9/11

Scarred or  festered, even today, the wound is deep.

Sadly,  its effects into our very being, still does seep.

Thousands of innocent lives were wounded and lost;

To the world, drastic  and very heavy was the cost.

Took over they, the entire nation; leaving one stunned, not a loop!!!

How can men so inhuman become, why do they, so low stoop!!!

Sadly,  history for ages will remember this fateful day,  this date;

O  Creator,  why did You such inhuman monsters create ?

Help O  Lord, everyone to quickly heal and better feel.

Help these misleads to a  better life  lead, n compassionately deal.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

MAKE OR BREAK

It is entirely upto us,  whether we wish to make or  break

With some sugar,  butter and flour,  one can make a delicious cake;

Or on the computer,  one can create an image beautiful yet fake.

It's in hands of one,  to bake a real cake delicious; or a colourful image make.

It's one's own life, and decide how to it spend one must; for one's own sake.

Relations with good feelings we can create or with words harsh break.

The goodwill n trust in business we can create or an existing one break.

Thoughts, words, deeds good, with a loving mind create; an attempt make.

Ensure must one, qualities good, tender n loving must  be always  kept awake.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

This is definitely worth a thought.

Every morning we select what clothes to wear.
But we rarely select what thoughts to wear on our minds.
Dresses impress others,
But, Good thoughts would impress n change the Universe.
Think, Think, Think.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OVERLOOK

Noticed often it has been,  that people some are inconsiderate, very mean.

They understand do not,  feelings tender, of others; sadly this is often seen.

Alas !  to  see another's view, or to overlook a bit,  learnt they have never;

Because consider they,  that there are none like them;   so very clever.

This world of ours,  would be happier, more peaceful, so much better;

Had we, people kind and considerate, instead of these go getters.

A little  tolerance,   and understanding would help maintain calm  n peace.

Their intolerance n remarks unkind , tear a tender heart to bits,  into many a piece.

Let's all learn to understand, be  patient n considerate or at least overlook

Rigid, pompous or hard hearted be not; for find we such people at every  nook.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Immensely satisfying n ecstatic is the joy of grand parenthood

Exchange this pure joy, this happiness with no one, I would.

Wish  every grand parent,  like me, enjoy this could.

This joy for  the elderly n kids, is soul satisfying emotional food

A  request to parents all;  do give grandparents,  this opportunity good.

A child small, in the family,  is for us,  Ahura's  gift best.

This helps us elderly, to bear the burden of old age; to pass life's test.

Their chattering,  joyful squeals helps our aching bodies to rejuvenate n rest

To a child become once  again,  playing with kids, is by itself, a big fest.

Remember,  grandparents are a part important,  in a family; not merely guests.

Best is this combination for both; please this fact, always remember.

Grandparents provide the love n warmth,  like glowing embers.

Kids from grandparents learn, n strong roots develop; along with pamper(ing)

Urge I modern parents to this remember; your parents are very much, your family members.

In a child's upbringing, these are the strong, evergreen firs.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAREST DARLING DAUGHTER, SHEZ.

After a labour really prolonged;

Came the one,  for whom I longed.

Chubby, with  a dimpled chin,  you were so v. fair

Eyes most attractive n beautiful, with tiny golden hair.

At last,  after trials several, at 8.40pm you were born.

With  a silver bracelet n a silk dress,  you, they did adorn.

The first, you were, in the entire  Motashaw clan !

Nurgesh Aunty,  at her home a grand party did plan.

Remember I,  cuddling you n keeping you with me; in  the  nursery not.

Then with celebrations many,  home you were brought.

LOVE YOU LOADS.

Bapi, Mom, Dad.
Phil, Freyu n Zoi

તું આટલો નિષ્ઠુર ના હોઈ શકે, મારાં કોમળ હૃદયના કન્હાઇ ;

રાધિકા વેઠી રહી છે તુજ  વિન, વૃન્દાવન માં  લાંબી જુદાઇ

પ્રીત ની આવી કેવી અનોખી રીત; શા કાજ આં તન્હાઈ !

હતો તું નટખટ,  જોતા આવિયા છિયે અમે  તારી  ચતુરાઇ;

સતાવતો  અમને, તદપાવતો હતો અમને તું,  ઓ પ્રિય કન્હાઇ

પણ તું  હતો નહી  આવો કઠોર, તો  કેમ બની ગયો હરજાઈ?

શું રાજા થયાં પછી ગોપ ગોપિયો તારાં રહ્યાં નથી કોઇ?

રાધા મુરલીની ધૂન સાંભળતા, ખોતી સુધ્બુદ્ધ, જતી  તારી  તરફ તણાઇ

તારી, એની જોડે એક સુંદર,  અનોખી પ્રેમ ગાથા હતી વણાઇ  

તારી જોડે રાસ રમવા એ સદા રહતી આતુર, પુકારતી તને તાણ ગાઈ

તારું રાજ પાટ છોડી, મોહ માયા છોડી ચાલ્યો આવ ઓ  કન્હાઇ.

તારી વિરહમાં આંસુ વહાવે બધા, પણ જમુનાજી ગયાં છે સુકાઇ.

કાન્હાં, ઓ કેશવ, આવી જા હવે , ક્યાં બેઠો છે છુપાઇ?

Armin Dutia Motashaw.