Section: «Poems»

Verse (ancient Greek ὁ στίχος — row, structure), a term in versification used in several meanings: artistic speech organized by division into rhythmically commensurate segments; poetry in the narrow sense; in particular, it implies the properties of versification of a particular tradition ("antique verse", "Akhmatova's verse", etc.); a line of poetic text organized according to a certain rhythmic pattern ("My uncle of the most honest rules").

#(Buddha) 33 Oil Lamp Of The Poor

Once Prince Ajatashatru sentOil drums for lamps at night.An old woman, who saw thisWished to give oil for lamps.But she was too poor to buyStill she..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

#(Buddha) 32 Expecting Rewards

One day, a disciple said,“Expecting a reward,For a good work done,Is not wrong, in my opinion.”Buddha narrated a story:“A reward is not a reward,When..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

#(Buddha) 39 The Offerings

Buddha said, “If one livesJust for others’ happiness,Happy that one becomesAs a matter of course.”“To offer othersA heart one needsNot the richesNor..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

#(Buddha) 38 Ajatashatru Regrets

King Ajatashatru heardThat Devedatta had died.He had lost his best friend,Who stood ever by his side.He imprisoned his father,And then killed him..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

#(Buddha) 37 Buddha's Message To Devadatta

Buddha wanted peace.He sent two disciplesTo Devadatta’s placeTo settle any difference.His message was the truthAt any cost, was worthMore than deceit..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

#(Buddha) 25 The Story Of Two Birds

Buddha was always keenOn one taking quick action,And in support, he toldA story of two birds.“Actions of the pastShape the present.Actions of the..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

#(Buddha) 24 Yashodhara's Grief

All the members met Buddha,Except Princes Yashodhara,Who said, “Here he’ll come,If I’m of any value to him.”A chaste woman she was.She lived inside..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

#(Buddha) 31 The Story Of Amrapali

A beautiful courtesan,Amrapali, had a big gardenWhere Buddha stayed once,Along with his disciples.She took it luckyAnd was very happyTo see their..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

#(Buddha) 03 The King's Worry

From astrologers the King heard,The same what Sage Asita told,But added, “He’ll become a monkIn the holy order of highest rank.”“In the assumed..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

#(Buddha) 30 Pataki, The Outcaste

Once, Ananda, the disciple,Who was thirsty, went to a wellTo drink water and saw on the spot,A girl drawing water in her pot.He asked for some..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

A Day For The Lord

'Oh, Lord! By morn, I blossom,And by eve, I wither,Then, of what use, I'm? 'Cried the fluttering flower.'Oh, No! Beautiful Colors,With sweet little..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

(harichandran) 04 The King's Wedding (I)

After paying tax, other kings left.King Harichandran then keptFor counseling a few courtiersOn some important matters.By then, some hermitsStood at..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

###mother Teresa (11) In The Midst Of War

“The death, I’ve seen,Besides horrors of famine,But I had never been,Earlier, to a war scene.”“What do they really feel,When they mercilessly..

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###mother Teresa (10) The Orphanage Children

“It’s the mercy of JesusThat brings me successIn every uphill task,In His name, I undertake.”“I’m a pencil in God’s hand.I obey His every command,And..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

###mother Teresa (09) Shanti Nagar For Lepers

Shanti Nagar, a City of Peace,To train the sick and healed lepers,In different skills was created,Which was well appreciated.The Indian Government..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

###mother Teresa (08) Nirmal Hriday (Pure Heart)

In the year 1952, there came,For the dying, a special home,“Nirmal Hriday” by name,In Kolkata, for the first time.A woman, half eaten by rats and..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

###mother Teresa (06) Saint Of The Gutters

When a good seed is sown well,It starts cutting the soil,Pushing down deep its roots,And sprouting up its shoots.The seed of love from her heartGrew..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

###mother Teresa (05) Call From The Heaven

During her health recuperation,Calls from the Merciful Heaven,Besides several divine visionsCame to her, one by one.Jesus appeared and spoke to..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

###mother Teresa (04) Day Of The Great Killing

The disastrous 1946 World WarCrippled the economy world o’er.It caused unprecedented destructions,With huge loss of lives and properties.The British..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

###mother Teresa (03) Agnes As Sister Teresa

In the year nineteen-twenty-eight,On the 25th, September, the dateThat gave Agnes a good startFor her career, in the right spirit.She left her home..

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###mother Teresa (02) A Passion For Public Service

Agnes’s Mother, Drana was one,Who was the first ever to runAnd do any public serviceAt the hour of their needs.A widow with six children,And a..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

###mother Teresa (01) A Great Saint Is Born

As a gift of the Heaven,A great Saint is born.Many had come and gone,As God’s messenger chosen.Thus the unseen Lord is seenThru’ the kindness of..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

The living flame

THEY pass before me, these Eyes full of light,Eyes made magnetic by some angel wise;The holy brothers pass before my sight,And cast their diamond..

© Charles Baudelaire

Destruction

At my side the Demon writhes forever,Swimming around me like impalpable air;As I breathe, he burns my lungs like feverAnd fills me with an eternal..

© Charles Baudelaire

TO A BROWN BEGGAR-MAID

WHITE maiden with the russet hair,Whose garments, through their holes, declareThat poverty is part of you,And beauty too.To me, a sorry bard and..

© Charles Baudelaire