Chilling on a houseboat

 

This is where I would like to be today on my birthday. 

Chilling on a houseboat in the Kerala backwaters

(photo taken a few years back)

Chilling on a houseboat in Kerala's backwaters
Coconut trees sway along the shore
The sun dips low, painting the sky with colors
A serene moment, that I'll forever adore.

A moment of peace

Two deer in my yard

Wandering from woods at the back 

Gentle, graceful steps 

Moment of peace, nature's gift

The gentle creatures graze

Unfazed by noise and haste

Their presence brings me ease

In this tranquil, natural space.

And Thank You to everyone who sent me wishes today (Feb 22) - for taking that one breath and one moment to send "happy" positive vibes my way, on my birthday.

Hints of green

On brown trees, hints of green 

A herald of spring
Softly appears, shy and demure,
A promise of new life, fresh and pure

Haikus for the love of spring

  Its feb 14 and spring is upon us. I see flowers bloom on my neighbor's tree. 

In the midst of bloom, 

Petals entwine, a sweet embrace, 

Love's essence inhaled.

Twinkling Tree Canopy

Glass trees sweat in the winter sun

Refraction bends with ice melts.

Twinkling treetops in a blue sky

Canopy of stars in the daytime light.

The photo does not capture it but the tops of the trees were twinkling as the melting frost was refracted by the sunlight. It was like seeing stars in daytime. 

Hoarfrost and Icicles

glazed ice drape the leafless trees
ice sculptures of neural dendrites
...glistening at 27 degrees

white latticed cobwebs cover the brush.
fine needle crystals, it's hoarfrost.
water vapor turned solid, sublimation.
icicles drip by my windowsill
add to the morning chill

Conversations with God

Conversations with God

A feeling of lightness
Of bonds breaking free
I look down at my body below
And people that stand around it

Tears on their faces
Anguish in their hearts
They mourn the carrion of flesh and bone
While unshackled, flies my soul

Mourn me not my loved ones.
My words unheard by those below
My mortal body is Maya, mere illusion
Brahman, transcendent reality, is my soul

I will always be with you, dear ones
Grief at start will fade to distant memory
Your dreams and your memories
Are conversations with God really

I travel with angels all around me
Apsaras dance to heaven’s melody
Gloria in excelsis deo
Glory to God in the Highest

O Resplendent Light, Phos Hilaron
I see the face of God before me
Down there at His divine feet
I settle myself down in ecstasy

The Cosmic Director smiles down on me
Are you ready for the next act, asks He.
You may tarry a while in My company
Before I assign you, your next role

Kaala tithaya am I, beyond space and time
Siddha Sankalpaya, My will is instantaneous
I protect and nourish earthkind at all times
For I am verily the Embodiment of Love

Human existence involves, He explains
Births, deaths and rebirths
A karmic cycle of cause and effect
Free will of man plays a mighty role

Free Will I give to man, for I love you most
Use it well in the roles you lead
With spiritual evolution you will reach
Your ultimate destiny, mergence with Me

God recounts the roles of past played by me
Movie clip images, scenes flash before me
Countless colors, countries and lifestyles do I see
In the multitudes of lifetimes I have led.

Ignorant was I, now understanding dawns
Human life is transient at best
Death, a mere comma in the cosmic scheme
So why waste trifles over mortal emotions

To experience Happiness
One must know sorrow
Tests of the morrow
Are but a path to the end


Translations
Maya [Sanskrit]: Illusion
Brahman [Sanskrit]: Absolute Reality
Gloria in excelsis Deo [Latin]: Glory to God in the Highest
Phos Hilaron [Greek]: O Resplendent Light
Kaalatithaya [Sanskrit]: one who is beyond space and time
Siddha Sankalpaya [Sanskrit]: one who’s will is instantaneous and successful