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
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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
International Women’s Day 2012, A Poem about Women
EMPOWER RURAL WOMEN – END HUNGER AND POVERTY. “Invest in rural women. Eliminate discrimination against them in law and in practice. Ensure that policies respond to their needs. Give them equal access to resources. Provide rural women with a role in … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day 2012, A Poem about Women
A Poem about the Tsunami in Japan. One year Later
THE WHITE CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN JAPAN The white cherry blossoms of the beautiful Japanese trees being washed away by the tsunami. The nuclear reactor is only the sign of the angry feelings upon the sky. The shaking of the earth in the earthquake with the magnitude of hundreds … [Read more...] about A Poem about the Tsunami in Japan. One year Later