Beyond

Move beyond Petty wishing And petty worrying. Trust God Whose plans are beyond perfection. God is super perfectIn balancing our bad karma debts, And good karma deposits.God balances everything And keeps every account. A Guru reminds us to choose right and walk in faith.It is easier to go astray Or get depressed Without a Guru,

Of paper boats and childhood

My daughterI watch quietly,As she neatlyFolds the crispLittle square pink paperWith her chubby fingers,Totally quiet andAbsorbed in origami,I observe how With her folds,Art unfolds.A lovely, lightpaperboat I behold-And memories unfold:Chilli-hot, fire-hot fritters,Monsoon music,Brolly-less, romping carefree,And my days of dancing in rain-Jolly though dripping wet,In the light and heavyHeavy and light drizzleMy smile mingles with hers,Our