From My Heart (100 English Poems)

By Lakshmi Krishnadas Pai

This book contains 100 poems on about 100 different topics. The topics include philosophy, music, romance, love, personal relationships, devotion, patriotism, greed, nature, modern day life and fantasies.
The author, a lady poet, looks life through her eyes and experience, developed the art of writing poetry in her latter stages of life and thinks that this was a gift given to her by the Almighty.
She is the only female poet in the world to have written poems in five different languages as per information available on the internet today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lakshmi Krishnadas Pai
• Release date: Feb 11, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310948169

Lakshmi Krishnadas Pai

Lakshmi Krishnadas Pai has an M.A. degree in Philosophy from India and M.A. degree in Psychology from California, where she worked as a Lecturer. A performing artist of Hindustani Classical Vocal Music, she is also a composer and teacher. Krishnadas and Lakshmi have made their home at Nisarga Layout,Bangalore.

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Chapter 1-20 English Poems

001. An Island in My Mind

002. The Pilgrim of Life

003. Moments at the Seashore

004. The Dewdrop and the Pearl

005. Zest for Life

006. That Millionaire From Manhattan

007. Choices

008. The Ignorance of a Scholar

009. The Fairy in the Forest

010. Marriage-A Mega Assignment

011. The Addict Box

012. Woman, Thy Name Is ……

013. My Dreams

014. The Dictator

015. The Missive That I Miss

016. Introspection In Retrospect

017. The Beauty Of Nature

018. Death

019. Who Am I?

020. God

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Chapter 2-English Translations of 20 Hindi Poems

021. A Tribute To Goddess Saraswathi

022. Om

023. Shri Rama

024. The One And The Only

025. The Sunset Hour

026. The Gift

027. Flight Of The Heart

028. Krishna’s Charm

029. The Flute Divine

030. Meera

031. The Wrong Calculation

032. Ragas-Day And Night

033. Earth

034. White And Black

035. My Love For My Country

036. The Beauty Of Simplicity

037. The Ultimate Lesson

038. The Precious Rain

039. How I Wish…….

040. Veneration

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Chapter 3-English Translations of 20 Kannada Poems

041. Why?

042. Brandavana

043. Realisation

044. A Celestial Scene

045. My Tribute

046. Renunciation

047. Rebirth

048. Senseless Differences

049. Illusions and Delusions

050. What Is Devotion?

051. He, In Her Eyes

052. She, In His Eyes

053. Guru-The Teacher

054. Forgiveness

055. A Despicable Deal

056. The Conflict

057. Patriotism

058. Ocean

059. Humbled

060. A Heartfelt Prayer

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Chapter 4-English Translations of 20 Tamil Poems

061. A Feeling All Around

062. Nandagopala

063. Krishna’s Charisma

064. Lord Murugan

065. The Benevolent Goddess

066. A New Beginning

067. The Story Of A Sculptor

068. Monsoon Magic

069. Night Of The Full Moon

070. In A Mother’s Eyes

071. Spring

072. My Love

073. Greed

074. The Curse

075. The Divine Scheme

076. Maya-The Illusion

077. In The Eventual Analysis

078. Feelings

079. I Believe………….

080. Devi-The Goddess

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Chapter 5-English Translations of 20 Urdu Poems

081. Life

082. Your Love

083. Togetherness

084. A Puzzle

085. Friendship

086. Yearning

087. To A Special Person

088. Nature

089. Independence

090. Criticism

091. My Aspiration

092. A Paradise In Pain

093. The Value Of Money

094. The Journey

095. Poetry

096. The Power Pill

097.The Senseless Obsession

098. Terror

099. Question And Answer

100. The Ultimate Quest

Chapter 1-20 English Poems

001-An Island in My Mind

There is an island far away,

away from all confusion

where solitude walks in silence

to the sweet rhythms of the ocean.

The frolicking waters sway and dance,

they woo the shores in a trance.

The soft-hearted breeze with gentle hands

caresses the shimmering sands.

In the twilight hour, sprinkled with gold

when the beautiful skies shine bright

a crimson sun, the blushing bride,

weds the dark and handsome night.

Here is a haven of beauty

a paradise without any strife

a resort so peaceful and serene

it is a celebration of life.

The angels are graceful.

They are sweet and kind

for I am blessed with this island

right here, ‘Inside My Mind.

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002-The Pilgrim of Life

He sailed the seas, he flew the flights

He was sad and glad in darkness and light.

He scaled the skies of stardom and fame

He hummed and sang in pure delight.

He went to the moon and reached for Mars

If given a chance, he would walk among stars

Then came the day when he needed to rest,

he found a hotel called ‘Slumberlands.’

There as he lay in a cosy bed,

he began to make his future plans.

In the wee hours of dawn,

there was a knock on his door.

When he checked the clock

it was quarter to four.

A luminous aura filled the room

before he even reached the door.

He just stood still as his eyes moved around

along with the light that spread on the floor.

A gentle voice was speaking to him,

Come with me, let us go

Go where and why? the pilgrim asked,

What do you mean, I do not know.

The voice was deep

it was very profound

As he heard the words

he also felt the sound

You were born

and entered the Hotel of Life

The length of your stay

is not yours to decide.

Whether you check in

Is something unsure

But once you do,

your check-out is sure.

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003-Moments at the Seashore

My moments at the seashore

are cherished memories of mine.

It is an experience in elation

each and every time.

My eyes go surfing along the waves

as the frills of foam rise and fall

I am mesmerized, I am hypnotized,

by the lilting movement of it all.

Watching the waves bounce up and down,

to a steady rhythm without a pause

my spirit soars and I become

the playful child I was.

I hop, I jump around

I splash myself with water

I sing the song of ‘catch me if you can’

as the waves come chasing after.

There, just for a moment I close my eyes

for the sea seems slow and tame.

In that single instant my feet get wet

and the waves have won the game.

A pretty little girl watching the sea,

giggles with glee and claps her hands.

A cute little boy happy and free,

builds his castle in the sands.

A daring young man races forth

and takes a fearless leap.

He surges further on with fervour

eager to swim in the deep.

I can see the youth spin tales of love

their songs so romantic.

While old age takes a bow to retreat

into realms that are nostalgic.

A few steps ahead, there’s a cosy cove

where the shadows tease the stones.

A warm and loving breeze is humming

in sweet and soothing tones.

Like handcrafted bits of an ornate strand

the seashells please my heart

White as pearls or a colourful band

each one is a piece of art.

I see a seagull strutting on the shore

its head held high with pride.

Gazing at the sea it has come to adore

it seems to be sizing the tide.

Pensive pelicans perched on a rock

basking in the soft sunlight.

Still as the statues around my block

a vision in black and white.

Radiant faces and beaming smiles

honour the friendly sun

Cheerful children chirp with joy.

The mood is swinging with fun.

Away from all concerns and cares,

here is a heavenly retreat.

Woes and worries are far away

the salty air feels sweet.

The ocean’s beauty and allure

gladdens me to the core.

I thank you God for blessing us

with this sea and the sandy shore.

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004-The Dewdrop and the Pearl

Dewdrops on roses

shining like pearls

liquid and lustrous

as another day unfurls.

A sparkling sky sends greetings

through glimmering golden rays

The damsel of dawn smiles with glee

in the warmth of sun’s embrace.

Scent of the blossoms casting a spell

In the magical moods of the morn

chimes in the distance ringing a bell

every moment a song is born.

The mystic mist floats through the trees

weaving a luminous design

invisible angels shower their grace

in this portrait of a scheme divine.

As the sunrise raises the curtains

a symphony strums the strings

the nightingale sings her songs

and the hummingbird swings its wings.

Here comes another day my friend,

here is one more chance

listen to the whispering wishes of yours

and awaken from your trance.

Seize these moments that knock on your door

rise and ride your dreams

to be what you want, to be what you can,

just swim in the destined schemes.

A humble beginning does not portend

a meagre or modest end

by the will of your mind

and sweat of your brow

you can reach the goal you intend.

The dewdrop looked at the pearl and said

"I can never hope to be what you are.

You were born into riches in the ocean’s bed.

You shine like a distant star."

The pearl replied with a gentle smile,

"There is something you seem to forget.

If you aspire with grit and fire

there is nothing that is hard to get.

So take that step and make that stride.

Believe that all will be well.

Born in a shell you may not be,

but you can be the pearl in a jewel."

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005-Zest for Life

The spring of childhood is fragrant with flowers.

The summer of youth is sunlit and warm.

The autumn of mid-life holds pearls of wisdom.

The winter of old age has its own charm.

Looks may fade and strength may wilt

but the zest in spirit stays on.

For as long as you