What do you do to be involved in the community? Early mornings in early childhood always began with a ritual of sorts. While dad and mom managed the chaos of getting my sister and me off to school- ironing, polishing, prepping the tiffin-bag- the meticulous, dignified task of tying our school-ties was assigned to my… Continue reading Seva
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Palanquin: a song from the orient
1In the palanquin that borethe priestess to the temple,she found herself soon lulledto the sweetest, dreamy slumber2The sparkling dusk-earthen lamped and starred-mirrored the joy in her heart;until the bearers did regretfully inform:the temple doors were shut.'Tis 'gainst His will- said one-the journey thus fruitless;there's no meeting Him now-heard the dreaming priestess.Still, out she stepped to… Continue reading Palanquin: a song from the orient
I thank my broken heart
I hold an earthen lampthe fire safe between my palmsits soft red glow all aroundNature proves too strong ...the strong wind claims its ownI watch the last wisp of smoke departleading my dark eyes to a thousand flames lit at the temple 'fore me, gleaming, warm...and I thank my broken heart
Incense
set to a gold flame silken, swirly, silver wisps escape confinement as fragrant smoke from the east rising as morning sunshine
Ishaisms 
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