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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

The Village

Rustic is the life in the Village
Where it is idle and subdued but quite happy
Where families live in huts comfortably
Where the way of life is humble and not haughty
Where strangers are welcome with courtesy

Beautiful is the scene in the Village
Where grassland compliment the awesome scenery
Where trees standing and swaying gracefully
Where farmlands keep farmers busy
Where animals graze and move around freely

Serene is the place in the Village
Where quiet surrounding is deafening
Where astounding landscape is calm but not boring
Where foliage covers wide range of tranquility
Where greenery is full of life to meander

Pleasing sounds pervade in the Village
Where birds chirp in their exquisite form
Where roosters crow at dawn
Where gecko-like creatures emit sound atop the coconut tree
Where river flows in enthralling sound
Where waterfalls cascades loud

Eerie is the night in the Village
Where complete darkness is a little scary
Where little creatures creep
Where crickets disquiet the night
Where kerosene lamp remain as the only light

Relaxing is the day in the Village
Where fresh air soothe the inner sense of the human body
Where clean and cold stream attract for a good therapeutic swim
Where ordinary things exist unmolested by modern living
Where folks are friendly and accommodating

Challenging is the life in the Village
Where human activity is hard but dauntless
Where slow pace of life persist
Where old system of things remain unchanged
Where human development is very low
Where education is totally absent for folks to grow

Poignant is the services in the Village
Where basic services are not available
Where government help is indispensable
Where health and sanitation services are nil
Where outhouse and bushes are the usual place to address the call of nature
Where basic needs are seldom to get by

Nature is the only luxury in the Village
Where unadulterated farm produce and meat products comes natural
Where expensive bottled water is none at all
Where water springs flows eternal
Where cooking is usually done by using firewood

Love of nature is important in the Village
Where folks use old farm implements
Where forest and rivers are protected
Where slush and burn is avoided
Where hunting of protected species are discouraged

Foremost is the peace and order in the Village
Where village elders keep understanding and unity
Where folks practice traits of giving and caring
Where wrongdoings do not make up the village
Where cooperation unites the folks together

Coexistence prevails in the Village
Where folks live in typical rustic life
Where domestic and wild animals feed in usual mode of animal life
Where distribution of nature’s wealth are reap even
Where nature accommodate all creatures living therein


Exploring is worth trying in the village
Where the daily grind of urban life is temporarily deleted
Where soul searching is absolutely solemn
Where appreciation of life is easily understood
Where resting under the mighty tree brings recollection of happy memories
Where walking along the trails boost self confidence
Where self-imposed exile in the village help appreciate everything.


The Ode of Sadie

Born is a baby girl to a poor family
The parents named the baby, Sadie
Sadie is the first born of a struggling young couple
Bereft of wealth but promised not to forsake the cuddly baby
Bringing-up the baby is not easy
For a young couple yet to establish their new family
Because limited resources get in the way
But Sadie’s constant care is closely watch
To make her a better person when she grow-up
Every minute every day, Sadie’s situation is there to see
By her loving parents who love her dearly
Baby Sadie completes a happy family
Her smile brings joy to everybody

Her cries call sound of care and affection
Her tantrums seek loving arms and unconditional attention
Her typical baby movement is a cute baby expression
The mere presence of Sadie gives her parents strength
Her emotions serve as motivation to them
Her laughter covers the gloomy atmosphere at home
Baby Sadie really is the family’s inspiration
Good melody is Sadie’s sleep routine
Lullabies bring her to lull in perfect harmony
Especially when she’s in a white linen hammock
That slowly and continuously swings
Taking her to a good sleep and “baby dream”
Grateful is the family of Sadie
When she came in this world free
Free from defects and abnormality
Free from disease and deformity
Free from harm and tragedy
Although, Sadie was born free of malady
She did not escape from the family’s lingering poverty
Surviving in meager subsistence just to stay
Serious is the family to make headway
To rise and raise their child Sadie in successful way
Sadie draws emotional and strong attachment
To her parents’ undying love and avowed commitment
Reason why she’s always in full protection and care
Unlike other children thrown and abandoned in adoption center
Suffering and without parents to care for them
Baby Sadie remains fortunate though
She lives with her family comfortably through
Giggles in usual manner of mother and child connection
Plays old and broken toys with her small and soft hands
Learning few common words like papa and mama
Saying it repeatedly in front of all
Sadie is like other ordinary child
She loves to cling on her mother’s embracing arms
She does not want to separate from her mom
She cries when stranger come
But settle down in a relax form after the stranger is gone
Sadie is no grumpy compare to other baby
She is easy to appease and easy to calm down
Especially when she feed on her mother’s breast milk
That helps her grow normal and healthy
After all, Sadie is the symbol of love that binds her family together
She is the source of moral strength and happiness
She is the power that brighten depression and sadness
She is the force that move emotion of anger to kindness
She helps prevent misunderstanding and debates
She enlighten the feeling of resentment
And she is the baby that her parents have been dreaming
To be part of a happy family that will live until the rest of their existence.