No Regrets (by Samima)

Mindless jobs of long hours

Happiness nil, spirits sour

Work is critical, for dues n bills

Life so hard, in perpetual drill

 Why it has so much to bear

 Blessed only ones, but many despairs

Asking for more, losing moderations

Outlook to life needs contemplations

Happiness was there, always around us

Ignored it, indulged in petty wrong fuss

High earnings and status, we ran after

Were behind pace, so moved faster

The little pleasures of life were neglected

Happiness and life, were so disconnected

After the triumph when looked back

Found meaningless success, nothing intact

Still got time to clean things up

Every day brings new chance, fresh start ups

Life mustn't end in grieves and regrets

Lessons must be learned, patterns must reset

The Salad Days (by Samima Shah)

When life seems fun

Worries less or none

Days are carefree

Nights very sleepy

Energy over flowing

and Ideas pulsating

Choices are easy square

Books are biggest nightmare

School & College  formalities

Yet desire to conquer universality

The World begins with friends
 hot or not, follow every trend

 Parents are resourceful ones

Think have money in tons

Our judgements very harsh

Decisions quick, personality starched

Music is life, volume deafening

Want riches & fame at beginning

Everything starts with I, Me and My

Belong to Royalty, can’t comply

The special beings, destined to rule World

Individuality & Uniqueness, our favorite words

 Love and affairs are also in tunnel

A gossipmonger dropped my news through the funnel

Everything changes when reality hits

Life isn’t fair, everyone admits

It has seldom ups and many lows

Experience asks a lot, many setbacks and blows

Your friends aren’t your world whole

Everyone busy to hit his own goal

 Have to earn to make a living

 No pots of gold there, few upswings

Days are shorter, and nights less sleepy

Once were Salad days, now strange and creepy

But will steer these tough days well

Dreams will be true, after a hard work’s spell

Nature and Man (by Samima Shah )

She wants to be experienced and known

Needs solitude, wants him to be alone

Nature is bold, clear and manifesting

While Man opaque with fears and hauntings

See how she drapes everyday with sunshine

Hitting Him, effecting Him, so sharp and define

She makes things bright, whether huge or small

Nature is free, owned by none, enjoyed by all.

 Ever taken in the sun?

Experience some of it, don’t know how it begun

But a Child let its rays in to reach his heart

She (nature) smiles & says, “He’s still my part

He is pure, and in harmony

Sees through sunlight and feels sunny.”

(Nature to man)

Come to Me in woods and experience true self

 feel age free and borderless

sense my presence all around you

You and I are one, this is true

Our accord is beautiful delight

My principle is moderation, I never excite

I have delightful days and melancholic times

Nothing in world is in perpetual prime

But My (nature) contempt with you (man) takes a start

when you are consumed in your fire,  & take a halt

I would remain here without (you) my companion

My moment less complete, my sky more glum.

(inspired by Ralph W.Emerson essay Nature)

Stay Spirited (by Samima)

Stay Spirited by investing in others

Expend part of you on them, clear smother

Love, honesty and smiles will help you stem

It can be compassion, or adorance for them

Make people around a part of you

Happiness will be enriched, and sorrows few

Fake attitudes and bigotry won’t buy much

Altruism lasts long, has a strong touch

Like a new day gives us another chance

Giving it to others also, is way to advance

Finding faults in others won’t be best endeavor

 Leave behind bad, as Goodness lasts forever.

Children (by Samima)

Raising two children, once reflected

was a changed person, never suspected

Motherhood transformed me into new soul

once a Queen, now Guard on patrol

World  has changed to 360 for me
 action calculated and thrifty; you see

Stamina for daily pressures is much high

Got flair to answer each n every WHY

High thresholds &  miraculous productivity

Organizing, taming pressures; increased sustainability

Nurturing children develops skills actually

 I’m an idea hamster now, quoting personally

At night when are sleeping, give a smile to my face

Survived another day, won another race ;)

There is a God!!

Living the indulgent & busy lives

From day till evening, remains in strive

Handling matters one feels indispensable

Imperative for the life, death a fable

Having idea, that he runs the world

Otherwise progress is none, productivity twirled

Man, who considers himself absolutely free

The be-all, the end-all, ace of liberty

It’s true, has got lot of potential

Can move mountains, rest inconsequential

Stellar knowledge, making things world class

Information immense, like predicting and forecast

But Alas, all Success, still in oblivion

In loss and errs, reverts to the true companion

Realization grows with uncertainty

Vagueness and ambiguity, makes him saintly

Physical ailment or worldly oppression

Hard knocks of life, bring many confessions

But look at the Gracious, the Almighty

Still listens, and guide us Rightly

Forgives our forgetfulness and asks us to rethink

In  neglect, have missed the most essential link

Turn to HIM, whose there and listening

In turn is his kindness and countless blessings.

 (by Samima)

The Seasonals ( A Poem) by Samima

Must have experienced all Seasons

Awaited them, without any reason

But Seasonals, a term coined to ephemeral

Attain short lived HIGHS, seldom durable

Definitely aren't  any veggies or fruits

But people around us, in varied pursuits

1^st kind of Seasonal are new Homey Chefs

No humble requests listened, are deaf

Become Master Chefs by watching  BBC food

Taste their experiments, or be labeled Rude

Bear such seasonal, is someone close to you

Will make something good, in a day or two

2nd are Seasonal Writers and Readers

Their inspiration is close by, someone else a seeder

Make fabricated news known to you

Have an old reading habit, finish books in hours few

A little digging unfolds some obvious realizations

Skimming and somersaulting with a lot of exaggeration

Their writing is a word salad , incoherence worth seeing

Dream as published writers, such strange beings

Then comes the 3rd kind of Seasonal

Are philosophers and thinkers, No rules liable

Use others words and thoughts as their own

Quotation marks to them is unknown

If accidently you shed some light to it

A crime unforgetful, sure‘d commit

Be guarded, they can be around you
It’s your luck whichever gets you

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait (by Samima)

When people get abusive someway

Are spreading hostility and hate

Harness your emotions, control your state

Indulge neither in discussion, nor debate

Leave certain things to God and fate

Good things come to those who wait.

Spiteful words and double meaning talks

Backbiting and spying, difficult to tolerate

On encounters, they always negate

Cash in your patience, better to collate

Time will answer such foul mates

Good things come to those who wait

Patience is a virtue

Some learn, some have innate

Whether its present or future state

Gratification delays, makes one Great

Tame your energies, stay steady and sedate

Good things come to those who wait.

Can you relate?

Your Troubles Are Making You Strong!

One after another

Challenges come, and grab your arm

You ask life, Now whats wrong?

Troubles said: We are making you strong

Living a breezy life

Where no effort tag along

One never realizes what he has

Grasps after struggle short or long

Troubles said: We are making you strong

Remember

the Man... helped butterfly in cocoon

Hindered its struggle, made a slit drawn

With swollen body and crippled wings

Would never now, but was a destined flown

Troubles said: We were making it strong

Everyone has a talent deeply sown

With no strive, stay hidden and unknown

In weakest moment, one becomes strong

So, cash in  hardships, they bring a new dawn

Troubles said: we will make you strong.

 (by Samima Shah)

Life is larger than you and me

Likes & dislikes, preference & biases

Mundanely worries or heavenly glee

Existence must be liberated and free

Life is larger than you and me.

 We fall short to comprehend it sometimes

And say its not my cup of tea

Goals of ABC education, n  Job XYZ

Fail its meaning, when u look back and see

coz life is much larger than you and me

the success of life is achievement and victory

status, a big name, pots of Gold and Money

society  issues ones Boom’s decree

Tied all the way, but think you are free

Life is larger than you and me

Blessed  are the prosperous ones, I disagree

Worldly goals buy contentment, not  guaranteed

feel joyed when have peace internally

Your love, your children will complete this potpourri

So live as unbind not as abductee

Life is much larger than you and me.

( by Samima)

Doronicums are Smiling!

Standing in a row

and greeting Hello

Doronicums are smiling

With their shiny Yellow.

The green hearty leaves

Encircle all fellows

Feel so soft, rich and mellow

Rose is a king but you a Stello

Doronicum are smiling

With their shiny Yellow.

Happiness so vivid by your tone

Wisdom s the symbol, shows n glows

Way you move when wind blows

Seems breeze playing its Cello

Doronicum are smiling

with their shiny Yellow.

 (by Samima Shah)

Spring is Here

Daisies are dancing

And Dandelions watching

Grass flaunting her green

Winter gone; now spring is the Queen

See daffodils and tulips

 Lilacs or Muscari's pointy tips

It’s beautiful transition, but won’t stay

Months are March, April and May

Notice the blossom on cherry tree

Blooming Sakura worth to see

Flying around are the honey bees

God I want this time to seize.

Spring brought new life and hope

Eternal Fall isn't easy to cope

So, sit and enjoy nature’s spree

Blessing of life abundant and free.

 (by Samima Shah)

Green Eyed Monsters!

(Everyone has to bear a Green eyed monster in life)

First they adore you

Try to explore you

Start to imitate you

Are disasters, so mostly blew

You wear cobalt, they'll bring rail blue

Dress aside, now it’s the same shoe

Then comes another interesting part

You become the nail in their heart

What you can, they can Overdo

Are green eyed monsters, who envies you

Treat them just like a seasonal flu

Which end its self, before one knew.

  (by Samima Shah)

Saladin (by Samima Shah)

A name well-known to West

And celebrated pride for East

Great warrior named Saladin

Was nemesis for crusades, world agrees.

Slim figured, dark complexioned

High endurance, melancholic expressions

Fond of polo and master of chess

Historied tolerance and farsightedness.

Islam was in oblivion, 

and Muslims disarrayed

United them, in one leadership

Were brothers of Syria and Egypt

Preferred simple living to palaces

Was a unique commander and strategist

Chivalrous to a fault

Trait so famous, even enemies didn’t miss

A veteran of war when recaptured Jerusalem 

Spills no blood, no revenge whatsoever

Sovereigns always know responsibilities

Show high restraints however

At Acre he amazes with more colors

Like forgiving ‘the lion heart’s’ dark offence

Sending a horse in battlefield

Was a General of high morals, truly immense.

Though considered death knell for Christianity

He showed prime respect and gallantry

Never attacked a Church or destroyed temple

To Women and children, showed supreme chivalry

Its besieged Castle of Aleppo

Or the Castle of Kerak

Kindness is Incomparable

Principles high, not common or generic

Gave Islam the lost height

And long awaited focal point

Made institutions for common man

His standards and virtue never disappoint

A man of Greatness

With Splendor and Distinction

Nothing low, and petty about him

Feels like a warrior of fiction

Commanders do win clashes and wars

Some completely, others in parts

Spilling blood can never what Gallantry starts

Greatness lies in winning battles along with hearts.

Success takes time

A custom 'In' with Youth of today

Don’t want struggle, yet dream to Shine

Dears! Hard work and Effort is crucial

Your success will take some time.

Mastering tasks demands toils and pains

Experience is High Mountain to climb

“Diligence is the mother of good fortune”

Wiser gets the idea, losers always whine

Doing things in steps and bits

Like A stitch in time saves nine

Or falling 9 times and getting up 10

Even diamonds need much friction and grind

Little achievements, setbacks, some errors

Suffering builds endurance, that’s prime

A plan and goal setting is important

Result is success and happiness divine.

 ( by Samima)

Lost and Delirious !

Oh my dear pa

Sometimes I'm lost like you.

For the pure love I never had,

Am I special, or the cursed few.

I longed that affection till you were gone.

Still burn like a flame, who knew.

When darkness comes, the deep dark one

Found my flame, and flew.

(Samima)

Living Well (by Samima)

You feel Riches and wealth felicity agents

 Not a recipe for better life spent

Flying around, exotic foods and flashy cars

May add little but won’t fill  those happiness jars

How to acquire Joy is a million dollar question

Some small tricks, a good mindset will freshen

 Simple food and meaningful work that matters

Want little, desire few, woes would shatter

Live in present, stop future worries

Be happy who you are, let regrets bury

Feel grateful to life for small pleasures

Berries, chocolates & tea, sometimes good book a treasure.

Drive should be Joy never fear

 Interesting and valuable things complete life sphere

Practicing compassion to others is rewarding

And to yourself, it’s eating well and exercising

Life isn’t all goals, productivity and numbers

Treat lifes a gift, it’s the poor outlook that encumbers

(A poem I wrote inspired by Leo Babauta's Article)

Transcendency (by Samima)

Life at times is just too hard

Tolled by duties, or its obligations that bombards

Responsibilities monotonous, tiring and immense

Breathing feels taxing and environment dense

Days become arduous, nights burdensome

Unpredictability is rendering the brain numb

But still stand unbowed some Iron men

Solemnity and sincerity to life stays unbent

Hope‘s their weapon, and optimism crown

 Life will test, but would never frown

Salaam to such unwavering hight spirited beings

Whose forbearance is meriting and patience worth seeing

Smiling and letting the hard knocks pass by

Such dignity and principles, one can’t defy

Left lasting visuals for people around ‘em

How many have u seen, such living gems.

Sly Fox

In life one meets crafty gals n guys

Are nothing more then a heap of lie

Ridiculous  cheats,  of every line

guessed the tale? hanging thereby

Shamelessly Steal, then bray on (others) talents

Oh Lord! help such shadowy spys

Their empty boasting, and cheap self praise

Shallowness making a hue and  cry

 Its God’s gift that money can't buy

But they would still give another try

Get over it, you Devil incarnate

Or mimicry thy talent,  rootless Sly.

(Samima)

In the Name of GOD!!

Atrocities committed when crusaders fought

Women, children murdered,

Were Non believers of Antioch & Marat

Jerusalem sieged for a noble Cause

Saracens slaughtered, plundered by holy squad

History sometimes render me distraught

All crimes committed in the name of God?

It’s the Ideal all want to reach

Closer to God is the sacred haught

The politics and economy is secretly sought

Are selling dreams, these fanatic bigots

Yet all crimes committed in the name of God.

Shia against Sunnis or Deobandi, Barelvie

All worship same God, still at odd

Conspiring and scheming

Considers oneself a believer, others NOT

Still all crimes committed in the name of God.

Slaughtering innocents, & calling it Jihad

Ruthless & heartless, these savage lots

Salvation of afterlife heartly seeking

Atonement for this one, never thought

All crimes committed in the name of GOD.
          ( by Samima Shah)

Depression

Everyone has this secret confession

At times, suffer inadequacy or Depression

Feeling of lowliness and having not enough

Sometimes ask is ‘ material possessions’

At sea all time, floating in criticism

Touching the lows of blues and dejection

Things go bad n lose track

Its Life, has downturns with recessions

Stop  feeling wretched and hapless 

Life’s beautiful, your cursing is transgression

“Adopt the pace of nature, its patience”

Times always in flux, So, misery stays?  Out of Question.

(by Samima)

Forbidden thinking

A plain matter or uphill concern

When are preached or played

Given knowledge of lemons to lemonade

Thinking for some is just of no aid

Being casual deliberately or unintentional

Fail to perceive humility masquerades

Are singing same old serenade,

Thinking for some is just of no aid.

Some impulsive n unpredictable

Hasty and emotional, crowing are unafraid

Common-sense lost n mislaid

Thinking for some is just of no aid.

Try to be reflective, act more pensive

Stop believing every bray displayed

Better to rethink, let 'Self' upgrade

But! Thinking for some is just of no aid.

(Samima)

Wisdom1 (by Samima)

Nowadays, emotions and weapons never wins u anything. Let it be an argument or  a battle.Its  keen observations, wise strategy and patience that triumphs. Your warrior nature can be your biggest weakness.

Bluebird

There is a bluebird, sitting in my yard

Singing so gracefully, gives a bright start;

Your fine prsesnce in summers and spring

Comely blue plumage, on a branch u cling.

Its said; u carry sky on back,

How  a tiny nester can so much take

Its human boastings, I 've always found

Playing Ace, and  fake braggings around

But dear bluebird, you so humble

Carrying  sky , yet never mumble.

Sung equally for King and ordinary

Open Sky, alike and same for evrybody;

Why can’t we find such beautiful beings

Status and ranks these mortals seeing.

So dear bluebird! hurry back after winter

Hope it  proves to be a sprinter,

My query would be the secret for humility

coz Vanity and Pride is a virtue in  Nobility.

(Samima)