Happy Twenty-twenty

As I wrote these lines lying under my quilt 

The hands of the clock quickly struck twelve

Into the New Year, time made its way 

Here I come to wish you in my own way-- 

Ceaseless enthusiasm be your alter-ego 

Regardless of the times -- high or low 

Abiding vigour be your best array

Irrespective of the circumstances -- bright or gray

Uncompromising spirit be your guiding force 

When the path you are trudging along 

Takes an undesirable course

Wishing you all a very successful Twenty-twenty

May the reasons of your happiness be several and plenty !

                                          

                                                             ~ Vivek

You have a long way to go

When there is so much to say

I practise restraint instead

Telling myself-- let the time lead

And pushing myself from within

Try to win over the world with your deed

At times, you may be ignored and left aside

But from them, derive only positives 

And take a long stride

You have really a long way to go

So a few belittlements in the way

Should not put you at low

(Originally written and posted on Facebook four years ago on Dec 6, 2015)

नया भारत

डरिये, काँपिये, घबराइये...मर जाइये
लेकिन, बोलिये मत
बोलना मना है 'नये भारत' में

आवाज़ निकालिये-- चिल्लाने में, तो चिल्लाइये
लेकिन, आवाज़ मत उठाइये
आवाज़ उठाना मना है 'नये भारत' में

रोइये, गिड़गिड़ाइये, तड़पिये
लेकिन, गुहार मत लगाइये
गुहार लगाना मना है 'नये भारत' में

बोलना, आवाज़ उठाना, गुहार लगाना
काम नहीं आयेगा
क्योंकि ऐसा करने वाले देशद्रोही होते हैं 'नये भारत' में

                                                                   ~ Vivek

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Importance of work-out

Work-out when worked out
Helps you purge yourself of doubt
Of every kind that comes your way
To sabotage your upward-route

Having a doubtless mind they say
Propels you through ups and downs
Health, happiness and success then
Become attainable and familiar nouns

Regular exercise is a necessity today
That you cannot do without
Indispensable to a healthy mind
And absolutely a heart stout

                                                     ~ Vivek