Haiku-Life's Journey

1. Feeling trapped in time, looking to escape the situation. A frog leaps to freedom.

2. Darkness engulfs my thoughts makes me more and more melancholic. Find a lit lamp to scatter light.

3. We all have problems Life is nothing but lessons to be learned Lessons not learned will need to be re-learnt.

4.Walk with me in the park A learning experience it will be Each plant will tell a different story.

5. The sea makes a sound As waves dash against the shores A sea shell captures all within.

renukakkar28.10.2016 Copyright@ 2016

A Prayer

God take me back into your flock, Negativeness put on me a mental block. Please help me to keep it in lock, So that it cannot against me knock. My mission I will duly complete, That which you chalked for me. I solemnly promise thee, Never will my footsteps leave. Do cleanse my soul I pray, drive these dark clouds away. Your light will show me the way, To do what my calling is for today. I saw you a few years ago it seems, Perhaps it was like an unfinished dream. You glided among the stars which beam, Light from you and your heavenly realm. A pure soul was I indeed then, I wish to experience that vision again. The layers of negativeness enclosed me within. I wish to break free from this earthly din. I still recall you in your gown of white, Which emitted celestial light. On the milky way did you glide, Your eyes were so clear and bright. You blessed me with raised hands, To me you did not say any words. On return I was rendered in deep thoughts, Who had I met in my meditation or dreams? God take me back into your flock, Negativeness put on me a mental block. Please help me to keep it in lock, So that it cannot against me knock. renukakkar31.10.2016 Copyright@2016

Flight Of Fancy

My fate for me had ensured, Traveler's foot and explorers galore. I took a fancy to explore new lands, My spirit soared for newer plans. Flying I was, with the ocean spread below, Blue skies and the sun above did glow. The clouds outside were my partners in flight, My co-passengers had slept to my delight. With wings on his shoulders and a wand by his side, a child like figure appeared outside, Is he real or is he a dream? Such thoughts in me started to frame. The child- like angel told me to step out, I rubbed my eyes as I had a doubt. He beckoned again for me to try, To leave my body and attempt to fly. I did not know how to and I think he understood, His hand came through and my hand he took. Gently leading me out of the window pane, To my surprise, I stood by the plane. On the clouds, I glided with ease Flying with my angel in heavenly bliss. Soon it started to become dark, My angel told me its time to depart. I stood outside the window pane looking in, All passengers were sleeping and snoring within. The angel told me to glide back in, Soon I was again in me looking at him. Now I go to someone who needs me, Never forget that this is how to be. The past has done and gone let it rest, Live in present to harness a future that's best. renukakkar18.10.2016 Copyright@2016

My Ponderings

Some friends are miles apart from me,

But in my heart they are always in view.

Childhood went and so did college,

Job & family are challenges new. 

A face remembered here or a name,

the face & name sometimes don't align.

It is said memories do fade with time,   

It is a blessing when the two combine.

We all have to live in the present, 

Time passes and goes by very fast.  

Neither worrying for imminent future 

nor hankering for the gone past

Tomorrow as the sun rises,

A new chapter begins for me. 

I ponder over my achievements,

work done and work yet not done.

Not in the materialistic way, 

I am sure you would agree.

Not in the way of popularity,

for me it is not a necessity.

Spiritual healing, is now my life,

to help heal and teach others to heal.

To remain cool and free from strife,

Thus achieve the progress spiritual.

What there after, you would enquire,

Even I do not know, it's just my call.

I am no saint and I am no seer,

A better person I want me to ensure.

renukakkar 28.11.2015

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Harbingers Of Bad Tidings

Harbingers of bad tidings are Aspersions and Doubts, 

Creating a distorted mind full of angry clouds.

Doubts leave painful scars on our souls,

Relegating to the background our cherished goals.

leaving one with blurred vision and unshed tears,

Future goes haywire when such a situation appears.

Sadness engulfs the tortured soul,

no bright light is there for it to flow.

Soul feels lost when harsh words are told,

It gets stifled by such callous hold.

Looking for a way to prove its innocence,

untruth becomes truth and truth is nonsense.

At the crossroad of time the soul stands,

what should it do, to its higher self it asks?

Look within and your strength you find,

emotionally you have already been fined.

Walk away slowly from the situation,

an evolving being need not give explanation.

Promise breakers Aspersioners and doubters,

from set goals try to derail you into dark clouds.

Truth is truth and truth will always hold its own,

untruth hold sway will one day be gone.

Like a phoenix you will rise again,

Into your own glory to forever rein.

renukakkar 15.10.2015

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Mask

My smiles hide my tears,

people take me for granted.

My laughter hides my fears.

That I may not be again fleeced.

I have always been happy,

taking whatever comes in life.

But I have found out sadly,

Friends carry with them a knife. 

In troubled times help theyneed, 

be it in cash or in kind.

When similar help is my need,

there is no cash to find.

I have finally learnt my lessons,

I learnt them the hard way.

You pay heed to my words,

keep loan seekers a mile away.

Such sharks are all over the world,

On your trust they do thrive.

Never trust till you're sure as gold,

otherwise you'll be less alive.

Nobody will now know me,

henceforth, I will wear a mask.

Such cheats in life do not trick me,

with talks of hard times & grandeur lost.

Now I practice my mask,

in the mirror with my smiles.

My shields no one can break,

which hides me behind my smiles.

renukakkar 10.07.2015

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Words

Let us put a price tag on words,
priceless would be their costs.
With compassion when uttered, 
bringing peace and ending wars.

Listen to the words of God,
which are very  precious indeed.
The words are not from surround,
But the heart where god does reside.

Harsh words uttered by relations,
hurt us but they are for  our reforms.
listen not to the spoken harsh tones,
but the message conveyed within its folds.

Words spoken by friends, near and dear,
are straight from the heart and very clear.
wellness at heart they hold never doubt or fear,

your problems they share by lending an ear.

Many lessons in life do words teach,
Through words we experience defeat.
through words we grow and spiritually reach
But no words are there when we are at peace.

renukakkar 21.08.2014
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Crossroads Of Life

At a crossroad of my life I today stand

Thinking what do I have today in my hand?

Turning back is not possible you said,

Much water has flown since we last met.

Going forward at same pace in the current direction,

I am warned of hidden perils in every situation.

Turning to the left or the right of the current path,

From the dear loved one I will most certainly depart.

Decisions in life we always make in haste,

Then have the hindsight of time going waste.

Not realizing that it was a lesson to be learnt,

Moving on with knowledge not to again get burnt.

We are Spiritual being living a human existence,

Learning is a part and parcel of ascendance.

Let me not lament for things mundane,

Next lesson to learn I am ready to face again. 

renukakkar 3.3.2014

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A Shooting Star For Me And You

Once I saw a shooting star, 
falling from the sky. 
It lit up the darkness of the night, 
as it passed me by. 

So shiny did it seem to me, 
like a diamond placed up there. 
The long reddish tail behind it, 
seemed to be burning air. 

Scientists have a name for it, 
they call it a meteorite. 
But for me it is important differently, 
To make a wish with all my might. 

So I made a genuine wish, 
Let us see if it comes true. 
A wish to last till eternity, 
To give blessings for me and you. 
renukakkar 09.08.2013

Why Do You love Me ?

I wonder why he loves me so much 
Don't  know why he has faith in whatever I say.

Maybe with a few dreams in his eyes
He awaits a chance of his love to me to convey.

Upon not being able to talk to me
agitated and  imbalanced he seems to sway. 

Since when I am within his heart
This fact he tried to me convey

Quietly he came into my life
creating a place in my heart for him to stay.

Do I accept or reject
I am in a fix now what do I say?

These are the feelings of the heart
Complaints and grievances to whom do I convey.

I know fully well that our paths in life are different
But I am stuck in the ifs and buts today. 

This is just the quality of love
The waves of love sway sweetly and softly. 

Save us oh God from the evil eyes of the world
quietly and slowly let the waves sway.

renukakkar 3.3.2013

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Vo Humse Pyar Kyu Karte Hain

Na jaane vo humse itna pyar kyu karte hain,
Hamari baato par vo aitebar kyu karte hain.

Shyad ankho main kuch sapne liye,
Humse pyar jitane ka intazaar karte hain.

Hum se baat na hone pe,
pareshan se pagal se vo dikhte hain.

Na jaane kabse hum unke dil main sama gaye,
Yeah ahsas vo  mujhe dilane ki koshish karte hain.

Na jaane chupke sae vo mere dil main,
apni jagha bana gaye hain. 

Inkar kare, ya Ikrar kare,
kaisi duvidha mai hum aa gaye hain.

Shikwa shikayat hum kaise or kise kare
Yeah to bus dil ki baate hain.

Aysas hai humare raste hai alag,
Kintu paruntu mai hum atak gaye hain.

Yeah to pyar ki kefiyat hai
hawa ki meethi meethi laher hain.

Chupke se dhire se inhe bahane do
Duniya ki nazar na lage jaye kahin.  

renukakkar 3.3.2013
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Christmas Fragrance in the Air

Christmas fragrance is in the air

Christmas fragrance is in the air,

As Christmas time is very near.

Time to now to spread Christmas cheer,

Lend a helping hand or lend an ear.

I sit alone  by the Christmas tree

,All are asleep so here it is only me.

There is a strange stillness in the air,

I think about my life sitting here.

Remembering Christmas's of the past,

Wondering why they passed so fast.

Not many years ago a Child was I,

Presents of mine I would gleefully spy.

Now, my children are all grown,

I am thankful that today they are home.

Christmas will come and Christmas will go,

Real presents is having them by me so.

As one moves ahead with time you see,

Spreading kindness and love is indeed free.

A smile to light up a face that is sad,

will earn you a good deed it is said.

So Merry Christmas to all of you,

Do have a lovely time please do.

Do not forget your elderly folks,

Your love and affection is all they carve.

renukakkar14.12.2012

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Where love has gone

Stars shining up there so bright,

Please shine your cool white light.

Light up my  way in the dark night,

 that I reach my destination in sight.

My love comes down this street,

 Today after many days we will meet.

Please shine your light  indeed,

Stars do not disappoint me please.

Here she comes with flowers in her hair, 

I can see her from the street across here.

She awaits me besides the tree bare,

In the rain I see her stand and stare.

I must run to her though falling rain,

 Across the street I run but in vain.

I stand there and stare in pain,

She no longer stands by the lane. 

It was my imagination that I saw her,

 A year ago she died when a car hit her.

Awaiting me across the street there,

Like I see her besides the tree bare. 

During  the  Star lit nights,

I see her when I pass these streets.

But she vanishes from  my sight,

Leaving me searching throughout the night.

 renukakkar 5.10.2012

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Like a puppet on a string

Her life is like that of a toy puppet,

that dances as you pull its strings. 

Her wooden body encloses a heart,

It became wooden with time,it seems.

Her emotionless eyes hide her pain,

like her body they are so lifeless.

She moves and works without any aim,

moving through life as if in a daze.

Invisible strings attached to her back,

Invisible strings are attached to her arms.

She has a heart but willpower she lacks,

Like a piece of wood she has no charms.

She dreams that one day she'll be free,

Go away by cutting strings with a knife.

Free from here how would her life be,

A loving human heart free to love imbibe.

No more a life of immense drudgery,

She will be a free person in society.

To enjoy her rights of citizenry

bondage chains will be cut permanently.

Dreams are dreams and can never become,

one has to move to make them reality.

God helps those who help themselves,

otherwise remain stuck in your inevitability.

renukakkar 05.10.2012

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Why Fret??

Constantly I am pushed for time,

Never am I able to make it mine.

Worry not fear not, all is fine,

The soul tells me to bid my time.

I find myself always running,

From early morn to late evening.

Work is never ever finishing,

Numerous chores are left lying.

Were from does this voice come?

In my heart it seems to reside.

A voice that commands and soothes,

It seems to be a voice Divine.

It says, all these are immaterial things,

Do your best there is no binding.

Helpful nature is all that’s qualifying,

Praises/ medals you will be discarding.

A desire to stay is inherent in us,

But to stay is never possible, thus.

Perhaps to finish unfinished task,

God gives us a few months gap.

When time comes for you to move on,

The journey you commence will be alone.  

Before anyone knows you will be gone,

Everything will remain as if you’re still home.

Learn your lessons and learn them fast,

Soon time will be to pack up and go at last.

Our near and dear ones will remain just,

To heavenly realms the journey takes us.

renukakkar 23.7.2012

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तुम्हें याद करते

तुम्हें याद करते यूंह वक्त गुज़रा 

इंतजार करते करते हो जाता अँधेरा   

अनमोल पल थे जो तुम संग बीताए    

नहीं भूलेंगे कोई आंधी क्यों न आए  

ज़िन्दगी  की रफ़्तार कभी नहीं थमती  

कोई आए कोई जाए कभी  नहीं थकती 

जीवन सिखाता है वक्त संग बदलना 

यादो को थामें हमें आगे है निकलना 

ऊंचाइयों को छूना है मुक्कदर हमारा 

हासिल करंगे जो साथ है तुम्हारा

renukakkar 12.7.2012

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