Can Samarra Be Avoided? Can Samarra Be Avoided? I was watching the episode “The Six Thatchers” of Sherlock Holmes on TV when these lines, spoken by Sherlock Holmes at the tragic death of his friend Watson’s wife, struck me deeply: When does the path we walk on lock around our feet? When does the road … Read more
Fate Whatever one dreams Or aims to be Earn a lot, gain prosperity Or fame and a long, lasting glory One keeps on thinking Planning ahead Executing meticulously To the last detail Does it help, how much it helps Or just keeps us occupied In the monkey cage Swinging from One to the other end … Read more
Fate World keeps changing Yet remains the same Where hungry rarely Meet their grain Thirsty hardly Taste the rain Leftovers choke Overflowing bins Clean water flows Into the sink As those on board The gravy train Will say their hard work Is paying them And blame that eternal Power of fate For the deprived lots … Read more