MULTNOMAH FALLS

MULTNOMAH  FALLS

Thirty miles east of Portland

 See  Multnomah falls grand

189 metres two drop cascade

Oregon's tallest water fall appreciate.

Fed by rain water and snow melt

year round attraction pleasant

Hike up to Benson bridge atop

spanning the falls second drop

Climb to the top and view

or peer up from bottom and view

dress up in warm cloth and wear shoes with traction

for the area is cold and slick needs attention.

Awe inspiring cascade of icy water

Power and beauty of Nature

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TULIPS

            TULIPS

Oh it is season of Spring

In our minds vibrant colors ring

Red, yellow, orange, purple and more

Tulip brings Heaven to earth sure.

Tulips floral harbinger of Spring

Brilliant colors around  drab surrounding

It is not strong or over powering

Sweet lingering fragrance floats on surrounding.

Tulips of shapes, sizes and colors

Of interesting choice of yours

Three thousand in variety

Cultivated in Holland, a popularity

Cup shaped, bowl shaped, goblet shaped

Fall planted, Spring  flowering , surviving Winter in ground

Perennial flowers, but often treated annual s around

Tulips world renowned flower

Not too elegant, too romantic, too big, too small

Too bright but just the right appreciation of all

Turkish tradition of wearing on Turbans

Europeans gave the named Tulips meaning Turbans

Tulips generally perfect love

Different colours signify human emotions vow

Tulip means perfect love, true passionate lover

Vibrant, timeless, symbol of passionate lover

Red associated with true love

purple signifies loyalty in love

yellow for cheerful thoughts and sun shine

white claims worthiness and send messages of forgiveness

orange symbolizing warmth happiness ,fascination

Variegated  once represent beautiful eyes

Pink happiness and confidence

Purple associated with royalty

Tulips velvet in texture

Almost black in color

Represents heart of a lover

Fired with passion of lover

National  flower of Iran and Turkey

Unofficially emblem of Holland visibly

Flower associated with Spring

Vibrant, timeless symbol of Spring

Floral arrangements pretty

Expressing" Think of you really"

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YOSEMITE

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Yosemite, nature's imposing  falls

With granite cliffs and  water- falls 

Imposing impetus for National park system

Capped an era of expansionism.

Abraham Lincoln set aside the Yosemite valley

with a new belief of conservationism

as settlers poured into California

Today  draws  visitors over globe to this area.

Oh the Yosemite Valley

poses to our minds really

How minuscule we humans are

In scale of things Nature carves

MARIPOSA  GROVE

Mariposa  grove, beneath giant trees

feel the magnificent serenity

Sequoias beautiful in tranquil setting

Walking up the trails an exhilarating experience.

Giant Sequoias in longevity next only to Pine

Three Thousand Years as against four thousand five hundred of Pine

Grow tall to around three hundred feet

with diameter as much as forty feet.

Fallen Monarch fell three hundred years ago

Lies resistant to decay, lingers for years to go

Faithful couple growing close

Trunks  fuse at the base below.

Grizzly giant, second largest

In volume 963 cubic meters present

while Washington tree the largest

in volume 1018 cubic meters, first.

Telescopic tree hollow inside

Due to repeated fire strikes

Walk inside and see the sky

Giant Sequoias need no trunk to survive

Wawwona   tunnel tree

Fallen in 1969 due to snow storm

In 1881 a tunnel carved through its trunk

Created awareness of preservation of sensitive Eco systems.

With towering trees around

Sound of wind and Sun peeping down

Smell of forest all around

Yosemite,  a nice trekking ground

TUNNEL VIEW

Tunnel view, out through tunnel  Wawwona

4233 feet long, longest in California

Drama of expanding daylight

Leading to spectacular panoramic  valley sight.

EI captain to the left, Half dome in back ground in center

Sentinel rock to center right appear

Bridal veil to far right

Vast array of green forest against blue sky

sunset views excellent to see

sun rays highlighting top of valley

against dark background

stored sights that astound.

On a moonless night

Eyes getting adjusted to ambient light  

Watch the starry sight

Milky way to hearts delight.

BRIDAL VEIL

Bridal veil at West end

Across the valley from EI captain

Welcoming visitors to valley

From 620 feet, a fall tall and misty.

In Spring much higher flow

Yet  water- falls all year you know

Half a mile trek from Wawwona  parking

Get damp from mist  from a distance.

 YOSEMITE  FALLS

Yosemite falls in three sections

Upper, middle and lower ones

Upper falls of 1430 feet plunge

The drop in world top twenty range.

Five middle level plunges

Account for a drop of 615 feet

Twice as high as lower ones

Visible only to hikers.

Lower Yosemite falls

Visible, 320 feet tall

The Yosemite creeks at bottom

Flows into Merced  river

Sentinel falls, Ribbon falls, Horse tail falls

Ribbon falls close to Bridal veil falls

Nevada  falls impressive from Glacier point

on drive from  Ahwahnaa  or curry village

Orange glow Horse tail fall on east of EI Captain

Mid to late Feb due to sun reflection.

John Mur Vernal falls mist trail hike

In  Spring blows mist all over, you like.

EI CAPTAIN

EI captain carved by glacier action

now a standard for  big wall climbing action

3000 feet above the valley floor

Largest monolithic granite in world  ever.

THREE BROTHERS

Located east of EI Captain

made of Eagle, upper most brother

and middle and lower brother

You can see from Merced river.

SENTINEL ROCK

see the Sentinel Rocks

From opposite side of Yosemite falls

CATHEDRAL ROCKS AND SPIRES

East of canyon see Cathedral Rocks

Opposite EI Captain rocks 

The granite scene elegant 

Bridal veil flows through, a sight so pleasant

HALF DOME

5000 feet above Yosemite valley

8000 feet above level of sea

Half Dome the valley icon

A challenge to hikers ' I CAN'

George Anderson reached the summit

Leading to cable route of today, hike it                    

An exciting arduous  hike

Observe safety precautions in hike

View Vernal and Nevada falls

Liberty Cap, Half Dome with elevation raise

and High Sierra, observing safety

Panoramic view of Yosemite valley.

Scare the Bear away

See Squirrels, Chipmunks on the way

Wild Life respect them from a distance

Black bears grabbing back packs, a nuisance.

Half Dome, signature land mark of Yosemite

A  strenuous 16  mile  hike, round trip

hikers see magnificent  water falls

And top of 8842' Half  Dome monolithic tall.

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FALL COLORS

FALL  COLORS

Nature's fashion show begins

scenic  colors experience

drive, walk or paddle and glimpse

into beautiful colors your heart rinse

Orange yellow red and burgundy

green leaves turning into colors many

Low shrubs too, many beautiful colors

Mountain maple and mountain ash

Incredible landscape

feast eyes can never escape

shorter days, colder nights

Sunshine rain wind leading to sights.

panoramic  view of brilliant leaves

feasting colors to eyes

awesome view, Nature's art

experience change of season to heart

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COLORS OF FLOWERS

COLORS OF FLOWERS

Natural language of flowers

Truly express  their colors

Influencing human sentiments

Desires within of human minds.

Blue clears worry, creates true happiness

Pink the color of grace, gentility and happiness

Purple represents dignity, pride and success in  action

Orange, color of confidence, satisfaction and passion

Red indisputable  color of desire, drive and passion

White marks humility, innocence and reverence

Yellow marks friendship, joy and warmheartedness

Green represents health, resilience, good fortune

Vibrant colors mean a lot

Impressions they leave in human heart

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PASSION

PASSION

Success needs passion

 love for work  genuine

unmindful of extra hours

beyond money gives pleasures

climb up the mountain you desire

once reached, higher peaks you aspire

talk and take your team together

growth in business, it matters

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SATABHISHEKAM

SATABHISHEKAM

Blessed are you the couple

in journey of life a mark notable

we bow to you on this occasion

seek your blessings with reverence.

Blessed are you on this occasion

Receiving blessings from Agni, Savitha and Brihaspathi

Hundred years of Sarath, Hanumantha and Vasantha

for good health and happiness with Aishwarya

Your performance as Grihasta noteworthy

Career responsibilities till Shastiabda poorthi

of course extended professional drive

wisdom to youngsters and energise.

You have witnessed one thousand one

full and new moons in life of thee

happiness, honours blessings from Pitrus

Blessings of Uma Maheswara for purity of body and soul in you.

Brahma in His five appearances

Prajapati,Hiranya garbha, Parameshtee

Chaturmukha and Brahma bless thee

Shiva Mrityunjaya also bless thee

Vishnu, LakshmiNarayana

And Navagrahas

Seven Chiranjeevi, immortals

Ayurdevathas, god of Life, Eight Dikpalakas bless thee

HAPPY SATABHISEKHAM TO YOU.

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HONEYMOON DAYS

HONEY MOON DAYS

Days of intimacy and seclusion

In exotic and romantic destination

Comforting, physical relationship hours

Bonding the couple in tenderness and pleasures

Honey days, Honey weeks,  Honey month

Indians, Arabic, Spanish ,Italian, Russian, a pleasure month

Out to destinations romantic suiting to pockets

Venice, Rome, Hawaii, Ooty,  Kodaikkanal, suits.

Kissed by Sun, Blessed with natural beauty

Paradise calm, surroundings please

Disconnected from technology, couple days

Pouring energy in their exciting ways.

Relax, pamper and fun together

As if only two in the world, happier

Watching sun rise  or sun set

From dreamy landscape or pools private

Exciting days, hearts smiling at once

Passions exciting, let it be constant in existence

Life so fulfilling and extraordinary

Visiting  Honey moon places on Anniversaries

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BEREAVEMENT

BEREAVEMENT

We tied the knots

Day of unifying our hearts

our life journey long

Share and care, full of song.

I held your hand tight

At ghastly hour, God showed His might

In pain, I cry

looking for you in Heavenly sky.

I was mistaken, love never dies

Now I look for you in rainbows in the sky

Moon, Stars and the Wood

Nothing can do me any good

Time is too long for those who grieve

Time is so short for those who rejoice

The bonds, the pain no need to explain honey

The cruel fork that split our life journey

Answers honey

I know, I am thoughts in your head

Remember happiness and joy we shared

 I am not dead, I am in you

No tears, I am in all around you.

Remember me, no cries

If tears fall from your eyes

Remember happiness and joy we shared

and special undying  love we carved.

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STAY HEALTHY, LEARN HOW

 STAY HEALTHY, LEARN HOW

Healthiest people of the world

What makes them healthy is told

Environment and life style is what matters

Your attention benefits and betters.

Iceland with lowest population of world

Infant mortality low and average life highest told

People, oh   their consciousness   to gym

Builds   certainly   life in them.

Fish is an important diet

Vitamin D rich diet

Deficiency of vitamin D

Leading  to  ailments    plenty.

Japanese too love fish

Whole soy, sea weeds, green tea

Never over eat

Eat to eighty percent and wait.

Sweden strike a balance between work and leisure

Hills, mountains, glacial  lakes, their pleasure

Eat fish rich in Omega 3 fatty acids

Cooking oil they use less

Okinawa, place of healthiest

Part of Japan centenarians highest

Eat Tofu and sea weed, with a good life style

Rigorous daily activity they like

New Zeeland   with population low

And pollution too low

Wherever you are, ninety miles drive

Takes you to sea, Nature there to   enliven

Avocadoes, apples and plums

Fresh lettuce they like them

Fruits, vegetables and sea food

Seem to do them good.

Sardinia   of Italy, home of centenarians

Walking a good exercise for them

Whole grain, fiber bread,  fa’va bean

Tomatoes, garlic, fruits and   cheese.

Finland bogged with Heart disease

Encouraged a life style to ease

Fruits and vegetable intake doubled

Work balance, protein in fish and   tofu helped.

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DEVELOP STRONG MIND

DEVELOP STRONG MIND

You need to be mentally strong

To forget what went wrong

Circumstances, mistreatments lingering in your mind

Lessons   learnt, let courage tell path to find.

Never allow others make you feel inferior or bad

Control   emotions, with your ability glad

You bring out the best in you

Attitudes and your response, control with respect due.

Be fair and ready to speak out

Actions with pros and cons weighed, out

Past is a guide, future your focus

Past mistakes disappear, spectacular drive for success.

Success of others you make note

Draw up plans for success route

Failures at times is common

In this you are not the only one.

Value merit at every stage

Inculcate the spirit in team mates

Immediate results do not expect

Long term goals you focus best

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BIRTHDAY WISHES FROM PARENTS

BIRTHDAY WISHES FROM PARENTS

It takes three hundred and sixty five days to wish

You a happy birthday dear

But from us parents our wishes lavish

At every instant moves with you dear.

Success in every effort, in all fields you strive

Filling you with happiness you amply deserve

With blessings of almighty we believe

Life shall be a colourful path to traverse

Kamala and Seshadri

LAUGH

LAUGH

Laugh,  laugh and laugh

Oh contagious as cough

Binds people together

Harmony, intimacy   promoter

When in conflict stress or pain

Laughter is the best medicine

Lightens your burden

hopes and inspiration begin.

Laughter a good muscle relaxer

Good immunity builder

Stress and pain reliever

Lessens problems cardio- vascular

Positive attitude, optimism, forbearance

Laughter promotes certain

Anxiety anger, sadness vanishes

Focus to accomplish enhances.

In emotions long distance traveler

Pushing one from sadness to   humor  to laughter

Adds to joy, resilience and vitality

Emotions true surface visibly.

Laugh play and fun

Learn it from children

Challenges transform to opportunities

Self control promotes

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GEESE TEACH A LESSON

 

Geese teach community living

Ways of one another uplifting

See the V formation they fly

You need the reason why.

Each goose flap its wings

Creates uplift for one following

V formation increase their range

Range up seventy one percent strange.

Burden of drag resistance flying alone

V formation benefitting following known

Geese lesson for helping each other

A   lesson   humans  gather.

Varied skills, capabilities, talents, resources

Pool up, benefit from community share ups

Lending protective hand for needy

Share joy and grief, life on earth worthy.

K.S.V Seshadri