D for Deepti

This song can be hummed to the tune of- "Sonu Tula Mayavar bharosaa nahi ka!"

दिप्ती , तुला  चौथी  वर  भरोसा  नाही  का ?
दिप्ती , तुला चौथी  वर  भरोसा  नाही  का ?

चौथी चे  टीचर्स  full of शोर-शोर ,
करतात  ते  trouble तुला  more-more ,
प्रॉब्लेम्स  घेऊन  येतात  at  your door- door ,
पण  कधीच नाही वाटत तुला  bore-bore !
दिप्ती , तुला  चौथी वर  भरोसा  नाही  का ?

Parents ने  केलय  तुला  हैराण ,
 AMचे   warnings  करतात  परेशान ,
त्यावर  टवाळ मुले  करतात  मारहाण ,
तुझ्याच  हातात  चौथीची  शान -शान ,
दिप्ती , तुला  चौथी वर  भरोसा  नाही  का ?

Lunch  किव्वा  पार्टी  साठी  तैय्यार (तय्यार )
तुला   आहे   आम्हावर  प्य्यार -प्यार  (प्यार -प्यार )
तुझी  smile तुझी   style आहे बेमिसाल ,
तारीफ  केल्यावर   होतात  गाल  लाल ,
दिप्ती , तुला  चौथी वर  भरोसा  नाही  का ?

तुझी  गाणी  आणि  आवाज  कसा  गोड -गोड ,
Problems  मध्ये  नाही  देत  तू  सोड - सोड,
आम्हावर   नाही टाकत तू  load -load ,
असतेच नेहमीच   तू इन  help mode ,
दिप्ती , तुला  चौथी वर  भरोसा  नाही  का ?

Appreciate  करतेस  तू आमच  work  good ,
आणि   problems  पण  होतात  बरेच   understood ,
दिप्ती  , तू  नेहमी आहेस   in -control ,
With you , we  are a टीम , a  united whole !
दिप्ती , तुला  चौथी वर  भरोसा  नाही  का ?

P for Prachi

An acrostic poem penned for my colleague.
Yes, our little STD 4 kids are learning to write acrostic poems this term so why not pen some myself!

Pretty as a picture , with a captivating smile,

Not afraid to speak out, she is surely not meek and docile.

Ready to participate, be it song, skit or dance,

Genuinely appreciates others, for hate or jealousy she leaves no chance.

Athlete that she was, she yearns to do more,

Always looking for inspiration, she is definitely not a bore!

Connecting with everyone, but Asawari is her friend best, that anyone can bet,

 Be it lunch , staff meeting or departure, these two stick together like a magnet.

Hear this ICT teacher crib over her unending task,

She is a tad lazy at times (tee kantaalaa karte) a fact she just cannot mask!

Interested in knowing about anything that's exciting and new,

She has a child-like exuberance and wonder, which is found, but in a few!

S for Shivani

An acrostic poem penned for my colleague.
Yes, our little STD 4 kids are learning to write acrostic poems this term so why not pen some myself!

Silent observer who is composed and calm,
With her perfect figure and smile, this yogini spreads her charm.
Handwriting so beautiful, neat and organised is her work ,
Silently she motors through, her responsibilities she does not shirk.
Inspirational she is ,maintaining her balance intact,
Her words and actions are guarded, but when you need her support, she will not detract.
Versatile sitar artist, her cooking is laajawaab,
Gardening is her love, I bet she sees trees even in her khwaab!
Away from the noise, all she desires is peace,
She works steadily, always unstressed- at ease!
Non-interfering colleague, 'live and let live' is what she believes,
We have worked together many times, but I am yet to know her likes and peeves.
Intelligent and unassuming , a woman of a few words,
She is happier in nature, amidst flowers, butterflies and birds!

J for Jyoti

An acrostic poem penned for my colleague.
Yes,our little STD 4 kids are learning to write acrostic poems this term so why not pen some myself!

Jyoti as we know her is reserved and full of poise,

Language is her strength, she is vary of unruly girls and boys. 

Youthful and graceful, the one with the curly hair,

 Sometimes she's so quiet ,you hardly know she is there!

Obstinate at times, she has a mind of her own,

 Not allured by herd instinct, unafraid to stand alone.

To do her very best, she untiringly will toil,

 Mindless chatter and high-handedness really makes her blood boil.

Intent on getting her message across,with all your ideas she may not readily agree,

She is happy being simple with no unwanted frills, a true disciplinarian in her you can see.

L for Lavanya

An acrostic poem penned for my colleague.
Yes,our little STD 4 kids are learning to write acrostic poems this term so why not pen some myself!


Loud , hearty laughter is her special trade mark,  
 A genius in language skills,she has a unique spark.
An amazing story-teller, writer and singer beyond compare,
She's also unorganised and messy, but she hardly seems to care!
Vivacious and energetic, always full of charm and grace,

 She loves pretty dresses in different colours, sequins and lace.
A helping hand she lends,for any new challenges she is game,

 Takes suggestions positively, accepting defeat is no shame.
"No sweets please," she states loud and clear,
 A true blue foodie, for her meal-times are dear!
Yes, she is the one with the loudest voice you know,
 Her excitement and think-tank just seems to overflow!
An unmatched competitive spirit, she does not give up with ease,
 At times we all have to say, " Lavanya, calm down,please!"

P for Prema

An acrostic poem penned for my colleague.
Yes,our little STD 4 kids are learning to write acrostic poems this term so why not pen some myself!

P retty, photogenic face ,with a smile oh,so bright!
This teacher never ever leaves her naughty kids out of sight.
R emarkably hard-working with a ready helping hand,
I don't find her judgmental, others' concerns she can understand.
E nigmatic she is , with a charisma to match,
Always curious to know more, every juicy tid-bit she wants to catch!
Masti and humour she loves to have in good measure,
Good clothes, accessories and eating out gives her immense pleasure.
A good friend you can trust, she is always trying to do her best,
Though at times she is lost in her world, as if in an unknown quest.

Why I Sketch.....

A chance encounter with sketching
And I was ensnared and how,
Lines, strokes, curves and colours,
Slowly became my new-found love!

The more I sketched my confidence grew,
My initial fears slowly faded away,
With pictures, photographs and live sketches
I decided to shape with art each day.

The 100 Day Sketch Challenge
 Made me cherish this talent some nmore,
Inspired by so many amazing artists,
I realised there is so much I don't know!

I sketch because I know how to
And also because I really don't,
I sketch to challenge myself,
Because even if I don't know,quit I won't!

I sketch in order to find myself,
Sometimes I sketch to lose 'ME'
I sketch to rejuvenate my senses,
And with a new vision this beautiful world to see!

Seven Musical Notes

Music is refreshing,
It can open doors,
Music has no boundaries,
With it nothing bores.

There are seven notes in music,
In a combination of sharp and flat,
A musical notaton is called solfege,
Music can move souls,nothing beats that!

Melodious musical journeys,
Are made with these notes seven,
Music is an elixer of life,
With music we get a taste of heaven!

These notes can be used as -
The notes- C, D, E, F, G, A, B......
The Indian Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni......
Or the famous Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti!

So enjoy your life to the fullest,
With music by your side,
Music and its wonder notes seven,
Will help you, your problems over-ride!

 

Six for the Sixth Sense

Have you ever felt,
Something just does not seem right,
As you hesitate and stay away.....
Then after that you realize,
What you did was the right thing,
It just helped you away from a mishap stay.

A sixth sense,
A slight intuition,
Can sometimes much damage control do,
Unknowingly and without a clue,
A feeling so different and strange,
Can solve some mysteries for you.

So the sixth sense
Which some feel is a myth,
Is not to be ignored so I plead.....
It is an inner voice, a gut feeling,
That is like an angel in your time of need,
See the benefits slowly unfold, if only you pay heed.

Five for Five Elements

Wood, fire, earth, metal and water,
They are elements in Chinese Philosophy five,
Used to describe connections and inter-actions,
They include everything in the universe-dead or alive.

These five elements are widely used,
In Chinese medicine,philosophy, feng shui and martial art,
They are also associated closely,
With astrology, seasons and even matters of the heart!

The five elements promote development,
A harmonized balance in the universe they maintain,
These elements are fueling , forming, containing and feeding,
Through various combinations and permutations they sustain.

The five elements found in the universe,
Have secrets within them to explore,
Once you learn about their uniqueness and strength,
You will learn about the ethos of man and universe from the core.

Confined within Walls Four

Confined within the walls four,
Unable to do things she wanted to anymore.

As a little girl she had her parents to obey,
Now as married woman her in-laws keep her freedom at bay.

Daughter, sister, wife and mother,
Playing these roles was not much of a bother.

But losing her self, losing her sense of ME,
Brought her to the end of her tether,she had to disagree.

Being confined within the walls four,
Was not what she wanted,she wanted more.

She wanted to work,explore what she could do,
She wanted to find her true self, grow into a person new.

She no longer wanted to be just  a mother or wife,
She wanted to move ahead,do something more in life.

In this age of computers it's sad to see women confined,
If men and women are equals,why is one gender left behind?

Let her free, see what heights she can scale,
Like a kite in the wide, azure skies, freely let her sail!

Three for Tricolour

Three colours that bring immense pride,
Three colours that speak of In dia's great stride,
Three colours that serve as an ode to our nation,
A nation that stood strong against trial and tribulation.

Three colours- saffron, white and green,
With the 24-spoked blue Ashoka Chakra in between,
Three colours that signify sacrifice, peace and prosperity,
And the wheel promotes progress- 24-hour mobility.

Three colours that rekindle in our hearts patriotism true,
Three colours that unite all Indians-even me and you,
Three colours whose glory will surely reach far,
Three colours of our  flag- our beloved Tirangaa!

 
 

Two for Two Hands That Serve!

कराग्रे  वसंते  लक्ष्मी ; करमधे सरस्वति
करमुले  तु  गोविन्द ; प्रभाते कर दर्शनम

Two hands to do many a good deed,

Hands that serve at the time of need.

Hands to wipe away a lonely tear,

Hands to caress when one is near.

Hands that support and do the chores,

Hands that can unite the lakhs and crores.

Hands of farmers that in their fields till,

Hands of artists that show exemplary skill.

Hands of a loving mother who cooks,

Hands of a soldier who after our safety looks.

Hands that hold and hug when in pain,

Hands that protect nature to sustain.

Hands that help us write a poem,pen a book,

Hands that help a cricketer hit a hook.

Hands that lead us towards the path right,
Hands that help us put up a good fight.

God has blessed us with these hands two,
To do good unto others like a samaritan true!

One stands for Oneness!

Oneness is the need of the hour,
'Cause it's the thread of humanity that binds,
Our religions, faiths and creeds may differ,
But in unity alone,it is that one peace finds!

Temple, church, mosque, gurudwara,
Wherever you go to find solace,
Remember,the paths to the Almighty may vary,
But all faiths teach us of love, peace and hearts full of grace!

As Indians we need to stand united,
Inspite of diversities,stand together as one,
Not tolerance, but with respect for one another,
All the barriers and rifts will be undone.

The threats from all around,
They keep attacking our very core,
When Indians are united as one,
We can win all battles, towards progress open new doors!

O stands for the outlook we have to change,
N stands for the need of the hour,
E stands for the enlightened vision,
One India- a united India will take us afar!

Z for Zero- Tolerance!

Molestation , kidnap, rape and road rage,
Dowry death, acid attacks and murders on the rise,
Seeing the increasing numbers of these one wonders,
Is this what happens when humanity dies?

Self-obsession , corruption,and hatred untold,
No place for compassion, all we see is greed,
The situation has turned from bad to worse,
Stringent laws against the perpetrators we need.

Strange are the days where culprits roam free,
While victims are shamed and left to bear,
Atrocities unlimited are committed on the weak,
As against the powerful none can win or dare.

It's time to end these disturbing tales,
Zero tolerance is the need of the hour,
It's time to come together and put an end,
Or this hatred will our very existence mar.

What we need is total non-acceptance,
Of behavior which is anti-social in any way,
Strict and uncompromising application of laws,
Should be the deterrent that will keep anti-socials at bay!

Zero tolerance-we need it now.....
Zero tolerance can pave the way........
Zero tolerance can bring the change.......
Zero tolerance should be here to stay!

Y for Yes-men!

There are times in life when one,
Has to their true opinions share,
'Cause only when the truth is thus spoken,
There can be change, but only few dare!

There is no dearth of yes-men around,
They are the ones who in approval nod,
Always agree with authority, do what is told,
In the quest for acceptance it is always-Yes, My Lord!

If you ask the reason for their yes,
One can be that they don't want to seem uncool,
Maybe they don't want to others' feelings hurt,
Probably they haven't any opinion of their own (what a fool!)

The yes-men are the appeasers,
They seem to agree even when they actually don't,
Deep inside they know you are doing something wrong,
But give an honest opinion, they just won't!

They think the only way up the ladder of success,
Is by saying yes, regardless of appropriateness or bearing,
It is usually done to be on the good side,
As speaking our mind, or the truth takes some daring!

With no one to oppose, only yes-men around,
Progress and productivity can come to a standstill,
When no original ideas and opinions are provided,
Creativity, novelty and originality one cannot instill!

Remember,you can be a good person with a kind heart,
And still speak out your mind and say NO,
Because just sitting on the fence or being a yes-man,
Won't show you new possibilities that help you or your company grow!

So by all means say YES when and wherever it is due,
Just don't say NO to oppose or be a rebel,
Think wisely and if you deem fit,

Speak the truth, and in the choice of doing the right thing,revel!

X for X-Factor!

Everyone keeps looking for it,
Be it on any music or talent show,
The X-factor is a special talent or quality,
That surely brings success at your door!

That little X-tra something,
Something that sets you apart,
That which makes one unique,
And makes you stand out from the start!

The X-factor is in-born,
With it there is nowhere to hide,
Your innate abilities and charisma,
Will all your other flaws over-ride!

In this era of competition,
Where everyone vies to success find,
The X-factor is a sure winner,
It leaves the others far behind!

The X-factor is not common,
But yet females have it more,
Males have the XY chromosome,
Females have X twice(XX),you know!

The X-factor is a variable in a situation,
That on the outcome has maximum impact,
So when I say give more freedom to women,
It will make the world better, I know it for a fact!