They don’t understand.
they can try stealing my magic,
But it is the infinite will of the universe.
Recharging and replenishing.
Connected to a neverending stream
that fuels the light in the expanse.
They don’t understand.
They cannot steal
what is freely given.
© Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
© Pexel (image courtesy of Pixabay)
You asked me for a place in my heart,
I didn’t know how to tell you,
I had no pieces left.
© Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
Image courtesy of pixabay.com – © ShiftGraphiX
A short little acrostic
Just to say how
I remember, you thought
That I would spend the year
Hiding behind acrostics.
Please, my dear nephew,
Remember, I told you
Always try something new
So you don’t remain stagnant
And always keep learning.
Do you dare to follow my footsteps?
Seeing that it’s your birthday, and
Unconditionally, you are loved,
Kindness and compassion your best qualities,
Uncompromisingly you give and protect,
Making sure your treasure those you love
And so I end with a simple
Reminder, acrostics aren’t always an easy way out.
© Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
AN: So it is my nephew’s 21st birthday today and I am really proud of the young man that he is becoming. It has been my blessing and privileged to be a part of his life and watch him grow and I look forward to seeing him continue on in his journey.
HAPPY 21st Birthday Ajith!!!
Because he likes this photo and it was a toss up between this and 2 year old him
When you arrive on this earth with a best friend waiting,
you become fearless, not from the strength of your will
but from the power of her love, belief and trust,
that is the power of an elder sister,
the pathfinder and wave-maker,
the one who bore the pain first,
opening paths and facing the unknown,
there to pull me forward, when I held back,
and push me back, when I rushed blindly,
for the gift of a sister, lies not in the warmth of her hand
but in the strength of her heart, in which she keeps those she cherishes.
© Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
AN: For my sister on the occasions of her Birthday.
Time taught me
the value of walls
love taught me
the value of a hammer.
© Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
Image from Pixabay – Artist: MemoryCatcher https://pixabay.com/en/users/MemoryCatcher-168384/
Darling,
stop trying to catch yourself
from falling,
because love is all about
the landing.
© Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
Image courtesy of Pixabay – Artist: MMckein https://pixabay.com/en/users/MMckein-3845064/
I don’t want your days and nights,
let the sun and the moon claim them,
Instead, I only ask to be
the very air in your lungs,
living and dying
in every moment you exhale.
© Manivillie Kanagasabapathy
AN: I haven’t posted for two days, and it made me consider what I wanted to do now that the 2016 challenge was over – I have been on a bit of auto-pilot with the poems – just in that I am trying to challenge myself to grow, learn and expand my horizons. I will be making some changes to the blog.
Image from Pixabay – Artist: PublicDomainPictures-14 https://pixabay.com/en/users/PublicDomainPictures-14/
