Author: Dr Shweta Mathur Lall
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Maa Saraswati
Clad in white, You are the divine light. Knowledge you dispense, Talents you represent. . Your radiance exudes, Pearls of wisdom infused, With beads of music and sound, healing the soul and mind. . ‘Shwet’ the brilliant white, Signifies the purity of your might. ‘Maa Saraswati’ bestow me forever, With your blessings in every endeavour.…
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Don’t give Up!
Oh you little one! Don’t give up so soon. Indeed, you can do it, go capture the moon. Look into my eyes, don’t lower your lids, Hold onto my hand, let me guide you, Kid! . Cacophony of the machines, gives me solace, Reassuring me of your presence, angel face. Keep taking the baby steps…
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Gratitude
‘Thank you’ is a word, so trivial, Human mind’s ephemeral expression. As the dew drops forget you, mighty Thee, when it meanders into the sea. . Life as a memoir they tend to remember, cry over misfortune, ‘Karma’ they wonder. Gratitude for blessings are overrated Oh Lord ! Your human is so demented. . As…
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Gone With the Wind
Withered leaves scamper the courtyard, Howling wind cries your name. Soulful eyes with memories scarred, Gone with the wind are the days of fame. . The stage is lost, acts forgotten, Curtains drawn; mock my presence. Gone with the wind, are days mirth-laden, Lights have dulled, jeering silence. . Wine goblets and cheddar cheese, Gone…
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Excursion of Repentance
One fine day, when my soul is set free, When this world has taken away, all it gave me. When I have breathed my last, debts repaid, a small excursion, to rewind, I crave. My core devoid of inhibitions, wants to visit, those cemented by-lanes and that lazy rivulet. He, who sold balloons ‘n candies…