CHRISTMAS IS HERE

Mistletoes out on every door
Presents lying on the floor
Under the tree, decorated bright
And the lights glow throughout the night

There's excitement among girls and boys
Thinking about presents, games and toys
Happiness is in the air
The season in which we share and care

Santa with his reindeers and sleigh
Will come along on Christmas Day
He knows if you have not been nice
And you will probably pay the price

Jingle bells are out to ring
Plenty of carols, join in and sing
The festive fever is all around
And smiles are all to be found

Oh it's Christmas time, it's finally here
Never has it seemed so near!
So don't miss it, go have some fun
Because the new year has almost begun!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

THE ACTUAL YOU

We all know there are times
When we fake a smile
Even though we've been
Falling apart for a while

There are times when people
May judge you the wrong way
But don't take this to heart
Just forget it the next day

It's happened all the time to me
On my sleeve I wear my heart
And just because it's vulnerable there
People seem to tear it apart

I don't know what I've done wrong
I just try to do my best
In keeping people around me happy
Because then I know I'll have a good rest

For me it's a passion
To be expressive and speak
And make people smile and laugh
Because this helps me when I'm weak

My personality is such and
I'm fine with that if you ask me
Some people may not say so
But I'm as unique as I can be

Not being yourself is a crime
Love yourself for who you are
Because if you look at it this way
We are each a shining star

Being someone else is like
Being a shadow unseen and dark
So instead accept who you are
And then you will glow like a spark

In life we start out as a small flame
And as life moves on we glow bright
We have to face the difficulties
But in the end we look like the prettiest sight

So don't put yourself out
Don't give up at the start
Because the warmth is inside you
And it will spread form your heart

THE MIGHTY FLAME

I sat outside with a lamp in my hand
It was almost night
It was a simple one made of clay
That gave birth to a little light

I don't even know why
But I felt the need to protect that light
Because every time the wind touched it
It would shake and shiver with fright

My hands covered it completely
Leaving just one tiny spot
It was so small and insignificant
Yet the amount of joy it brought!

It burned with it's brightest light
And on it's own it shined
It withstood the mighty wind
With a flame that was one of a kind

But there was a point
When it went out
And the mighty flame died
Not even a cry, not even a shout

I ran back inside
And gave birth to it again
Slowly the flame grew
Like it had faced no pain

It was a dancing flame
It was stronger and it was brighter
And it wouldn't give way to the darkness
Because this little light was a fighter

This lamp taught me many a thing
To always be your own light
And size doesn't matter
As long as you give it all your might

For the world you may be small
Just an insignificant flame
But for some you will make a difference
And they will never forget your name

DIWALI

It's celebration time everywhere
A sense of happiness grips the air
Good over evil, light over dark
Joyfully we ignite a spark

The flames of the lamps flicker
And the night seems to come in quicker
So that we can see the beautiful lights
The give life to the sky of the night

The darkness never finds it's way around
The night is lit up with every color found
Every house you see looks bright
Decorated with any kind of light

The Festival of Lights or Diwali
Is one we celebrate with glee
Laughter, shouts and sometimes a scream
For a few days you are living in a dream

You can sit on your terrace and see the sky
An array of rockets and Colors will go by
We buy new dresses and laugh together
Diwali will go on, no matter what weather!

It's a true indian festival I would say
For the entire year we wait for this day
So have lots of fun and spend time with family
And let me just add, HAPPY DEEPAVALI !!

TO THE FIGHTER

She stands tall, she stands brave
There are bruises on her face
Her clothes are ripped, but she doesn't care
And people stare in utter disgrace

But that doesn't affect her at all
Because she's a survivor, my friend
She may fall again, but I assure you
She will be there until the end

Her tear stained cheeks
Are only a part of her story
But with how determined she was
What is yet to come is glory

There was a time when she had fallen
And she was lower than the ground
A time when she was at her lowest
And didn't want to be found

But, she picked herself up
And Wiped away the tears
She told herself it would be alright
And got ready to face her fears

Now she has a story worth sharing
She carries herself with pride
There was a part of the old her
But with the new her, it died

The scars are still on her face
There to tell her story
Of how she was once an underdog
But now she had all the fame and glory

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY

We loose a few, we gain a few
But that's life for you
It's not always fair, it's not always good
But things will get better, like they should

When we lose a life it's like a prick
Whether it was instant or whether they were sick
If it was someone close and dear
There's a sense of sadness and fear

But there's a theory for that
We should take it in like a fact
Sometimes god needs the best up there
So that it's only fair

Angels die too
And when they do
God chooses one from earth
And gives life to another birth

And more often than not
In life we are caught
Thinking about death
And when we'll take our last breath

So when it's your time just know you're worth
Being an angel, hence leaving earth
So dear loved ones please protect us from above
And when it showers we will know it's your love

THE DREAMING DANCER

What exactly are dreams?
Are they meant for us to follow?
Or to be shattered piece by piece
By whose heart is hollow?

Are they meant to inspire us?
And guide us to the right
Teach us what perspiration is
And make us fight with all our might?

Because it doesn't really feel like that
When we are turned down
And told we are of higher material
And told no with a frown

But the feet of a dancer
Don't suggest that story
But that of practice and hard work
And success, fame and glory

Her eyes speak for themselves
Her face filled with expression
The happiness shone like a light
And the sadness like a depression


Her dress the finest material
Her jewelry pure gold
She stands perfection personified
Surprising the young and the old

The music is the one that calm her
And all she does is pay a good ear
Every move exhibited perfectly
Of failing she has no fear

She moves as stealthily as a deer
She stands as still as a stone
She catches attention and steals the show
And only on her the spotlight shone

Because she is doing what she loves
And all she can hear is the beat
To which she moves like the elements of earth
But these are actually her own two feet

But she stands here successful
Her family filled with pride
Because she leaped bounds
And jumped off only to glide

And she followed her dreams
Even though it was thorny and rough
The difficulties were only an object
All she had to do was stand tough

Whatever she does, wherever she goes
I don't think that dancing spirit will die
Because she is a bird ready and free
And all she needs to do is fly

And so we need to follow our dreams
And try with all our might
The climb has to be difficult
But it's definitely worth the sight