THE LILY

Symbol of peace
beneath the tall trees
stood in solitude
a lily in bloom

I stood spell bound
enchanted by its mysticcharm
I felt overwhelmed
with emotions strong and warm
I know it was the lily which had moved me

I could see the gentle flower
embellishing the beauty of the bower
I wondered how aesthetic God could be
for he created the beautiful lily

THE CHRISTMAS

Far in the west
Christmas bells chime
festivity and gaiety
summarises the yuletide fervor.
its merry time for Christopher
for its the Christmas supper
his eyes twinkle with joy
his family warm and cozy
in reverence to Christ
the rosary and the cross
clutched in his tiny hands
Christopher prays in the "holy lands"
Fathima too celebrates the occasion
in the soils of Mesopotamia
though with a little difference
for her its an alien tradition
But Santa Claus is cross
with little Fatima lass
because he took away her possessions
peace, happiness, home and parents
destitute and desperate
Fatima cries at her fate
was it God or the statesmen
who had forced on her this testament??
the war has ended her life
war fought for power...
their arrogance is her destiny
luckily she is still blessed with mortality
so on the holy day of Christmas
Christopher wishes for gifts
while Fatima awaits her DEATH
for death alone can bring life to her soul.