Thursday, October 23, 2008

The Trail

Walk on a rainbow trail
Walk on a trail of song
It's a trail of smiles and laughter
It's a trail where u can do anything
Even right a wrong!

This trail of seeming mystery
Is no mystery at all, I say
It's something that lies dormant within every one of us
And waits for the day that it can forever be awakened
Awakened especially when we lose our way

It teaches us to love life
No matter how good or bad things are
It makes life worthwhile for us and others
To know that we're never alone
And that there's always someone, not too far

So, begin your walk
You may even skip if that's your thing to do
It's upto to you to pick a trail of your choice
A rainbow trail or a trail of song
Remember, to start off on this trail, ALL you need is You!!

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

It's Good To Be a Clown

Do what you believe in and believe in what you do
And know that there's always someone out there
That wants nothing but the best for you
Trust your heart when it talks to you
Believe in the fact that what you want, you can and will do
The path may not be easy
The road may be long and full of ups and downs
But when you finally get to the place you want
You'll be smiling away with joy, just like a Clown!

We All Make Mistakes

I write not for money
I write not for fame
I write to express myself
And get others to try and do the same

It's not very easy
To say what you feel
To acknowledge that you're sometimes nice
And at other times, a heel

Everyone makes mistakes
And it's what we learn from them that matters
To make sure that we accept our faults
If not, the guilt leaves our soul in tatters

So, if you should fall
Be not afraid
Admit you were wrong, do it right the next time
And I guarantee, you'll have it made!!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Colors of September - The Beginning (By Raju a.k.a Che)

My friend asked me
"Shall I color the September?"
I'm a little hard of hearing
I said, "Yeah, Colors of September"
If she ever noticed the slip,
She never said a word
And I'll bet a million dollars
The world went its' way
And September promptly got its colors!
All would be fine
'Cept that Mr. P was around.
Not a soul seemed to care
But HE heard the sound.
With eyes the size of cabbages
He bounced like a clown
Hands flailing, high-tailing
He sent word to town!
But for two good friends
Who understood each other...
All we cared for, was that
September got its' colors.
And the next month
October got colored too....

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Tuesday 3 - Brand New Show: Smiles!

The sun's about to rise, and sleep fills my eyes
But the thought of a starting a new day
Fills me with gladness in a very special way.

It's another chance to do something right
So don't let this opportunity get out of sight..

Smile at someone you don't even know
'Cuz it will cheer anyone up
Of that, I couldn't be more sure!

Sing aloud like you don't really care
And fly like a bird up in the air...

It's another day, a brand new show
So spread your smiles
And you're ready to soar...

Reminisces Colors of September - For "Che Puewara"

It's almost the end of the month
And then I go back in time and remember
Twas a year ago when began
The Colors of September..

It started with a calendar that needed some coloring
A conversation between 2 friends that seemed to go nowhere to others
But to us, as good a conversation as any
'Cause the whole situation was ridiculously funny.

It then became clear
That when like minds meet
Words don't need to be spoken, which by the way
Is no easy feat!

So for my friend who I share so much with
I'm happy our paths have crossed
You're creative and just plain nice
And have the most soothing voice

I love that we look at the little things in life
And simply rejoice!!

So, this one's for Che, my patient, loving friend
Who in any situation
For himself and others, can fend..

Carry on Che and may you be happy always
'Cause when you're around
You're warmer than the suns rays...

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Birthday Boy

As I try to write a few lines for you
I draw a blank and think of what next to do..
My wish for you is what you wish for yourself
All those happy things you keep in a box on some shelf.
You're someone that everyone looks upto and adores
And there's more than just a few who want to be like you
Of that, I couldn't be more sure..

A simple guy with simple tastes
A lot of talent so don't let it go to waste
A touch of man, a little boy
When you see and do those simple things
Your eyes always light up with joy

The room always gets brighter when you walk in
Your smile intoxicating, like whisky or gin..
I could go on and on, and it still wouldn't suffice
Not for someone who's more than just nice
So I end this now with a prayer for you
May you always be happy and content and to yourself and heart
Always be True....

The Nicest Chauffeur

Rainbows and flowers that add color to our lives
Friends and family that make everything worthwhile
And as they say, "The Best Things in Life Are Free"
Enjoy life's little treasures and you'll be happy to just BE!

The feel of the rain on your face
A kiss or a warm embrace
A gentle and loving look
The tinking sound of a flowing brook

This is just a taste of what life has to offer
So enjoy the ride with such thoughts as your personal Chauffeur..

Out the Door

You say you love me but you don't give a damn..
You don't even make an effort to know who I am.
I know you have troubles but so do I
And if you know that, then why do you still make me cry?
My heart bleeds for some tender love and affection
Instead what I get, is more rejection.
There's not much more I can handle
Of that I am sure..
So, if you won't make the effort to be and take care of me
It won't be long till I'm out the door!

Too Late

We don't know what we have till it's gone
And then the thought comes to us, "wtf was going on?"
Was I blind to it all or did I just choose not to see?
I was loved and adored just for being Me...
Why did I not fight my insecurities and fears
Cuz now all I'm left with, is nothing but tears..

Sanity

The Sky is dark, the future looks bleak
Panic reigns supreme in every street
There's murder and mayhem anywhere you glance
And I look for an opportunity
That one Golden chance
A chance to be wild, crazy and free
Anything to cut loose from what everyone else calls Sanity!

The Abyss

Darkness envelops me and swallows me whole

My mind begins screaming like a tormented soul

I scramble around looking for something to grope

Something, anything, that will give me hope...

But chaos is king and my mind is a riot

And I see myself giving up the fight

So I sink down further, into the deep abyss

And I think to myself, there's nothing to miss...

Friday 2 (Self Pity? I think not...)

Tragic stories and hearts breaks are somethings
That are perhaps common to us all
But what we don't get to hear enough of
Is how we pick ourselves up whenever we fall...
Things will go wrong
And that's part of the plan
What He's waiting to see
Is if we give in and pity our state or take a stand?
So pick yourself up and hold your head high
Coz we're better than self-pity, You and I....

Thursday 2

The Sky seems at night to be a black hole
The wind howls in the distance, teasing and taunting me
Do I give in and simply let go?
Or do I stay and fight to give it my all and more!
I linger a while longer
Trying to decide what to do
And come to the realization
That it's in my hands to change my fate
So I stay back and fight
And revel in in the fact that it's just me
That can set things right!

"Wensday 2" (Jumpstart)

A day for laughter, a day for fun
A day for smiles, and hugs for everyone.
Try any of these or perhaps all the above
And you'll be soaring all day
Just like a dove....
So, jumpstart your day
With a hug or a kiss..
And be happy in the thought
That after that, nothing much can go amiss...

Tuesday2 (A Brand New Day)

It's a brand new day, a fresh new start
A day to heal old wounds and have a new beginning.
A day to let go of grudges
And let love and peace enter your heart.

The opportunity to be happy
Is with you every minute of every day
So make the most of it
And spread smiles and love on this lovely "Toosday!"

How Do you know?

How do you know when you're in love?
Is it the twinke in your eye when you see them,
Is it a flutter in your belly every time you touch?
Do you sometimes sigh deeply
When you realize that you love them so much?
If it's one or the other
Or perhaps all the above..
You're lucky and in love, and just Happy to Be!
So enjoy the feeling and let your heart soar
Coz when you're in love
You couldn't ask for more....

Positive Thoughts for You

A ray of sunshine to start your day

A blanket of stars to envelop you at night

And in between, a bundle of hugs and smiles

To help you see things in a positive light.

Serpents of Fire

As I stare at the Serpents of Fire
Flicking their mocking tongues at me
I see their sad souls
But wait! I see that it's me...
Dancing around with souls of the same kind
It's times like this when I want to free my mind
Will the soothing wind put me out gently
Or will it set me further ablaze....

Friday 1(Grey Skies)

The sky is all cloudy, gloomy and grey
But it's amazing to watch God's fireworks on display.
Rumbles of thunder, flashes of lightning
For some, these may be a bit frightening
If that be the case, be frightened no more
'Cause if you have faith, you'll be safe and secure
So smile and watch the grey skies in all their splendour
Stuff like this doesn't last forever

Thursday 1

Twinkling stars and moonlight galore
With sights like these, can we ask for more?
To complete this scene
Would be to be around people we love
With nothing but smiling skies
Shining on us from up above
So count your blessings and enjoy the day
And have a smile on your face
Come what May!!

"Wensday" 1 - For Friends

Life is a mystery, or so they say
One minute you're riding high
The other, it's downhill all the way
But wait! There's always a light at the end of the tunnel
And then, what really helps is someone to talk to, and perhaps cuddle
So however bad things may seem
It's never the end
Coz you should know that in me...
You have a true friend....

Tuesday 1

The sun may not be shining
The day may not be that bright
But it's still a beautiful Tuesday
And the sky is still a great sight.
So have a great day and smile right through
Coz there's someone out there that's thinking of YOU!

Patience

What you want may not be what you need right now
But what you want, you will get
Of that I'm sure somehow..
So don't be sad and don't be blue
Coz whatever you want is out there
Waiting for you
Be a little patient cause that's all it takes
Coz good things come to all those that wait....


A Birthday Wish


To love and be loved is a universal wish

To know that when you're away, you're always missed

To have someone look at you with loving eyes and love for you

Is like a dream come true

A smile that brightens up your day

A hug that does more than what words fail to say

All this and more is what I feel for you

With prayers that you're happy and rarely blue

So have a great b'day and many more to come

And know that you're special in more ways than one..

Friday, September 19, 2008

Love is Hell

Romance is for saps
A thing for fools
A figment of the imagination
That makes people lose their cool
It's cruel and painful
And doesn't end very well
More often than not, it makes you feel like you're in Hell!

Restless Nights

Someone once asked me
“Who or what do you think of just before you sleep”
Is it someone or something that you dream of?
Coz you can be pretty sure, what you sow you will reap”

So I pondered about it for a while
Tried real hard to get to the bottom of it all
Tried to figure out if what I’m looking for is real
Somewhere deep inside hoping that I’ll hear fate call

But Alas! That doesn’t seem to be the case
I hear a thousand thoughts
Running amok in my overcrowded mind
And all I feel like doing, is downing a couple of shots!

Will that really help and cease the chaos in my mind?
Is it peace, happiness or love that I yearn for?
Is it the perfect man, the perfect house, perfect life?
Perhaps it's just to live my life as per my accord

When you're down...

When you’re down and out
And feel real low
Think about what you love the most
And just let your thoughts flow

You’re creative and witty
And can think of cool stuff in an instant
So, put pen to paper
And just jot down a ditty
To frown is easy
And doesn’t make you feel better
So smile, my baby
Coz you’re wrapped in my love Like your favorite sweater

So, don’t be sad
And for heavens sake, don’t be blue
Coz the stars are shining
On me and you

A 1st year Anniversary Wish


As I was taking a walk down memory lane
I thought about a number of things
About what I could say to you on our 1 year together
I decided I’d pen a few words that I hope will last forever

I thought about how I love the way you shake your tush
The eyebrows I love so – that are like a well trimmed bush
Your voice so deep filled with confidence and love
Coz I can’t think of anything that matches that, unless it’s from above

I love that you support me in all that I do
Makes me proud to be with a self made man like you
I love you for the little surprises that you throw my way
Sometimes it shows me how u feel about me better than words could say

Before you get carried and swayed away
By all the wonderful things you think I’m going to say
Please be warned that it’s not all nice
Coz sometimes you can be cold as ice

It hurts when you don’t talk or listen to me
Coz it seems that your temper will last for an eternity
But through it all, I love you so
And with each passing day, it only gets more

So, I end this short attempt at a rhyme
Glad in the thought that forever, you’ll be mine
I dream of days and nights when we walk hand in hand
In the moonlight on the beach in soft silky sands…

Happy Anniversary

Love you For...

I love you for the person you are
I love you for the person you can be
I love you for the joy you bring
I love you even if you can’t sing
I love you when your warm and tender
I love you even when you’re not at your best
I love you is what you should know
And if you’re upto it
Someday, I’ll tell you the rest.

Fate


Life is funny and it’s true what they say
That God really does work in mysterious ways
We meet people that makes us hate
We meet others that are well worth the wait
Of these two, you belong to the latter
Funny and kind and for whom
Love is what matters
And I know what brought us together is good ole fate
I’m glad I met you, my sweet soulmate..

People we meet


As I think about the days gone by
I start to wonder
Where I was then and where I am now..
Was I happy or sad, or more morose than glad?
Then it comes to me like a bolt from the blue
I’ve been fortunate and I’m blessed

The people I’ve come across
Have all touched my life, I must confess
They’ve brought laughter and love
And so much more
If I were to make a list
Words would simply not suffice

Some of our paths have crossed but briefly
And some of them for a while longer
Each of them had a part to play
In me becoming the person I am today
And in the process, lessening my strife

I can’t help but wonder
If all these meetings were pre-ordained
A part of God’s master plan
That we’re all intertwined by fate
The world in all its chaos and turmoil
Seems less troubling with such people around
Makes me believe and realize
That there’s always something more than meets the eye
And I move on, more happy and less pained

Friendly Soulmate

Soul mates are lovers
But they can also be friends
Their love and friendship
Knows no end

Their thoughts run the same
Parallel and true
One knows when the other’s
Happy, grumpy or blue

Not many people are lucky
To find their twin soul
Someone who knows them
And makes them feel whole

And so, I count my blessings
And am glad that we met
Coz Ur MY soul mate
Of that, I can bet

Vicious Circle

It used to be that being in love was cool
Then as I grew up
I realized that IT's just for fools
It’s nothing but fleeting feelings
Overloaded with passion
Something to have
Like the latest fashion
That being said
You’d think I know better?
Ha! Fooled ya! I’m worse than the others
I wait to fall desperately in love
And hope that it lasts
Forever and a day
But alas! It’s never going to be that way
Why so? To me should you ask
To answer that
Would be the hardest task
I meet, I love, I give it my all
Realizing later that perhaps
I’ve given too much
And when that happens
I try and get away
By finding someone else
Or the likes of such

Fly

Life is strange
People are stranger
Always on the lookout
for some impending danger
Why waste time worrying about the unknown
When there are more beautiful actions
That can be sown
So leave aside your worries
At least for a day
And see the glorious things
That come your way
You’re special and so is life
So don’t waste a minute
Filling it with strife
We’re better than that
You and I
So let’s spread our wings
And simply Fly…

Smile for me

A thousand words unspoken
Countless emotions felt
With a smile like yours
Words have no need to be spelt
It’s like a ray of sunshine
On a dull gloomy day
Like a warm cozy blanket
On a cold winters’ nite
And nothing but your smile
Makes everything alright
So smile for me now
Smile for always
Coz as far as I know
Those are my best damn days

Emptiness 'n Hope - 1991

There is a certain part of me
Filled with emptiness & uncertainty
At times, I get so frustrated with life, myself
And wish that I could put my head on a shelf
To rid myself of the thoughts, worries, terrible nightmares
And run far away from those horrid stares
Stares from people I don’t know or can’t see
Stares that feel as though they’re burning through me
That’s when I need someone to turn to
Someone who’ll listen, advise, understand
Perhaps that someone could be you…

Smile -1991

What is it about you that attracts me so?
I sat, I thought and wondered a while
And came to the conclusion that it is your smile
Coz your smile holds something magical
And your touch fills me with something mystical
It makes me whole, and the world seem so bright
Putting to shame the sun’s radiant light
I thought perhaps all this was my imagination
And so I searched, yet found nothing to lead me to your smile’s revelation
I looked once more, this time in the mirror
At my own smile – it made all the difference
That’s when I knew –if there’s anything I love
It’s your terrific smile, and above all, it’s just plain You!

From 1991

I tried not once but many a time to tell you how I feel
But I never seem to get the right words in my mind
Now since you’re going away, I’ve got no choice
So here’s a couple of lines – that I hope will make up for my voice
The feelings that I feel are so raw and true
There are times when I go insane thinking about you
Times when I’m depressed and sad
Cause the only one I Love is driving me mad
Every day and every night seems like eternity
Time just drags on and on without you
When I think of the time we spent together
It makes me want to break down and cry
To try & wipe away the hurt and the pain
Cause now since you’re away, I’ve just got memories
Memories of the times we shared, the ups & downs
Times when we both held each other close
And gazed into the depths of each other eyes
When I think of those few yet cherished moments
I realize that its those very memories
That keep me going and that I love none but you
Thank you for those cherished reminiscences
Thank you for loving me and letting me love you
I really do..