Red Orange Leaves.

Crackling on the way

 These winds never stay

Don’t hide those tears

And fold those tenfold fears

But people always say

Its life that we portray

You think it’s all forever

But neither life nor you were here

We had our greener days

Were happy in breezy sprays

Thought times would never end

On fleek those times spend

Had shades as thick you imagine

That grew with time like passion

But things don’t stay forever

It’s the law of universe, a hidden treasure

Let go is the message we give

Life isn't for living but to outlive.

(SamimaShah)

Star.

Once a star of a long lost galaxy

I now am mortal of few tendencies

My hands are shaky

My gait slow n weak

What point life arrived

Looking back feels weary

 I had once a river of love in me

Ended in sea of grief ... shortly

Wrath and anger consumed me all

 I was my life’s own adversary

Haste made my present invisible

Regrets magnified faults to infinity

Regrets are for the bounded ones

Remorse for the ones in captivity

The freedom of choice, to live as wish

Is your own, not other’s luxury

Then why you limit yourself as a star

When the universe is flowing in artery.

Such vastness of thought

Such awe in imagery

Physical strengths were a bonus

Provided for early mastery

Your ideas made you special

Not hercs or maiden personality

So be your own hero

Create your moons and Sun

Gloominess is not the very option

Hope will rescue all torn n weary

Get up and stand for your own self

Show the world your shiny destiny.

(Samima Shah-Faheem)

In a mood.

My morning was shining

My day went right

It’s better to live on

Without usual regret bites.

I am in a mood for love & laughter

No more worries I now can bear

When Life is to live, our only option

Why not with cheers, some tagged tears

I have seen many bragging blessed starts

While other whining about storm hitting hard

Little by little, things move, time passes

Embrace uncertainty as life’s reward

It will end soon while we wonder

Was it worth it, was that right

The shadows will stay murky till their very end

But clarity will tear darkness like the beacons of light.

(Samima Shah-Faheem)

Gorging life!!

Live so gorged, & breathe so whole

 Life precious gift, superior to silvers n Gold.

Experience every moment, joy all seasons

Though, some get warm, others bitter for no reason.

Be some energy, and glow for a cause

Seek happiness  inside, a treasure soul holds.

Use all colors from your box of crayons

 Life's much better in bold, italic tones.

(Samima)

Token of Life (by Samima)

When life gives a token to retrospect

Smile for good & learn from bad days

Permeate through past, let never invade

It’s the memory lane not cliches.

Man is nature’s best marvel,

Unique in his own state

Deals with adventures in life

And survives its monotony, when overplayed.

Wisdom is to keep on running

No matter how long or what it takes

The destination is already set

But paramount is the joy one makes.

Don’t count others favors

Or say their grass is Green

Stems only bitterness

Water your turf, keep it clean.

Be grateful, never forgrant blessings

Explore creativity, will set you fly

Love the life and the people around

Feet on ground, yet gaze very high.

Your life is your gift from God,

The rest stays Inconsequential

 This recall will bring smile to your face

 Glee would be vast, bliss quintessential.

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.

Life!

Usurp monotony to respell life

Its offering a lot, enjoy till last slice.

Delight the ones around you a lot

Instead of taking heat, play pole on spot.

Crack up jokes to lighten the mood

Settle the hash when air’s rude.

what goes around, comes around

With all goodness, life will be crowned.

(Samima)

Empty Handed, Full-hearted (by Leo Babauta)

We often load ourselves up when we travel, because we want to be prepared for various situations. This burden of being prepared leaves us with our arms full, unable to receive whatever is there when we arrive.

It leaves us tired from carrying, so that we are not happy when we meet someone new on our travels.

What if we traveled with empty hands, ready to embrace new experiences, receive new foods, touch new people?

We might feel less prepared when we leave, but the preparedness is an illusion. Stuff doesn’t make us prepared. Having empty hands but a heart that is full of love leaves us prepared for anything.

This doesn’t just apply to taking a trip, but to living each day. Each day is a journey, and we load ourselves up with material possessions, with tasks and projects, with things to read and write, with meetings and calls and texts. Our hands are full, not ready for anything new.

Drop everything, be open to everything.

Enter each day empty-handed, and full-hearted.