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
Read More »You’iv Seen Me – Khushbu Nanavati
You’iv seen me, Through rough times, And tedious paths. You’iv loved me, No matter how little time I gave you, And how little attention I paid. You’iv seen me, Cope with difficult tasks, And accomplish great triumphs. You’iv cared for me, Even though I was utter rude, And arrogantly harsh. You’iv seen me, Cry for the lost battles, And broken …
Read More »Three Blind Mice – Khushbu Nanavati
Three blind mice, see how they run! They all ran after the farmer’s wife, Who cut off their tails with a carving knife, Did you ever see such a thing in your life, As three blind mice? ∼ Khushbu Nanavati
Read More »Thoughts I Never Expressed – Khushbu Nanavati
The doorbell rang, My intuition said it was you, Only I know how long I awaited to see you. I took a deep breath, And thought about all that I wanted to say you, I wanted you to know how much I missed you. A lot many things happened after you left, I cried like the falling rain, And my …
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