Corporate World

I was keen to understand the dynamics of the Corporate World
It seems the first preference to many who wished to join the herd
I wondered what happened differently in this so called Universe
The inhabitants were after all human and it could get no worse

I realized that many have empirically established layers and dens
The old timers vouch that it encourages a climate of high performance
The naysayers highlight the risk of people constantly sitting on the fence
The behavioural scientist always talks about achieving the fine balance

As they say in today’s world there is always a continuous change and churn
Only the highly ethical man acknowledges his ignorance at how the system runs
Each man is apparently a subject matter expert in his area of specialization
There are always others you need to reach out to if you need more information

Some they say are outgoing and dominant and may show lack of reverence
Others may stay unto themselves and express only if pressed on with the lens
Some may demonstrate a complete adherence to systems & entrenched control
Others may not think twice to break tradition and establish their own protocol

As in any world there are those whose ambitions may not have any limits
Different people have their own views regards maintaining integrity of spirit
Some people may see no correlation between means and achieving the end
Others may prefer not to bend and may consequentially face a dead end

Every man has a defined role to perform and assigned key result areas
Depending on work level he may operate by self or through his extended team
His work though reviewed on a regular basis may not hold up to rigor of thesis
His line manager has a strong influence not to underscore political equation and axis

Every man works hard during the year to earn his piece of pie
That is doled out to him in various forms of benefits & incentives
He has to exhibit resilience and live up to high levels of excellence
He needs to master the art to overcome environmental disturbance

There are times when man prays for the divine intervention
He gets thrown in the midst of chaos that shows no sign of dissipation
He may crave for support from the very system that seems in denial
As they say every man at some point or the other needs to fight for survival

During his life cycle and evolution from an entrant to a hard wired executive
He may live through experiences memorable or that he prefers to leave behind
As he gets caught in the web of social networks for his sustenance
Little does he dwell on its role beyond the daily feed and maintenance

In this journey he may develop relationships that may stand the test of time
In his sunset of life providing fodder to relive cultivated memories of his prime
As he moves on in life in his desire to impact people, situations and environment
He ought to be conscious of the reality of impermanence of his current tent!

Water

The most abundant available molecule on Earth
No wonder its importance gets reflected in its true worth
It takes various forms categorized by phases of matter
Solid, Liquid or Steam it affects your life sooner than later

It always aims to balance temperature and pressure
The form it takes is a true reflection of existing nature
It moves continuously in cycles of evaporation and precipitation
Creating access to safe drinking water essential for human condition

Its presence be it the oceanic depths or the shallow river bed
Reflects the bonding energies of atoms tested on the head
It seems to have a strange chemistry with the ever green Salt
Just as its transparency gets tested on connecting with the volt

It is also commonly known as the Universal solvent
No wonder in today’s scenario its vulnerability creates a dent
There seems to be a clear link between economy and world population
Without doubt access to safe water is directly linked to income condition

Man seems to have finally made up his mind after facing beads of perspiration
No wonder that scientists across the world are stressing on water conservation
The ongoing negotiations and treaties to balance demand and supply condition
May yet play a critical role in the next leap of Nature’s creation and evolution!

The Storm Passes

It just seemed to be the start of another normal day
Little was I to know the upcoming challenges in the fray
The horizon turned dark and the clouds turned a shade of grey
It was just the start of a nightmare that made me fervently pray

The dark clouds seemed to have tuned into a permanent station
The heavy showers seemed to strike me to a lull in any action
The lightning and thunderbolts seemed to enjoy the art of suction
Whatever little courage and resilience I had seemed to have lost traction

Was it just my imagination or was it happening to all
The gloom that descended seemed to erect a dead wall
The sad story that afflicted me was not really my call
My internals were churned inside out and I was on a free fall

I craved for a new beginning, even a new look and start to my day
I began to count my blessings even if a hidden needle in a stack of hay
The fervent remembrance of a past that now seemingly was full of grace
I just yearned to enjoy peaceful moments of joy without being in the race

The eternal conflict between desire and acceptance
The conflicting messages between free choice and destiny
The internal division between being driven and going with the flow
I understood the true difference between sunlight and reflected glow

As I began to look at life anew I began to truly observe
The smaller details of life get visible as the slope curves
The hidden meaning comes packaged in various forms
One needs to keep the company of wise and stop being forlorn

As I consciously decided to let go my bad memories from the past
The green fields embraced me beckoning with opportunities vast
The sun shone back loud and bright signalling the end of despair
Life seemed to have turned full cycle and I earned my spot in the fair!

Books

When I was a child I got introduced to my dear friend
She was simple and sweet and radiated a charming glow
Her touch exhorted me to explore the wonders of life
Her speech energized me to cook up my own tales

Her stories mesmerised me transporting me to a different world
Her logic and rationale always seemed to have the last say
Whenever I searched for clues to solve the complex puzzle
She always had the answer and managed to have the final chuckle

As I searched for meaning trying to connect pieces of history
She always had ready points to remember that she willingly shared
As I tried to understand the affairs of the present
She seemed to always have a perspective on any given event

As I tried to understand the prized mathematical equations
She seemed to connect the dots without any confusion
As I tried to absorb, distil and apply the essence of grammar
She was blessed with a gift of words that she always wore as armour

As I tried to understand the nuances of art and craft
She was ever ready with tips that seemed to flow from her cart
As I tried to absorb the nuances of melody, music and dance
She seemed to flow and dance to a rhythm as if in a trance

As I regularly tried to inject some fun in my life
She was ready with quips and healthy dose of humour
Her probes were timely and stimulated my mind
Her actions always seemed aligned and had me in a bind

I fear to imagine how I could have grown without my dear friend
A reality that now seems warmer without too many amends
My salutations to you my friend, you are god’s gift to mankind
My prayers that you always guide from the front as we navigate the bend!

Musical Fusion

I entered the Studio in abject state of confusion
I could no longer fathom the next source of creation
I seemed to be in a time zone caught up in a spin
It was getting difficult to filter out the whisky and the gin

I suddenly tripped up on the road side creepy stone
The impact flung me onto an island that seemed like home
The lights began to glare and the music began to sound
Unconsciously I was on the floor amidst the chorus and roar

The drums began its beat, the guitar stepped up the heat,
The conch began to blow and the rhythmic pipes were to follow
The flute sounds were pure melody, the violin was strung in ecstasy
The piano seemed to be playing in complete peace and harmony

Each one of them were in their own make believe world
The music so well aligned had me in its complete hold
Despite the frost and ice the fusion charge was completely sold
The time was ripe for the conductor to let go his traditional mould

The jury was whistling and the audience were swinging
The speakers were blaring and the cameras were glaring
The heat was on stage and it was no welcome mirage
One could only wish to set off the alarm bells that seemed to rage


Amidst the chaos and confusion, was born the eternal concoction
The essence sounded like nectar flowing from the garden of joy
Amidst the bliss of enchantment and love that was to follow
There was eternal peace as each aimed to outdo the other in the flow

The conception was unique in that the environment was divine
Each part seemed to be in rhythm and in a state of complete align
The acoustics seemed to bridge the gap as music flowed from the tap
It was no wonder that a masterpiece was born despite the glaring horn!

Life Proposition

I have only seen it so far happen to others
An experience that brings two engaged souls to march closer
Knowledge of the worldly affairs is just plain theory
Until one undertakes the journey to create one’s history

I never know what is going to happen to me
It is difficult to picture myself going weak on my knee
It seems so very dramatic ring in hand and flowers in tow
The traditional bow and the after effects of an ever shine glow

The walk around the fire melts away duality to form a unique bond
The search for one’s partner and ecstasy on getting the other’s nod
The echo sounds in the universe when head and heart strike a chord
The foundation is laid and the bugle begins to melodiously sound

It no longer seems that one has a different path to tread
It no longer seems a destiny that one may have at times to dread
The mutiny of staying single seems to be forever dead
The welcome to the married herd and the face no longer turns red

The union no longer prompts one to desert the survival ship
The vision of the shared future is no longer just a hazy blip
As one wonders about the fruits of the wish fulfilling tree
The joy and nectar flows in gay abandon to its own decree!

Acceptance

It seems to be coming from all directions all at once
Sooner than later you need to acknowledge acceptance
Rather than stay in conflict and put up resistance
One can go with the flow and experience abundance

It may not sound fair nor come easy to all
Each one over time puts up their self created wall
One needs to stand back and heed their call
Sooner than later misery will fade away to its fall

The journey may have its fair share of ups and down
Each one exhibiting varied levels of resilience on facing the thorn
Facing up to emotions and living up to expectations may not be a norm
More important is heeding one’s conscience without blowing the horn

Memories and relationships may fade away with time
As the sun sets one may not have energy as in one’s prime
Having a sense of purpose may help in having energies align
To leave behind a lasting legacy exhibiting forever a shine!

Foresight

There is always a connect between experience and foresight
As similar to tasting the salty waters forever present in the sea
As one sails one may by chance get to smell and taste the salt
The resultant reactionary effect of a throw-up is not anyone’s fault

One may with knowledge and reflection realize the eternal insight
That salt has always co-existed in the sea with no agenda in sight
The natural reaction may make one sensitive on hindsight
One’s cultivated sensibilities may better prepare one to spot the light

One may argue regards the principles of cause and effect
When stone meets water regards the observed ripple effect
Knowledge is gained when one acknowledges the impact
Wisdom is realized when one glows in a state of eternal connect

One can better live one’s life without benign self neglect
As one recognizes truth and reality with no boundaries or sects
As the farmer and sailor go about their tasks with their inner sense of timing
It is no wonder their reality of experience resembles a life without any need of railing

The realization of oneness with the larger Universe
Need not be a function of balance of the blessing and the curse
Should one just stay still and observe the flow of thoughts
One may truly realize that one’s action binds one in a knot!

Ocean Wave

As the water caressed and lapped up my feet
I began to enjoy the momentum of the beat
The waters seem to have a life of their own
Sharing life experiences so carefully honed

The waves rose up and gave a hearty welcome
Embracing me as it steadily engulfed my crown
Their story line was lively, gripping and enriching
As the plot unfolded it left me question my true calling

They spoke about how they connect with one another
Never giving up irrespective of the design of weather
It reminded me of the birds of a feather flocking together
No wonder that their pulsating energy needs no breather

They spoke about how they relate to different needs
Every Universal being requiring a different dose of feed
Just their touch and caress gives an idea of mental state
Letting their energies align opens up the Universal gate

They spoke about how some complain about their fate
Others seem to strut about throwing their own weight
There are those who are frustrated with the perennial wait
And others bask in the glory of achieving the desired state


They talked about how they share the stories back home
As they unwind and let others entry into their own dome
They seemed to be at peace gaining and sharing their insight
As they took a break awaiting the call for the next moment of flight

They were so calm beneath the rapids of the exterior
Presenting a face that necessitated a dive into the interior
As they shared their experiences of living with the under current
What stood out was their innate calling to stay and serve the present

Their wisdom stood out through their unique insights
The perception varied depending on one’s own plight
As one lives through connecting various pieces of the ploy
It does seem appropriate that one is always in a bountiful state of joy

Marriage

The new journey begins, a calling to share personal space
Significance of tying the knot indicates start of a new phase

The bond by the thread requires one to step out of one’s zone,
Halo of protection encourages one to step up the tone,

The agreement to get committed to each other,
Establish Integrity as the foundation across weather,

The willingness to give up personal freedom
Exchange of garlands signify the start of a new rhythm

The momentum is set with the steady pace of the cradle
Elders beckon the Universe to eliminate all evil

The musical instruments sound out enchanted sounds of fusion
Acceptance of the reality to partner each other and lay a cushion

The fire and water seems to harmonize necessity of balance
Walk on the stone indicates strength in all season

The bonded walk around the ceremonial fire
Trust to commit to the relationship till the pyre

The blessings of elders and support from siblings
Call to live out the transition and connect generations

The union of Spirit, Mind and Body of the connected souls
Start of the journey to be merged with the Universal whole!

A Desire

It so very often starts with a small wish
The need for variety beyond the routine dish
The saturation with the affairs of the present
The dreams for a reality better than today’s dent

The images from the past is difficult to let go
The outcomes achieved through one’s persisting plough
The outside world seems to be so very hollow
The expectations from self does not reduce the blow

The achievements of the past all seems a haze
The ways of the world keeps one ever in the gaze
Day or night one is ever fighting the blaze
One finds it difficult to come out of the maze

Life exhibits a face not necessarily at a set pace
One may need to brace oneself to be just in the race
The patterns may not repeat in the cycles of time
The call of the conscience needs patience sublime

It may not be easy to convince the world
The personal choices may not reflect ways of the herd
One’s priorities may no longer demonstrate a trend
One can ill afford to be in denial as one faces the bend

The decisions and consequences may not appeal to one’s logic
The reactions and suggestions may not necessarily click
The unfolding events may not appeal to one’s emotions
The passage of time acts as Nature’s self healing lotion

As one aims to retrieve and reflect on pieces of history
In one’s attempt to identify and provide clues to the mystery
One fails to accept that future and past can be non-linear
Absence of complete clarity may yet remain while facing up to one’s fear

It is not the complete control of all factors that reduces ambiguity
Acceptance of the dynamic changes helps one face up to uncertainty
The courage to aspire for a future beyond one’s current frailty
Establishes the foundation to embrace and create one’s own reality!

Just Be Happy

There is so much in life to be glad and happy
You find it difficult to fathom why folks end up sad and grumpy
The start to the day and the sun ever willing to shower his ray
The melody of the birds each calling to the other to join in the fray

The cool and pleasant breeze makes you joyful and puts you at ease
The towering trees with hanging branches seem to revel in the peace
The buds are slowly opening as if waking up from their night stupor
Crawling insects buzz around in droves injecting a healthy dose of humor

As you take your walk around you see familiar faces smiling
You are truly blessed that your day starts off with a cheerful greeting
As your eyes connect you open up and speak up your thoughts
You are truly blessed that your views and opinions are sought

You get distracted by a falling Coconut on its way down
Your shock and frown disappear when you realize saved is your crown
The tree seemed to possess an uncanny sense of timing
There seems to be a message coming at you to let go of the railing

You step out and beckon to your balding Milk Man
Who readily responds and gives your measure in the can
In no time do you heat the milk that begins to slowly boil
The steady rise seem to reflect your own moments of toil

The morning cup of coffee gets you out of your trance
You are charged up and ready for the morning dance
The breakfast is guzzled with super lighting speed
The newspapers provide the quota of your daily morning feed

You follow your discipline and are committed to reach office before time
You like to revel in the fact that daily small wins helps your life rhyme
You plan your day well in advance so as not to be caught off guard
You believe in work life management to enable you to also play hard

As you step back from work and look at the night sky
The Half Moon smiling back put your energy back on a high
The countless stars all twinkling in the fine clear weather
It seemed that each one was competing to catch your eye over the other

As you settle down on the couch to catch a piece of the daily action
The anchors and the reporters compete in the frame for their fraction
As you slowly grab a bite and mull through the events of the day
You realize your good fortune that still keeps you in the fray

As you wind-up your prayers and retire for the night
You do appreciate the wonderful moments that were a pleasant sight
As you look forward to the events of the next day to be equally peaceful
You realize that treasuring the little pleasures always keep your lively and full!

A New Chapter in Life

Remember the excitement that you felt when you got engrossed in the classic
Relive those memories of time that you waited for with absolute bated breath
As one chapter ended and the other had yet to unfold
Reflect on those moments that had you absolutely in its hold

The events as they unfolded may have been a bundle of pleasure and nightmare
The suspense in the air had you literally tearing down your hair
As they say for the seed to sprout it literally needs to break its mould
As it gradually unfolds it leaves behind the past that may have felt so very cold

Life is a classic with one chapter following the other
There can be no comparison of one with the other
Each phase in life encounters a different climate and weather
There are times in life when one needs to rest and take a breather

The change in season from frosty winter to chirpy summer
Reflects the fun and frolic of a life laced with humor
The evergreen weather showered by the sun’s rays
Reflects the changing color and true meaning of grace

Time is just about right when the new chapter beckons
A pass-through in one’s journey at a pace that one may not reckon
Do not procrastinate and bypass the enriching life that await
With bated breath and excitement the future that you aspire to co-create!

Bare Essentials

As they say the journey of a thousand miles begins with a first step
The importance of all the routine and mundane is not really just a blip
As one sets about traveling in this ever green journey of life
It may be wise to reflect on how little things adds up to the pile

One may like to imagine a perfect world with a complete sense of comfort
One needs to consider the little bricks that contribute to build and sustain the fort
One may like to imagine a perfect world filled with pleasures that you decree
One needs to absorb the essence of little drops of waters making up the sea

The journey across time is filled with tasks that may have no special appeal
The blessings in life are acknowledged when faced with situations that takes time to heal
One does not necessarily have to despair that things take time to work out
One can yet take relief that life’s events have not delivered the ultimate knock out

The ability to walk on your own feet, the ability to grab your own bite
The ability to speak well with comfort, the ability to hear without a stretch
The ability to read with clarity of vision, the ability to demonstrate compassion
The real essence of peace in one’s daily life gets realized when fruit encounters knife

The little tasks in life when running smooth get taken for granted as a right
One may like to rant about misery imagining that facing difficulty is only their plight
Moments on stage may give a fright, but with practice can be performed right
A shift in perspective and thought patterns may help to appreciate moments truly bright!

Gender Divide

Some stress there is no difference beyond known physiological features
The spirit is what matters and not the body that sustains
It is not the inherited legacy but the ambition to nurture
The determination to go beyond a known reality ever ready to rupture

Then there are those who question the wisdom to go against nature
They contend that every being has a necessary role to perform
The form that they have currently taken is all part of the play
That every being has a role and there is no sense in letting the past slay

Some say that one’s contribution to sustain human progress is just a part
One needs to be able to look beyond the traditional biological cart
That the spirit may have inherited a form that need no longer be a constraint
The right use of colors differentiates the canvass that one truly aspires to paint

Then there are those whose campaign is focused solely on one’s strengths
They contend that history and ancestors were not unwise in laying ground rules
Given the limited tenor of life, it is best to use what you are endowed with
That unlimited potential and balance is nothing but imagination and a myth

In the face of evolution that needs to adapt at an ever dynamic pace
It may be unwise to claim that not each one can find their space
It may not be fair to set a clear demarcation stressing solely on differentiation
One needs to be honest enough to assess their self knowledge of creation!

Water finds its own level just as mother earth embraces the shovel
The soul when filled with peace willingly creates a life that truly marvels
Each being is more unique stretching beyond one’s own genetic code
The soul has every right to dream, build and live in its self created abode!

Change

Something that we often experience or use so often in a conversation
A life situation that has necessitated a new look and observation
A life situation that may call for an all new interpretation
A point in time that is a stepping stone for next stage of evolution

It may come completely unannounced
It knows no barriers in terms of staying ring fenced
It knows no boundaries of age, community or gender
It does result in the human mind to begin to wonder

It does not really have any sense of time
It may not always occur in phases or sequence
It may call for resources never ever imagined or dreamt
It may present insights that may be life’s greatest learning

It may test one’s patience to maintain sanity
It has been known to make people give up vanity
It may test one’s levels of emotional resilience
It has been known to bring people out of complacence

It is not always easy to face up the storm
Resistance to change is more often the norm
To remain within the comfort zone may resemble security
To create new patterns one needs to face up to reality

One does not need to live a life of denial and defense
One does not need to feel sorry for life’s occurrence
One does not need to live a life full of pretense
One is entitled to acknowledge the role of divine providence

One does not need to lend much credence to other people’s views
As one gets centered one appreciates the fine balance of drops of dew
One needs to let go the artificial shield that no longer sustains
Take a decision to unconditionally act without an eye on the final gain!

Habits

As they say habits develop over a period of time
It may not really have had any base logic or rhyme
It may have been an unconscious adoption of a given situation
That one preferred to pick up and demonstrate as per their life perception

An observation of the factors in one’s immediate environment
The benefits one acknowledges to suit individual temperament
The pain that one is willing to undergo to satisfy a need
The choices that one makes determines the results of a deed

As they say elders have a major role to play at the start
They need to realize the need to focus while shooting the dart
The foundation plays a critical role during life’s evolution
It has far reaching consequences going beyond one’s volition

As time and age catches up they say old habits die hard
It may not always be possible to play each time a different card
One may seek answers to how life turned out the way it did for them
One may indulge in self reflection yet may cringe with their life position

One may realize the need to adapt and consciously change
To suit the need of the hour and have priorities willingly re-arrange
One may lose control and let loose their barrage of feelings and emotion
One may feel incapacitated to set the pace as per their defined notion

As they say it all starts with dissatisfaction with the present
Questioning the status quo may result in strong waves of under-current
The belief in self and setting milestones for achieving one’s goal
Helps one’s energies to flow and uncover the diamond from the original coal

There may be times when one feels situations are going beyond one’s control
There may be times when one feels self to be cut-off from the larger whole
There may be times when you do everything right yet results never appear to be in sight
Those are the moments that make one stronger and less sorry at one’s plight

The process may never be easy as one slowly aims to uncover layers of vice
The peeling may result in agony and pain in one’s attempt to roll back the dice
The faith on the larger goal is more important than get swayed by uncontrolled cries
As they say soul searching gets less painful when one is truly conscious of the final prize!

Festival of Colors

It is time for the flight of colors in the air
To reflect boundless enthusiasm not restricted to a pair
People irrespective of age, community and gender
Let loose their emotions and feelings to dream and wander

There is the mythology of the shooting of the love arrow
To evoke the interest of the Great Lord beyond his interests very narrow
The sacrifice of the Love God to regenerate interest in worldly affairs
The onset of spring to balance a life of harmony with love, cheer and care

It all starts with the collection of wood to burn the devil
The ritual of Holika Dahan symbolizes triumph of victory over evil
The onset of spring is welcomed with pomp and joy galore
The wait is over for the enjoying the tradition of playing with color

The day is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and fun
Children love to experiment especially with their spray water gun
Singing and dancing to the beat of the resounding drum
Relishing the delicacies and the special drink lets loose a passion on the run

People reflect a riot of colors largely red, yellow, blue, magenta or green
Nature seems to rejoice and display its treasure in full bloom and gleam
The fragrance in the air reflects the departure of winter with onset of summer
The naughty and mischievous tempt one to indulge and temporarily even be a sinner

The larger picture is laced to celebrate a spirit of cheer and brotherhood
To strengthen the emotional connect and revitalize relationships for good
To forget temporary hardships that one may face in the present
To rejoice, make merry and submerge self in the Universal ascent!