orientalkoru Poetry (81)

I'm not much when it comes to Hollywood stars and all that
But you see Paul Walker... Sir; I owe you a lot
For what you stand for in life inspired my son so much
The passion, the humility, the willingness to share
Your fortune and blessings to the rest of humanity
Maybe in my case it cuts deeper even more
Knowing you died while raising funds for my people!



As I grieved for the passing of your young life that
Influenced and inspired the life of my child
Tonight I too must farewell the man who helped me
Keep things together while I was drowning.
Mr Mandela, the world's greatest Tata
Your passion, devotion, courage to keep your fight
Your patience, resolve, faith for your people to unite
You taught me sir how to forgive and love!



Thank you sirs for the examples that are your lives
Though unknown to you, like bright shining stars
You have sprinkled stardust amongst us!
Lucky we are to catch a glimpse of your light!
RIP to both of you for a job well done
Your memories will linger because as Thomas Campbell says:
'To live in the hearts we leave behind,
is not to die'-



gtc2013

You're the lamp that shines bright onmy path
Who gives my days deeper meaning at last
The answer to my never ceasing pray'rs
The very reason for my being here
Love so true, ne'er will I to forfeit
Though wind my crest shall break, yet
With your hands wrapped around mine
I'll cross stormy seas and oceans
I'll bravely walk through death's valley
Fear of the unknown settled by your calm
Painful labor gives birth to a new life
Looking ahead forging trust and respect
Harmony is woven in undying faith
My peace forever lays beneath
Fleeting white caps visiting, lapping
The beautiful shores you and I tread!

I was never good at Chemistry and Physics
But finally I've learnt a bit of each
My pH level can make me crack or itch
And my weight grows inversely proportional
To the amount of affection I receive!

Chocolate - An Acrostic - what was I thinking?

C - Chocolate Oh Chocolate
H - Hormones raging asking for more chocolate
O - Over-indulgence a monthly predicament
C - Chocolate Oh watch out when I crave
O - of all things sweet and yummy treats
L - Late night or early morning I crave for it
A - another dose, another shot; forget the weight
T - Tea, coffee...dear they just couldn't compare to the
E - Excitement that explodes as CHOCOLATE+taste-buds in mouth collide!

When tears dare fall
But only manage to well
In your eyes, blurring vision
and all you can handle
Is a sigh, nothing more
as heart feels stabbed
by a dagger plunged
deep into your very soul

senses break down
whole being numbed
like burning candles
weakeness overcomes
jelly-like knees succumb
the pull of the ground
so strong a force
for a weakened one

don't give in
don't give up
pause a minute
breath in and out
send a prayer
Up above
Rest your weary soul
laden with so much sore

Dare not forget
There's One not very far
He sees your heart
He reads your mind
He hears your cries
He feels your pain
For you are His
Own precious kid

Sobbing is your voice!
And tears are your words!
Never discount
Nor under estimate
The power of a language
Only He best understands!

gtc2013

"There is more dignity in having the ability to suffer in silence and acknowledge consequences of my mistakes rather than pointing fingers"...gtc2013

Weakened by the storms crossing my path
Strongest roots exposed as soil awashed
Leaning from a cliff, held only by an outcrop
Will I shudder in the cold of a cloudless night?
Or will I bake in the heat of the midday sun?

Quickly next to me you sprouted, grew!
Your branches in a flash caressing mine
You towered above my height oh so very fast
You sheltered my being with the shadow you cast
Entwined our roots now firmly on ground

Each wind that blows, that bends you; bends me
Each flood that suffocates your roots, suffocates me
Each twig plucked off you is protection robbed of me
Each branch broken is a branch that won't touch mine
Our roots entwined, take yours away and you take mine

25Oct13 gtp

when your eyes meet mine
sweet silence take over
there's no need for words

Fast that you may know
how hunger transforms you
Sleep on pavements, experience
no roof nor for your butt a soft bed
Turn off taps, shower not!
Feel what's like having
no water to drink or wash!
Maybe you'll understand!

When calamity strikes...
life ain't gonna stop
and us, the unaffected
as usual, carry on,
drop a coin,
with life, move on

My only wish, to consider
for a moment, let's stop!
feel their pain, their grief
respect how they're suffering
the departed and survivors
both victims!...

On social media pages
give a bit of space
a chance for the world
to hear, feel, digest
respect for the unfortunate
deal with the aftermath
of this haunting catastrophe

wear their shoes...will you?
Fast that you may know
how it feels like
tummy grumbling
for having none to eat
Even just a day,
will help you understand
what they're going through

sleep on your floor or
better on your lawn
that you may experience
no roof over your head
or a soft bed for your butt
Even a few hours will help
you understand
what they're going through

Turn off your tap
And shower not!
That you may feel
what's like
to have no water
to drink or wash!
Even just a day will leave
your throats all dried up!

just for a wee moment
would be nice, not to flaunt!
expensive cars, branded items
made up faces, sexy dresses
awesome holidays and cruises
tone down the brightness of
your gems, stones, jewelries!

Nor do they want to see or watch
what sumptous dinner you got tonight
or your gourmet cup of coffee, tea
from the posh cafe you so love
That killer slice of
dark chocolate mudcake or white
Just keep that out of sight
just for a very short wee while!

Take your snap shots
just the same
All I'm asking...will you hold
for the right moment
before you plaster, post them!
On your colourful,
popular social media wall!

let's hold hands and give
the thousands of victims
a chance to be seen,
a moment to be heard
opportunity to be aided
right to be acknowledged!
and may be a tad relieved?

We all expect countries,
organisations to give
to help, to rebuild
But how soon we forget
Giving starts from within
right here, right now, their plight
by simply respecting!

For a moment let's not be selfish,
Can we help others have a grasp;
FLAUNT NOT yours but theirs
Victims' faces and ordeals
Words that empowers, inspires!
And your Acts of random kindness!