Unpasting herself from the deep blue of the sky, she rises and walks gently towards me, bearing on her head on earthen jar containing the mysteries of fresh amphora. Her shadow stretches disappearing into the blue, then appears, long and elegant dreaming of Giacometti, Just as she comes into focus, she freezes within her tall frame holding the thaw of …
Read More »Wishes – Unknown
I wish I were an emperor With subjects of my own And sat in royal robes upon A splendid golden throne. I wish I were a Muffin Man, And rang a muffin bell, And every day for tea I’d have The ones I didn’t sell. I wish I were a Pirate Chief, And sailed the stormy sea, With lace and …
Read More »Will The Circle Be Unbroken – The Staple Singers
I was standing by my window On a cold and cloudy day When I saw the hearse come rolling For to carry my mother away. Will the circle be unbroken By and by Lord, by and by There’s a better home awaiting In the sky Lord, in the sky. Well, I went back home, home was lonely For my mother …
Read More »Why The Ostrich Hides Its Head
There’s a tale about the ostrich, Have you ever heard it said, That when it sense danger It just runs and hides its head? The reason that it hurries To hide away its face, Is that the ostrich always feels, In permanent disgrace. Now, when Noah built the Ark In those far off days of old, He took ostriches on …
Read More »When You Are Happy – Sanjay Ahluwalia
When you are happy And you know it. Clap your hands. When you are happy And you know it. And you really want to show it. Clap your hands. When you are happy And you know it. — Pat your cheeks. — Click your fingers. — Flap your arms. — Roll your hands. — Stamp your foot. — Jump up …
Read More »What Makes A Dad
God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle’s flight, The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed, The patience …
Read More »What is Pink? – Sanjay Ahluwalia
What is pink? A rose is pink. Blooming before we blink. What is red? Tomatoes are red. With a crown on their head. What is blue? The sky is blue. Where the clouds float theu’. What is white? A swan is white. Sailing in the light. What is yellow? Mangoes are yellow. Rich and ripe and mellow. What is green? …
Read More »Up To The Ceiling – Sanjay Ahluwalia
Daddy lifts me; Up to the Ceiling. Daddy swings me; Down to the floor. Daddy! Daddy! More! More! MORE! Up to the ceiling; Down to the floor. ∼ Sanjay Ahluwalia
Read More »Up Side Down – Rosy, Tulika, Nikitar
I lived in a funny town Where everything was upside down! The birds walked and the humans flew Where the trees were totally blue! Trees talked and laughed a lot They stole each other’s fruit and fought The bear was gentle, kind and sweet He never ever ate raw meat! Fishes went to school in a pool Where a frog …
Read More »Two Little Dicky Birds – Sanjay Ahluwalia
Two little dicky birds, Sitting on the wall. One named Peter, One named Paul. Fly away Peter, Fly away Paul. Come back Peter, Come back Paul. ∼ Sanjay Ahluwalia
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