Ever the migrant

Ever the migrant


Meandering paths we roam,

In search of a place to call home,

Gather memories, false belongings

Resume journeys of restless longings

Answers lie just beyond, believes the wanderer

New vistas will provide answers, their secrets surrender

Thirst torments, new restlessness, no answers


Yet if we pause , look inside, therein

We find we carry our home, within.


--shubha

In memory

In Memory

RIP Dr A.P.J Kalam sir

Some leave behind a loving, grieving family
Some leave behind memories for a few people they've touched
Some leave behind a legacy of their achievements
Some leave behind their ideas to ignite others

But blessed are those who leave behind
A family of strangers, touched,bound by love received,
Memories, that become the narrative of a nation, in humility
A legacy,of inspiration for those that follow
With unassuming charm
Ideas, to spark the imagination of a generation

Leave behind a role-model
To look up to ,to emulate

Soar high,to your home well earned
And we left behind,thank you
For having shared your years, wisdom among us.

--shubha


In memory of DR. A P J Kalam , 11th persident of India who passed away July 27,2015

Alaska Trip 2015

Sharing some pictures and impressions from a recent Alaskan cruise . Hope you enjoy them...

Alaskan Cruise Photos

Starry nights

Starry nights

Tired day sinks to rest
Valley cradles setting sun
Dreams of many stars

--shubha

Roosting birds

Roosting birds

Mind's bare branch festooned
Roosting birds sway in the breeze
Scatter thoughts in flight

--shubha

Tripping

Tripping


Cloud chased by the wind
Trips over the moon to drop
Gathered shining stars


--shubha

Awakening dreams

Awakening dreams

Golden light filters
Lingering dreams gather gilt
Sleepy mist stretches


--shubha

Homework battles

Homework battles

Tears, threats, refusals, tirades
Make up the daily homework crusades

Complaints " You never let me have any fun"
Threats , " You will never see your game control till the work is done"

A snack, a back rub , many a cajoling, later
Finally sit down to get to the matter

Finish up quickly, to my disbelief
Homework complete, to everyone's relief

Tomorrow there will be another battle story to tell
But until then, alls well that ends well

--shubha

Phoenix

Phoenix

When you left
Drew a dagger out
To leave behind, my jagged breath
Carried away our songs
To leave a hard lump in my throat
Took away all warmth
To leave my heart cold, frozen
Butterflies in my stomach followed you
Leaving a never ending void
Barren, breathless, cold, leaden

Yet from this emptiness
I will wring out the last drops
Of laughter, life, love
Rise again
Blaze into being
Ever the Phoenix

--shubha