My Paradise – May 27, 1982

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My Paradise – May 27, 1982

When I am alone and lonely,

In the pensive mood, my imagination flies –

No, not to the galactic fantasies,

Picture from Google

But to a land – My Paradise.

The mountains, perilous and unclimbable,

Surrounding the unfathomable lake –

In the inviting ice-cold-blue water,

A holy dip the heavenly swans take.

The snowy peaks seem to kiss the skies,

Dressed in a frilly dress of fog –

The foothills bordered with proud pines and evergreens,

With snowflakes clinging to their logs.

When the glow of dawn embraces the darkness,

Creating a mysterious and misty atmosphere –

Joy plucks the strings of your heart,

And you feel a music spreading everywhere..!

Infinite variety of flowers stretch there,

Miles and miles to eternity –

Where time stands still in an ageless fashion,

Leaving you glowing and empty .

There you can feel His presence,

The aroma of undestructible bliss –

In the purity and glow of golden light,

In the soft winds like The Virgin’s kiss…!

© Nandini Mitra  May 27, 1982

The Game of Life – May 26, 1982

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The Game of Life 

The Game of Life is over,  Victory is on Your side –

By the judges’ decision, I shall have to abide.

Once again I have lost, Once again You broke my heart –

Can You feel what I am going through,

How the pain is ripping me apart?

For many a times I have lost, in this game of life;

Playing against disobeying mind, worldly labyrinth, setbacks and strifes.

I want not the prize money,

Do not care for pomp and show –

Master strokes, tactics and techniques;

The art of play are all I want to know.

My Soul belongs to You , My Lord –

Guide me to Your paradise,

Do not desert me Oh Teacher..!

A student is knocking, Arise, Arise..!!

©Nandini Mitra

May 26, 1982

I’de Like to be – May 15, 1982

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I’d like to be

I’d like to be a scientist that’s ever born,
The first astronaut to tour the whole galaxy –
I’d like to rule the world like Napoleon,
With strength, benevolence and cunning diplomacies.

I’d like to discover the lost Atlantis,
Or the capital of Emperor Magnon
I’d like to discover the secret formula,
Mystics n charms of the Chinese and Egyptians.

How many lives a man has to live,
I’d like to find by calculations,
What amount of sacrifice does it need,
To be free of worldly illusions?

I’d like to be the skylark flying high,
With my songs, I’d wake the poor and the rich.
I’d like to be the cool summer wind,
Soothing wrought minds and body with blessed deep sleep.


I’d like to live a life full of sunshine,
Showered with love, peace and joy.
I’d like to be surrounded by children,
Their games and laughter bringing eternal joy..!

I’d like to own a wardrobe from Paris,
Each dress matched with ballerina or stilletoes;
Diamonds should sparkle everywhere,
Reflecting lights from ballroom and disco floors.

I’d like to be the belle of this country,
Stealing away every bachelor’s heart,
I’d like to dance like Travolta or Pavlova,
My melodies surpassing Shankar’s sitar.

With my discoveries and achievements,
I’d like to take the world in a whirl –
But when you come back to the present,

Alas, I’m just a common girl..!                                                          ©Nandini Mitra  May 15, 1982

What is Love? – May 8, 1982

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What is Love?

Is it the pain that tears you apart –
Unmendable pieces of a shattered heart?

Is it that causes incessant flow
Of teardrops, until you become fallow ?

Of passion, pain, anger and care,
Another chance? – No, you wouldn’t dare.

Is it the feeling that fills you to the brim –
Or is it the mother of your sweetest dream?

Or is it the candle in a darkened room –
Whose steady glow, repels the gloom?                                                  photo from google                           

©Nandini Mitra  May 8, 1982

Tread on Softly - May 7, 1982

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Tread on Softly

Tread softly on, least the world should know,
Ventures and feeling, you care not to show –

  Tread softly on, least you spoil the show,
  With blundering mistakes and frivolous throws.

Feel the dawn and the deep water,

picture from google

But do not let your steps falter –
Condemn sins, cruelties and murders
Dedicate your life to care for others.

                                                                

So let not your mind ponder,

For life is but a brief encounter.

The beauty of nature is but transient –
Our goal is to achieve enlightenment.

Precious life is full of misleading beauty..              Hark..! Your goal is but one…. Tread on softly.

©Nandini Mitra  May 7, 1982

A Moment of Bliss – May 6, 1982

A Moment of Bliss –

When Life is good to me,
I feel like living,
I feel like loving
I feel like giving,

picture from Google

Oh! Sweet harmony..!!

When joy seems abundant
And sorrows in a repressive mood –
Cares and troubles all fade,
With the vanishing blues –
I feel like living,
Cherishing and enjoying
All the sweet melodies and brightened hues.
    
Warm smiles and carefree laughter,
Love and care, forever after –
No more heartbreaks or deceiving facades,
Luring greenery to precipitous depths—
I feel like loving,
Everything and every being,
Nature’s creation that ever treads.

Radiance of joy and warmth that toucheth,
Pure innocence and love that gloweth –
Reach out your hand, to you I shall give,
All that I have, as long as I live –
Oh! How I love, Your purity and strength;
Undemanding friendship and white innocence
I feel like giving,
Loving and sharing –
Show me the Light
Oh..! Blissful trance..!!

(c)Nandini Mitra  May 6, 1982