LITTLE THINGS

Little things some, matter very much.
To these acts, one must tightly clutch.

A smile, brightens you, and people around.
Most likely, to return it, people are bound.

A sweet little word, helps tremendously, a soul weary.
Makes a tired or a sad person, feel a bit cheery.

A whistle or a song, soothes an aching heart.
Music, of Nature, of environment, is an important part.

A thank you, with a smile, makes the giver, really good feel.
A gesture kind, for life,  stay with you can, in our memory, it we seal.

A genuine sorry, can a broken relationship, to an extent mend.
With an apology, vibes of sincere feelings you can send.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

EASY WAY OUT

Indeed easy it is, for us, to take the easy way out;

Right it is not, to take this easy route; don't you ever this doubt.

Easy it is to slip down in these times bad, specially during a crisis

Even more so, in today's world, filled with so many ugly vices.

Where many flourish, even when they evil & the devil follow

When justice doesn't prevail; & injustice with salt we have to swallow;

Slip then people down; because easy it is, to that easy way take.

O Ahura, hellp us to the correct path take & our way to Heaven make.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

काला साया

एक काला साया प्रवेश कर गया, उसके हसते खेलते घरमे ।

पता नहीं चला किसीको तब, क्यों की था वो एक दुल्हन के बेस् में

उस बेटे के लिए तो यह कहावत सच निकली; "शादी या बरबादी"

बस कुछ दिनों में ही छीन गई उस हसते खेलते घरकी आबादी ।

दूल्हे को पूरे वश में कर लिया; फिर आयी देवरों  की बारी ।

ननंद और सास को पहले अलग कर दिया पती से;
बारी बारी;

फिर देवरों पे लगाया निशान; कोशिश रही लगातार जारी ।

कुछ सालोमें, पती को बना दिया गुलाम; हार बिचारे ने मानी

सब हार गए, बिल्कुल अकेला बिचारा हो गया, नगरी थी अनजानी

दूर कहीं जा के खो गया;  मां ने प्राण त्यागे, बहन राखी न बांध पाई ।

काले साये ने उनकी हसी खुशी सब छीन ली; संग उसके वो कालिख लाई ।

दुल्हन के रुप में, खुशी खुशी आया; और फिर, सिर्फ दर्द लाया ।

दुआ कीजिए, कभी कोई घर में आए न ऐसा काला साया ।

Armin Dutia Motashaw

HAPPY BHAI BEEJ

B..Brothers love you; but also tease you.
R.. Rough n tough,
they wish you grow up too
O.. Outside home, they very protective are.
T..Taking care of your safety, after you, trudging far.
H.. Hold you before you fall; yet with you, fight tooth n nail.
E.. Every sister craves for a loving, brother, who never lets her down or fails.
R.. Request I the Almighty Ahura, to bless my dearest brothers.
S.. Sisters depend a lot on their bros n less on others.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Happiest happy Roj Birthday, my dear old man.

You know well, I am your die hard fan.

May this year for you be the best so far

Hope it gets you kuddos many; n many a star.

May health, wealth n happinessssss alwayssss be with you.

Remember please, a visit is long pending n over due.

HAVE A BLAST. HAPPPPPINEZZ ALWAYSSSSS

Armin Dutia Motashaw

THE CHANGING WAYS OF THIS WORLD

Shattered I am, with the ways of this selfish world

When an ill or needy, desperately support needs, they sit cushy n curled

All the person probably needs, is a little moral or emotional support ;

Time people have to wine n dine, or watch a movie or some sport;

But to inquire about the bereaved relative or friend's wellness there's no time.

Scared they are, just incase they may have to part with a few dimes.

Busy very is the schedule, a formal visit or call is all, they make, n that's the end.

Some people own them some money, even that is hushed up, never to be given or send

Why has the world so much n so drastically n disgustingly changed ???

Or Lord, in years fifty, a totally different breed have you arranged???

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Oh enormous was the cost.
One glance, and my heart I lost.
A business that I did, at a loss big;
Because about me, cared he two figs .

Love entered softly, quietly, without any sound.
But in the sorrow of separation, I deeply  drowned.
My life after that was A constant  struggle; a real strife.
I  couldn't  be anyone else's thereafter; neither a loving wife.

My heart refused to listen to any logic or my head .
A living skeleton I was; living, yet dead.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

NONAGENARIAN ✈️ NOW

Today, on 15th October, AIR INDIA is 91 years old......

Happy Birthday  to you,  o Jeh's dream child since 1932; we wish you success n prosperity

Currently undergoing Renaissance you are, with Ratan's attempt, a fresh-lease you will get; a huge diversity.

Jeh n Ratan, I pray, for Air India's immense growth, with Tata-ethics and veracity

Sure I am, Ratan, and all of us, Airindians, endeavour will, to achieve this, with a constant tenacity.

With God's blessings n Jeh's heavenly blessings, Ratan n all of us, this achieve will; with our  perseverance n capacity.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

THAT DAY

PRAY LET US ALL FOR....

A tragedy huge 9/11 took place, on this day.

Humanity was thrown aside that day.

Crushed n mutilated were values good that day.

The satan overpowering good, actually won that day.

Wish this tragedy would never have occurred that day.

Let us all pray for the people who died that day.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

TOWELS

As they are colourful n of varied qualities; so is a human towel

In the lighter vein, my lil granddaughter loves to use me as a towel;

Coming out after a bath, she clings to me, using me as her towel.

Our mind, specially when young n tender, is a very good sponge, a towel

But the biggest n the best is our subconscious, it absorbs more than a towel

Parents, grands, teachers have to careful be, to feed water clean to every little towel

Our subconscious constantly absorbing keeps, so, my Ahura, make it a positive towel

This world a much better place will be, if good thoughts are printed on every towel

Everytime we have a fresh one, it is duty ours, to keep clean this towel

Armin Dutia Motashaw

RELATIONSHIPS

About it, when say people, it is bad;
Then I really do feel very low and sad;
But immediately think I, of my Mom and Dad.

Ask some people, " why do you think with your heart"
Say I, because relationships, in my life, are an important part.
Say they," but in this commercial world, that's not a way smart".

Relationships together keep you; they are like deep roots.
But unfortunately in today's world, about it, people care two hoots.
People behave, as if everyone is just out, to things loot.

Taught us Mom n Dad, " to respect n love, be it your family or friend.
It is this love and respect that will stay with you, till the very end".
So I believe in relationships; and for everyone a message send;
FORGIVE ME, IF YOU, I  EVER DID OFFEND.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Help me this depression, pain and frustration fight

Grant me patience and that much needed correct  insight

Let down I feel n forsaken too; feel I, a heaviness in my chest, tight

I know I need to control my feelings; letting negativity go off, like a kite

Smothered I feel, the wound n intensity too deep are; show me a ray bright

All you dear ones from the Heavens, please quickly help me set things right.

Anar

My Mithra

Value your own words, do not make promises, you cannot keep

Hold your own word's respect, or think people will, you are cheap

Every word you use; use it carefully, pause a sec, n think a deep

Why pride take, in abusing? This way, Negativity within us will seep.

From today let's think n good speak; let's take this important leap.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

DIWALI MUBARAK ** HAR EK KO

D.. Deep jalaye shraddha ka aaj;

I.. Iski jyot se, roshan kare sara samaaj; aur charo aur prem pasare.

W.. Wada kare, neki ki aur pyar ki rah pe chale, hardum.

A.. Aakar de ek aise jahan ko, jaha pyar hi pyar **, shraddha aur swabhimaan **.

L.. Lau sada jalti rahe har dil mein, shraddha, sacchai aur prem ki.

I..India ka, hamare desh ka, naam roshan kare, desh ka har baccha.

Tathastu.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Dedicated to the little Pup Brandy

Brandy, cute Brandy, you little darling are sweeter than sugar- candy

But entire day scream we; n run around you, saying, "Brandy, Brandy"

Little darling, you are more intoxicating, than that alcoholic drink, Brandy

Freyu n Zoish are eagerly awaiting n even searching for you, a dandy

Your Mum, Shez says you eat almost anything n everything except a "kakri"

That's why Brandu, she says, "you are perhaps not a doggie, you are a "bakri"

The moment says Phil, "Brandy I love you", wag you excitedly, your tail;

Ma loves you too little one; it is "Brandy Brandy" all day with love we wail

Armin Dutia Motashaw

તારું નસીબ

ફરી એક વાર, વ્યાજના દર ઘટયા

ચીજોના ભાવ સતત વધ્યા;

વડીલો, રાખજો ભીખનો કટોરો તૈયાર,

જઈશું એ લઇ નમૂના ઘરે સહિયાર.

આવ્યો છે સમય કઢંગો આજ

ખતરામાં છે બુઝરુગોની લાજ.

છોકરાંઓ સામે, ફેલાવી શું નહિ હાથ;

એવું કહેનારાઓ ને, આજે વકતે આપ્યો નહિ સાથ.

રાજકર્તાઓ એ પાછો આપ્યો દગો;

કુદરતે છોડ્યો સંગાથ, કોઈ નહિ બુઝરોગ, તારો સગો

હવે આં ઉંમરે તમને ન મળે કોઈ નોકરી

ઉઠાવાય નહિ આં ઉંમરે બોજ, ન ટોકરી.

ત્યાગ કરી તેં પાઈ પાઈ બચાવી;

તો પણ, વર્ષોની મેહનત કામ ન આવી.

ફરી એક વાર ફસ્યો તું મોંઘવારીના વમળમાં

ભવરો જેમ ફસી જાય, બંધ થતાં કમળમાં.

ભગવાન તને બચાવે,
તારો બુઢાપો સાચવે.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Even if you are filthy rich, please don't waste electricity and water,
they don't belong to you, they belong to Mother Earth;
and you have no reason to pollute Her.

Anar

देश के वीरोंको अनार का सलाम

देखता कहाँ है तू , के
तू है हिन्दू , सिख, पारसी, ईसाई या मुसलमान

हर हाल में, तू है बस एक हिंदुस्तानी, और वतन तेरा है, हिंदुस्तान

रखता है तू, तेरी जान पे खेलके, तिरंगा का मान सनमान, उसकी शान

ऐ वीर, देश को हैं तुझपे नाज़, तू ही है हमारे देश की आन बान शान

जब हस कर होता है तू देशके लिए शहीद; सलाम करता है तुझको सारा हिंदुस्तान

मिटाके अपने आप को, हो जाता है तू अमर, तब गाता है वतन तेरे गुणगान

प्यारे देशवासियो, इन देशप्रेमियो के लिए चलो हमभी इकठ्ठा करे कुछ दान

कर्तव्य है हमारा भी कुछ, उनके कुटुंब के लिए, जिनके बेटे हो जाते हैं हस्ते हस्ते कुर्बान

गर हर हिंदुस्तानी करे दस रुपियों का दान, और अमीरो करे ज्यादा दान

तो व्यर्थ होगा हर शाहीदके कुटुंब का, देश के लिए दिया हुआ बलिदान ।

Armin Dutia Motashaw

It's Valentines day once again.

She woke up with memories warm. As a kid, when they didn't know anything about Valentine's Day, her mother said, it was after a saint, who preached love.
She loved to be loved; so she asked her mother, can I be your Valentine ? Her Mom said, most certainly, I love you, with all my heart. After a while, her best friend came along to play with her. She asked him, " can I be your Valentine? He looked a little confused, but when she explained, he said we will be Valentines forever and ever. This thrilled her. They promised eachother to be Valentines for life.
Every year, Falgun would bring something on this special day for her. She would make something special, with her art material and gift him too. This went on through school and college. Everyone knew they were Valentines.
After graduation, Falgun, left Alka behind and proceeded to USA for further studies. They wrote and called regularly, but as often happens, Falgun kept saying he was busy and those much awaited phone calls, became scarce; though, he would always call her on this special day and her birthday.
He called her once, and said he was marrying a foreigner, to obtain citizenship but she would always be his Valentine, his first love. This was disastrous. She went into depression and became an introvert. On next Valentine's Day when he called, Alka's mother picked up the phone and gave him a piece of her mind. She said, he had ruined her daughter's life. He said,  "just once, let me speak to her." He told Alka, it was a contract marriage and he would always love her. But Alka was firm, she said, " we must part". And so they did. Yet he would always call her on her Birthday and on Valentine's.
Today, she hoped to get his call. It was almost evening, and he would be calling anytime. Her heart yearned to hear his voice. After all, he was her first and only love. she would wait for months for these two days.
This evening, she was getting impatient, watching the phone and the clock. She held a book but could hardly concentrate. Just then, the door bell rang. She went to answer it, wondering who it could be. When she opened it she saw a huge bouquet of flowers, but couldn't see the face holding it. She hoped, he had sent her these flowers. Out popped a head; and she screamed with joy. Oh no, this can't be true !!! I am imagining things... Am I hallucinating ?

No she wasn't. It was indeed Falgun. They embraced and kissed each other, danced with joy, like little children. After a while, he said, " hello my darling Valentine, are you fine ?".
He then reached his pocket, removed two rings and proposed. Without a second thought, she accepted.  It was a solitaire and and eternity band. He said, I was waiting for this day to surprise her. I have decided to now settle down here, with you, in our own country. Will you be my Bride.
In disbelief, she stood dumbfounded. As he looked deeply into her eyes, she nodded and the rings now shone on her beautiful slender fingers. All she could say was, my childhood has returned.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, TO ALL THE LOVERS IN THIS WORLD. KEEP LOVING.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

May Ahura grant a wonderful place in His loving caring arms for you 


And grant me patience and peace,  to bear the separation in lieu 


May your stay beautiful be, with colours splendid, peace n serenity too 


This void, replace can no one; that comforting protection from you 


But try I must to pick up threads; and learn to now live without you. 


Help me from Heaven there, help  me to this searing pain bear, with tears few


Stay happy n blessed,  progress may your Ravaan to realms high n blue 


Armin Dutia Motashaw

एक कहानी

सुनी होगी आपने कहानियां तो बहुत सारी, काल्पनिक, दिलचस्प, रसीली अनेक

पर आज की कहानी जुड़ी है हमारे जड़ो के साथ, विशाल घटादार पेड़ था एक;

बच्चे उसकी छांव में खेलते थे, बूढ़े लड़ाते थे गप्पे, कभी न कभी बैठा था, हरेक

जीवनभर, बहुत पत्थर झेले थे उस पेड़ने, स्वादिष्ट आम लगते थे जो उस पर

कच्चे आम, खट्टे और मसाले के साथ, लगते थे चटपटे; मझे लेता था अचार का, हर घर

और जब वो पक जाते तो आमरस खाते थे बच्चे और बूढ़े; जाता था पेट भर

एक दिन अचानक उसको काटने आ गए कुछ लोग; नया रास्ता बनाने वाली थी सरकार

इस मुद्दे पर बहुत सारे लोगोंने इस बात का विरोध किया, बार-बार, लगातार

जब कुछ न हुआ तो तय हुआ हम अपनाएंगे गांधीजी की रीत, अहिंसा और असहकार।

मंत्रणा हुई अनेक, बैठके हुई बहुत सारी; अब मामला हो गया था सचमें संगीन

" हम पेड़को न छोड़ेंगे अकेला"; लोगोंने बनाये चार दल, तय हुआ हर दल पहरा देगा छे घंटे, रातदिन

लोकशक्ति जीती, झुकना पड़ा सरकारको, बच गया पेड़; साबित हुआ, कुछ हांसिल नहीं होता, सहकार बिन ।

तो चलो हम आजसे पेड़ नही काटेंगे, नहीं किसीको काटने देंगे ।

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Dearest darling  Dad

Wishing you a Happy Father's Day; ADM Big hug n a thank you, I wish to say

I never ever thought Mum n you would be right besides me, through my crisis; all the way.

Messages I have received many times, through dreams or as ideas into me planted;

Thank Ahura I sincerely do, for this wonderful security He has to me granted.

Thank you both for enveloping me in your love, safe n secured keeping me;

When mercilessly thrown I was by destiny, into a deep dark roaring sea.

Parents, their children love beyond life, this I believe n very well know;

You both with me, spiritually present n protective are, feel I that cosmic flow

Keep us always under your spiritual protection, the way you do, night n day;

May you both n our dear ones to higher realms progress; for this, I daily pray.

Your ever loving daughter
Anar

THIS VALENTINE'S SEE YOUR LOVE GROW N NOT WITHER AWAY

INSTEAD OF A ROSE OR AN ENTIRE BOUQUET,  PLEASE GIFT HER A SAPLING.

WHY THIS ?

Can someone please tell me, why is there so much strife ?

Why so very complicated and strange is this life ?

Estranged are relationships with bosses, friends, foes, sibblings or a wife.

Perhaps by using language that is rough, as sharp as a sword or knife.

Perhaps people are self-centred, angry or arrogant.

Some  egoistic very are, pride makes them arrogant.

Complications increase as misunderstandings take shape giant.

Filled with vices these; how can life ever become fragrant ?

Help me to solve this puzzle please.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

YOUR WORLD

Brilliant white woolly clouds, shimmering in the Sun

Layers of them, stretching miles long, plying in Heaven.

Pearly white, some silver, and many shades of greys

From azure blue to shimmering gold with the Sun's rays

Fairies, as if in Heaven, are gracefully  afloat.

That's why, from the aircraft, a letter to You, I wrote;

To tell, the horizon, a full semicircle, see I, so clear.

Your world truly beautiful is, O Ahura, our Father dear !!!

Armin Dutia Motashaw

FRE N ZRE

Of joy great, you two are my bundle.
You both, I love to kiss and cuddle.
That's the place, where I don't like any hurdle.

Love I do to become your pillow instead;
When, on my tummy, you rest your head.
Enjoy this shortage of space, I actually do, on the bed.

Love, always in the heart, seeks a space.
Around the heart, weaves it, a delicate lace.
Then, inside the heart, it settles, with Ahura's grace.

May our love forever live and thrive.
May it also, through many other hearts, dance n jive.
May it for ever and ever survive.

Aedoon baad.

Lovingly yours
Ma

Armin Dutia Motashaw

किसे सुनाऊं मैं, दिल की दुखभरी दास्तान
संग मेरे रोता भी नहीं अब तो यह आसमान
बस जिया रोता है, और पीड़ित है जान
अकेली रोती हूं, किसे सुनाऊं अपना हाल; हूं मै बेजुबान
दर्द से जलता है जिया, पर  जाती नहीं है जान ।
दुर दुर तक रोशनी नज़र न आए, चांद बिना का है आसमान।
जाऊ तो जाउ कहां मै, कठोर है सारा जहान

Armin Dutia Motashaw

WELCOME GANESHA

Here comes the divine VIGHN HARTA

Son of Maa Parvati and the mighty Shiva

This Country n its people desperately need You.

Ganeshji, welcome You with open arms, we all do.

Bring in joy, bring in health, prosperity and peace

May this Nation's difficulties n problems forever cease.

HAPPY GANESH CHATURTHI

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Masa dear,

Your ever smiling, loving face I will always cherish.

Assisting you during family ills, to them nourish

In  your cute ways your patients, you did admonish.

And I enjoyed playing your secretary.

Calling Soli Dad " mari chalti halti sugar factory";

And Khutu Mama, the Doc of your car.

I shall always remember Masi n you as bright stars.

Sarosh Yazad panahbaad

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Sam Bahadur,
The bravest of brave... You will always live in our memory n our heart...

Of the Indian Armed Forces,
You are n shall continue to remain, an integral part.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

LONELY

When you are feeling lost, lonely and blue,

Think of things those, that happiness bring unto you.

Happy memories, revive happiness like contagious flu.

Join these moments happy with a smile as strong as glue;

Paint them with colours Beautiful n give a warm hue.

Remember to add a happy bubbly song; be it old or new.

As plays the song in your memory, take a dance step or two.

Surprised you will be to see that happiness is actually due.

Vanish into thin air will all your gloom;  you won't feel blue.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

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ઢળતો સુરજ, સાંજ

સૌ કોઇ, ઊગતા સૂર્યના દર્શન કરી, સુર્ય નમસ્કાર કરી, એણે  લાગે છે પગે;

જોયા છે કદી તમે લોકો ને બિચારા ઢળતા સૂરજ ને, લાગતાં પગે?

માનવ જીવન માં,  પણ આં જ પરંપરા, આં જ રીત ચાલતી આવી છે

સફળતા જ માનવી ને વાહલી છે; ઘણો ભાગ, સમય જ સફળતા ની ચાવી છે

ઢળતાં સુરજ ની જેમ, ઢળતી ઉંમરે કોઇ કરતું નથી તમારી ભાવનાઓ નો આદર

માટે તમે પગ પણ એટલાજ પસારજો, જેટલી લાંબી હોય તમારી ચાદર.

પાછલા જીવન માં, સગાં સંબંધી ઓછાં હશે, આં જ છે જીવન સંધ્યા, આં જ છે, હકીકત સાચી

તૈયારી કરવી જોઈએ, પણ આસાન નથી આં કામ; સામનો કરવા જોઈએ હિંમત સાચી

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ओ विधाता,

हे भगवान, या  अल्लाह, ओ खुदा, पूरे जग के, इस  श्रृष्टि के मालिक, जो भी हो तेरा नाम

बिनती है, याचना है तुझसे दाता, बस करना तू इंसानियत के नाते, हमारा यह छोटा सा काम;

हाये रे किस्मत,किसे सुनाएं, कहां जाके सुनाए, हम इस टूटे हुए दिल के दुखड़े;

मंत्रीयो ने, तंत्रीओ ने, मौलवी, पंडितों ने, कर दिए है इंसानियत के छोटे छोटे टुकड़े ।

जल जाता है दिल, उदास हो जाती है आत्मा, जब देखती हूं, आम लोगोके रोते हुए मुखड़े ।

Armin Dutia Motashaw

MY  ***** BUDDY, MY  GRANDDAUGHTER

She is only nine,  and yet at  66, a friend in me, she does see.

Her  "ten year old toy",  she often cuddles; this she  cutely calls me.

Does my manicure, pedicure  and at times,  even applies  mehndi,

Makes  hair styles on my grey, to make me look trendy

We draw, paint, do  craft; and in singing and other creativities, also indulge;

At times, she rides upon me, calling me an alligator with  a bulge.

For a while uno we play, often also jumble words or  scrabble.

Whilst studying Geography with the game Atlas and  a globe we dabble.

But to make her actually study,  is a difficult task  indeed !!!

At times,  becomes she, a baby and feed her I have to; literally spoon feed

Insists she,  I share her food , lucky I am, from her  chocolate to get a lick.

Willing she  is,  even to share her favourite  popsicle stick.

My cheeks she pulls , or  my  neck she plays with,  calling me, "Fuzzy " ; her  pet

Anyone would fall in love with her charming ways; about this, I can  easily  bet

Armin Dutia Motashaw

शुभ दीपावली

तन की तंदुरस्ती,
मन की शांति,
ह्रदय में प्रेम का स्रोत बसे,

देश में धन, धान्य समृद्धि रहे, हमारे फौजी वीर सलामत रहे।

दुनियां में कोई नंगा,भूखा न हो, प्यासा न हो; सब को एक घर का आश्रय देना प्रभु।

बच्चे बेसहारा और अनाथ न हो, बूढ़े मात पिता को, बच्चों का साथ हो।

सारी दुनियां में हो अमन, प्रेम और शांति हो; सब को सनमति, सद्बुद्धि देना दाता।

हे ईश्वर, यही है आपसे मेरी याचना, मेरी बिनती , मेरी प्रार्थना।
शुभ हो दीपावली, और सुखमय हो पूरा साल।

Armin Dutia Motashaw
And Family

बोज़

तुम्हारे जानेसे, आज हम, सबके लिए और अपने लिएभी, एक बोज़ बन बैठे हैं;

माझी बगैर की नैया की तरह, संसार सागरकी लहरोंकी जोरदार मार खाते हुए, बैठे हैं

लोक शायद डरते है, कुछ करना न पड़े हमारे लिए, उन्हें हमारा कोई बोज़ उठाना न पड़े

मझधार में जब मांझी छोड़ देता है नाव, तो लोक देखते हैं उस नावको यू  डूबते हुए; मज़ा लेते है वह, खड़े खड़े ।

कहीं कोई जिम्मेदारी उनपे नही आ जाये, यह डरसे हमें वो अब देखने है लगे;

जिंदगीने यू अचानक करवट बदली, की हम अब सबको एक पहाड़ जैसे पत्थरका  बोज़ लगने लगे

रिश्ते इतने कमजोर है, यह कभी नहीं सोचा था हमने; बलकि रिश्तोपर बड़ा नाज़ था हमे

यह गलतफहमी निकल गयी है अब, आज यह बोज़ लिए जिंदा खड़े हैं; भगवान दे सहारा हमे

OUR LIFE

In life lucky are the ones, who have problems n difficulties few;

Most people have crosses to bear n carry, on the way, often adding anew

In every life, many "Karmic" payoffs and tests in life are, all along due

O Ahura kind, help us face them, taking things willingly in our stride

May we, like children good, by Your rules n regulations, all life abide

So that, by the end of our life we are spiritually purified

Armin Dutia Motashaw

બધાને "Happy Uttarayan", કેહતા આવી એ બાળપણની, સુરતની ઉત્તરાયણ મને યાદ

ભાઇ-બહેનો સાથે, કઝીનો સાથે, પતંગ, માજા-ફીરકી, કિનના માટેનો કિધેલો વાદવિવાદ

અને પછી બધું ભૂલીને, હસી-બોલીને કબુલ કરવી, સ્વીકારવી એકબીજાની ભૂલ

પછી ઊંધિયું, જલેબી, પોંક, અને એના વડાં, મરીલીંબુની સેવ,  ખાણીપીણી માં થઈ જવું મશગુલ

માના તલના લડવા સાથે, આવે છે એ રંગ બે રંગી પતંગો સાથેનો તહેવાર, એ ઉજવણી યાદ

ભૂલી રહ્યા છીએ આપણે એ બૂમાબૂમ, શોરગુલ, એ "કાયપો કાયપો" નો સાદ

આજકાલ હવે એ નિર્દોષ મસ્તી તોફાને સાધ્યું છે મૌન; મોબાઇલે એ મૌજ છીનવી લીધી છે

સાનિધ્ય માં રહીએ કુટુંબ સાથે, ઈચ્છું છું એ દિવસો આવે પાછા, સુરતી ખમણ અને લોચો લાવવા કીધું છે કે ???

Armin Dutia Motashaw

અમને બચાવવા આવ

સાઉ સડી ગયું છે આપણું ન્યાય અને સરકારી તંત્ર

દેખાય છે એક સાધારણ નાગરિકને ઠેર ઠેર ષડયંત્ર

ચારે કોર દગો ફટકો, બેસુંરું થઈ ગયું છે જીવન નું વાજિંત્ર

આં સાઝોની મરમમત કરવા માટે, ક્યાંથી લાવું હું કોઈ એવું મંત્ર

અમને બચાવવા તું જલ્દી આવ, ખતરામાં છે ભારતનું ગણતંત્ર

સતત પતન થઈ રહ્યો છે નીતિ રીતિનો દેશમાં; મોંઘવારી પણ છે સર્વત્ર

ભારત માતા કરે છે વિલાપ; ફેલાઈ રહી છે કુટેવો, કુટનીતિ, રચાય છે ષડયંત્ર

તારા સિવાય પ્રજા જાય ક્યાં, જડતો નથી કોઈ પણ ઉપાય; આપ કોઈ યોગ્ય મંત્ર

Armin Dutia Motashaw

MAGIC OF LOVE

After watching a heartwarming clip;
Gladdened I am, sweetly very,  smiled my lips.

An innocent child love so much, can bring.
Bells of joyfulness, glee n warmth in our hearts ring.

Even an unhappy  heart so relaxed feels.
Helps me this innocent embrace a great deal.

"God dwells in innocence"; this is so true.
This is the best way, to happinessssss brew.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

LOVE  TRUE

Difficult it is to say which is love true; incomplete or a union  complete

Calmness, peace, romance are in a story, where lovers unite after they first meet.

Are endings really happy, after lovers choose their partner from a fleet?

Epics show true lovers are separated or have to, for some reason, retreat.

Sitaji joined Ram leaving behind luxuries; but why did Ram, her forsake n ill treat ?

Neither could  Radha unite with  Kanha; he went away for ever, (to Kans defeat).

Poor Meera, a princess turned a vagabond,  in hope, to her Giridhar meet.

Umpteen examples Laila-Majnu, Heer-Ranjha, Shiri-Farhad couldn't unite or meet.

Can a sage wise enlighten me, which is LOVE true; an incomplete one or a union complete

Armin  Dutia Motashaw

Huge n grand it was, under those beautiful heavenly open  skies

On the banks of river Tapi, in  Mughlisera, Surat it now dilapidated lies ;

Known better it is as "Angrj ni kothi"; the East India factory; were its old ties!!

A  compound huge, with a garden; estimate you just can't,  its price !!!

How I wish,  it was actually mine, loved I every bit of it; specially its location n size.

Always admire I would,  those marvellous Sunsets n watch enamored the magical  moon rise.

Listen I often did,  to beautiful lilting songs of yore; on a stereo of high quality n price

Enjoyed I the breeze cool, blowing over the river,  as  I ate food, specially my Mom's Biryani rice.

And  most  of all, I enjoyed the glow on my Mom's face, whenever with my visit, I her surprised!!!

Oh wonderful were those days I spent with my beloveds, no one can ever quote their price

Miss I its beauty  n grandeur,  lures me that balcony even today; hope like Phoenix it will again arise.

May this dream come true,  may that happiness from nowhere again arise.

Aedoon Baad

Armin Dutia Motashaw

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WE TOO SHALL WITHER

Like all living beings, (just like flowers),we too shall someday wither away

As buds, on our stems we bloom carefreely; happily on the stem, we sway

As youth us envelopes, colourful n perfumed become we, but that too is not, for many a day

When bloom we fully, n are, at our best; worried we are not, about happen what next may !

But remember this we must all, NO ONE LASTS FOR EVER; we all have to turn back to the clay.

In the meantime, a few deeds good, let's try to accomplish; afterall that's what will, us pay

Remember, we too shall wither away someday; we are not here to permanently stay.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

May our lives be full of beautiful roses

Scattered in between with colourful poses;

May this sweet scent fill out noses.

Filled with joy; and laughter filled doses.

Most importantly may God grant us the wisdom of Moses.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NETAJI

Lucky was India to have great leaders, when she was for her independence struggling

It was an era when Her worthy sons, for their Mother, their Bharat Mata were struggling hard

Encouraged many youth Subhash did; requesting them, to join him in the movement

Asked them he to sacrifice their all, to attain this much needed independence

Let's learn this dedication from Netaji n pray Bharat Mata is blessed with many more such worthy sons.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NETAJI

Armin Dutia Motashaw

જાદુગર

દિલ જીતી લીધું તે, પળ ભરમાં, આં તે કેવી રીતે કરી બતાવ્યું ?

એને માટે, કરી નહિ કોઈ માવજત, ના કોઈ બીજી રીતે જતાવ્યું.

પણ આંખોમાં તારી હશે જાદુ , નહિ તો મારું દિલ કઇ રીતે જીતી લીધું.

ક્ષણ એક, તરંગો અનેક, પોતાનું હતું જે, એ તને, વિના મોલ દઈ દીધું.

જોજે ઓ જાદુગર, આં નથી તારો કોઈ અનોખો ખેલ, ચલાવતો ના ચાબુક

આં છે મારું જીવતું જાગતું, ધડકતું દિલ, આશાઓ થી ભરેલું નાજુક.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

SILENCE

He loved her most dearly, but couldn't ever, so say;

Afraid he was, just incase she would say, " nay."

So all his love for her, within his heart lay.

And unfortunately, all life long, there it was to stay.

Before those words magical utter he could; only ashes there lay.

She was someone's bride, so utter them he couldn't, happen what may!!!

Sadly he lost his love, on that fateful, horrible day;

Thereafter silence prevailed, there was no more to say!!!

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ADDICTIONS

Addictions there are of various types some big, some small.

Addictions mostly lead us to self-destruction; bringing about a fall.

Drinking alcohol, smoking, drugs, ***, stealing, addictions we can call.

But discuss some harmless ones we will today.

One sided love, in spite of knowing the hopelessness  is also an addiction, in a way.

Helping, in spite of knowing one is bad; instead of keeping him at bay.

Getting cheated knowingly, is the biggest addiction; though sad !

Forgiving rascals n proudly becoming an idiot, is also very bad.

Giving alms to undeserving;   inculcating begging is the worst fad.

Decide we must after checking angles all, if it's bad or good .

What effects or results our irresponsible actions bring would.

Our addictions shouldn't leave us to repent and brood.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Watan ke liye dete hei hum jaan.
Watan ke liye lete bhi hei hum jaan
Watan hamaara hei humari Jaan
Watan hamaara, hei humara imaan.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Cry when I, it lightens my heart.
Of this heart,  sorrow is now a part.

Then think I, is it alright to cry?
It's better, if your tears, you dry.

And use this very time, to some needy's tears wipe.
This help will me n him, to a new poem type.

When help I a needy, joy fills my heart.
Now joy, not tears, are of my heart, a part.

Armin Dutia Motashaw.