ONE WAY TICKET

Each time, traveled we on return tickets, this time decided you, to travel alone, one way;

To some destination unknown, you wanted to travel alone and there stay.

I had been to Air India, where I had to submit your certificate; it was a painful day

Every one remembered and missed you; n I couldn't keep my tears at bay

Know we all, life temporary is n destroyed is this body of clay;

Why then is it so very difficult to accept this fact that someday, to rest we all lay.

Your journey on your one-way ticket complete is, whilst I, my turn await, waiting for that day.

FARE THEE WELL.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

There has been lots of gloom this year.
May the coming year, bring in a lot of cheer.
Please O please bring in a lot of cheer;
When you do come in, O New Year.

Lived we have this year, in anxiety n fear.
This entire year, was often out of gear.
Awaiting I am with an eager eye and ear.
Please do bring in a lot of cheer

O THIS COMING  IN NEW YEAR (2019).

Armin Dutia Motashaw

On this International Women's Day, I write about a simple unknown personality, whom I luckily happen to know very closely ......

MY WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE

Achievers there are hundreds, doctors, engineers, astronauts, chartered accountants et al

But the woman of substance I admire most is, my very own Austi Jerbanu

A great person, a dedicated teacher, who actually lived by the principles she taught

A teacher who just didn't teach; she actually practised every word that she preached

Life tough was when suddenly at a tender age of six, from rich she became very poor

She lost her father; and the family its riches, within months, almost simultaneously

Kids had to go to orphanages, she went to Avabai Petit as Maayji couldn't their fees afford

Clever n outstanding in Studies, they sponsored college which she graciously declined, due to responsibilities at home

Did her teacher's training, remained unmarried to bear the responsibilities of mother n her grandma

Once an accomplished teacher; she brought a niece n nephew to this city, for education better

Along side, she knitted Kusti, n woolies, embroidered sari borders, to well educate the kids

Gave tutions to only two as per rule; but taught a dozen or so kids free

Educated her niece to a prominent surgeon become; n her nephew to a MBA become.

Then came a Bombaite, pampered by her parents, to live with her, as her niece in law

Thus grew my relationship with her into a strong bond, making her my soulmate

Soon she became my very own Jer Mummy, my treasure trove, which she will eternally remain.

Learnt I, so many things from her, but most importantly, the true values of a simple life.

My Shez n I grew up under her wings; she groomed n blossomed us, into beautiful roses

She definitely is the one, n always will be, our all. The one we love, admire and passionately adore.

MY WOMAN OF THIS CENTURY, WHO INCULCATED SO MUCH, SO SELFLESSLY, WITH HER UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. "MA WE LOVE YOU".

Armin Dutia Motashaw

On Kargil .... Today 26th July...

मानो सफेद चादर थी बिछाई, उसमे घुल गया गरम लाल;

इस लाल खून बहाके, सो गए उस चादर पे, अनेक माँ ओ के लाल

देशकी मिट्टी को पावन कर गए, यह बहादुर देश के लाल

क्या कहें, शब्द नहीं है, जो मरमिटे, अपनी बिविका सिंदूर मिटाके लाल

नमन हमारा हर शाहीदको, जो अपने खुनसे रंग गए माता को लाल

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ONLY IF

Only if financially rich n influencial I would be,
Grow gardens huge I would, with many a tree.
Lush green lawns with flower beds many;
Roses, carnations, jasmine n yet some uncanny.

Trees filled with fruits many, mango,Chikoo ,
apple;
so that people could eat them easily in ample.
Birds, bees could there, easily nest;
Men tired, in their shade could avail rest.

Fresh vegetables in plenty, available would be;
Surely, there would be no constraints of lock or key.
No child world over, hungry would ever go;
For many million seeds I would surely sow.

Our beautiful planet blue; would also have some green.
Most importantly , the oxygen filled air, would be clean.
Ahura so pleased with this, would be;
With His choicest blessings, bless He would me.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ONLY IF I

Only if I, a huge estate did own, many a varied seed I would have most definitely sown.

Veggies many, n fruits like mangoes, chickoos, gauvas, cherries luscious, I would definitely have grown

Drum sticks, lemon trees, aavla trees too; n flowers many, my  garden plants would surely adorn

Know l, a gardener's expense, very easily with these farm produce, could have been borne;

Without fail, grow I would peppermint, spearmint, lemon grass n of course lots of crunchy lettuce

I would, a cent percent, every inch of Mother Earth that belong would to me, put fully to  use.  

It is sad, very sad that millions of people, this beautiful Earth, so grossly, shabbily, ruthlessly abuse.

Just in case limited was the space, grow I would a garden vertical. Try, you guys too should; all together, please let us.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ON MOTHER'S DAY

From Heavens above, my maid Dahi, was a wonderful gift I got.

What's unconditional love, by practising it; she easily us taught.

Bathed me, combed my hair and even bands for me, bought.

Climb trees she would; and fruits like gauva n custard-apple for me she got.

Or from her own money, green mangoes n berries for me, she bought.

Remember I, feasting on baked dry bombay-ducks n rotla, for me she brought.

From our garden big, collect she would, my favorite "bor" berries n got.

To protect my pet hens n their eggs, with others, she actually fought.

On the way, carrying me over puddles; what love was, me she taught.

For me she would warm food, because I would enjoy it hot.

Many times my Mom remark would, before your arrival, excited she got.

Bless her O Lord in Heaven, n her keep in Your arms. For this gift, I thank You a lot.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

HAPPY NURSE'S DAY TO ALL THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALES OF THIS WORLD.
Thank you for serving us day and night 24×7

N .. nurtures    back patients to good health

U .. ushers hope in every ailing patient

R.. resourceful, specially in rural areas

S.. sadly, not well paid neither looked upon by our society

E.. ever ready to serve every patient, even when she is herself exhausted.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ON OUR ANNIVERSARY

Nothing in the same state ever lies,
Situations many change as time flies.
A bud, blooms into a beautiful flower, withers n dies.

Years forty one, in a jiffy have passed by.
Together we faced situations, with laughter and cry.
Luckily Mum was mostly around to wipe our tears dry.

Thank Ahura we profusely for granting Shez unto us.
Also for a wonderful family, who always support us.
Then of course, Phil, Freyu, Zoish completed it thus.

Ahura kind, bless us all, to good humans be.
Kind, considerate, wise, loving, filled with glee.
My wish: my kids marry a Humdin early, n have children three.

Aedoon baad.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ON  ROSE DAY

From you, if ever I got a rose,

Hold it I would, to my heart close.

And many beautiful poems compose.

With it in my hands, for a picture I would pose.

As such I love flowers, specially the rose.

And that too, if it was from you; a red rose !!!

With a note," this for you, I specially chose".

"Chose it for you I did, my darling rose."

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ON THE SEAS

On a royal cruise, upon the Royal seas was crossing an entourage;

The Prince, his friends n cousins were going across the dark rough seas, with great courage,

A task force was on an important royal mission, to deliver a cargo sent by Her royal highness.

The Prince, a little shy, was preparing a speech to be delivered; trying to overcome his shyness.

He tried to memorize, looking at the blue waters, from the deck, as if seeking from them, their energy

The waters as if, were speaking to him, whispering in his ears, "Let's work together in synergy"

To hear this, the Prince suddenly overjoyed was; words began to pour forth spontaneously, like a song

What a pleasant experience this was, as if dolphins n mermaids were were singing along

Out peeped a pretty mermaid,  holding a ring for him; "marry me will you, my charming Prince please"

Watching her pure innocent beauty, her enchanting smile, the precious pearls she wore, he could just freeze !

His friend, his shoulder lightly touched; only to be gently awakened from his sweet reverie,

Oh boy! this is just what I needed most, now absolutely ready I am, for duty; it's gonna be a brilliant delivery!

The lecture, a success great was; there were multiple rounds of applause

A smile small,  fleeted across his face; knew he,  dolphins n mermaid, of his success were the cause.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ON THIS BEHRAM ROJ

Darling Dad,  a very Happy Birthday;

Ninety eight, you would have been  today.

May you, in BEHESHT, progress and happy stay.

Bless us to live by your standards high, every day.

May Mum n you, in Ahura's loving arms always stay.

Your children who love and adore you.

Armin, Rumi, Afsad.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

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VANDANA AAPKO MAATA
(On this Republic Day)

Vandana aapko, pranam hamarey aapko, upkar anginat hei aapke humpar, O pyari Maa

Thank you ever so much for your endless, unconditional love, blessings n support, O pyari Maa

You give us water, food and homes to live in, to dwell; also fields and gardens, O pyari Maa

Thank you for the beautiful lakes, rivers that gift us life; n the Seas n mountains which protect us, O pyari Maa

You keep us lovingly cradled in your hands, upon your lap, in your fold protecting us, O pyari Maa

Thank you is too small a word for your many favours; but I still humbly say so, O pyari Maa.

Jai Hind, Jai Bharati.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ON VALENTINE'S DAY

Valentine's Day is now just round the corner

To spend it with you, would be such an honour

Lavishness any I wish not,  only your  company I seek

But know I well,  you won't even care to peek

People few, are lucky to this opportunity get

Anyway wish you well I do; with my eyes wet

For me, it's your happiness that matters

Anyway,  most lovers, most  of the time are mad hatters;

Live who for their beloved's happiness in pieces.

Wish you I  happiness, prosperity and peace

Spend the day I will with your sweet memories

Beautiful n most precious to  me are those reveries

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ઓ   પયગંબર પ્યારા,
કર કોમના વારા ન્યારા.
સંકટ માં છે આં ધરમ મહાન,
નાબૂદ થશે, તો થશે દુઃખી આં જહાન.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

LET'S GO GREEN

"OPEN YOUR EYES, and immediately look all around;

Look at the barren deforested land and the parched ground.

Save yourself n your dear children "; she angrily frowned.

"Temperatures are mounting, rains are scanty n sea levels are on the rise.

Many Islands are likely to sink from melting glaciers;
Open your **** eyes".

I too say, she is absolutely correct, do not ignore, listen to her cries.

Instead of chopping off trees,  them grow. Every  religion so says.

With harmful ultraviolet rays; warmer each year are becoming the Sun's rays.

With carbon dioxide rising n oxygen decreasing, for your kids, horrible will be the coming days.

LET'S GO GREEN
PLASTICS CLEAR N CLEAN
MAKE MOTHER NATURE SERENE.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

O POEM

O Poem, o lyrics, you are a way, my feelings, I reveal;

That, otherwise in my heart I would have to hold or conceal.

Put down in verse I do, my thoughts, or from my heart,  what I feel.

An expression, a word or even a look, inspire me; when it's intensity I feel.

Thank you, Ahura, Sir, Jer Mummy et al, for inculcating n encouraging this zeal.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

The tongue n the heart very powerful are.

Both sensitive muscular organs are

Both almost equally strong are.

Your tongue, remember, can take you far ;

Or it can, almost your existence mar.

Destroy it can another's heart, or it scar.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ORIGINAL CALCUTTA

Called Calcutta or Kolkata they, the city of joy

But sadly there is poverty immense; sad, you oh boy!

Poverty that brings tears of sadness not joy;

People here are treated not like humans; mere toys

Very few lucky are to be, properly employed;

Many miscreants there are who just plot n ploy.

I hope people find their right n honest envoy.

So that gets Calcutta its original tittle, "the City of Joy".

Armin Dutia Motashaw

O SEEKER

"Anar", very often, ignorant we are, but zest if we have to seek;

With all our heart, try we must; it shouldn't be an attempt weak;

Endeavour to achieve this, we got to; constantly, bit by bit, week after week.

O seeker, go ahead full fledgedly, dive deep, only then find you will that pearl, you seek.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

O SEERS

A common man is mostly interested in living a happy peaceful life.

Fed up he is with this, never  ending,  continuous day to day strife

Over worked he is and drained off, by the taxes he has to pay.

But the poor man,  in any such matter, sadly doesn't have a say.

Taxed heavily,  directly and indirectly by these taxes, crushed he is.

The helpless elders, after slogging all life long,  cannot live in peace.

Unfortunately the government or  religious heads bothered aren't about his life or him.

Scope of his happiness has  diminished; it's rather dying ! almost dim.

Request I these politicians, so called religious leaders to look within ;

Karma,  does not leave anyone, we all pay back have to,  for every sin.

Therefore peep within,  awaken your almost  comatosed conscience.

Stir up, fight the devil,  let us people; the  common man live in peace with confidence.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUR......

Due to our inflated ego,  a lot of damage done is;

Request I to everyone,  shed  pride n ego please;

Do not it pamper and protect, or try to it  appease.  

If exists ego in leaders, it destroys two Nation's peace.

If in spouse or siblings,  it does, domestic tensions increase.

Work with all our hearts, we must, to ego and pride decrease;

Though, please mix do not,  one's self respect with this.

The moment,  feel proud you do; there it self,  freeze.

Remember never to ego and pride fan; like fire they increase.

Help big  or small,  rich or poor, everyone around you please.

Do not your hot air blow; be cool n gently like the soothing breeze.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUR AIR INDIA

A beautiful, wealthy, sleek, famous and most precious lady,  kidnapped was

Sadly, her importance, her popularity, her profitability was the cause.

On this occasion, her father, her creator, mentor , absolutely shocked and shattered was

So were all his colleagues, his employees; they all had a deep grouse;

But today very pleased must be our revered JRD; and so also, his pretty spouse

Thank you respected  Ratan, you our joy, expectations, verve n enthusiasm did arouse

Happy are we all that the kidnapped beauty is now safe n in the hands of a great person where she belonged.

To see this happy, satisfying, exuberating  day I dreamt and had earnestly longed;

May my Air India always prosper, may she again be at the very top ; for that's where she always belonged.

HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS RATAN. WE LOVE YOU n ARE VERY GRATEFUL TO YOU.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Our Behaviour

Oh Ahura !!!
what's drastically wrong with us ??? Instead of appreciating, we criticize

Instead of seeing the beauty of someone's thoughts, we see the pocket's size

Someone's rise, their achievements, happiness, in us jealousy arises

With such a mindset weak and low, how do you ever expect to Heaven rise???

Try n rise higher than your ownself; try to increase your own abilities; watch then, how you rise.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Spew venom please do not; after all, you are not a snake;

Treat everyone alike, for your  creator's, for your God's sake .

He has made us all; men, beasts, worms and birds

We are all children His; Hindu, Jew, Christian, Muslim, Parsi, Kurds.

Learn we must, compassion; to live and let others live;

This is what each human has to practise. But we must this, first conceive.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

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TAKU THE LOVING DAKU


This cute little Daku, our Taku, is shiny, jet black, slim, lithe and swift too

If she wants to cuddle, hug and shower her love, seriously, God help you!

And if annoyed or irritated, we may have to warn the guy, "run, run, God save you "

Shoes, chappals, my colours, paint brushes etc. when destroyed, I often rue;

Besides her mischief, this little Daku, very sensitive is; even tries to talk to you.

Her love extremely genuine is, n is straight from the heart, warm n true.

God bless you n Brandana, you are both our darlings, we love, both of you.

Ma

OUR  HERO

You are our Hero,
Without you,we are  zero.
Stay with us always, all the time, dear Hero.

Things often difficult get, and with anguish, we are filled.
Sometimes these beans of anguish, upon You are spilled.

Our trust n faith, perhaps waver may, but Hero, with us, please stay.
Our own, at times, forsake us may, but You be with us, night n day.

Expect we, too much from You, yet do little in return;
But Hero, our weakness forgive, n help us to, the right things learn.

You are ours, and we Yours, guide us to reach You
Help us lead a life good, this favour unto us, please do.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

ON THE EVE OF OUR 75TH INDEPENDENCE DAY

As India celebrates Her 75TH year of INDEPENDENCE; I wish my respected Motherland all the very best

May She rise n shine; like a river, meander finding a path n with flying colours, pass every test.

May all Her children, come together and unitedly live n prosper, in a cosy  cushy nest.

May years of Independence n prosperity be ours. May everyday be a fest.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR KYAMUSBHAI

Like a kite swooping far  away from us, you too, just  flew away ;

Loving, caring, ever helpful, hypersensitive; made you were, of a different clay.

Few lucky ones understood you; many who didn't, mocked or kept you at bay.

For the poor and needy, you were always for them; of hope, a bright ray.

With a child you became even a smaller child, and brightened their day

Mum's favourite student you were; who, for her had  love n respect deep, I must say.

In me, saw you a sister, whom you loved n adored,  until your dying day.

KEMSI, there are just a few noble souls on this Earth; the rest like you, with Ahura stay.

On Utarayan day, you left this world,  for your Heavenly abode; there, happy may  you stay.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

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

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OUR LIFE, A RIVULET

Our life is like a rivulet; going through a constant change; dashing alone, through paths difficult n rough

Picking up many relationships on the way, some good, some bad, some mild, some angry n gruff

Needs a rivulet to turn into a  river; n then to reach her destination final, to the Sea  so mighty, really huge !

Rest she just cannot, it's a winding journey, meandering, but there is no going back, no refuge !

A bumpy jumpy childhood, followed by a carefree or stressful youth; then perhaps it flows smoothly for a while;

She sometimes gets a chance to happy be; to gracefully flow; and at life, satisfactorily smile

Then again as youth recedes,  relatives also part, into many factions at the delta, she is now broken !

These parts big and small, all into the mighty ocean submerge; it is now that a rivulet, that has turned into a river is, finally unified, in Heaven awoken.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUR LIL MS. GALE

Know we all, about the mighty shots of Chris Gale;

But have I introduced you all to our Lil Ms. Gale ?

Much much better than him she is, on the scale.

Some people act funny may, after a bottle of ale;

But our Ms. Gale without ale, can make players pale.

If you dare correct her, she gives out a large wail !

She is the boss; deciding who will pass or fail.

With her unique personality, leaves behind she, a long trail.

She can be as sweet as honey or chilli; our Ms Gale;

Many a times she is actually violent like a gale.

Who gets her way each time, though small n frail.

Let's say cheers three to our Lil Ms Gale; hail, Ms Gale, hale !!!

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUR MASSIVE FAILURE

Sad it is, that hardly a person poor, who is innocent, justice gets

Normally he or she dejectedly goes back with a tearful face, all wet

Even gone is the money, they have taken at high interest, as debt.

Rotten has become this  system divine, with false wittnesses easily, all set

Dead is the voice of conscience, of most of our advocates; as on money, the rich bet.

Apt it is, that the so called Goddess of justice, blind folded is; no visibility she does get

Sadly she is deaf n blind to the plea of the innocent victims, who entangled get

Be it this miserably failed legal system, or even in daily life; justice to the innocent is hardly met.

Prays "Anar" to You Ahura, don't an innocent man's faith in your goodness die; please don't this forget.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUR  NAME

We humans love to have, for ourselves, a good name.

Within us there is a burning desire, an everlasting flame.

Everyone wants a good name n some fame.

That's man's nature; but to attain it, we shouldn't play games;

Neither should we, someone else harass or blame.

At times, to protect our ego n image, find we excuses lame;

But think; can we not our qualities good search n enhance the same ???

Work earnestly and honestly to earn that required fame !

Firstly our ego n temper we must properly tame;

An outlook positive create, then endeavour, to earn a name.

With honesty n integrity,  keep burning that everlasting flame.

May we all, with the blessings of Ahura, create a good name.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUR NATURE

A lot depends on our nature, our behaviour.

Good nature, at most times, is indeed our saviour.

If rude and harsh we are, people from us will stay far.

If kind n compassionate, shine out we, like a star.

Smiling faces, flower like are;  attracting (people) bees.

One always in them, sweetness n  goodness sees.

Ill-mannered people on the other hand, are at a distance kept;

Like offensive dirt and dust , off they are swept.

So let us be like sweet smelling, perfumed flowers;

Who  will, genuinely and lovingly be our followers.

Friends who for us will care; and their joys  n sorrows, will share.

Our colleagues , who support us will and added responsibility bear.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUR NATURE

A lot depends on our nature, our behaviour.
Good nature, at most times, is indeed our saviour.
If rude and harsh we are, people from us will stay far.
If kind n compassionate, shine we, like a star

Smiling faces, flower like are, attracting bees
One always in them, sweetness n  goodness sees.
Ill-mannered people on the other hand, are at a distance kept;
Like offensive dirt and dust , off they are swept.

So let us be like sweet smelling, perfumed flowers;
Who  will, genuinely and lovingly be our followers.
Friends who for us will care and their joys and sorrows share.
Our colleagues , who support us will and added responsibility bear.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

Our Own

It is most often our own, that cause us trouble.
Our trust and faith, they destroy, as if it's a bubble.
This unfortunately, always causes us pain double.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

O  Ahura kind, in spite of our bad behaviour;

Grant us please, a very special favour.

Forgive us for our disobedience, and grave disrespect;

That we have been showing towards You and Nature in every aspect.

The poor,  their plight is  pitiable, perishing in thousands they are.

Homeless, people have become, because their villages are very far.

Starving they are,  without eating and drinking ; due to deficit money;

Also because of  chopped trees, barren roads are extremely hot and  sunny.

Answer please  to our ardent plea, grant us again, a healthy world.

Most people are already tired of sitting, in their cocoons curled.

AF Dastur

RATAN THE TRUE JEWEL OF INDIA;

A DAZZLING KOHINOOR, NOT A MERE "DIYA"

THE WORTHY SON OF BHARAT MATA

OUR DEAREST,  MOST REVERED  RATAN  TATA.

MAY AHURA SHOWER HIS CHOICEST BLESSINGS UPON YOU AND THE TATAS

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUR ROOTS

Anglicizing, modernizing and fashions have cost us a lot.

Moving away from our roots; with our own traditions we have fought.

Earlier, compelled we were, to our language n dress change;

But these days, it's our own doing, for reasons silly and strange.

Following fashions blindly, n aping the West, we call it the in thing, or construction.

By adopting foreign customs, marrying out; indulging we are, in self-destruction.

To amenities collect, to indulge in luxury, has become our passion.

Wearing skimpy outfits, torn jeans, no Sudreh-Kusti is supposed to be fashion.

Moving away from dughlis to suits; from saris to pants is our achievement.

I sadly think, this blind - race is actually a reason for bereavement.

Let's all rise to the occasion, and from perishing, save our clan.

Selfishness quit, study well; to become entrepreneurs is not a ban.

Many other Tata, Bhabha, Palkhiwala, Maneckshaw we need.

Basking in past glory, our ego we cannot afford to feed.

Duty divine and moral it is ours, to save this religion great.

Come together let us all, and for the better, change it's fate.

A corpus let us create, by giving whatever we can, amounts big or small.

To support children three; be it Godrej, Tata, Poonawala, please forward come all.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUR
SCIENTISTS

These are such great people ,

yet so unassuming n simple.

Gems of this great Nation they are

It's they, who have helped us to reach far.

Pay them my  respect deeply, I do.

Along with me will you salute them too ?

Armin Dutia Motashaw

If extra unused food from parties, hotels, restaurants etc can be left in refrigerators for the poor;
and used food, bones etc be fed to dogs, cats et al so many millions can survive.
Vegetable peels can be fed to cows , goats
A small old ***, even a partly broken one can be used to feed water n food to them.

In fact, Mum used to say, they had to put aside a little food in their plate for dogs.

Let's start with this in our own small way.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUR SOULS

Sold we have our souls to the wicked satan;

That's why, rules us he these days, with his baton.

Sadly we away have moved from nobility n ethics

Happily he practices the divide n rule mathematics.

If only conquer we, our deviating mischievous mind;

Stop being selfish, proud, egoistic, callous n unkind

Rule us, he just cannot, n most miserably fail will.

But create we have to, a strong backbone, to this deal;

Like our noble forefathers, do we will have to deeds good;

Bring black the lost glory, this definitely would.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUR SURVIVAL

If we wish to survive n do not wish to fade;

We and only we, our own selves will have to aid.

So listen to me dear gentlemen and fair maids;

Through turbulent waters we will have to wade.

Life is not just to enjoy, wearing clothes of different shades.

Neither it is made for commerce and trade.

Follow we must n strictly adhere to rules laid;

Which our ancestors have in detail, with great care made.

Or soon others to this Parsi clan; a farewell will bade.

Following our religion has to come from within; one can't be paid.

Let's deeply respect our religion; n decide not to fade.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUR VISION

Life , many things,  some good,  some weird us  teaches.

Our eyes perceive the same object, sometimes changes it, our  brain,  when there it reaches.

Some things our eyes  perceive things differently; which are far from actual reality

So,  care great, take we must and proud we shouldn't be of our so called ability;

Instead alert we must always be, to correct our thoughts, our vision,  our disability.

Our ego n misunderstandings, may ruin ours and someone's life,  if in this, faulter we.

So, please with our  conscience's help, let us,  the right thing try and see.

A  doctor rectify may,  our defects, our physical disability,  our vision;

But upto us it is , to noble be with our thinking; so, let's do some revision.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

When low and depressed I feel, about another person's  behaviour ;

Think I , can a Rose bloom without thorns ? wouldn't that be nature's mistake severe?

If ponder over this I and accept with grace, this grave and bitter fact ;

This immediately helps me to accept that person as a whole, not a version perfect.

Of course the hurt, the emotional trauma persist will; it won't go away;

But the acceptance easier becomes. Believe me, that's a good way.

Besides, there are always people who are uncouth, mean and unkind.

If get along with them you simply cannot or with them you cannot gel or bind;

Because these are matters emotional, not of mind but of heart;

Slowly let go of those relationships; but please amicably part.

Nature perhaps helps me heal, if my outlook I change and improve will.

So here I am, trying hard to heal, overcome n my outlook change after going through this drill.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OUTLOOK

Teach me to see in things, only positive.

And ignore things bad, mean or negative.

Since You have made me so sensitive;

Frequently I am touchy and emotive.

See I must, the good side in every circumstance.

Make a decision wise; to take the right chance;

Be it connected to society, Country, relationships or finance.

Help me O Ahura to keep a mind positive n balanced.

Armin Dutia Motashaw

OVERCOME

These days, often feel I, tired, weary and actually weak

Sometimes my heart aches and many times my bones creak.

Irritability, impatience get the better of me these days

To skip activities routine, find I excuses, means n ways

Know I well, old I am becoming, slowly but surely

But O Ahura, help me to these overcome; I know You will surely;

Help me please, to all these difficulties in my stride take

Grow old gracefully let me; n away keep things artificial or fake.

Help me to overcome these ageing problems; grant me good health.

The interest rates decreasing are, n prices escalating; grant me wealth.

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

OVERTHINKING

This I really really need to quickly learn

Only then will things for better turn;

Sadly, It is taking me pretty long to this learn;

Forget I,  that over sensitivity only gives a heart burn .

Over think do not; your heart n mind away from this turn.

what happens around is not necessarily our concern .

Armin Dutia Motashaw