Wordsmith at work

A picture is worth a thousand words. When the above picture went viral, it received brickbats and bouquets.   At face value, the picture is nothing but heartwarming. The children are as happy can be.  The real smartphone eludes them, but they make the best use of what they have and find happiness in whatever comes their way, even if it is a slipper. We, adults, spend our lives hankering for more...bigger, better, fancier...it goes on and on.  Making the most of what you have is what happiness is really about.

My diary From a corner in the closet  All sad and teary, would say to me: Where have you been? We haven't met lately. At twenty you wrote aplenty I knew your secret crushes And what brought on your blushes I knew what made you happy What made you sad I knew when you were mad Your dreams and aspirations Your longings and frustrations   Every night you poured your heart out to me.  What's this I see you engrossed in?  Twitter, Facebook, Instagram  This virtual world I simply don't understand My head is spinning, my heart is breaking Spare a thought for me Tell me you still love me. 

I loved you  Ever since I was a child My soulmate through the years You've helped me through my fears.  Knowledge I  receive Much more than I can ever perceive You take me to distant lands To farms and brooks And shimmering sands. Dusty tome or brand new  On train and plane At home Or when it rains You are my companion  Again and again. .