Thursday, May 07, 2009

Turbulence

In a time of turbulence and change, it is more true than ever that knowledge is power

-- John F. Kennedy




Darkness and sorrow fill the day, along with anxiety and sheer dismay
In anticipation of good times, the soul will seek to stay
knowing that every single moment will bring with it something astray

Sleepless nights and weary days, take a toll on the self and the mind,
Forgotten, I have to listen to the birds chime or the leaves rustle,
while struggling to believing that times will change!

Sudden are some changes in life, random and irrepressible
their purpose, no one can seem to understand but call cruel!

I have but no choice but to believe that, every tort is meant to make me strong,
and, that the tough get going when the going gets though, I know,
but many a saying is easier said than done!

How more tougher will you make me to become?
Malleable and ductile that I already am!
Oh Creator, test me and my person as much as you wish
but spare those loved ones who I unreservedly cherish

For all your might, power, supreme and glory,
you still come far lesser than the ones I call kin!

Footnotes:

My Mother has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, which is an acute form of muscular rheumatism. It has been extremely painful for Her, over the past couple of weeks. Recovery is slated to be slow and long drawn. Tied with work, and located far from home, neither my brother, nor I, are able to be by Her side and offer support and provide comfort! I request all of you to say a prayer for Her speedy recovery! She means a lot to us!

Additionally, my Grandmother in Kerala isn't keeping well too! Age has taken an immense toll on her, although she continues her daily chores without any interruption and support! She has been at the forefront of our family, leading us in times of good and bad, providing us inspiration and comfort at all times. It's been 4 years since I last met her and hope to travel to Kerala later this year! I hope my prayers are answered!

Today is the birth anniversary of the famed poet, Sir Rabindranath Tagore

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39 comments:

  1. Hope your mother and grandmother get well soon

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  2. Wish your mom and grandmother all the best... !!

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  3. Do that travelling and meet her when you get time... that would make them feel better.

    Nice poem. 'Every trot is meant to make me strong... How much tougher will you make me become' - deep words.

    Destination Infinity

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  4. Wish amma and muthasshi a speedy recovery. They will be alright, please dont tax urself. and yeah, also try to visit them often. That will make them even more happier. Take care.

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  5. I hope and pay for a speedy recovery f ur mother, and granma. God bless! FMS is indeed a painful condition. The treatment takes time and ur mom would do good wi frequent visits and unconditional love n support!! I hope u offer her the same! God bless!!! Prayers :)

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  6. Everything will be all right.
    Your prayers will be answered.

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  7. Hope everything gets better as fast as possible. No worries. Wish them both the best.

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  8. Man...I tell ya.....This is not putting u under pressure...but..

    when a mother is not well...her son better be besides her. This is the HIGHEST form of praying.

    I wish for your mother and dadi to get better and out of this thing as soon as possible. :-)

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  9. with prayers for your mother and grandmother..
    Do try to get some leaves and be near your mom..

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  10. My prayers to ur Mom n Grand Mom .... Do not worry all will be good ..... Stay Blessed :)

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  11. not an easy thing to do, when you are far off from them,
    but stay clam and pray, Rak

    My prayers remain too,

    love,
    devika

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  13. Rakesh, Knowledge is always Power..at all times.

    I wish ur mum a speedy recovery! With a loving n caring son like u, Im sure she will get well soon. I wish the same for ur granma..awww...

    TC n be well!
    Keshi.

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  14. The poem was tough and felt it was written from your heart. I wish and prayer from my heart for your mom to get recover soon and we know mom is the source of our lives and i wish good health for u r grandma too...

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  15. fingers crossed all goes well with your mother and you get to see your grandmother soon.

    powerful poem, though.

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  16. wishing both wonderful women a Happy Mothers Day! pls don't worry urself too much. and remember, nothing can replace ur presence with them... do see if u can visit them more often (yes i know easier said than done, but just a suggestion).

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  17. Akshay

    Thanks very much for your wishes! Greatly appreciate it!

    Rakesh

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  18. Hitchwriter

    Greatly appreciate your wishes! Thanks very much!

    Rakesh

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  19. DI

    I hope to eventually relocate closer to home thereby enabling me to meet folks often!

    Thanks very much for your wishes

    Rakesh

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  20. Vimmuuu

    Thanks pal! Greatly appreciate your wishes and reassuring comments!

    Rakesh

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  21. Sashu

    Thanks every so much for your prayers and wishes. Means a lot to me!
    Appreciate the support, greatly!

    Rakesh

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  22. Vivek

    Thanks much Bro......appreciate your reassuring comments!

    Rakesh

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  23. Andy

    Completely agree with you pal! Nothing like me being there with her!
    I hope to relocate closer to home eventually!

    Currently, Mom is in Kerala for a consultation. She is much better now!

    Rakesh

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  24. Praveen

    Thanks very much pal! Appreciate your comments!

    Rakesh

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  25. Rahul V

    Thanks very much pal! Feels very reassuring!

    Rakesh

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  26. Devika Chechi

    Thanks very much for your comments, prayers and support!
    Currently, Mom is in Kerala for a consultation. She is much better now!

    Rakesh

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  27. Keshi

    Yes, knowledge is power in every situation!
    Thanks very much for your supportinve comments! Means a lot!

    Rakesh

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  28. Jeevan

    Yes, lines I wrote as a result of feeling extremely emotional and helpless!
    Thanks for your prayers and support! Greatly appreciate it!

    Rakesh

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  29. Polona

    Hopefully yes! I hope to travel homewards in a few months!
    Thanks for your support!

    Rakesh

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  30. Aswathy

    Thanks very much for your support! I hope to travel home soon, thought, my eventual plan is to relocate closer to home!
    Appreciate your comments!

    Rakesh

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  31. Vibu

    Thanks very much! Hopefully, this is a passing phase and on that shall pass by sooner than imagined!

    Thanks for your support!

    Rakesh

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  32. I hope aunty gets well soon... my best wishes and prayers will always be for her well being.. and yours..

    samby

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  33. Samby

    Thanks pal! Appreciate your support!
    She is currently in Kerala and will be there for a month spending time recuperating!

    Hope alls well with you!

    When are you back on phone?

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  34. 17th on... Is when i shall c tower signal indicators finally appearing on the cell phone.

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  35. hey bro! i know i'm here as usual being on time a little ahead in reverse..

    My sincere prayers n wishes for speedy recovery of amma.,.. take care .. my love to them

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  36. Samby

    Wonderful time! Thanks for dropping by!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  37. Bharath

    Thanks for your comments! Appreciate them! Mom is doing well now and is presently in Kannur recuperating!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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