May 21, 2008

The Gift

Through icy-winds
For daily free meal
Raj hobbles
Tugs his warm coat
Kind soul's donation!
Mugger pounces
Wields knife
Demands wallet
Raj gives, sees
Another hungry person!
Raj hollers
At darting figure
Plucking hurriedly
His only coat, gives
Saying:
"Friend, for meal
Not enough in wallet,
Keep this,
It should keep you warm."

Icy-winds howl!



If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

The Dalai Lama



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22 comments:

  1. LakshmiMay 21, 2008

    Lovely poem..and a simple thought said so well..thanks
    L

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  2. AnonymousMay 22, 2008

    I love the philosophy!

    Poem... or song. I could almost sing it in my head, perfect balance of words and rhythms.

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  3. UnknownMay 22, 2008

    I love this quote, remind me to be grounded all the time, happy weekend my freind :)

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  4. AnonymousMay 22, 2008

    Is it based on true incident !! If so amazing if it has happened. As a friend use to tell me about this Guy ( who was slain by naxalites) and he was this personality who would even call thieves and would give money. I really wonder if there are more people like him or Raj !!

    Very nice indeed -this post really made me think....!!
    Thx dear -God bless you !!
    Tk care and have a gr8 weekend !!

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  5. AnonymousMay 22, 2008

    Lovely poem Celine. Reminded me of a similar story I read when I was a child.

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  6. Saibal BarmanMay 22, 2008

    When rich palm is tasty, I need no sweetener....
    I loved the poet's contribution...a spontaneous strong feeling without much thirst to explain but enough penetrating to make one feel about...
    I really need (rather needed, as the poet may well understand) no sweetener...

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  7. Sandi McBrideMay 22, 2008

    How lovely...it gave me chills
    Sandi

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  8. AnonymousMay 23, 2008

    Nice visiting your blog after a long time...this poem is really so touching & meaningful...it really portrays the real world we are in today....& there are still people who care for the other irrespective of anything...there can be no greater joy than happiness through compassion...have a wonderful time!

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  9. IndraniMay 23, 2008

    I wonder how you churn out such beautiful lines... simple words , yet perfect lines.

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  10. indicaspeciesMay 24, 2008

    Lakshmi,

    Thank you.:)

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  11. indicaspeciesMay 24, 2008

    Zhu,

    Thanks. It's a tiny poem of just 55 words, and if you could sing it, that's nice and will consider it as a great compliment.:)

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  12. indicaspeciesMay 24, 2008

    Kate,

    Glad you like the quote. Thank you for your comment.:)

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  13. indicaspeciesMay 24, 2008

    BTR, err.. Rulzbender,

    This is a 55-words piece that I composed based on what I read online sometime back. The Guy you wrote about sounds a little like Robin Hood (but why thieves, rather than more deserving ones?)

    I am not quite sure if there are people like Raj in this world, but I hope compassion will continue to be felt. The world needs it.

    Thank you for your kind words, and your thoughtful comments.:)

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  14. indicaspeciesMay 24, 2008

    Cuckoo,

    Thanks. I wrote this based on something similar I read online.:)

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  15. indicaspeciesMay 24, 2008

    Saibal,

    A profound and thoughtful comment. Delighted that this had such an effect. I understand very well what you mean by the last comment. Thank you. ;)

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  16. indicaspeciesMay 24, 2008

    Sandi,

    Thanks. Chills, because of icy winds howling or the act of kindness?:)

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  17. indicaspeciesMay 24, 2008

    Kalyan,

    Thank you. I'm glad to hear that.:)

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  18. indicaspeciesMay 24, 2008

    Indrani,

    You make me smile. Thank you.:)

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  19. Sameera AnsariJune 05, 2008

    That was such a chivalrous thing to do!

    Loved it :)

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  20. indicaspeciesJune 05, 2008

    Sameera,

    That's another interesting perspective. Thank you for sharing.:)

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  21. my inner worldJune 05, 2008

    that was lovely !!!!!

    i kept on reading for 3 times:)

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  22. indicaspeciesJune 05, 2008

    My inner world:

    That is such a sweet comment. Thank you very much and do drop in sometimes.:)

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