My HAIKU Poems - :)

I am sharing links to my Haiku poems. I just started writing HAIKU as I get time. I have read and I also believe that you get better when you practice writing it.

Here is the link - http://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/best/43304/archana_kapoor_nagpal

I am writing two more tonight and will send it for publishing.

Cheerios!

Busy - Dolce Far Niente!

I just completed my two stories - one with the total words - 2939 and the other with 1300 words. My stories are well proofread and I can see the dark circles under my eyes. But I am happy as I could finish it before time. Tonight, I plan to finalise both stories and send my submissions. From tomorrow, I am back to my two other projects with my course formalities. Today, I scanned my all certificates and there was a big smile on my face as I never realised I had wonderful things in that file.

I saw a certificate awarded to me by Sahitya Akademi in 1999. My trophy is at my parent's place. The article was my first write-up at the age of 18 and it was awarded. I could recall my financial crisis to get a dress to wear as per the occassion. But God helped like always. I saw my all certificates where I was awarded 'Excellent Grades', and tears rolled down my cheeks. Anyways, if my fight is with arthritis, I will fight till I WIN or I DIE!

I believe those who follow middle path in life - never regret. They are calm, serene, understand things and are grounded. I always followed a middle path. I never ran after things or fame. I believe in doing my Karma. If my work is good, God will see my efforts and award me. My best friend and sister told me about madhyam marg philosophy of Buddha. If you are too high in arrogance and then you fall, you will surely get hurt. But if you are peaceful within, you are grounded and follow a middle path, there is no chance you will get hurt.

Remember, humility always pay off. Love people, be human and believe in one thing - if you are kind, then only you can enjoy - Dolce Far Niente...................:)

Love you all!

<3

Haiku Poetry.................

After a long time, I could find think to blog something. Maybe, blogger's block.........

I have almost written 1400 words, and the proofreading is done so far. I have to write 1000 words more.

I downloaded some ebooks around Haiku poetry. I wrote three Haiku (s) and the third one was the best one!

Maybe, after two Haiku(s), I got the right idea. I have read around syllables in 5-7-5 sequence and the online books were a great help too!

I believe Haiku is the most difficult form of poetry for me. I took a day to write the third Haiku. But I am happy with my learning curve.

Cheers!

WHEN A LIZARD CAN, WHY CAN'T WE?

A story that touched my heart.

This is a true story that happened in Japan.

In order to renovate the house, someone in Japan breaks open the wall.

Japanese houses normally have a hollow space between the wooden walls.

When tearing down the walls, he found that there was a lizard stuck there because a nail from outside hammered into one of it's feet.

He sees this, feels pity, and at the same time curious, as when he checked the nail,
it was nailed 5 years ago when the house was first built !!!

What happened?

The lizard has survived in such position for 5 years!!!!!!!!!!

In a dark wall partition for 5 years without moving, it is impossible and mind-boggling.

Then he wondered how this lizard survived for 5 years! without moving a single step--since it's foot was nailed!

So he stopped his work and observed the lizard, what it has been doing, and what and how it has been eating.

Later, not knowing from where it came, appears another lizard, with food in it's mouth.

Ah! He was stunned and touched deeply.

For the lizard that was stuck by nail, another lizard has been feeding it for the past 5 years...

Imagine? it has been doing that untiringly for 5 long years, without giving up hope on it's partner.

Imagine what a small creature can do that a creature blessed with a brilliant mind can't.

Please never abandon your loved ones

Never Say you're Busy When They Really Need You ...

You May Have The Entire World At Your Feet.....

But You Might Be The Only World To Them....

A Moment of negligence might break the very heart which loved you against all odds..

Before you say something just remember..it takes a moment to Break but an entire lifetime to make.

What I Learned?

It was a very hectic day. I just completed 924 words with proof reading. I read few links around partition of India as my plot is around the same.

I have decided to opt for a course; I decided to fill my forms as well. It was a day around research and learning. I have to renew my BCL membership as well.

I was squeezing my eyes to keep myself awake. I have always believed in hard work when it comes to my studies or work. Time to pull up my socks for better work. 

To keep myself awake, I watched an amazing and touching video. A video that talks about winning pattern in life.

I am posting the link for my readers.

http://www.ted.com/talks/boyd_varty_what_i_learned_from_nelson_mandela.html

Time to sleep.

Good night!

Love Does Not Require

Brian Johnston wrote to me in a message on poemhunter. He liked my poem and looked for me on FB.

Today, I thought to read his work and loved this poem - Love Does Not Require

I do not know but I just relived a moment of my past.  Anyways this poem I am sharing only for my memory.

http://m.poemhunter.com/poem/love-does-not-require/

:)

New Year Gift - CIRCLE OF LIFE ....

This poem was written as a Xmas gift and New Year Gift for my readers. It was loved and appreciated by Robin Strattson of BLM (Boston Literary Magazine). It was unfortunate as it reached in their database after the deadline for the Fall 2013 Edition. But I received a letter of appreciation. I did not stop and approached Friday Gurgaon for getting this published for my people to read it. 

It is published and can be read at this link - http://www.fridaygurgaon.com/news/4410-The-Circle-of-Life.html

This is my best poem till date as it made my people cry. My people loved this one. It is for all my readers to believe in God and the circle of life. I took two weeks to write this poem and it is very close to my heart. I want to die with a smile on my face not a fear or tear in my eyes. As I always write - LIVE LIFE. DO NOT LOVE IT!

I am posting it here as well:

CIRCLE OF LIFE

It was only a moment ago,
When I felt like a loser, 
It was not about winning the battle against pain,   
But the fear of losing my life, 
Time turned the whole world against me,

And nothing seemed more impossible,
Being in touch with my inner peace was not the same as being happy, 
I felt a sense of detachment from my surroundings,

Deep inside my heart,

I tried to re-establish my relationship with God,      
I found myself in true spiritual darkness,
As I was not able to answer my own questions,

I thought to question God;
I was slowly losing the will to live,

So I preferred to make silence as my fighting tool.

The days were following one another,

And my cancer was killing me,

Death was near,
But I was falling in love with life again,

I paid attention to the view from my bedroom window,

I could see the snow covered pine trees,

Every house was decorated with Christmas lights,

The bottle of red wine in my closet,

Wrapped gifts under the Christmas tree,

Or the amazingly delicious red velvet cake,

The glittering Christmas decorations on front porch made me imagine,

I might not live to see the next Christmas,

I felt my surroundings were filled with deep peace and love,

I closed my eyes to make a wish,

I asked Santa Claus to give me the gift of eternal life.

Tears rolled down my cheeks,

I tried to be calm to sleep more easily,

The next morning dawned bright and clear,

I found a poinsettia plant in a golden pot next to my bed,

I felt to thank my family,

But to my surprise, it was Santa’s Christmas present for me,

I went closer to the golden pot,

I could see my reflection in the flowers of poinsettia,

The days were following one another,

From Christmas to New Year,

I tried to cherish every single day,

The plant dropped the leaves gradually, and not all at once,

I kept the fallen leaves in a basket,

I watered the poinsettia plant to replenish it,

But I could not save it.

I understood the fascinating circle of life,

God created us for a certain purpose – we all are born to die,

The falling leaves of the plant around the golden pot,

Had taught me the greatest lesson I have ever learned in my life,

To remember the beauty of being alive,

To relive our good memories in the difficult times,

To enjoy the short journey from birth until death,

The preserved fallen leaves of poinsettia,

Helped me to restore my happiness in the ending days of my life,

I began to cherish my morning walk with my wife,

I enjoyed reading bedtime stories to my son,

Every night I slept looking at the empty golden pot,

It gave me the courage not to fear my pains,

And then one fine morning, I closed my eyes forever,

But I died with a smile on my face, and joy in my heart.

 :)

U...S...P...A!!!

Huh...Uh....:)...I am a woman with a dimple on my left cheek. I just love it. It attracts many people and I feel so lucky...and my daughter also has a dimple on her left cheek.....

I just started with the project. Lot of reading around partition of India and the pink city of Jaipur.

I was quite bored for a while after reading and thought to pen down my story for the latest project. Yipee...I have almost written 433 words. 1600 more words to be written. 

I took some time off and started reading about USPA. I guess, I would like to go for sky diving this year:)

I want to freak out in 2014. I want to break all the laws and rules set by me for myself. I want to tell lies and be a naughty person. I guess, I just want to be myself - like a child. I want to workout but binge on chocolates once in a week. I want to learn to ride a cycle. Anyways, I just got my first cycle to ride. I am working hard to save for sky diving. Yes, this year's adventure - sky diving or wingsuit flying but at a safer place as an experience with a professional.

Life is a gift. Just live it for yourself. Before I hit the sack, I want to close my eyes and meditate for a good sleep.

Buona Notte!

Krista Donaldson: The $80 prosthetic knee that's changing lives

I had a very terrible medical journey. Every day is not the same for me. There are days when I can swim like a fish, and twist/turn up and down in the water, but there are days when getting out of the bed needs energy. The only fact that bothers me in winters are my joints. For me the world is beautiful when I have no knee pain but it is very difficult when my joints are stiff, and in pain. I watched this amazing video and it is true - 'if technology cannot make our lives better then it is a failure.'

http://www.ted.com/talks/krista_donaldson_the_80_prosthetic_knee_that_s_changing_lives.html

I am sharing the link of this video on my Arthritis Blog as well. A group of engineers who created a prosthetic knee to change lives. It is a very inspiring video for all those who look for an option to live a normal life. I hope this video is helpful to my readers. I watch ted talks to find and learn more and many new things being at home or while working. At least, my learning curve should not stop. This video made me feel good and very happy as well.

I hope my readers in US and Canada are well and stay blessed. I know the snowstorm and harsh winters must be such a big trouble. I wish my readers in US and Canada - a safe and warm day !

Good Night!

Do it for yourself...:)

Today it was a shopping day for me. But it was not my day. Whatever I selected was either not of my size or was picked up by someone else...:)

But yes I am a size smaller now. The only good thing to be happy...

I read something funny about women but it is true. .."I went to buy a dress but liked a pair of shoes but finally got this white bag"...

I am so confused when I shop but yes my favourite brands are - Zara,  M&S, Mango, AND. ....Lol....the list is endless. ...

It was a day around shopping and I did no work at all. At times, it is good to do something for yourself.  So, get ready for some shopping and fun for yourself.

Cheers. .

Start this week with this.........

I just took 10 mins from work to blog this song. Simply, romantic and awesome one!

Hit the first day with a serene and relaxed mind. Good music plays a very important role to keep us on track (though not always). So this is for all my readers. Yes, but this is a Bollywood romantic number - all the way for many of you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-VTkT4dgmw

Happy Monday!

It Goes Live...:)

My blog around Arthritis is back!!

http://livelifearthritisstyle.blogspot.in/

I was facing some technical problems in the HTML code due to which I could not publish the blog on 1st January, 2014. But I read the codes and resolved it. Yipeee!

I will start updating my blog with more useful and productive information. Hope this year we will have better results to resolve the pain and move with strength. 

Happy Knees means 'Happi-ness' and vice-versa!

Happy Weekend!

A Silent Love Story...

Wishing a very Happy New Year 2014 to my all readers. I really enjoyed the previous year as far my writing job is to be considered. Two books and lot of contest entries, working with FG and many new developments for 2014. 

Well, from yesterday, I am back to my workouts (heavy weights and lot of cardio). I took off my pictures as I am just focussed around my work and workouts. I am planning a better year with tougher resolutions with a strong body.

I am back to writing, and I just kicked off with a new project. My first day of the year was a good day but a call left me thinking and just thinking. I scheduled this call on the very first day of  2014 with a friend whom I got connected after 20 years, since I left North Eastern part of India.

He had all memories around me. He still has my last letter and his hand-made sketches of my parrot nose. He came to my home in Delhi looking for me to propose me ( after 5 years I left the school), and left disappointed. He still remembered my last dance in my 7th grade as he sang the song. He was punished to sit with me as he was very talkative child, and I was a book worm. From that day my grades made him study and he realised my presence when I left the school. He wrote hundreds of letters at my address, and fell in love with a girl, when she left the school. A girl who never knew that someone turned a drunkard as he could not find her. He kept searching for her on orkut or social networking sites but did not gave up. He was heart broken but professionally very successful guy. He spoke to me (the same girl) after 20 years. BUT I am happy as I spoke to a married man with a son who moved on in the right direction. He always asked for a wish every year - 'I want to meet that girl before I die'. Wish fulfilled!

Phew! I was silent over the call. All I could answer was - 'I am sorry. I never knew all that. And moreover, I am a very practical person to understand all these emotions but I respect them. I love everyone around me as friends and I have no time for many things in my life.'

After the call till I slept, I was thinking, at times we can leave a positive impact in a negative way. I felt bad as I was a reason for someone's pain for such a long time. It is a silent one-sided love story but a true love story. Someone who loved a girl with no clue and still carries all the old baggage. I felt lucky to be blessed to be loved but my life has no time. I could not understand what should have been my response but I just smiled and said - 'we are good friends and we will be friends'.

My new year message would be just a line - LIVE LIFE. DO NOT LOVE LIFE. Living gives you the freedom to speak and express. There is no fear or inhibitions in your mind as you are a free bird. But when you start loving life, you restrict your thoughts and actions. Open your heart to your love at the right time, and I am sure the answer would be 'Yes'.

I have to get back to writing.......now!

Happy New Year :)