Circumstantial & Induced Creativity : My Pertinent Poems
Last few weeks of sudden turnout of events that took me by surprise followed by insecurity & mental turmoil provoked me or rather induced me to play havoc with my mind and thoughts which brought the worst & best out of me (My Pertinent Poems). I call this as induced or provoked creativity. I would also like to call it creativity out of necessity arising due to sudden and unavoidable circumstances
☆ O God Almighty
You gave me something that I hadn’t ever imagined or expected or dreamt
You gave me something that was a bolt from the blue, which caught me unawares
You made me experience the other side of life that is enriched with pinpricks
You also gave me something that no one had before given
You gave me peace and harmony in the winds of storm
You gave me solitude and tranquility amidst the gales of fury
Like a restless river that had been rushing wildly,
Pulled by the mighty currents for too long a time,
You made my waters still and calm
I found rest in your magnanimous & comfortable arms
☆ I And You
I might be the writer,
But you will always be the words.
I might be the lyricist,
But you will always be the song.
I might be the painter,
But you will always be the portrait.
I might be the ingenious scientist,
But you will always be the invention
I might be the doctor,
But you will always be the medicine
I might be the sufferer
But you will always be the balm
☆ Sweet Home
Home is where the heart is,
It's where we share our laughter,
And where we shed our tears !
Home is where the heart is,
It's where we find our solace,
And where we face our fears !
Home is where the heart is,
It's a place of warmth, energy and light,
And where we find our goals & purpose !
Home is where the heart is,
It's where we long to stay forever,
And where our souls take flight !
☆ The End
When I was One,
I had just begun.
When I was Two,
I was nearly new.
When I was Twenty,
I was hardly Me.
When I was Thirty,
I was totally different.
When I was Forty,
I was not much more.
When I was Fifty,
I was just alive.
But now I am Sixty,
I am as clever as clever.
So I think I'll be Sixty,
For ever and ever ........
☆ My Pain
My pain may end
or may not end
by May end
as it may extend
or prolong further
But May will end
definitely by May end
as it may not wait
for my pain to end
So what if time & tide
wait for none
But my patience
will wait patiently
for my pain to end !
☆ Be Like A Tree
Stay grounded
Connect with your roots
Turn over a new leaf
Bend before you break
Enjoy your unique natural beauty
Keep growing as much as possible
Keep expanding your horizons
Allow others to enjoy the fruits of your labor
Give shelter to others
☆ A Solitary Freedom
When nobody
wakes you up in the morning,
When nobody
waits for you at night,
And when you can do
whatever you want at your free will,
What do you call it,
Unlimited freedom or eternal loneliness ???
☆ Cumulative Result
If I do a job
in thirty minutes,
It is because
I spent ten long years,
learning how to do that
in thirty minutes only.
You owe me for the years,
and not for the minutes.
Please remember me
and recognize me duly,
for the years of struggle
and not for the minutes
of seemingly no struggle !
☆ Then & Now
Another year has passed,
And we are all a little older.
Last summer felt hotter,
Now winter seems much colder.
There was a time not long ago,
When life was quite a blast & adventurous.
Now I fully comprehend & understand,
About "Living in the Past".
I used to go to events, meetings & conferences
Now I go for field visits & workshops,
And attend online sessions at home.
I used to often travel by air,
To places near and far.
Now I get restless syndrome,
From driving & riding alone in the car.
That, my friend, how my life is presently
So enjoy each day and live it up
Beyond all expectations
Before you reach sixty !
☆ Wisdom
We may learn wisdom by four methods
First method is by reflection,
Which is noblest.
Second method is by discrimination,
Which is trickiest.
Third method is by imitation,
Which is easiest.
Fourth method is by real experience,
Which is the bitterest.
I have learnt wisdom,
By bitterest & hard way !
☆ Realization
Leaving your house
and returning back safely
is such an underrated blessing.
I realised this
when I returned home safely
after couple of close shaves with destiny
on the busy roads of Hyderabad !
