I am here looking within there are so many windows those that are glass and those that are steel The opening to the window of my heart needs the protection of steel to protect my delicate heart and it needs the clarity of glass to let through the glow coming from … [Read more...] about Looking Out From in Here
poetry
Meditation
They tell me to sit They tell me to light a candle burn some incense sing a chant How can I sit with this joy of God in me The candle is lit from inside The Aroma of Life … [Read more...] about Meditation
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2012 Tishani Doshi and Bahareh Amidi
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair presents an evening of poetry brought to you by acclaimed female poets Tishani Doshi, arriving from India, and Iranian American Bahareh Amidi, Abu Dhabi's resident Poetess of Light. The poetry recital will feature at 'The Tent' accompanied by … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2012 Tishani Doshi and Bahareh Amidi
UAE Olympic Tribute A Poem on Mother’s Day
For this mothers day, I chose this picture taken by Atiq-ur-Rahman, Gulf News of a son who is a champion in front of the world, and yet he shows such subdued respect to his mother who bore him to life. MOTHER'S DAY: On this day if you were to say only two lines to your … [Read more...] about UAE Olympic Tribute A Poem on Mother’s Day
The Four Legged Wise Friend I Found in the Royal Stable
The enormous body of the horse does not only signify his strength, but his wisdom The quiet demeanor of the pony does not speak of the silence but of the thoughts going on in the animal's head The softness of the skin is the welcoming invitation to touch and feel the warmth of … [Read more...] about The Four Legged Wise Friend I Found in the Royal Stable