There’s a house upon the hilltop, We will not go inside, For that is where the witches live, Where ghosts and goblins hide. Tonight they have their party, All the lights are burning bright, But oh we will not go inside, The haunted house tonight. The demons there are whirling, And the spirits swirl about. They sing their songs to …
Read More »Bapu – A True Satyagrahi
Mahatma the enlightened one Won a war without sword or gun Born in Saurashtra, a small coastal town Which because of him achieved world Renown. A gentle human with a rare philosophy Left his imprint in the annals of History He threw back the conquerors across the seas By showing them the power of his inner peace Ahimsa he followed …
Read More »Independence Day – Tara Sahgal
Fifty days of independence from you. You that I am when finally I sleep. Where colors blur into a muddy brown and almond eyes are star tingly blue. You are my context, my only clue. How do you deny me when I am you? My tongue curls sounds that you have made. My box is of stones that you have …
Read More »A Sister Like You
Someone who will understand Who knows the way I feel In every situation Her concern is very real Someone who has walked my ways Who knows my every need Times when she would see me cry Her heart would nearly bleed Everyone should have a sister Just the way I do Richly blessed is what I am To have a …
Read More »Here’s To My Brother
Here’s to my brother Remember every day No matter what I’ve said Here’s what I’d like to say I will always love you Be with you till the end When no one else is around I will be your friend I love my brother and I always will I’m proud to be your brother that’s how I feel And someday …
Read More »My Dear Brother
You always looked after me, For me you were always there, I remember how you took care of me, I never had to fear. I never felt lonely, Whether it was day or night, Those days were really bubbly, At times we would fight. I thank the God up there, He gave me a brother like you, What more can …
Read More »A Sister is Forever – Bruce B. Wilmer
A sister’s a sister forever A bond that diminishes never A friend who is kindly and caring A sibling God chooses for sharing. Few ties as deep and profound And with so much affection abound Though some thoughts are seldom expressed Love endures and survives every test. Of the constants that rest in the heart A sister’s a primary part. …
Read More »My Sister – Supreet Taneja
I have a little sister, Who acts like a minister She seems very tough But her acts are never tough She is usually lazy and late But very affectionate I am her big sister And she is the family jester. ∼ Supreet Taneja
Read More »Brothers and Sisters – Florence Sherrill Ferrell
From where love came, we cannot see: Perhaps, within us, born and bred, Or taught to us at parent’s knee, Or instilled by God in heart and head. Perhaps it sprang from some kind deed, Which, long forgotten, yet has grown To dazzling heights from one small seed In the fertile soil of distress sown. Respect rises up so far …
Read More »Little Brother – M. Ashwini Bhat
I have a little brother, I like him. He plays with me, And I play with him. He is a good boy, I want him to be more good. He will be quiet when he does not want something, He will cry when he is hungry and when he wants any other thing. He is my brother always. ∼ M. Ashwini …
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