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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