Lunar Eclipse

Glorious moon round and luminous
Upon the large canvas of black sky
A dark patch creeps in to cover
It on its side as I step out side
Like a gray thought arriving from
No where to cover the jovial mind
Slowly the patch on moon got bigger and bigger
First quarter, then half, soon three quarter
And most was eaten up by earth's shadow
Its radiant life energy being sucked by Ketu
Now looking like a piece of smoldering coal
Covered with soot here and there
Still flaming bright on its thin visible edge
A fascinating sight forever pinned to mind
A phenomena not to be repeated for long
For peace seekers the umber disk of
Exquisite beauty spreads calm and peace
As for passionate lovers apart
A burning fire ignites their hearts
For some its a new beginning
Bringing hope and optimism
For others a transfixed moment of
Ravishing beauty in timeless cosmos
A symbol of love and nurturing-
The celestial Selene.

9 27.2015

Rahu and Ketu are demon of Puranic stories. They attack Sun and Moon during eclipse time to take revenge.

Grandma's Advice

When frustrated and stuck in a hole

Pick yourself up with a small goal

Told me my wise old grand mother

Patching a fabric on worn out sweater.

Pick up some small pinning

Make a salad or white pudding

Take a walk, ring up a friend

Fly a kite or do rope jumping.

Simple pleasure and no arrogance

Like zephyr filled with fragrance

Like a blue bird sitting on a fence

Brings beauty and meaning to life.

Staying involved is never easy

Not every company feels cozy

But isolation is more detrimental

Loving life and yourself is essential.

Not every sunrise is glorious

Or each sunset harmonious

Some days are sure lackadaisical 

Still life is full of sweet wonders.

9. 10. 2015

The New Colossus Closed for Restoration!

A sign in front of Liberty of Statue

'New Colossus closed for restoration

Can not accept the tired, the hungry

The wretched refuse of the world

Date of opening to be announced soon!'

9.12. 2015

Pray For Grieving Hearts

In a distant land a little child

A refugee child drowns in sea

Among many others his body washed on shore

The heart breaking news, the horror of their struggle

That little boy's picture glued to mind

I can not shake it out.

Today is Krishna Janmashtami

A day of celebration for Hindus

Krishna who spoke words of wisdom 

To guide Arjuna through the chaos and turmoil 

In the battle of Kurukshetra

War ends-

But battle of grief and suffering 

Never ends.

Krishna Janmashtami a day of celebration 

But I am not at peace

No festivities, no celebrations draw me today

I will keep the fast not to celebrate a festival 

But to pray for that child

To pray for suffering humanity

I will keep reminding myself

Krishna's message

All my anger, all my frustration

All my goodwill, all my compassion

I surrender to Him

I pray and come to Him

Give us peace give us light

I who am nobody-

Sends a prayer for peace 

And love to all.

Pray for grieving hearts.

Savita Tyagi

9. 4. 2015