A Soldier's Diary

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Contents: A Soldiers Diary 3

All that goes is Just the Soul! 4

Floods and the Soldier 6

Sorry ... Poor Man! 7

Lord Krishna and His Shoes 8

Teacher 10

Mom and Son 12

Freedom Struggle 13

Forgive Me 14

Longing 15

Half - Naked Man 16

The Good and the Bad News 17

You are a Bigger Slave than IAm!' 18

Water and the Air 20

Independence Day 21

Let's Enjoy All the Same! 22

The Squirrel 23

Dont Spoil Me! 24

Forgotten to Walk in Life 25

Accept Things as They Come 26

From Soldier with Love 27

Graduation from Civvies to

Uniform 28

Why Not Just Be the Same 30

Doomsday 32

Mother 34

Transformation 36

In Memory of Father 38

Ant and the Elephant 45

Radhas Love 46

Comparison 48

Gods Blunder 49

The Earth Will Curse 50

To Brother Who Left 51

Mission without a Mission 53

Thanks for Enlightening! 54

Life . 55

Bye-bye Army! 56


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A SoldiersDiary...

A Bouquet of expressions

From a heart have sprung,

Without any preface

Have they surfaced...

Was I to be a poet?

But got into the Forces,

Quitting it voluntarilyBecame self; instinctively.

I was a bird

Held in a cage,

With all restrictions

And disciplined ways!

Now I am freeAnd quite at ease,

And can fly

The way I please.

I now realize

That it wasn't wise,

To sail against the tide

Of my natural psyche.

But one thing is sure

Howsoever you may endure,

You will return to self' one day

As destiny has a role to play!


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All that goes is Just the Soul!

We all make tall claims

Of being upright in the life's game;

And often, others we blame

When we wish to justify our claim!

We don't mind telling lies here and there

E.g. 'Could not reply as I wasn't here';

Or the 'Train didn't behave and hence I'm late'

Or 'I rang you twice but got no reply'.

Another common cheating in which we dwell

Buying ticket half for a son plus twelve;

And we always tend to forget

There's another conductor as well.

There is no end to miseries so many

We tell our sonny we don't have a penny;

Or ask him to tell the chap at the door

That his dad is not at home!

Thus we leave a wrong imprint

On the minds of our own offspring;

Who will one day take our place!And will make our names defamed!

Contd


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Haven't we seen a dead body on the road?

Yet, we don't realize life's goal;

All the things are left behind

All that goes is just the soul.

So, why cheat anybody or the self

Whatever we have is someone elses,

Today it's mine, tomorrow it's yoursWho knows further where it belongs?


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Floods and the Soldier

I wish I could be there,

You are stuck up where;

I know you're cursing me badly,

For not reaching home immediately!

I did vow to be together,

And never to leave you in despair;I've ditched, you're right,

As I'm unable to be by your side.

I could have come..

But that wouldn't be fair,

As I am on duty,

Saving people else where.

Such is the life of a solider,

Whether in peace or battle;

In battle, he fights the enemy,

In peace, he fights his will.


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Sorry ... Poor Man!

Sorry, poor man, you have died

Yet I haven't your agony realized!

Yesterday, youd asked for a penny

I'd refused, though I had so many.

Today, I see your dead body on a curb

And people donating for your funeral.

A social worker asked me for ten bucksWith a sad heart I gave him thus.

Sad, not because you have left

But for the tenor I had to shed.

Had I given you a penny then

I would have saved my bucks ten.


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Lord Krishna and His Shoes

On a fine Sunday morning

Book Gita I was reading,Came my daughter, named Priyanka

And saw on the cover, Lord Krishna.

She took the book from my hands

And insisted to be told about the man,

I told her, he's no man but the Lord

Who is everywhere, all in all.

She wouldn't now, return the bookI tried my best by hook and crook,

Fed up, I said, 'Okay, for a min you watch

And then reply to every question I ask.

'If you fail or reply wrongly

I will punish you, telling ye frankly,

It's a skill test where you got to be bold

Now give the book, you four-year-old!

'Listen carefully, questions I shoot

Let's start from His head to foot,

What's He wearing on the head?' '

A lovely feather of peacock, Dad Contd


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What's he wearing around the neck?'

'It's a beautiful garland, intact.'

Now, what's he holding on the lips?'

Having holes a bamboo stick.'

Hey, can you tell about the waist?'

'Yes, a yellow cloth is draped.'

0' fantastic! You little girl!

Here's the last thing you tell.'

'What's He wearing in the feet?'

She got lost, as she didn't perceive,

After a thoughtful pause she said,'Got to be shoes, my dear Dad!'


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Teacher

O my great teacher

You are to me so dear

When I am in doubt ever

You make me so clear.

'Tis you whom I turn to

Even when you're so busy

You've always helped me

Without getting angry!

O' my dear teacher.How can I repay you ever?

You've never done me wrong

And have always made me strong.

I really want to tell you straight

My inner feelings for you so great;

Whatsoever have I become today

Is all due to your toil those days!

Wish I could do something for you

Do give a chance, you test me too

My turn may not come I'm afraid

Yet, to serve you I will wait...


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Goodness

We are good to only thoseWho are good to us, of course!

Thus, a close loop we form

That's no good; it only harms.

Let's do good to all we meet

Just not wait for others to lead,

This will trigger an open chain

And will spread like wild a flame.

Words of kindness and noble deeds

Will spread with contagious speed,

We won't lose our status, please

It may, rather, still, increase.


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Mom and Son

Sonny, to school you need to go

Even if you're unwell you got to go.

You can't just sit at homeAll in school will miss you alone.

Surprised! You still act like a child

Come on, get up fast, and dont be wild,

And do not annoy me anymore

At this age of sixty-four!

There won't be order in your absenceThus your going to school is essential,

And for you too, it is respectful

As you' are the School Principal!


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Freedom Struggle

Born in India, I am so proud

As our heritage is so very stout,For centuries it was under clouds

As we were ruled by foreign crowds!

Fed up with them, the people got alerted

To throw them out, they got united,

In eighteen fifty-seven, mutiny they decided

Unity in diversity was thus provided.

Mangal Pandey, the solider did revolt

And gladly chose the deadly rope,

Bhagat, Sukhdev, Azad and Bose

They all played the leading role.

Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation

With the movement of non-cooperation,

Took the Dandy March for the Salt Movement

And with Charkha, gave us our freedom.

This is the freedom so shining and gleaming

We need to preserve it without the fighting,

Giving up terrorism and innocent killing

With simple living and high thinking!


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Forgive Me

I am not as bad as you feel. ..

At times, I am harsh and I do not kneel,

Just to tell you how hard it is to lead.

But honey, I don't mean it indeed...

I, in fact want you to be perfect

For you mean so much to me,

I often shout, because you're so sweet...

Can I be annoyed on a girl down the street?

All my anger and bad words you hearAre to make you sturdy when I'm not there,

My harsh behavior sure makes you bored

Do forgive me if you're sore.


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Longing

When I was a little one

I longed for my mom,

When I was a boyI longed for a toy.

And teenager, as I grew

I craved for books,

When I became young

I longed for 'someone'.

Further with age

The longing didn't change;

Craved for a sonAnd by grace, got one!

When hair turned grey

To God I did pray,

For a big jump in pay

And I got it without fail.

When older I did grow

I longed to live more and more,

God blessed me with longer life

It wasn't good, I later realized.Today I'm ill and in the bed

No doctor or surgeon can help,

No more I long for longer life

Still I -l-o-n-g-, in peace to die!


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Half - Naked Man

Hey! You half-naked man

Snoozing on the seashore sand!

Why not get up, you lazy swine?

Just don't waste such precious time.

Do some toil and make some money

Then, you'll know the taste of honey,

If you don't know how to startBuy a pony and a cart.

Ferry the things and charge the fare

And when you have some money to spare,

Buy more ponies and be discreet

Thus, you'll build a larger fleet.

You'll then become a man so rich!Having servants quite a bit,

You will have a lovely home

Cushioned beds full of foam.

You will then be a rich so great

And won't have any time to waste,

With all the luxuries and your wealth

You can then happily relax...

After listening to all the things

With lot of patience and face serene

Asked the naked man with a bow,

'What do you think I'm doing now?'


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The Good and the Bad News

Heavens! a good news for you

You will now be promoted soon!

Status same, but you may not bother

It's the position that really matters!

Now the bad news, oh hell!

All your mates will be promoted as well,

Though it is called an 'up gradation'

But to me, it is 'exploitation'!


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You are a Bigger Slave than I Am!'

We are all slaves

To one thing or the other,Some are to their habits

And some are to their nature.

Those who are punctual

Are slaves to time,

And those who are honest

Are slaves to the truth sublime.

Those who cannot eat

Without brushing their teeth,

Are slaves to a routine

Meant for personal hygiene!

I'm a slave to truth so high

That I could never tell a lie,

And hence couldn't do so well in lifeAs one has to really pay the price!

Contd


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Boss was tough and I couldn't impress

Though I was quite perfect

I'm slave to my honor and prideThat's the why I could not bribe!

Slaves do have a ray of hope!

God too is a slave, I suppose,

Slave to His principles and His deedsWho blesses all without caste or creed.

It is indeed a blessing in disguise

The God came into my dream last night,

Impressed, He gave me a divine fruit to eat

But I refused as I hadn't brushed my teeth.

He was shocked on my act so braveNo one had ever refused his grape,

Embarrassed, yet He blessed and said O' man,

You are a bigger slave than I am!'


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Water and the Air

I came from the clouds

As pure as I could be;

But the people on earth

Heap their dirt on me.

When I am in a river

Steady as I flow;

People in villages and towns

Garbage do they throw!

When I am in a sea

Deep, cool and serene;

Ships, on my belly

Spoil, pollute and oil me.

Same is the case with airIt is also in despair!

Exhaust of factories and the cars

Vomit smoke twenty-four hours.

Let us all decide

To save the environs from all sides;

Conserve water and the air

To be with them of course fair.

Think people, if you can

If no pure air or water for man;

Will this be the way?

For a happy stay!


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Independence Day

It was a day made in the heaven

Fifteenth of August, nineteen forty-sevenWhen we all breathed in the open

As our country became independent!

We are proud as we are free

And can enjoy our gardens and trees

I am happy as I can go around

Watching birds and playing on the ground.

Let's all take today, a lesson

That every creature needs the freedom

So, never keep a bird in a cage

Or keep a child labor in bondage.

Oh! You very lovely day...

Yes, I love you, come and stay

Never please go away

My dear Independence Day!


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Let's Enjoy All the Same!

I guess you all are waiting with patience

For the result of the Board of Selection

But perhaps it may not mean promotion

Nevertheless, I am grateful to your emotions!

If I am found fit, doesnt matter a bit

What appears lucrative may not be worth it!

If I am found unfit, nothing to worry, damn it!

Who knows? Whatever happens is super hit!!

Let's enjoy all the same...

With a bottle of scotch and champagne,

Celebrate the occasion before it ever came

Or before the whole thing gets changed!

Let us gather on Twenty-third?

With ladies and children kindly comeDress own choice, at eight o'clock

Officer's colony, Twenty-third Block!


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The Squirrel

O' you squirrel, so sweet and swift

How I wonder you move so quick!

How could I learn the art I wish?

And fulfill the long desire I cherish!

As a child I'd tried to catch

But could never get you in my lapAfter futile efforts I'd thought

It was rather impossible perhaps!

But I can't forget that fateful day

When I was driving to the parade

You emerged and tried to cross my way

I was certain you'd sure slip away.

Front wheel passed and you just escaped

But the rear wheel didn't behave

Alas! That wheel crushed you alive

And I saw you overturn & die!

Whenever I think I can't describe

How I feel in my heart inside...

Still, I don't have the slightest clue

How could I take the life out of you?

I had never dreamt to kill

Don't know why the God did so will,

Guess we are puppets in His hands!

Through us He does what He wants.


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Dont Spoil Me!

You have given more than I need,

If you give more I'm sure to spill.

The more I get success and higher I rise,

I tend to be different, face is not mine.

And when I failed and my efforts were vain,

I fell on mother earth, myself I became!

I've learnt more from failures in life,

They are my friends as they are mine!

O' God, it's enough! I don't need more,

You may take back all is yours.

I can't keep riches forever, I'll have to leave,

Better you take now and me you relieve.

And for heaven's, heaven's sake,

Do not ever spoil me again!


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Forgotten to Walk in Life

God gave man hands and heels

Wings to birds and fins to eels;

So, man could walk and birds could fly

But alas! The man wasn't satisfied.

He did learn to swim and fly

But has forgotten to walk in life

In the hope to live in future

Has ruined his present which can't be tutored

Despite a brain, he is not the bestEats without hunger, drinks without thirst

The animals would sure never do the same

They would rather die in shame.

But this egoist wouldn't even want to die

To live more, every trick he will try

He is stiff and doesn't bow or bend

Bending is 'life', stiff is 'dead'.


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Accept the Things as They Come

Sorry if I've been hurting

But I'm sad for your misunderstanding,

You threw your anger on my face

In front of all, that was disgrace.

I had thought you would be discreet

But alas! You didn't pay the heedWhenever you quarrel, I feel dejected

My heart turns in, you get rejected.

I thus fall, down from the Heaven

And do realize the reality there in,

I am just waiting for the day to arrive

When you will realize my view point.

Soon I'd have finished my duties as 'head'

And could thus be fully spared,

Then, I could live the way I like

And would higher soar in life!

But perhaps, it is good for me

That all my plans do go for a six,

If you wouldn't pull me to earthI would sure get lost above.

Why to worry God is when

Doing His bit, and I can't sham!

So, I think I must keep mum

And accept the things as they come.


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From Soldier with Love

Life is so uncertain

As if sand slipping from fist

Why waste time making it perfect?

Let's enjoy while it slips.

Whenever you are near meI take you for granted

Hardly ever I realize

How harsh I have been.

But when I'm at the front

For days together without fun

Living in tent under scorching sun

Lonely by myself I tend to become.

My harsh behavior, I then repent

My strict discipline I then curse

Life is so short, half already spent

Wish I could have been more lenient.

All of us have destiny of our own

Probably, we do not tend to knowNo one can improve or do good

By imposing discipline or being rude!


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Graduation from Civvies to Uniform

When I got married long ago

My wife, in civvies, did not know

The various terms used in the Fauj

JCO or GOC were the same she thought!

On the following day of her joining inWhen I was home after games fall-in,

She casually said that the GOC came

Shocked, I thought what blunder have I made.

Was it for not seeking the GOC's permission?

For bringing my family in the station!

Or was it for not informing,

And quietly marrying?

I was a youngster, hence got frightened

As every action has got to be 'sanctioned'

Somewhere, if I slipped up, I will be punished

And soon with troops I'd be route - marching

I mustered some courage and meekly asked

'What on earth did the GOC want?For which he had to come to my house

When he could well have called me out?'

1Fauj -Army

2 JCO - Junior Commissioned Officer3 GOC - General Officer Commanding Contd..


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'His wife is serious, a telegram came

He rushed to beg your leave for same'.

Oh, what a relief! I understood now

He was my Company JCO vow!

This was an incident of long ago

She's fully commissioned by nowHas graduated to olive green somehow

As she fully understands now

ThatJeevan is not the name of a person

And why he is found in every Station

He is indeed Staff-Officer Grade One

Who wears a star with Asokas emblem.

Mechanical Transport in short is called MT

Which she earlier thought was 'Empty'

And also she now understands right!

Why a 'Day-Lance-Naik' is so even in the night.

Not only the above has she known

A little bit of more she boasts!

Too icy has nothing to do with the ice

He is a Second appointment wise!

4. Jeevan- (G-l) General Staff Officer Grade-I : An appointment

5. Day Lance-NaikA Rank between a soldier and the sergeant.

6 Too icy - (2IC:) Second-in-Command


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Why Not Just Be the Same

Why do we put on

A mask that does not belong

And why do we behave

In a shameful way!

We tend to be arrogantInside though, feeling different,

Become helpless for the moment

And then later we repent.

When others are refusing

To give a beggar a penny,

Though feeling differently

We too behave similarly.

When driving in the dark

Or carrying cash in the car.

We suspect the guy on the street

Who may humbly be asking a lift!

When someone falls down

We wait for others to help him.

Or when a humble man salutes

We fail to acknowledge.

Contd


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When we want to say 'no'

We end up saying 'yes'

Or when we should respect

We unknowingly insult.

We behave like that

Against own self

And suppress the truth

This is not good.

Why not just be the same

And do what our heart says

We'll surely feel much lighter

And will make others happier.


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Doomsday

We don't seem to enjoy the present

Cause we worry for the future event

Doomsday will fall!

And will kill us all!

We miss enjoying each momentThis is so closest and so common

Rather, we spoil our mood

Brooding on future blues!

We do not enjoy

Simple things in life

Like the growth of a child

And his lovely smile

When he is small

We worry for his ball

When bigger he becomes

We worry for his education.

When he is through this odd

We worry for his job

When he gets one brightWe worry for his bride.

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When he is content

We are yet not hesitant

In worrying for his clan

And making future plans.

The cycle never endsWe always tend

To live in the future

And forget the present.

Lets enjoy the simple things

And see the fun!

Do not ever worry

Doomsday will never come!


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Mother

Oh, my dear Mother

You're as close to me as ever.

You nurtured me once

In your womb for nine months!

I'm your blood and flesh

You always fed me first,And taught me nice things

Whenever I was in fix!

Whenever I needed warmth

You were always the one.

To hold me in your arms

With your tender charm!

Nothing have I ever done

For you in person

Never realizing that

You too need love in return.

When young I grew

I had no time for you.

Engrossed in a routine

Forgot that you too were in!

Whatever I am today

Is due to the way

You groomed me up

Night and day! Contd


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To you, I have never comforted,

I took you always for granted.

Today, I have children of mine

I now realize what it's like.

When my children behave

Exactly the way I did.

Though affable I remain,

I feel a pinch deep within.

But, on second thoughts!

We all by nature have got

To behave the way we do

Since we're just a tiny dot!

Guess, it's a natural cycleWe may not like it

What we do for own children

They will do for their offspring.

Thus life is spent

We need not repent

Whether we play as children

Or the role of a parent!

So, why expect in return

For what we have done,

Rearing children was our fun

Caring for grandchildren is their turn.


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Transformation

'O' you black masked thief in the dark

What are you searching in my drawer?

Do not waste your time like this

Pick up from the table my wife's earring.

'Now, hide it and vanish before she comes

Or else she would raise the alarm.

If she comes before you leave

Rest assured, you'll forget being thief'

Thief couldn't believe what he heard

He rubbed his eyes to feel assured,

Then, he grabbed the ring without fearAnd with it, he soon disappeared.

Lady then came and soon discovered

That the diamond ring was not there,

She raised a cry that someone had taken

A ring worth ten thousand is stolen.

Was it that expensive? I couldn't believeLet me now run after the thief,

The thief being followed, ran still faster

But was overtaken all after.

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'The ring you have, is made of diamond

Do not part with less than ten thousand,

I have just rushed to tell you this

Now bye - bye, you lucky thief'

The eyes of the thief were full of tears

It was a feeling he'd never experienced,

He couldn't run, just stood as a lame

That very moment, his life had changed!


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In Memory of Father

Words of love and praise

Should never be delayed,

Cause when uttered

They do great wonders!

My own children will never

Miss an opportunity to flatter,

Whenever we do something

They won't forget the praising.

How so wonderfully

You wrote this book!

Or, what tasty

Snacks you cook!

All my table drawers too,Are full of notes 'specially for you',

You are a darling

O dear Dad, we do love you!'

Sometimes, they shower

On mom and dad together

Compliments that touch

With their love so ever!

Few years ago

When my mother was no more,

Poor dad of mine was left alone

Who grieved and quietly moaned. Contd


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We invited him thus

To come and live with us,

He was happy to come

But he wanted soon to return.

My wife and I both

Were so busy those days

She was teacher in a school

I was working and studying too!

The help from my father

In small, small matters,

Like helping children

In their tutorials..

And taking the milkWhen no one at home,

Was such a relief

How grateful we feel!

One fine day

I was on my way,

From office to college

To attend a debate

While on wheels

I did reminisce,

How lucky we were

To have my dad with us! Contd


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But why have I never

Told him ever,How grateful I feel

For him, indeed!

Haven't I great

Have always felt,

Words of praise

When children said?

Doesn't my father

Ever long to hear,

The same from his son?

Id betterlearnt.

The drive was long

To muster the courage,

And thus I decided to praise

My dad that day

Yet, as I reached home

Father, when opened the door,

Gripped with shyness

I lost the opportune moment.

'Thank you' - two words

All I could utter,Despite well rehearsed

I was yet a loser!

Contd


41/56

Never mind, dear,

I coughed my throat clear,

First time is difficult

And may be simpler thereafter!

While we were dining

For a right moment I was waiting,

But still could say nothing

As tense I was getting.

If I do not

Say it now,

I may never

Know to say how.

All of a sudden

I did blurt out!The words of praise

I had phrased.

'You are ideal

Oh, father dear!

We had missed you

So much ever!

Children are too

Grateful to you,

They do long

To be with you!

Contd


42/56

Dad, we are lucky,

To be with you,

Simply, dear Dad

We all love you'.

After having said all this

I was feeling light within,

Without looking into his eyesI dashed away from his sight!

Went to my study

To read or write,

But in anxiety

Could not decide

Then I thought

To go outdoors,

To play the golf

With college folks!

After the Golf

When I came home,

T' was so silent

As if no one was home.

I heard someone talking

In the distant room,

Curiously I went

And peeped through the vent

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My father was thus

Cheerful whole day

My words of praise

Had made him feel great!

I saw in his eyes

A unique glow shine

This was missingSince my mother died!


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Ant and the Elephant

Ant thought that she was nobody

And she lived meekly and humbly,

It was a feeling of being non entity

Thinking her self, the lowest being.

Anyone could just obstruct her way

A small wind would blow her away.

In front of an elephant she felt ashamed

Endless miseries night and day...

Her heart then revolted, why the hell

Do I feel myself to be in the well!

I am a gift created by Him

Who has all the power and will

Thus with strength, she walked with pride

A careless elephant then passed by her side,

When he sniffed her, she climbed his nostril

And inside she marched, straight uphill.

Tusker was uneasy and was close to deathWhat is in his trunk, he knew it well,

Today, he learnt the value of an ant

Who can challenge the biggest giant!


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Radhas Love

Once the Lord Krishna fell ill

No drugs or charms would click

Mother Yasoda felt sadly sick

As all failed whatever she did.

She asked her son, in great distress

How dear son, will you get well?Seeing her in distress, Krishna said,

Ma, to me only one thing can bless.

If the foot dusts you can procure

Of a person whose love for me is pure,

Apply that dust on my forehead, to cure

I will be okay, be rest assured.

Yasoda now went out to a gopi's place

And narrated to her the Krishna's case

And begged for the dust ofgopi's feet

Which could perhaps fulfill the need.

The gopi was stunned at a request so strange!

The color of her countenance changed

'Ma, I adore him whether asleep or awake

And can lay down my life for his sake.'

'But this can't be done, as I know well

Cause the devotee sure goes to hell

If she is not cautious and is careless

Her foot dust iftouches the Lord's forehead! Contd


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Yasoda now moved from house to housePeople's sentiments trying to arouse

All were prepared to sacrifice their heads

But not for the crime whose penalty is hell.

Then, came a girl named Radha

To her she narrated the same saga

She was sad to know Krishna was sick

Cause she loved Him like no one did.

'Ma, what I have all belongs to Krishna

Do take my foot dust or my crown!'

Asked Yasoda, 'Do you know it well

Whoever gives dust will sure go to Hell?'

Replied Radha without any stress

'I would indeed be greatly blessed!

Take my foot dust O, Mother dearAnd do not delay it any further.'

'If only my beloved gets well

I can brave a hundred Hells!'

Yasoda was pleased and kissed her face

Picked her foot dust and left with grace!

Krishna was no sicker in the bedRadha's love was purest in fact,

He was back with his hobby pet

Of breaking pots from Gopi's heads!


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Comparison

The rat was jealous and asked a tusker

What is your age, you tell me quicker,

The giant said, 'I am six months old.Rat was shocked, as he couldn't console.

Now dear rat, what is your age?

To tell his age he felt ashamed,

'Though I'm too, six months old

But I am weak due to cough n cold.'


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Gods Blunder

Thanks for so many gifts in life

Hands, legs, nose, brain and eyes

House, parents, children and wife

Trees, rivers, mountains and skies.

Air to breathe, fire to cook

Ground to walk and scenery to lookWater to drink and ideas to brood

Whatever we have is gifted by you!

Could I ask you a question, then?

Cause I have one apprehension

Why give when you must take away

... All these gifts one fine day!

Now, may I give you a suggestion please!

With the passage of time and with ease

Your gifts should grow younger and prettier"

And shouldn't turn older or uglier

Hey, do not murmur, do loudly mention

Even if you haven't liked my suggestion

Be bold and do say it clear

Say it quicker as I want to hear.

Shut up you man! And do not question

Or ever dare give God a suggestion,

It was my blunder, now I can think

Gifting you 'brain' with other things!!!


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The Earth will Curse!

God sent on earth Adam and Eve

In company to live and family to build,

But alas! They thought aloud

Instead of company, created a crowd.

If you eat more, your tummy will ache

If you read more, the eyes will fail,

If you stuff more, the box will burst

If you produce more, the earth will curse.

The earth is full, do not fill more

Hardly any place to lie or snoreIf you want to derive satisfaction

Be careful and control population!


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To Brother Who Left

When are you coming home?'

These words youd asked me on phone,

On the eleventh May night

Nineteen hundred and ninety-nine.

I had replied, 'Soon'

Maybe coming June,While replying, I was casual

But later I was uncomfortable.

Why were you so concerned?

I was puzzled, could not discern

For a few days continuous

I kept calling your number.

Was sad as I could not get through

Thought, you might've gone out,

Alas! On seventeenth afternoon

I learnt the saddest of news.

Was shocked that you are no more!

I could not believe, my throat choked,

How could this happen so early?

As you had so much to tell me!

With whom will I now share philosophy?

... As you had been promising since early

To come and settle at home permanently

And live together, ever so happily. Contd


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You have sure, not kept your word

Why have you left us all in lurch?

We will never understand it clear

But we will not give up the search.

I know it well you were uneasy thoughWith the folks around your lore

You were so simple, no one does know

But at last you've given them a blow!

People like you are indeed few

No one really understood you,

World is unfaithful and selfish too

It is really not suitable for you.

You were indeed wonderful so!

It is not just me, all say so

Respect that you command, you don't know

With each day passing, more it grows...


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Mission without a Mission

I was teaching my son

In life ... to have a mission

Though myself I have

Never had one!

'In the absence of mission

How can you discern

Whether you're right

Or are in the wrong direction?

'I have lived my life whole

Without an apparent goal

But deeper if you probe

There was perhaps a goal'

'The urge to live in peace

With the nature indeed

And not to think bigIn terms of material things'

'Kept me inching nearer

To that hidden goal ever,

It wasn't apparent

It was lying dormant.'

All my acts thus

Were dedicated towards,

Becoming poisedWith ease and less effort.'

'Today I'm content

And do not repent

As I've attained

My Ultimate aim'


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Thanks for Enlightening!

You ugly deadly scorpion

Struggling in the water

Trying to keep afloat

You're sure a poor swimmer!

I put my palm under

And lifted you above the water

But you stung so harder

I couldn't hold you any longer.

I thought you are desperate

So I again tried to separateYou from the deep water

To give you chance another.

But again you bit

Why? I couldn't get it

Yet, again I tried and still you bit

It made me enlightened...

Come what may

One's nature shouldn't change,

Your nature is to bite

And mine is to save!


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Life .

What is life...?

Is not defined

Some say, it is bright

For some it is dry!

Life is not a magic

Yet, not an accident

Neither, it is logic

But is in abundance!

Life is creativity

Live it actively,Don't just sit idly

Do enjoy it fully.

To understand it

Just live as it is!

Don't brood on it

Or try to uncover it.

It is a history

No one could really,

Understand fully

The life's mystery!


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Bye-bye Army!

Thanks a million for all you did

To make my stay a memorable bit,

I will cherish these lovely moments

I'll be lonely when in future times.

I'd been harsh on some of you

To behave like that was necessary too,

Yet, I've been honest with myself and you

As all above was country's point of view.

Do come to me whenever you feel

Spend some time with me indeed,

Rest assured you'll be welcome

As you mean so much to me!

I am leaving though early in life.

Reason known only to subconscious mind,

Where destiny will take is not very clear

So, bye for now and not forever!

With heavy heart today I leave

Forget me not if you please.May you have, a lovely time!

Sweet memories and love sublime.

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