Poem: O Star of Hope!

 

                                        O Star of Hope!

In the stillness of a winter's night,               

A star shines bright, a guiding light.

Amidst the shadows of war's cruel hand,

It whispers peace across the land.

 

Through the echoes of conflict, a message clear,

The Christmas Star brings hope, drawing near.

In the hearts of the weary, it ignites a flame,

Reminding us all, we are not the same.

 

Political tensions may rise and fall,

But love's gentle call transcends it all.

For in the darkness, where despair may creep,

The star's soft glow stirs dreams from sleep.

 

Let us gather beneath its radiant glow,

Embracing the warmth that we all long to know.

For every soldier, every child in fear,

The Christmas Star shines, its promise sincere.

 

So, as we celebrate this season of grace,

May we find unity in our shared human space.

With hope as our compass, let kindness impart,

The enduring message of the Christmas Star.

 

In the context of the war in Palestine and Israel, and in many parts of the world there exists political turmoil, we have a star shining bright, giving us hope. It means praying not only for peace but also for the courage to be instruments of that peace and hope. We are reminded of Pope Francis’ words: “Peace is not merely the absence of war but a work of justice” (Evangelii Gaudium, 218). 

This holy night also reminds us that darkness does not have the final word. The Gospel of John declares, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5). Even in the face of war and turmoil, the birth of Christ assures us that God’s light cannot be extinguished. This light is not just an abstract concept, but a living reality embodied in every act of love, mercy, and forgiveness.

Published in Daijiworld

Let His Legacy Thrive

Let His Legacy Thrive

In our land, where rivers flow,

To us all, his spirit whispers, 

guiding us to grow.

Ahimsa, the path of peace we tread,

In every act, his teachings spread.

Truth, our beacon, in shadows it gleams,

Uniting our voices, igniting our dreams.

Let non-violence be our steadfast creed,

We rise against hatred, plant love's seed.

In our land of chaos, where greed takes its toll,

At this time, it’s the call 

Compassion and service can heal the soul.

Empowering the weak, uplifting the poor,

Gandhi's vision calls us to open the door.

Equality and fraternity, treasures we seek,

In every small gesture, let our hearts speak.

As we walk together on this sacred land,

Gandhian values guide us, hand in hand.

In treating men and women alike, let his legacy thrive,

For in love and truth, we truly arrive.

Poem: AN ODE TO WOMEN OF SHAHEEN BAGH

AN ODE TO WOMEN OF SHAHEEN BAGH

TRULY, YOU ARE WOMEN, WOMEN OF COURAGE

Women of Courage, women of Strength,

Women of Confidence and  dedication.

Mothers of children with spirits so strong

Who may have unbridled imaginations.

Cries of freedom- Inquilab Zindabad

Or they sing - Hum honge kaamyaab

Reached the ends of the earth to imitate.

Truly, you are women, women of courage

They are Indians, towers of strength.

They are women who put nation first in life

Women who are seen and heard

Whose strength and whose courage comes from above,

Whether they're mothers; or loving sisters,

Care for none of the ruling supremacy

It's plain to see love for nation shining through them.

Truly, you are women, women of courage.

 “I would rather die here,

than perish in a detention camp.”

Words of courage, words so sincere,

Sitting with placards denouncing,

the Centre’s Citizenship (Amendment) Act,

Women whose spirits are battered by pain,

But God is their strength and courage

Truly, you are women, women of courage

Poem: Shine On, Star of Bethlehem

Shine On, Star of Bethlehem

Is that a star

that steady-moving light

or pseudo-star  projecting  stars

of stage and screen

to entertain and titillate

consumption-weary   minds?

Is that a star?

Is that an angel

that soft seductive  voice

promising  bliss -    sun and blue sky,

a top-range  car, fortune (it could be me!)

paradise -    and at such little cost?

Is that an angel?

The star shines clear

above a shelter on a city street

where lies a child caught in a web

of poverty,  helpless  and innocent

victim of powerful  people's  greed.

There shines the star.

The angel speaks

to workers  in the fields

(or in the kitchens  of the noisy inn)

bringing  news of peace on earth

with justice  and goodwill  to humankind.

There  speaks the angel.

God of the real,  the true,

speak through your living Word

and show us how

to see the artificial  for itself

and in today's  real world

to recognize  the angel and the star.

- Mrs Rose Mary

Poem: Tree of Friendship

Tree of Friendship

Friendship is a beautiful tree!

lts beauty  comes natural,  and  free

From any blab being or greed,

Must be savored as a rare treat.

It has a root so strong and deep,

Goes way down for hundreds of feet

In the ground: It is mutual trust

And respect, never to be cussed.

It has bundles of splendid leaves

so green!  They make   a spread that weaves

Into a net.  It’s the many

hours  of comradeship  friends   enjoy.

It may   even quietly blossom!

Flowers though   hidden,   yet handsome

And fragrant;    they radiate   such love

only friends   can  truly   approve.

Like any   other tree it needs            

Sunshine and water   to give seeds.

They are the smiles,   grin and laughter

Shared by friends   with one another! 

This Beautiful TREE OF FRIENDSHIP  

Is yours and mine to keep and sip

The moment we fail to take care,

It will vanish into the thin air.

Poem : And This is What I Felt...

And This is What I Felt…

Thousands pass by me day after day;

And yet I never knew

What it really meant

Joy and cheer in real life despair.

And this is what I felt;

When someone had none

To care.

I stand still and wonder

How people survive, I do not notice them;

Oh! Pain and pain; struggles and struggles;

Just I turn my face from reality.

And this is what I felt;

“Do something or else pain continues

Out of my mediocrity”.

What can I? How can I?

They have scars of empty promises.

To heal them I need to heal the blotches in me;

That have caused by my weakness.

And this is what I felt;

I can; Yes, I can!

If He abides in my impuissance.

Poem: My Land

This Land of Mine

The land that I love and call mine

Is stretched across a continent 

Like a majestic carpet 

Enclosed by power of the divine!

I’m so proud to be a part of this land

Giving and taking

So active and generous;

Inhabitants  across the globe know the truth

This land is sign of universal brotherhood.

This nation with roots of honesty and truth
Trusts in God, like ocean deep and mountain high.
Beauty of life found in this land
Folks and tales are found in every sand. 

Men and women in every sphere

Leave an impact with fortitude;

Generations will remember and profess

This land of mine will have always a happy face.

Poem: My Life

My Life

I find my life with purpose and meaning

More than you possibly know

From my birth till my death

I would catch every glimpse of

What I do and where I go.

I was born to pious parents

Taught me gently how to pray.

Took every step with me

Held me before I stumble

Taught me never to tremble and to be humble,

They formed me to be ever Thine.

I feel sad, I feel happy, I feel strong and I feel weak

But always content with joy of His.

As I gaze into the past

And those who have left their footprints,

Are sailing with me on the boat of life

Giving me assurance that we shall never sink.

I want to die, surely not in accident

Where I am just forgotten.

I will walk on those roads

Where no one dared to tread

And build my life to create wonderful moments.

This life is of course! Precious and special,

Every minute I long to see an angel! 

And with pure determination and strength

Soar like a seagull.

Poem: Monsoon

Monsoon

Monsoon, you, O monsoon, 

Why do you desert us so soon?

Each day was greeted with your shower,

Leave us in the hot sun never.

Last summer you taught us your worth,

We welcomed you with heartfelt mirth.

You weren’t active this year too,

I know, you are sad for what we do.

Monsoon, you, O monsoon, do not leave us so soon,

I’ll think of you morning, evening and noon.

Poem: Farewell My Friend

Farewell My Friend

How much I miss you

Words cannot define.

They are too less

For the love of mine.

You gave me comfort

In times of trial and temptation

You corrected me when I was wrong

But, your affection and encouragement

always made me strong

The preciousness of life I feel

All because of you.

You showed me both

Success and failure

Above all the care and happiness.

Now time has come to us to depart

But the memories will always

Blossom in my heart.

Thanks for bestowing such

Special moments in my heart

I pray that you be at the greatest height

It is the farewell wish

Of my sincere heart.

Poem: Today's Call

Today’s Call

Morning so bright,

With new life and cheer.

In whispers of heart

I hear His word

To love Him and serve Him

After His own example.

To find a new friend

Who is in need.

To love

Who is in need of it.

To think a positive thought

Of the one whom I always spurn. 

Poem: Lonely

Lonely

Lonely I sit

In moments of grief

No thought, no word.

To pen down my mood

I looked for a page

I found a saying

“Lonely be your best friend”.

Thank you my friend

For time so sweet.

No thought of mine

Will flow in line

Unless you be in my heart.

My heart so large

To be at you.

Leave me never

For I liked your company

So quiet and soothing

To the heart of mine. 

Poem on Nature

Save the Wonder

I see the wonder of the universe;

The stars, the moon, the sun, the heaven above.

I see his handwork, the earth below;

The hill above the plain below, the mountain top.

I see the grandeur of the universe;

The wind, the wave, the mist and train of seasons all.

Behold the waters of the ocean wide;

The fish around, the stone beneath and plants inside.

I see the splendor of the universe;

The beasts, the birds, the plants, the grass with life.

Lo! the colours of the flowers so bright;

The leaf aloft, the bloom so crowned, the seeds afar.

I see the gender of the human race;

His likeness He gave them from His throne on high

That’s the incarnation wrought by Him

In the person of the Trinity, my Lord and God.

 

It’s a land of beauty, glory of God

His gift to all with unceasing love

Not only for me and you

Just keep it for your children too.

We the people of great ignorance

Never we know the importance

Its not alone in having the possession

But preserving and never leaving it forsaken.

Stop! Stop! I cry

It’s the time we need to contemplate

Don’t you see the inhuman ways

Use and use but never abuse.

What it needs is a little care

Your simple thought for its tend

Change your mind, your attitude

To maintain its every latitude.