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Morning cravings

Oh, every morning what would I do If I had no access to precious you You switch on my soporific brain, make me feel alive My first brush with you each morning gives me the drive To go ahead and conquer challenges- instead Of missing my warm, cozy, comfortable bed The smell of you lingersContinue reading “Morning cravings”

The Joy of Motherhood

Nervous I was, afraid I would lose My freedom, my ability to choose How and where my time was spent I’d need to plan when and where I went- I worried about all that could disappear The future was something I honestly did fear.. ** Then you entered my life and turned it around- InsteadContinue reading “The Joy of Motherhood”

Being organized

All my life, by many different people I had been told- The virtues of being organized had been extolled It made one more efficient and be in control Stress-buster it was for every single soul It was a way to save time that was precious Being organized was a universal trait of the ambitious.. ** I lamented the lackContinue reading “Being organized”

Gratitude

“A moment of gratitude makes a difference in one’s attitude.”-Bruce Wilkinson I went through life, often irate and dissatisfied Thought complaining about it was my birth-right Most people complained, gratefulness was rare- Channeled one day of the year as a special affair When things, as they often do, went wrong in quick succession I whined andContinue reading “Gratitude”

Consumerism

Consumerism defines culture nowadays Shopping for goods is a ritual in some ways- Designer clothes, gadgets, luxury cars, and A house in suburbs, you’ve “arrived” in this land.. Like a rite of passage, this is the minimum you must achieve From here, your possessions grow, there is no reprieve- Keeping up with the Joneses implies constantContinue reading “Consumerism”

Paranoia

“So you’re going to travel, good for you That country is beautiful but dangerous too As a foreign tourist you are fair game For being robbed, I know it’s a shame..” Of course you are scared and carry with you Clothes with hidden pockets, fake-bottomed bags too The fear of pickpockets threatening to spoil YourContinue reading “Paranoia”

Watercolors

Caught in the circle of life inexorably Living a mechanical life, almost deplorably With work, food and sleep alone on my mind No scintilla of creativity I could find Within myself, that well had already dried Could not be channeled even if I tried.. ** Strolling aimlessly in the department store, Trying to buy somethingContinue reading “Watercolors”

Orchid Dreams

An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.- ConfuciusWith a beauty rare, unparalleled, exotic Hiding within them power hypnotic Delicately assembled, they are symbolic Of love and desire; paeans hyperbolic Are appropriate for their splendor In amazement you look at them and wonder God at the zenithContinue reading “Orchid Dreams”

Lost and Found

Zipping through my life I never realized That I had lost myself, I was surprised To discover that in running from one goal to next I was meandering through mazes, perplexed Where was the person that was supposed to be me? Broken, scattered pieces of myself were all I could see Floating in different directions,Continue reading “Lost and Found”

Impulse

As children in our minds it’s drilled Random impulses need to be stilled Acting on impulse is irresponsible, unwise Think before you act, if you want to rise In a world that honors convention Thinking before action avoids contention Impulses are wild, untamed creatures Destructive could be their features These base impulses you must suppress BeforeContinue reading “Impulse”

Retail Therapy

Finding happiness in acquiring things material Craving for objects luxurious and ethereal- Are trappings of a shallow mind- some might say But seriously, can anyone imagine a day When women would stop lusting after shoes, Clothes and jewelry, how they would address their blues- If you took retail therapy out of the picture Many a womanContinue reading “Retail Therapy”

Woman

(Image source: http://quoteszilla.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/woman-empowered-quotes-26.jpg) You think you’re the boss, you are mistaken Brace yourself for the truth, you might be shaken The one you have euphemistically labeled “The weaker sex” is the one who has enabled You to stand on your feet in your arrogant posture Dare underestimate her, and though she is softer On the outside,Continue reading “Woman”