Simple Pleasures

We are generally so warped in our work and busy in planning our recreational pleasures that we over look the simple joys in our life. Joys which are part and parcel of our lives we take for granted and search in other avenues for fulfilment, failing which we frustrate ourselves.
"The early morning dew,
the welcome song of the bird
or even the caw-caw of the crow signals the birth of a new day.
A lush sun spreading its wings across the vast deep above
or a rivulet merry making below
or a bud budding in to a smiling flower
cheerfully accepting the buzzing bees with ease.
The stormy clouds , dark and fearful ,
unleash their torrents in a heavy downpour
but the song of the falling rain is joyful
when each leaf sparkles
and air breathes clean again."

Look Within

Terror which clearly contains the word error has raised its ugly face in Mumbai. The hair raising incident had us glued to our TV. But in this global village which is our universe 'shock and awe' are becoming routine. A sense of helplessness creeps in and with it comes anger and cynicism. We demand action based on integrity, honesty, and dedication to duty from whosoever is concerned with our safety. But are we setting examples which others can look up to? Are we above reproach ? Have we become a part of a soiled fabric of society where selfishness and greed have throttled selflessness and honesty? The need of the hour is inspiring personalities who can lead with example.