Durga's Manas

Concert Of T.M.Krishna

2007-08-30T04:32:00.001-07:00

Accompaniament:

Violin sri V.N.Kumar
Mridangam sri K.Arun Prakash
Ghatam sri S.Sudheer

T.M.Krishna who belongs to the younger generation of musicians,occupies a predominant position in the field of carnatic music.This grand nephew of late T.K.Krishnamachari(founder of Madras Music Academy)has undergone vocal training with Seetharama sharma,Chengalpet Ranganathan and late Semmangudi Srinivasa iyer.He has conducted many workshops on music and has authored a noteable book on Prof Sambamoorthy on Indian musicologist of international reputation to commemorate his birth centenary.
The concert that was organised as a part of the annual cultural festival of Swaralaya at Fort Maidan,Palakkad,had all the specialities that fans admire in T.M.Krishna.He started the concert with Begada Varnam.This was followed by Theliyavaku rama-a simple krithi of Thyagaraja ,was sung with great sweetness and the way he sung the manodharma was really appreciable.

The keerthana in the kambhoji raga-the most relishable piece of the concert,was rendered so beautifully!This song is composed in tune with Karunacheyvan enthu thamasam(masterpiece of Chembai)His unique style of singing kambhoji raga,flawless alapana,and the presence of a perfect blend of sruthi,expression and cadence enthralled the audience.
Manavyalakim in the nalinakanthi raga composed byThyagaraja was sung with great ease and perfection.As the concert progressed the audience were deeply merged with his singing.

The main piece was Upacharamu in Bhairavi raga.The raga was portrayed by deft of strokes of the master artist and what ensued was a beautiful portrait of bhairavi,with all its splendour and grace.T.M.K sang niraval and swara which evoked divinity among audience.

Fans of T.M.K. come with certain expectations worthy of his creative genius and mastery over music.He never disappoints his favourite Palakkad audience .The concert concluded with Vande Mataram and the rasikas were left with contenment.A perfect synchronisation was maintained between the accompaniament and the vocalist-which has become a rare thing in recent times.Really a Commendable performance.

Education-As I see It

2007-08-06T04:13:00.001-07:00

Over the last decade, Indian educational scenario is witnessing a tremendous change, with respect to the quantitative growth of educational institutions.Simultaneously there is an ongoing paper war over the flaws in the present education system,an outcry insisting on the need to make changes in the present education structure for the over all development of a child.A serial of articles criticizing the rote learning continues to occupy the space in journals and newspapers..That means, our system has reached such a state.,.where change has become inevitable..To be precise,the only solution is to revamp the entire education system.The write ups and debates urges for a renewed pattern or rebuilding of the system.Nonetheless,before chalking out the steps for a restructuring,there arises so many questions(not subjective) for which unequivocal answers has to be found.Even though all the debates and exposition are free from ambiguity,most of them jog on to draw generalized approach for this regeneration.Alas,the basic issues are left unnoticed.It would be more fruitful if the discussions addresses the following need.

Objective of education and its need?
Does academics alone is suffice to achieve the objectives?or a combination of academics and non academics?
Does the present disciplinal structure ensures the accomplishment of objectives?
What can be done towards bringing about change?
From where the change should begin?
How it can be brought in?
Who all should act as a bridge in bringing a positive change in the development of a child?
Parental Attitude
Role of the teachers in moulding the child
Lead role to be taken by the institution towards change
Curriculum

All the above factors have a lasting influence in the growth of a child.Thusly,each and every element has to be analysed carefully,inorder to promote a healthy educational system in our country.

Ennodothunarunna Pularikale.....

2007-04-04T00:02:00.003-07:00

Ennodothunarunna Pularikale……yes,that sways in my soul..! Not only that,many of the compositions of Bombay Ravi are heart felt and i turn quiet chatty...when it comes to Bombay Ravi’s music…coz most of his musical works are my favourites..from the movies...Panchagni,Parinayam….almost all.!.His masterly compositions echoes in my heart,and whenever I listens to his songs in neeraduvan,ee puzhayum,Aareyum bhaava..it takes me back to my place kerala…greenary all over...down the memory lane…I wonder how a North Indian is able to create marvellous songs that too in Malayalam(A fusion of Tamil& Sanskrit)with a classical touch and without losing mallu feel!

Bombay Ravi’s inimitable style of musical creation has gifted malayalis with more than a dozen of ever green nostalgic hits .. ,indupusham,Chandanalepa sugandham, .... Flow of nostalgia accompanied with a sketch of divinity is the specialism of his songs.His songs are quite absorbing,and it has attributed to the unparagoned hits produced by him.Even though he has composed only for a limited number of movies(around 15) almost all his compositions(except 2 or 3) were super hits!

Everyone talks about Ilayaraja,A.R.Rahman....but i have never heard anyone talking about this amazing music director...An Unsung Maestro of the Music world!

Savitri-A woman Of substance!

2007-04-04T00:02:00.001-07:00

"A Book has one voice,but it does not instruct everyone alike"

Any mythology or epic can influence us in so many ways.Even great men are inspired by charcters in the epic to face the trials with faith and intensity..Savitri is one such character drawn by Vyasa..The anecdote of Savitri and Satyavan is about their love and relieving satyavan from the clutches of yama by Savitri.The story gives an insight to Savitri’s multi faceted role as well..as an affectionate daughter,a dedicated and loving daughter in law,a determined and devoted wife..Above all she was a woman with a blend of wisdom,faith,fortitude,&confidence.Definitely these attributes makes her unique.

Even though she was the daughter of a Great King,she decided to choose satyavan at her will(knowing that he was pennyless)..Not only that she followed satyavan to the forest,but also she took care of satyavan’s parents.These actions of savitri substaniates her love accompanied by humbleness.When yama took satyavan ,she ran after him and won the battle.It depicts her faith,confidence and courage!

In this era of gender war,mythological character like savitri assumes a lot of significance.Her mind was flushed with wisdom,courage,faith and confidence.Yet she never intervert from her path of her love for Satyavan,duty bound mind….Women can imbibe a lot from the role of Savitri..Even in this 21st century ,we all make a hue and cry over the legends of Sita and Draupadi..It is true that Sita was pushed to Agnipareeksha..and Draupadi became the victim in the fight between Pandavas and Kauravas,but the same mythology has rendered on Savitri.But her parables remain unsaid,hence we continue to sob along the tales of Sita and Draupadi.Stories of Ubhayabharathi,Savitri,Kannaki…personifies the unlimited Wisdom,endurance,Courage of women…women are yet to explore the same..so our weakness continues to be more visible than our strength.

Women should remain as a Pillar of Strength…and that makes a woman ideal. Savitri is one such rare character of mythology.The greatness of Savitri deserves to be preached and practised among women.Truly she is a woman of substance!

Reminiscence

2007-04-02T23:05:00.000-07:00

When i took pen to write this memoir...my heart was filled to the brim with feelings which were expressive beyond words.

"Unfolding the casket of memories..
Your picture comes to my mind..
Through the words from the
Bottom of my heart...
I Prostrate before you..."
Here i begin....

It was in the year 1997 i got admission for my Mcom in GCC.I got down from the bus and like a toddler ,crossed the road and entered the college campus.Though i was fascinated by the greenary all over..i looked around the campus with some apprehensions...with respect to students as well as teachers.Regular classes began...and sooner i threw all my apprehensions.

The year 1997 was so significant in the history of college...it was in that year the college celebrated its Golden Jubilee.The celebrations lasted a month and the whole campus was in a festive mood.There were a lot of cultural activities,competitons,exhibitions...Under the guidance of Prof P.Venugopal i got an opportunity to lead the commerce department in the exhibition,and our department stall was adjudged the best and we won a trophy for the same. Participating in that exhibition was a nice experience for me.

1998 the most memorable year of my college life ..the year in which i was elected to the college union as the Vice chairperson.Immediately after filing the nominations..we started the campaigning.The election campaigning-the most relishing part of college elections which i can never forget.Our mass campaign that started from the college gate with 2 songs.....where manu,shijina,rinju..took a lead role for singing ..the songs Padunne puthupattinnithu paadunne nammal"..a nostalgic one!and another song EE neelavanangalil"..These two songs still echoes in my heart!!!The ganamela that was conducted prior to the elections..magical voice of sainoj and the crowd puller singer shyju added spice to our campaigns.

Awesome and mind blowing speeches of the trio(Aneesh,Arun Kumar and Shine Sankar Das)nothing can beat those spectacular speeches that captured the minds of hundreds of students of the college.During the campaigns..the classrooms resound with the speeches of the Trio.

On the day of meet the candidates..i was shivering..as i had no prior experience of addressing a mass.My voice was trembling and somehow with the help of my zealous comrades,i was able to finish my task of addressing the students.

The union members worked towards a common goal-with a creative approach.

Arts festival was organised and celebrated in an elaborate manner.The celebrations lasted for 4 days,and it was the first time that arts festival was given so much importance.

An association called Mathrukam(vanitha samskarika sanghadana)was formed,with the objective of motivating the female students ,to take part in the college activities.Still i remember ..we campaigned each and every corner of the campus to ensure the presence of female students for the inaugral session of mathrukam.We all were excited and surprised when we saw the college auditorium was jampacked with the active presence of girls-girls only!!!all the guys were standing outside the auditorium.

Apart from these a 3 day film festival,quiz,debates and many other seminars were organised by our union.

Another remarkable achievement was that our college secured third place in the inter zone competitions held at Kalppetta.I got an opportunity to take part in that inter zone festival and that too was a memorable one for me.

The college Union stood above the expectation of the students in all sphere of activities and it was one of the Best Union the college ever had.,and the staff and many other senior members vouched the same.Even today i feel proud to say that i was a part of the most creative union.

Today when i look back into those days..i don't have any regrets.The only regret in the corner of my mind is that i could have contributed in a much better way for my dear GCC.Even though i have missed many academic sessions..my teachers and friends helped me a lot in compensating the lost sessions.

Life in GCC gave me many things..it widened my friends circle,my contacts and above all it taught many things and shaped my thoughts and attitudes.As i put a dot to this memoir, the Pictures and thoughts of my loving friends,teachers ,campus comes to my mind..the thoughts that can never be erased from my memory.

HARANGUE

2007-03-27T08:50:00.000-07:00

Happiness...is a feeling which we get from the mystic bond around us.In our everyday life...we gain something and lose many things.If it is a material loss..we can recoup the same.But what happens if we lose our dear and near ones..or when relation breaks?Our heart bleeds...we moan over the broken relations...Can we redeem those?sometimes we can...and we try to saddle on the torn dreams.. No one can understand our grief and pain.Human relation is a unique feeling which cannot be expressed in words nor in actions...

HEART BREAKS AND THROBS.....

Happiness and joy dwindles
Choked with emotions...
Memories of beloved draw tears from eyes
Torrents flow...through eyes...
Nothing can prevent those briny tears
Shed for the withered relations

Our melody shrinks..and trembles
And fail to utter words....

Melancholy flows-head over heel
Crumbled heart sings a dirge
With a cadence of sorrow
and a dolorous expression..
along with a collapsed rythm .

Misery of clod captures the mind
Through the corridors of dark..
the mind crawls..thinking
of the broken relation..

Walls and windows remain
as a cojuror for the elegy and torment.

Head and soul ponders over the lost...
and curse the drossy life..

2007-03-15T05:22:00.000-07:00

with a broken heart and clouded eyes...
He walked through the shore...
where...the lullabies of the waves
and the gentle touch of the breeze...
aasuage his tenebrous mind.

Lollingly he gazed through the sky...
The starry gestures of the
sparkling stars sprinkled light
on his quiescent cheeks...
The lusture,fragrance and
Fondness of the nature
soothened his eyes...
but not his obscure heart.
.
Slowly he opened the pages of his life...
Unveiled the emotions of..
Love,hatred,anger and compassion...
wrapped beneath his mind.
The lost love and hopes
Knitted and shattered dreams..
Smashed his tender heart.
the thorns of his life..and the memories
haunted his mind ..
which made him bewail...

Upon hearing his wail
the waves made a pause
the breeze stopped for a while
stars appeared as loom.
They heeded to the
threnody of his mind...
saw his fluttered heart
grasped his esoteric emotions..

The azure sky with stars...
Vast and the wavy sea
and the gentle breeze...
restored to their gestures...
to console and caress him.
And he found solace and warmth
in their action of fondling.

Nature's alluring action
kept him in swoon
from dusk to dawn.
Listening to cuckoo's melody
He woke up and saw
the fragrance and freshness around.

He stood up and
walked slackeningly...
hoped for his sunny days ahead!!

2006-12-19T18:22:00.000-08:00

As the insipid life crawls
The bond of joy swirls and droops
In the throes of life
The heart throbs
But the stillness of mind
Keeps the heart alive!!

2006-12-03T01:07:00.000-08:00

Once again.......
The winter breeze has arrived
Which sprouts up the mixed memories.....

God's Own Country?

2006-10-31T19:18:00.000-08:00

Kerala-God's own country is celebrating the 50th year of its formation.Unfortunately kerala is no longer a God's own country.The values,(social,political,moral)and their ideologies are deteriorating day by day and the principles are being replaced by violence and other immoral and anti social activities.Appraising the incidents that are happening in the state will make the people understand about the realities ,and will prevent them from making deluded statements regarding the state's achievements.The government(UDF and LDF) other persons sitting in the helm of the affairs,have miserably failed in addressing as well as initiating necessary steps for many of the social issues.Let us have a glimpse over the major issues that need an immediate attention and remedy.

On one side we are making a roar over the achievements made through Kudumbasree,through which the women are being made independent for their livelihood.-on the other side the girls in our society are being sexually exploited.Over the last 10 years we are witnessing a SPURT in the growth of the sex rackets and only few cases such as suryanelli,kilirur,vidhura,adimali,ice cream parlour are brought into the eyes of the public.A large number of cases are being concealed and are ignored.In major cities and towns, big shots are involved in organising and running the sex rackets andtill today none of the government has been able to take action against the persons involved in the scandals and in a desperate situation,the victims put an end to their lives by committing suicide.Unfortunately the girls from the poor families are subjected to these exploitation and very often the family members of the victim are beset by the rackets and the leaders.

It is true that Kerala stands first in literacy in our country,and this has lead in making hypocritical statements regarding the achievements in the field of education.Proliferation of colleges alone cannot solve the problems in this sector.Still we lag behind our neighbouring states and due to this we continue to hinge on these states for higher education.Vocational education still remain as a dream for us.Absence of professionalised approach and lack of focus further enchances the problems and leads to the complexities in the education sector.The issues related to self financing colleges remains unsolved.Vaccancy exists for the posts of school and collegiete staff ,these positions remain as unfilled because recruitment are not done in a satisfactory manner.A large number of youth adhere to work part time in schools and colleges because of the uncertainity prevailing to their recruitment. Existence of redtapism,malpractice and irregularities in this sector has to be annihilated and the concerned authorities must delve in to these matters so that it the entire education sector can be revamped so as to achieve a desired results.

Breakneck pace of terrorism is posing a threat to the state and kerala has emerged as the hub of terrorist activities.The terrorists linked to mafia,hawala agents and their animus attitude towards the society is creating bigger challenges for the government and the department.Although the officials are taking this as a serious issue,they are unable to take severe action against these groups.The shocking information revealed by a senior police official is that nearly 50000 crore of rupees is being floated by the mafia operating in the state.So far strict action has not been taken against these operators and very few cases (Hawala)are registered ,and due to the intervention of leaders, the officials are being put in a dilemma and they are forced to withdraw from those registered cases.Major chunk of the hawala money are diverted for realestate and for private financing at a higher rates interests thereby creating a headache for the common man.

Kerala holds the record for strikes and bandhs .The attitude of the union,workers,political parties is responsible for these strikes and bandhs.Investors view this as a major hindrance for their business operations in the state and this inhibits the investors from investing in the states.In the initial stages,they wilfully come for joint ventures but in the end they withdrew from those major projects.Natural resouces are not tapped and utilised in a viable manner .Only relief is the interests taken by the government(both)in inviting new proposals for the state like smart city,vallarpada,vizhinjam,cial......The straggly attitude towards industrial development should be given up so that we can hold a prime position in the industrial map of our country.Moreover these proposals should be viewed as an opportunity for employment for many of the unemployed youth in the state.Several other bottlenecks such as improper connectivity,uneven development of cities ,lack of infrastructure facilities are deterring the growth of the industries.

Apart from the above mentioned there are a number of other issues that are unnoticed ..... like that prevails in the agricultural sector,problems faced by the farmers,improper drainage and sewage,absence of a well organised road transport system...

Though the state has made noteworthy achievements in the field of tourism, and other tiny sectors,still it has a long way to go to reach the height of development.Government,opposition,
bureaucrats should consider the topics seriously and collective efforts has to be put in towards the rectification of the problems so that the state may be able to regain its lost glory,and can acclaim ourselves to be the children of God's Own Country!

BEYOND IMPRISONMENT

2006-10-30T22:57:00.000-08:00

The Delhi High Court has come up with a clear message by delivering a remarkable judgement in Priyadashini Mattoo's case.The message is transparent-that whoever it is,all are equal in the eyes of law irrespective of their positions in the society.This verdict is going to serve as a warning to the prospective criminals also.But there is one issue that still lacks severity-the punishment for the sexual assaulters.At present the maximum penalty given to these criminals is life imprisonment under section 376 of IPC..So it has become the need of the hour to review the punishment given to these malicious persons,who don't deserve any mercy.The penalty given to Imrana's assaulter was only 10 yrs imprisonment.Such criminals have to be wiped out from the society.Wicked persons of this category must be dealth with punishment beyond imprisonment-Death sentence..or they should be treated in a brutal manner....which is being practised in some of the middle east countries(slicing the tongue or dipping them in boiling oil or water)The severity will haunt them for years and others who intend to do such unscrupulous acts will put an end to such thoughts.This will also forbid others to do such inhuman acts.Moreover women in our country can remain fearless.

HIDDEN FEELINGS......................

2006-10-28T09:05:00.000-07:00

The dawn chorus awoken me ,
With your thoughts.
Those thoughts spilled hopes
In my benumbed mind.
Morning breeze drooped
The messages sent by you.
Though u were far away
U were near and dear to me.

Each day passed with
Fondling your memories.
Inhaled the fragrance of your love
Those actions kept me happy
It made me smile....
But stealthy i wept thinking of you.......

When i was down
I felt isolated from the crowd
And became oblivious.
Slowly solitude captured my mind
But i pretend to be happy.

The agonies made my heart
Heavy with unbearable pain.
I sobbed.....
I was in need of you.....
I craved........ for your love and care
I felt like lying........
On your lap.....
And was broken down realising
That u will never come back to me.

I donno where you are
But i can smell your presence around me
Where ever you are
Kindly shower your blessings on me
And spread the light in my life
And make the path visible for me.
I implore you
To remain as a beacon in my life
As my journey is about to begin
Towards a new direction
I wish i should reach
The meaningful destination.

My life began from you
You will continue to remain forever
In my breath,words and feelings
And i cannot erase your thoughts from my mind.

Whatever i do
Iam doing it for you
As you are my dream
And your dreams are my mission.

POLITICIAN...WITH A DIFFERENCE

2006-10-24T20:06:00.001-07:00

An individual who practises Gandhian philosophy and ideology in his political career-A non corrupt politician-A leader with a clean image- Perhaps these attributes of Mr A.K.Antony has made him as the most revered politician of our country.An idealist leader who never swerve away from the values and principles,a leader with a commitment towards the public and who acts prudently during the period of crisis ...These spirit of dedication has taken him to the new heights...country's Defence Minister.Prior to Mr Antony Late V.K.kRISHNA Menon was the only malayali who was entrusted with such an important portfolio.The surprising move from the party leadership is likely to create an envied feeling in the minds of many congress leaders.Right from early sixties,Mr Antony was in charge of various affairs of the party,and undisputably we can say that he has done full justice to the matters dealt by him

Though the congress made a spectacular victory in kerala assembly elections held in 2001,the ministry formed was the outcome of many compromises.Thennala Balakrishna Pillai(Antony man)who was the then KPCC president, was removed from that post.Antony came with an unpalatable truth against the minorities,as a result of which he had to face severe criticism from his party as well from the disgusting allies.When the Maradu riots took place,Antony was blamed and many leaders openly raised their voice against Antony,for the stand taken by him during that ruptured situation.The fact was that all the political parties were equally responsible for the turmoil that lead to the worsening of the situation.In 2003 bye election for Ernakulam constituencyMr K.Karunakaran openly declared a war against Antony and challenged the candidate backed by Antony,and the effect was that congress candidate was faced with a humilating defeat.The congress suffered a major setback in the loksabha elections held in 2004.Once again he was put in the dock for that defeat.Instead of accepting the reality many leaders dramatised the situation and Antony was forced to resign from the post of C.M.

Antony was sacked because he was secular.He became the victim of the dirty game played by the congress leaders and the saddest part is that many of his close associates had an upper hand in the game for power.Many times UDF allies have shown a strong opposition for his leadership and has expressed their discontentment for Antony in many public meetings.

Though Antony went through many trials and tribulations during his tenure as CM,he tried his level best to maintain cordial relation with the opposition as well as with the public.Unfortunately many of his attempts became futile.Had been Antony continued as the CM,the congress would not have suffered such a huge blow in the recently held assembly elections.Even today when the keralities are given a choice for a CM from the congress...the public will definitely come up with an unanimous choice...None other than Mr Antony.

CHILD LABOUR - MYTH AND TRUTH

2006-10-13T23:56:00.000-07:00

Our country has more than 12 million chid workers below the age of 14.....more than any other nation!For the past two decades we were advocating and rambling about the solutions for guaranteeing children their rights.Under these circumstances the Union ministry has issued a notification-A ban on employment of children under the age of 14 in hotels,restaurants,resorts,road side eateries,recreational centres.The ban also covers prohibition of employing children for domestic help.The ban will come under the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulatory Act 1986)The step taken by the government is aimed at helping the chidren who are subject to various social violence and it will create a favourable impact on the lives of millions of children in our country.Both the central and the state government are exercising numerous welfare measures for these neglected children.Unfortunately many of their initiatives have failed to create a better position for these children.Hence it is high time to analyse the root cause for their problem and to chalk out corrective measures in accomplishing the objectives.

A large number of children in our country are deprived of food,education...due to various reasons.Even today we all hold a myth that poverty is the prime factor for child labour.There are several other explanation for child labour beyond poverty.Very often we try to run away from those realities by putting the entire blame on a single factor.Various causes that attribute to child labour are :a)Poverty
b)Family background
c)Lack of proper education among the family members
d)Indifferent attitude of the society including those who employ them
e)Absence of a strict mechanism to monitor the implemantation of the law.

Although the government is taking steps to curb child labour,there arises an important question-To what extent the government will be successful in achieving their mission towards the eradication of child labour?Under these circumstances i would like to cite two examples.

Anti Dowry Act came in to force in 1961.Still Dowry is considered as an inevitable component in marriages in our country.Among certain communities dowry is fixed as a base upon which the alliances are made.Hundreds and thousands of dowry deaths are taking place ever year.It is very disheartening to say that the system of dowry is prevalent in the educated upper section of the society.

Inspite of the existence of Child Marriage Act,innumerable number of female children are getting married even before they attain 18 years of age,and the most saddening thing is that, they give birth to a child at a very young age.Thus the physical and the mental health of the girl are totally ignored.

In both the above cases, the society remains as a mere spectator..unable to take any action against the persons who perform the unlawful acts.

In this context the child labour act has to be examined carefully,and loopholes should be thrown out so that stringent action can be taken against those who do not abide by this law.The objective of the law can be attained by carrying out simple measures such as
a)Creating an awareness among the parents and children.
b)Encouraging the chidren to go to schools.
c)The crucial factors ...parental care,food,primary education,protection from social violence and the freedom to exercise their right should be brought under the purview of the child labour act.
d)The three "R" raids,rescue operations and rehabilitation must be done in an effective manner.
e)Devising a suitable system to support as well as to ensure the smooth functioning of this legislation.
The remedial measures cannot be implemented in an overnight.The NGO'S and the union ministry must strengthen their campaign against child labour, so that it will put a fear in the minds of people that violation could invite punishment.They should constantly review and evaluate their activities ,so that results can be attained at a greater pace.Above all the citizens of our country should humanize the law,so that the neglected children can be transformed into educated youth of our nation.

Concert of T.M.Krishana

2006-10-11T05:50:00.000-07:00

MY MOM.......MY FRIEND

2006-09-24T18:24:00.000-07:00

When i was a child
i knew her only as my mom
as i stepped into my teen
she turned as my friend

A Friend,
with whom i shared moments of joy and sorrow
A Friend
with whom i shared my thoughts, words and feelings

A Friend,
whom i admired and adored with pride
who stood by me
in all my endeavour

Neither she showed gestures of love
nor expressed any emotions
but i found the same in her
eyes and actions

She taught me the virtues
and showered the freedom on me
always walked with me
with inspiring thoughts and stories

She opened up my mind
which was filled with fear
which made me to think
about aspirations and ambitions

Whenever i failed
she came with encouraging words
which made me confident
to accomplish my dreams and goals

As months and years passed
the bond of friendship grew stronger
and a feeling of pride emerged in my mind
whenever i thought of her

When she began to dream
nature came in it's way
with a dreadful disease
she was pushed in to bed

The last phase crept in to her life
she fought the battle hard
and was not ready to give up
she suffered a lot
yet never showed any signs of despair
and remained happy

Death took her away from me,leaving me alone
still she lives in my heart
like a lamp which shows light in darkness
and gives me hope and courage when iam down

As her thoughts comes to my mind
my eyes get filled with tears
i wish she were here
but destiny has choosen something else for me...................