MAGIC WORDS

Thank you!
Evokes magic,
Can express a lot with this word,
Yet it does not come easily.
Grateful!

Sorry!
goes a long way,
Helps to make amends,
Apologize, regain friendship.
Excuse!

Please!
polite request,
Pleasant sound to the ears,
Speaks volumes about character.
Enchant!

CONFLICT

(ACROSTIC)

Clash of ego,
Opposing others' thoughts,
Never in harmony,
Free thought hampered,
Leadedness,
Incompatible,
Contradictory ideas,
Turbulent mind.

ONOMETOPAEMIA

FLOP SHOW

Mrs.Floppy had to host a party,
Wanted to be ready and steady.
She cleaned the pots and pans-scrub, scrub, scrub!
Washed all the linens-wash, wash, wash!
Wiped the floor till it shone, and shone brighter.
On the day of the party-hustle and bustle.
Chopped all the vegetables chop, chop, chop!
The mixer went on and on whirr! whirr! whirr!
Pizzas in the oven went sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!
Pressure cooker on the stove whistling away.
In came her naughty one with the garden hose
Water, water everywhere-splash, splash, splash!
Floppy slipped and fell,
Plates and the cups went crash, bang, crash!
Angry, her baby, she gave a slap, another slap!
Sob, sob, sob! Naughty went to bed.
Guests arriving-Ding dong! Ding Dong!

QUIET PLEASE

It’s exam time
Children are busy at work
Their heads bent
Eyes on the paper,
Not looking here or there
A pin drop you would hear.

Their heads are full of thoughts
Their pages are filled with response
To the questions the teacher has posed
Their writing neat and drawings too
Would fill your heart with joy
Children at work…..Quiet Please!

CAMARADERIE

Distances separate,
Time zones differ.
Physical proximity absent,
Yet, the thoughts
Of the good old times
The sharing, the caring,
The sad and the happy moments
will be remembered!
For, true friendship has no expectations,
surpasses all barriers.

DEMISE

Old man walking on the street,
tripped, stumbled, hurt his face and teeth,
Staggering home, he fell on the bed,
Doctor arriving, declared him dead.

His only daughter, torn with grief,
For she had been with him just a brief,
Confused, dazed at the sudden end,
Father-"Alone, why did I send?"

Now, everything has gone awry,
The whole world has become bleary,
Father, I miss you terribly!
Despite people around, I feel lonely.

REVERIE-OLD TIMES

You visited me again last night.
Father, you were there in flesh and blood.
I pinched myself-Yes, it was true.
I remember every word that you said.
You were happy at the progress I had made
The way I had planned all my activities,
Every word of advice that you had passed,
I had practised.

It was like old times again,
Moments which I could not afford to lose.
You sat there sipping the tea
As I updated you of the happenings,
The joys and the sorrows
Of the right and wrong decisions made.
Every phrase was taken in
No frown, only a gentle smile.

Daylight had gone, night crept in.
We had talked for hours, I realized.
I complained about how you had punished me
Once, I had gone out without your permission.
You made me wait outside the house till late in the night,
Until mother took pity on me and let me in.
Strict you were then,
Now I understand it was for my good.

Happy moments last only for a while,
The truth dawned on me as we were conversing.
Not wanting to let go
I asked if you could spend the night with me.
You had other plans,
My offer was declined.
Reluctantly I had to say Good Bye.
The morning alarm screamed-Reality!