My mom's hands had become wrinkled and old
But to me, they were still, precious as gold
They still could soothe us with a touch
I valued their ability, so very much
...
Never shall I commit an act that is rash
Never shall I sell my soul for cash
The path to hell is rosy
I very well know it's true
...
When nature calls
How do you feel
Do you, your city layers, peel
And throw them on the grass so green
...
Nothing hurts more than a harsh, unkind word
From the mouths of people unnecessarily frank and pert
Insulting others is to be avoided at any cost
Speak one sentence, and then you're as good as lost.
...
Darling, if you would just say that you love me
Then I would no longer have to ask on a bended knee
For your fair hand, which is fairer than the swan
No longer would I sigh, right from night to dawn.
...
Snow-white clouds decorate the sky
They are fluffy and fleecy, and pleasant to the eye
They are the silver linings on many a gray morn
When you lazily wake up, stifling a yawn.
...
I am sailing on the sea
Where I've always liked to be
The sky's blue above
And the water's blue below
...
The ‘Blue Mountain' snaked its way through the mountains low and high
the beauteous scenery around, evoked many a joyful cry
Mountains clouded in mist, and rivers meandering their way
Were each seen and appraised, as well as waterfalls showering spray
...
The day was warm and hazy
And we were felling very lazy
When suddenly my friend had an idea that I then thought was crazy
But which, when carried out, made me feel as light as a daisy.
...
Love is the bond
That unites two hearts
It is always found full
And never in parts
...
The sun makes them gleam
The rain makes them sparkle
The air makes them sway
Dizzy and quite dazzled
...
The lake's a silent lady
She doesn't whisper or stir
She just watches and waits
With an expression calm and clear.
...
Isn't it a kite
That is every boy's delight
Isn't it a kite
That triggers off many fights?
...
I reside in a house
Very near the wood
But I'd prefer to live in a street
If and when I could
...
A hug is a gesture
You will always treasure
For a small tight cuddle
Shows you're loved beyond measure
...
Rejoice one and all
For today is Christmas
Decorate the hall
For today is Christmas
...
The harrying days are gone
We welcome a new dawn
Nothing has changed, but the date
So change your attitude, to change your Fate
...
Its farewell to the old year
And welcome to the new one
Its ‘thank God' for the old year
And best wishes for the new one.
...
Mom's Hands
My mom's hands had become wrinkled and old
But to me, they were still, precious as gold
They still could soothe us with a touch
I valued their ability, so very much
These hands had cooked many a dish
They had helped fulfil many a wish
They had laboured so hard, day after day
They taught us to work, they taught us to play
They were, in our youth, so capable and strong
They warned with anger, when we did something wrong
They also clapped for us, whenever we won
They helped us play games, and also have fun
They would remain folded, to pray for us, all
We saw them raised to bless us, so we didn't fall
A tazbee* in her hands, was always there,
To remind us of her constant, tender loving care
My mom, alas, is now no more
She has travelled peacefully to the distant shore
But the lessons she taught about right and wrong
Keep inspiring us, and make us strong
[note: Tazbee-prayer beads]