Saw a little girl by the roadside
Wondering how to cross a puddle deep
Till safe caring arms swooped her from behind
And with a smile helped her leap.
Oh happy little child, may you always find
On times when you are on such streets
Trustworthy arms and gentle care
Till you find confidence in your own feet
(scene witnessed when waiting in the car near the Hyderabad house)
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There are these times where life seems tough
Or seems like you're stuck in a bog
But to say of those times, "it's a dog's life!"
Is frankly an insult to the dog!
(for K2 - for he truly helped me find a place within I didn't know existed)
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Accusations, sarcastic jibs,
loud voices belittling
With everyone talking all at once,
Wonder who's listening.
(After my first experience of Sociodrama in Herb's workshop in Chennai)
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On New Year's Eve - beginning of 2014
A fresh start with all these hopes and dreams,
My mind's abuzz with thoughts.
You tell me it's just a change of date
And I say, "oh it's not!"
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On New Year's Eve - beginning of 2014
2014 has gone by, taking with it
More than I was willing to lose,
And in the losing, I gained the courage
To live life fully,
no hiding, no excuse.
Everyday-ness.......
Even as ears strain to hear the soul's calling
And the body feels taut with the anxiety of not knowing
Pedicured feet, cleaning my desk, reading old poetry
Can sometimes seem enough to keep one going!
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