Appearances.

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Grass grows by itself,

-They say.

And it may grow lush green.

One should always be on guard,

For, there may be snakes in the grass.

Appearances may be deceptive.

Roses need,

Love and attention,

Care and affection,

Along-with devotion.

And in their turn,

They reward you,

With infinite beauty, fragrance, and joy.

With a sense of gratitude,

That is not of this world.

They linger on in your memory,

For times immemorial.

You can always recall.

Like your Best Friends for ever.

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Mother.

A Poem.

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The Mother.

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Future,

-In the cradle,

Lost deep in some distant visions.

May be a trance.

Knows you not,

You can admire,

Appreciate,

Or,

-Just remain transfixed,

-looking at it.

With deep thought,

Imagination,

Or,

Astonishment and surprise.

-Silently caring,

In your present dreams,

For, in fact,

It's you !

And your future !!

Your 'Now'.

On your lap,

-Who are there,

-In the cradle,

Or there,

In the picture,

Be it a Basket,

Or, a Flower.

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Poker on Face-Book.

~~~~~~Poker on Face-book~~~~~~~
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A poem sent to a friend who 'pokes' me almost every alternate day.
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Playing poker
on 'face-book',
without cards,
Is a big-game.
You bet !
You bet the value of the cards in the hands of the friends,
And may discover,
What the cards hold for you.
You may start with all the cards in your hand,
showing your cards to them.
And yet they can't guess,
-If they are not serious.
Carry-on playing.
May be,
-One day you win !
And no-0ne loses.

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