Grieve Not

A thousand and one dreams
We harbour in our minds.
We know how hard it seems,
As life unwinds.

What we desire,
Sometimes doesn't happen.
It is good for fire,
But not for our spirits to dampen.

There is no such thing as sorrow,
Everything is a lesson.
If it had happened that way
It certainly had a reason.

'Sochitumarhasi'*, friends.
We live in an unreal world.
Everything here is a lie,
The only truth is love.


*- a phrase from the Bhagavad Gita which means 'grieve not'.

Stop and Smell the Roses

The sight of a raindrop falling on water,
Brings a smile to my face.
My worries move away too,
Like the concentric ripples.

Green leaves drenched in rain,
Paint a picture of impeccable beauty.
My heart delights greatly,
Seeing the squirrel spray the water off its fur.

The droplet of water on the big lotus leaf,
Sparkles like a pearl on green velvet.
What more do I need?
When beauty greets me wherever I go.

The howl of the gentle breeze,
Sounds like Kenny.G's sax to my ears.
The pitter-patter of the raindrops,
Adds beautiful beats to the song.

Life's just beautiful,
I've enjoyed it always and even now.
Ask me the reason for this bliss,
And I'd say it is love.