Wordsmith at work

Walking through a field of gold It is the sunflower that I behold A golden-green delight  She stretches out to the sun so bright. This stately beauty  Has so much to give Oil and seeds  To help us live. Your winning ways Make my day  You are dear sunflower So pretty, positive, generous  and gay!

Getting used to living life in a 'lockdown' took a while but once I accepted the idea, I have happily fallen into a routine which will be hard to break post lockdown.  Waking up to the sounds of birdsong,I head to the kitchen to start on my morning routine which includes drinking two glasses of lemon infused warm water. Sipping gently, I mentally run through the 'to - do' list for the day. The drink of water is followed by half-an -hour of breathing exercises and stretches and then I am ready to take on anything.  This lockdown has hardly proved to be a holiday. There's just so much to do.Right from taking out the garbage to cooking, it is a packed day. Do I miss my maid? Initially I did but help from the husband and sons have made life easier.  The sons wake up at different times and generally prepare their own breakfast. Dosa, poha or sattu pancakes have become our staples. After breakfast,  I keep my date with the broom and dustpan.Once the house is cleaned, ...

The monster is here Filling us with dread and fear He is taking life and limb Hardly sparing kith or kin. We shall fight with all our might To drive him out of sight. Wash and clean You must not be seen Stay indoors Get busy with your chores. Pray for health It indeed is the greatest wealth. Stay safe, stay strong The virus will soon be gone. 

When the light of day softly fades away, When that flaming ball of fire is all set to retire, When children hasten home after play, When Raven and Sparrow fly home yonder, When bright city lights dispel the darkness of the night, When the star spangled skies are a delight to the eyes, When moon beams cast a silvery sheen. When work is done and the day’s race is run When we whisper a little prayer- Thank you dear God, for your love and care. Your blessings we seek everyday, everywhere !

 Standing tall in all her splendour She makes your eyes pop with wonder, Always multitasking, giving and caring, Herself she is always sharing, Daughter,sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, friend, So many roles As she evolves and unfolds. She is God's precious creation She builds a home and a nation. Long live her tribe Let us her values and virtues imbibe. Happy Women's Day!

A piece of paper with a number That may bring you happiness Or turn your life asunder. It is so precious  You cannot afford to be reckless You don't want to miss that gorgeous necklace. Earn, save and then spend Must absolutely be your trend You might not be helped by  a friend. Help someone in need Do not succumb to greed Let that be your creed.

There are a zillion people on the planet There is a  you and a me, There is a he and a she, There is a they and  a them, And there is a 'we' and an 'us', That sets the buzz. It is  US   who stands strong, It is  US that makes right every wrong, Together WE shall find the strength, Together WE shall tackle every bend, In US there is magic Isn't that Fantastic? Let US walk hand in hand Bringing peace, justice and happiness to every land.

  Tring tring! Good, bad and sad news you did bring You have forged friendships You have mended a  broken relationship. You have been privy to secrets galore, as whispers went to and fro. Through you, moms have exchanged a recipe or two. As a teenager, Many a moment I have engaged in enjoyable chatter Until I heard dad holler, "When are you going to let go of that receiver?" There are fewer of you today,   Your counterpart, the mobile holds sway. Looking at you Fills us with nostalgia and   memories a hundred and two.  Dear rotary phone, Red, green or blue, We will always miss you.