rainbow Where every color is important! No more quarrel! No more wars! Enjoy every minute with full energy Make everyone to feel the bliss Come on my comrade Laugh away Laugh away Laugh away all your worries Lead a life of peace and goodwill
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Achieve Something
(Poem on New Year Wish)
A New Year comes every year There is nothing ' new' in it Why do you rejoice? Oh my stupid mind! What have you achieved? What have you gained? Except wasting a full 365 days slot! New Year declares You have become old! Getting old age
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Losing some lifetime How do you dare To jump with joy? Every year a New Year comes Every morning a new day comes Just to make us realize The loss of the past and The value of the future Oh Mighty time! Just like that You can't swallow me! I have enough courage With all my strength I will achieve something Which can withstand The non-stopping race of All powerful time And remind my name To the future generation.
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Future is Bright
What are you reading My little master? When everywhere There is the grumble and grouse that "Rushing up after TV and Film People neglect Books and reading Thrash and junk make them happy Serious reading has gone for ever" At this age of two years You have a concern For serious reading! Oh! Budding genius! Your eyes are sealed to the book with enough eagerness to grasp noble thoughts! We are sure, Sir! Future is bright! You hold the light!
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Sunday
Human machines find time To overhaul themselves; Two-legged animals Continuously running for six days Are compelled to take rest In cement cages called apartments; Theatres are jam-packed; Hotels, Beach-resorts, And all tourist centers Attract more customers; Children whose parents They were unable to see All the past six days Now get a chance To have a glimpse of them; Poor Housewives!
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They will have to work Overtime without any incentive! Some may sleep Some may play and Some other persons May read all the journals They were unable to read in Their work-spots; Some may browse and Some may blog; But one thing certain Those who have no earnings Who live below the poverty line Can not take rest; Everyday is a dark day to them; At least on Sundays Let us sit a while To think about them And try our best to remove The gap between The haves and have-nots; How to do? What to do? You have to show the way.
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Abortion
-The Inner Conflict of a Young Lady
While I am enjoying in my dreams Expecting to giving birth of a little angel A statue of ivory, A bundle of divine pleasure, Suddenly he put a question: "Why can't you go for abortion?"
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When I am longing for the moments To carry in my arms The precious treasure of every mother, A wonder which gives the meaning for life, The merciless question from him was: "Why are you adding trouble and burden? If you loose your job Is it an easy thing to get it again?" Even a gambler can gain millions of dollars! Is money the only thing we should care for? The pleasure of pampering a child Fondling the little angel Kissing its chubby cheeks Oh! What an enjoyable moment! How can he prevent me from this? When the rosy lips widen While the child laughs Thousands of flowers bloom in our vision. Who will tell him these things? Twenty-eight years before If his father had advised his mother To go for abortion such an arrogant creature would have never come to the earth and I would have been saved! Now I want my child to be saved from him! I will never go for an abortion! Better I may go for a divorce!
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Divorce
If Marriages are made in Heaven Then Divorces are made at Hell; Many Homes turn as Hells By paranoid Husbands; Many Homes turn as Hells By obstinate Wives; Divorce, a dynamite, spoils the Institution of Family; Divorce, a virus, corrupts the whole society.
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They say Divorce is a therapy For depressed wives; Divorce is a safety valve which helps ventilate Repressed emotions of Tortured wives; If Husbands are accused of giving physical torture Then wives are blamed of giving mental torture; Petty quarrels due to Fetish desires Snowball as major rifts and end in separation; If Divorce is the only remedy for Family quarrels What is the fate of Innocent children?
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