Sravani Singampalli writes

Humility

                   

‘Namaste’ is an act of humility

With humility, we gain wisdom

See humility in nature

Trees bending in the harsh wind

Just seem to me as if

They are asking for

Forgiveness on

Behalf of

All of

Us.

It

Reminds

Me of lord

Jesus Christ who

Suffered pain for our

Sins so that we all could

Be forgiven and live a

Better life, even the raging

Fire bows down to water in defeat

Showing reverence and humility!

‘Humility’ to me doesn’t mean low

 Unity comes with humility I believe

 Malice and conceit have to be destroyed

 In order to live a sublime life.

 Little things do matter a lot

 I believe, like saying

 Thank you, hello or hi

 You must be humble to survive!  

 (NOTE: Poetry forms used are Double Reversed Etheree and Acrostic) 

 

 Namaste -- Mollie Kellogg

Sravani Singampalli writes

Ode to a pomegranate

They say you’re an apple
With many seeds but
I know you’re more than that.
Long ago in Ancient Rome
The emperor wore clothes
Dyed by your ancestors
Do you know that?
Many people survive on you
They consider you a symbol of
Plenty and passionate love
But I know there is
Lots more about you.
You help the heart patients
And women in labor.
Your colour is the
Colour of my blood.
Your sweet, tangy and juicy
Taste reminds me of
So many good things
And that’s why I say
There is lot more about you.
You are the painting
Of not only my flawless skin
But also my smile.
You are the heart of
A beautiful lady.
A mother.
 
Madonna della Melagrana (Madonna of the Pomegranate) -- Sandro Botticelli