Ash Pradhan's Poetry

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Friday, December 14, 2007

Turning Point

Turning Point Over thirty years ago, on one Christmas night Came home, saw the lock broken on door front Opened the door, saw stuff thrown all over As if a hurricane just ripped through there Still remember sitting on the stairs stunned We had just been burglarized! Had already lost my job that... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Dancing Kid

Dancing Kid Sitting in a restaurant Saw a little kid with his parents! Dancing to the tune naturally So rhythmically Looking around cheerfully! On my way out Couldn’t help shout “Bye bye little kid Keep dancing, you’re good!” His eyes lit up Big smiles brightened parents’ faces up! Thank you God, I... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 10, 2007

Dancing & I

Dancing & I Dancing & I Is a fun relationship! We enjoy each other To our hearts’ content Never any dissent! Love sharing our joy with others Watching the smiles on their faces The twinkles in their eyes As they learn new steps! Age is no barrier for us Passion for us is all it takes We’ll whirl,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Music & Dance

Music & Dance Whether young or old, and girl, boy, man or woman No matter from which race, religion or nation Music & dance bring joy to everyone! So make some time to enjoy music & dance No matter where or who you are, every week if you can Instead of wasting time hating or fighting fellow-man! For... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 7, 2007

Silence

Silence “Be silent, and know that I am God” These are the words of the Lord! Silence is God’s language Helps reduce one’s rage Separate life’s reality from mirage Frees one from much bondage! Silence helps reduce confusion Concentrate one’s attention Does not depend on any particular religion Nor on... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Patience

Patience Patience is the greatest virtue A key to success, especially when seemingly overdue! For when you are patiently waiting It is inner strength that you are building While God’s cosmic forces are working To bring to you that which you are seeking! So my friend, learn to be patient The reward... Sign in to see full entry.

First Snowfall

First Snowfall How I love the first snowfall Coming right on the heels of the lovely Fall! Time to sit back & relax Cool it & stop running around like chicks Contemplate on the year passed Start planning for the year ahead! Some like it cold, some like it hot To me, it matters not So long as I’m... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Solitude

Solitude It is good to regularly practice some solitude It helps build fortitude Improves one’s attitude! Even when you are around no one You are not alone For God is always within & all around every one! Practicing regular solitude makes one strong Wherever you go carry that strength along Helps... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Profession

Profession What is my profession, I wonder Engineer, entrepreneur, poet, dancer? One day I realize, it is all yet neither! For everyone’s lifelong profession Is to do God’s work with compassion For everyone Like we are all one! Some may make more money than others Some may command more respect than... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 3, 2007

Us Ordinary Folks

Us Ordinary Folks If it weren’t for our ordinariness There wouldn’t be any special persons! God created this Earth So He could enjoy Her from birth! But as they were so wrapped up in their own girth He said, “The meek shall inherit the earth “! So enjoy this Earth’s bliss Without any fear or fuss By... Sign in to see full entry.

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