The Reasons...

I can’t tell the reasons
Why we see
Lots of cultural differences between cities

I can’t tell the reasons
Why we remember
Our friends more than ourselves

I can’t tell the reasons
Why we remember
Our sweet past with some dear ones

I can’t tell the reasons
Why we wait
For mails of our friends

I can’t tell the reasons
Why we look for
Good comments from someone unknown

I can’t tell the reasons
Why we wait for
A gift from someone near

I can’t tell the reasons
Why we feel
Love is eternal happiness

I can’t tell the reasons
Why we long
To love and to be loved ...

Don’t know how?

Sky is there
Don't know how,
Stars have changed...

Moon is there
Don't know how,
Moonlight has changed...

People are there
Don't know how,
Behavior has changed...

Temples are there
Don't know how,
Spiritualism has changed...

Rose is there
Don’t know how,
Beauty has changed…

Flowers are there
Don’t know how,
Fragrance has changed…

Love is there
Don't know how,
Purity has changed…

We are here
Don't know how,
Time has changed...

You are there
Don't know why,
You have changed...
Don't know how,
You have changed...

Why do I?

Date: 13th May 2009. It is polling day in Tamilnadu and my office has declared a holiday on account of this. I am at home now. Time: 11 AM. Mom is busy watching her favourite telugu serials on TV which is the last thing that I want to watch on TV. Switched on my laptop and some random thoughts went in my mind, that finally took the shape as the post below:

Do I know her?
Why am I looking for her in every place?
Why do I think that she will be there waiting for the same bus?
Why do I search for her in all the chambers of a train?
Why do I try to find her face in others’?

Do I know that she likes rain?
Why do I wait for heavy rain in this summer?
Why do I think that she will come to me in this rain?
Why do I compare the rainbow with her face?
Why do I look for her smile in all the rain drops?

Do I know that she likes peaceful places?
Why do I look for her in all the temples?
Why any peaceful place reminds me of her?
Why do I sit alone thinking that she will come to me?
Why do I feel alone being in the crowd?

Do I know that she plays with alphabets a lot?
Why do I try to form most of her name from any random name?
Why do I stop at the tea shop named in her name to sip a cup of tea?
Why do I glance at every frame of the shop to find her name?
Why do I look for her name in all the novels that I read?

Do I know that she likes songs a lot?
Why do I hear her sweet voice from each of the song that I listen?
Why do I try to sing all her favourite songs though I can’t?
Why do I see her face smiling with all the words of the song?
Why do I write songs for her though I know, I can’t?

Friendship Flower ...

Life is like a garden
And friendship like a flower,
That blooms and grows in beauty
With the sunshine and the shower.

And lovely are the blossoms
That are tended with great care,
By those who work unselfishly
To make the place more fair.

And, like the garden blossoms,
Friendship's flower grows more sweet
When watched and tended carefully
By those we know and meet.

And, if the seed of friendship
Is planted deep and true
And watched with understanding,
Friendship's flower will bloom for you...

-by Helen Steiner Rice

The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls...

The tide rises, the tide falls,
The twilight darkens, the curlew calls;
Along the sea-sands damp and brown
The traveler hastens toward the town,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.

Darkness settles on roofs and walls,
But the sea, the sea in darkness calls;
The little waves, with their soft, white hands
Efface the footprints in the sands,
And the tide rises, the tide falls.

The morning breaks; the steeds in their stalls
Stamp and neigh, as the hostler calls;
The day returns, but nevermore
Returns the traveler to the shore.
And the tide rises, the tide falls.

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The Rainy Day ...

The day is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
The vine still clings to the moldering wall,
But at every gust the dead leaves fall,
And the day is dark and dreary.

My life is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
My thoughts still cling to the moldering Past,
But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast
And the days are dark and dreary.

Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;
Thy fate is the common fate of all,
Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary...

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

A Friend ...

A Friend is a word of royal tone,

a friend is a poem all alone,

a friend gives joys unknown

and is God's grace beautifully shown ...

Me and Myself ...

Whole day, I was feeling boring
Nobody was there for caring ...

Came out, Sun smiled at me on my way...
Said, I am always there for you...

Darkness, I thought, gives me relief...
Because nobody can see my grief...

Morning faded all the darkness...
All my sorrows and worries passed...

Clouds covered Sun for some time...
But, still Sun came back in no-time...

When I thought I really feel boring...
Sun said, I am there for caring ...

Gone ...

ABOUT the little chambers of my heart
Friends have been coming--going--many a year.
The doors stand open there.
Some, lightly stepping, enter; some depart.
Freely they come and freely go, at will.
The walls give back their laughter; all day long
They fill the house with song.
One door alone is shut, one chamber still.

- Mary Elizabeth Coleridge

And This Too Shall Pass ...

If I can endure for this minute
Whatever is happening to me,
No matter how heavy my heart is
Or how dark the moment may be-

If I can remain calm and quiet
With all the world crashing about me,
Secure in the knowledge God loves me
When everyone else seems to doubt me-

If I can but keep on believing
What I know in my heart to be true,
That darkness will fade with the morning
And that this will pass away, too-

Then nothing in life can defeat me
For as long as this knowledge remains
I can suffer whatever is happening
For I know God will break all of the chains

That are binding me tight in the darkness
And trying to fill me with fear-
For there is no night without dawning
And I know that my morning is near.

...Helen Steiner Rice

One side Love ...

I'm not begging you to love me.

I'm not really even asking you.

But, isn't it alright

If I cherish that hope in my heart?

If I dream of just holding your hand,

It will hurt me - not you.

I will try to keep my eyes from shining

When they see you.

And I promise

I will try not to smile a special smile

When you say hello.

but, please

Don't ask me

Not to love you...

- Anonymous

Forget about ...

Forget about the days when

you've been LONELY,

but don't forget the

FRIENDLY SMILES

you've seen...

Forget about the days when

it has been CLOUDY,

but don't forget

YOUR HOUR

in the sun ...

Forget about the time when

you've been DEFEATED,
but don't forget the

VICTORIES

you've own...

Forget about misfortunes which

you ENCOUNTERED,

but don't forget the

TIMES

your LUCK has turned ...

Forget about mistakes that

you can't change NEW,

but don't forget the

LESSON

that you've learnt ...

Forget about the plans that

didn't seem to

work out right

but don't forget to

ALWAYS

have a DREAM ...

--- Life should not be a race. Let's try to make it a Journey of Love, Peace & Harmony ---

I Believe ...

A beautiful poem by Kayla Neil on belief ... Here it goes ...

I believe that the sun shines after the rain

I believe if you don't get hurt you'll never gain

I believe in not doing things the easy way

I believe that being selfish doesn’t pay

I believe in a second chance

I believe in a life long romance

I believe there is life after death

And standing up to a life of mess

I believe in love at first sight

I believe that revenge isn’t right

I believe that first impressions last

And there is nothing better than a good laugh

I believe that dreams do come true

I believe there's destiny for me and you

I believe that good things come to those who wait

I believe love never arrives too late

I believe something good comes from something bad

I believe that for tears of happiness there are tears of sad

I believe everyone has a guardian angel

And the good you do will be rewarded well

I believe sometimes there is no explanation

I believe money can't buy people's affection

I believe you don't know what you've got until it's gone

I believe a new day arrives with every dawn

I believe a smile can be contagious

I believe in being very outrageous

I believe in living with no regrets

I believe that life is as good as it gets

I believe that God watches over us

I believe the little things are worth the fuss

I believe you have each friend for a reason

I believe you will get punished for treason

I believe that what comes first is family

I believe we should all live in harmony

I believe in making the most of a beautiful day

And it's not the end until everything's okay

I believe absence makes the heart grow fonder

I believe you will lose if you sit and wonder

I believe every experience teaches you a lesson

And nothing cures better than a drinking session

I believe everyone has one true love

I believe sometimes we need a little shove

I believe the whole world is a stage

I believe we only get better with age

I believe that to learn you have to live

I believe that to love someone you have to give

I believe one moment can change your life

And there's still help when you’re in strife

I believe everyone has one true friend

I believe love helps a broken heart mend

I believe in the power of a song

And things will change before too long

I believe living is the best experience

I believe in not laughing at other people’s expense

I believe it’s hard to watch a lover leave

And when they’re gone all you can do is breath

I believe to always look on the bright side

I believe that life is just one big ride

I believe when I die people will grieve

But it’s ok because I believe

A Rose Can Say ...

A rose can say I love you
And want you to be mine,
A rose can say I thank you
For being so very kind,

A rose can say congratulations,
Whatever the occasion may be,
A rose can say I miss you
And wish you were here with me,

A rose can say I'm sorry
If I've hurt you in any way,
A rose can say get well soon,
May God bless you today?

A rose can say I wish you happiness,
And the best for you each day.
A rose can say farewell
When someone goes away,

A rose can say hello,
I'm thinking of you today,
There are just so many wonderful things
That a rose can say,

A rose can say goodbye
When a love one is laid to rest,
No matter what there is to say,
A rose can say it best...

Start of something new ...

Living in my own world
Didn't understand
That anything can happen
When you take a chance
I never believed in
What I couldn't see
I never opened my heart
To all the possibilities
I know that something has changed
Never felt this way
And right here now .......

This could be the start
Of something new .............

I never knew that it could happen
Till it happened to me
I didn't know it before
But now it's easy to see

It's the start
Of something new ............ !!!

:)

Am I Your Friend ???

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you have to think before you speak to me!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
my presence ever makes you feel uncomfortable!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you have to thank me for everything i do for you!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you have to say sorry for everything that you don't do!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you have to ask me for favors!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you think i would not be curious to know your new philosophy of life!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you go by what i say and do not understand what i don't say!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you think that listening to your dreams would put me to sleep!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you think that seeing you in pain, would not bring a tear to me!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you think I do not remember the first time we met!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you don't see the thousand ways I try to make you happy!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you don't realise how your smile brightens up my day!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you would rather keep quiet when you really wanna talk!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you hesitate to ask me to stay back when you think we should be together!

I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND IF.....
you take too much time to tell me what i mean to you!

Am I Your FRIEND ?

Keep Smiling ...

If at times you feel you want to cry

And life seems such a trial
Above the clouds theres a bright blue sky
So make your tears a smile.

As you travel on lifes way
With its many ups and downs
Remember its quite true to say
One smile is worth a dozen frowns.

Among the worlds expensive things
A smile is very cheap
And when you give a smile away,
You get one back to keep.


Happiness comes at times to all
But sadness comes unbidden
And sometimes a few tears must fall
Among the laughter hidden.

So when friends have sadness on their face
And troubles round them piled
The world will seem a better place
And all because you smiled.

Keep Smiling ...