Thursday, December 29, 2016

This or that...what ever it is !!!

Chains that bound us
need not be stronger or tighter
they are just too mental
than being any where physical
we are made what we think
perceptions matter a lot
we are glad if we could smile
even in painful slot
but take it in stride in mile
Days are longer
and nights much shorter
sleep is what we crave for
hunger prangs nowhere near
mind is mixed with a blur
unknown hidden simple fear
time to wake up the strength within
letting the ghosts fade away
time to stand up again 
nothing to hold you upon
body is becoming frail and weak
yet, the mind to enrich and awake
making my head think unthinkable
capturing the unseen enemy within
the fear of failure
the fear of frustration 
the fear of being forgotten
the fear of being unfriended
Believe in yourself
to feel a bit better than yesterday
waking up with a smile
to take that one extra simple mile
Trust tomorrow is better
than today and past
This or That, what ever it is 
The Hope is what makes life better
The faith is what it takes forward
The dawn to dusk effort
The sincere thought from heart
one  soul, one mind
one heart, one body
sync for the better you
Just the way it need to be
A New You! Just You!
Arise, awake and shine
Think Positive to be fine!
 
 

Monday, December 5, 2016

Tribute to Thangatalavi J. Jayalalithaa..

A grieve stricken, despondent, mournful, downcast morning as we mourn, bemoan ,lament the untimely demise of most revered, respected Chief Minister of our Tamil Nadu , Madam Jayalalitha!

TN Chief Minister Selvi J Jayalalithaa 1948-2016
 Friends as the proverbial saying goes ' beauty & brains do not always go together! ' Definitely untrue in Ms Jayalalitha' s case! Ms Jayalaltha was a beautiful woman, a charming smart actress with a great fan following even as an actress AND she was also a highly cultured, educated ,efficient woman, a quick learner with good grasp of men and matters, she was a leader among leaders , a dynamic ,articulate ,charismatic personality who toiled hard , strained every nerve to make Tamil Nadu progress with growth in all spheres ,especially she worked hard for the welfare of the poor and the downtrodden like her mentor MGR !

A linguist proficient in all south Indian languages apart from English and Hindi! As CM, Her string of populist welfare initiatives like Amma Canteen, Amma Salt, Amma water , Amma laptops, Amma Cycles , ,cradle welfare scheme, All women police stations, rain water harvesting,houses ,goats, grinders,new Veeranam scheme etc that have been very successful and hailed by all bear testimony to her success, real concern for the poorest of the poor and others!

As Chief Minister and as head of her party AIADMK, she ruled with an iron hand ! A strong disciplinarian , a level headed leader! Throughout her tenure as super numero uno of her party there was never a voice of dissent in her party ! Party cadres and leaders alike worshipped her, she was their Goddess, God sent messenger to alleviate, nurture better their standard of living! She was the Messiah of the masses ! She held the party together commanding total loyalty , respect, of the cadre even when not in power! A strong willed , fire brand leader who never took failures as set backs! always fought back with resilience,fortitude and self belief and ascended the CM throne 5 times! Amazing, for Ms Jayalalitha Jayaram, a Brahmin that too a woman and a firm believer in God to become and be a Chief Minister of passionate state like Tamil Nadu with deep rooted Dravidian cultural background is no mean achievement, it is just remarkable! She did it with tenacity. her fiery brand of politics unhindered ,unperturbed throughout her chequered career marked with very highs and few lows too !

 She strode like a colossus! she was unmindful of her rare failures, snubbed, kept her adversaries under leash, never allowing them to raise their head ! Dynamic Revolutionary leader Jayalalitha hogged the limelight ,occupied centre stage ,was the cynosure of all eyes whether in power or not! Her rigid stance, no nonsense attitude, tough nature, clarity of thought, decisive actions, firm rule, welfare measures endeared the mass to her! If MGR was the God, his protege Madam Jayalalitha was the Goddess ,the Shakthi, the Rajmatha more popularly ,fondly addressed,called as " Amma "!

Mother' s love is always pristine ,pure ,most unselfish , endearing of all our attachments ,human bondages ,is not it? She was the eternal "_Amma" the doting, caring,the benevolent mother for all! Amazing woman of substance, a quick learner, a voracious reader, a self taught scholar, a statesman par excellent, in personal life , a spinster , a loner whose family is people of Tamil Nadu as she proudly, poignantly used to declare time and again! Leaders may come,leaders may go! Very few make lasting ,salutary impact ! needless to say Jayalaltha was one among them! Ms Jayalalitha was held in awe, commanded greatest respect !

A disciplinarian , a true and most successful AIADMK leader who increased the mass support, mass base of her party manifold after MGR ! She was the pupil who surpassed her teacher MGR , in due course, as she emerged spectacularly from the shadows of her Master MGR whom she hero- worshipped ! she held an iconic identity , a strong connect with the mass especially womenfolk! Her death has left a big vacuum! A void , a breach which can't be cemented that easily! She was an embodiment of women's empowerment! Friends , we all are mortals! Very few like புரட்சித் தலைவி அம்மா ,attain immortality! "The life given us by nature is short, but the memory of well spent life is eternal!- Marcus Cicero, no doubt our people's CM leaves behind glorious memories ! with eyes shut, hands folded and prayers in my lips. i join you all and multitude of our Tamilians in paying homage to her noble soul! God bless you all...In words of Artist doyen Ramesh Krishnamoorthy.

Friday, December 2, 2016

Arise every time I fall....

Things around me are all good
some evil, some troublesome, some odds
Is it not the routine of life
to have its tantrums of ups and downs?
Despite the sluggish pull backs
and the monsters of the thoughts
we try to hug to the pillows 
and try to get the best of sleep
Awaking the next day
facing the sunshine and its warmth
we decide nothing, but to move on
from the frightful nightmares
letting the shadows of life fall behind
Never to give up and never to surrender
Just wishing to rise against the odds
Yes,
It is the vibe of life that makes us go
forward towards the happy days again
what ever may be the troubles on our way
close your eyes and whisper that all will be well
take a deep breath and calm down a while
Just like the autumn leaves that fall
they will melt along the snow
after every fall and every calm fears
there is a sunshine waiting by your window
All you need is to feel the good
think that good things come back
stay strong both inwards and outside
and smile at yourself in the mirror and say
Yes,
I am back to be happy ever again
No matter what the trouble my life gives
I have all reasons to raise with sun shine
brighten up not just my life 
but of those around!
I will smile, to make people smile back
I will run, the small steps I can
I will walk, those miles of life
may it be for good health, good life
all for the people who are looking for hope
for those who are far less privileged
for those who forget that life is to live!
Yes,
Arise every time I fall
There is no stopping wall
I will walk ahead 
roar in laughter and cry in despair
But I will learn to move on
for life has more to give
I know to rejoice and forgive
I will let life give its fullest
Only Hope not to forget!