Poetry Double Shot: Ashu Kavi and Egypt (Is also a state of mind)

Ashu Kavi

A wise one, quick, poet, one reaching for Aaksh the sky,
Says the co-writer Cs Vishwanathan from India, Mumbai,
Akar-shape & Aalap-musical, Aafreen-encouragement,
By flowing in poetic rhyme as Aadi-first; most important.

Aachman-intake of a sip of water before a yagya or puja,
And in this instance an Aadash-command; message to ya,
In other words there are many Aandaleeb-The Bulbul Bird,
Relaying Abhi-fearless, Aashish-blessings from God’s word.

Abhayaprada bestower of safety, another name for Vishnu,
Abhibhava-overpowering, powerful, victorious through you,
Abhidi-radiant in Abhihita-expression and word, lifting high,
Abhijat-noble or wise Abhijvala-blazing forth not just get by.

Abhijit-one who is victorious (Abhijeet) with Abhilash-desire,
Abhimand-gladdening, Abhimani-pridefull so unafraid of fire,
Abhimanyu Arjuna's son, heroic, self-respect, seeking right,
Abhinanda to rejoice, to celebrate, praise, bless and delight.

Abhyudaya sunrise, elevation, increase heaven’s prosperity,
Abhinabhas-renowned, Abhinandana felicitous by welcoming,
Abhinatha lord of desires, another name for kama with one,
Abhisoka-passionate, Abhisumat-radiant, another name, sun.

Acanda not of the hot temper without anger gentle or kind,
Abhirup–pleasing, Abjit conquering water comes to my mind,
Abhivira surrounded by heroes, a commander, Abhra cloud,
Abhrakasin with clouds for shelter an ascetic, cover Shroud.

Acchindra-flawless, uninterrupted & Achal-constant tension,
Achyuta-indestructible it is Achintya-beyond comprehension,
Acyutaraya worshipper of the infallible, a devotee of Vishnu,
Adarsh-ideal, Adesh-command, Adhik-greater, get through.

Adhita-scholar, Adil-sincere, Aditeya another name for the sun,
Adit from the beginning Adway one; united we’re almost done,
Adwaya-unique, Agha pre-eminent also, Aghat-destroyer of sin,
Agniprava bright as the fire Agrim leader; Agriya-first, best men.

Ahilan-knowledgeable, commanding Ahmad-praiseworthy, soon,
The heavenly clean and pure Amalendu the unblemished moon,
Flow to Ajay-unconquerable, invincible Aijaz-favour, Amal-bright,
Follow Akhilesh-indestructible, Ainesh the sun's glory, Aloke-light.

Akalmash-stainless, Akshar-impershable, Akalpa-ornament,
Akash-sky, Akmal-complete, Amanda-active, Akram-excellent,
Amiya nectar, Alhad-joy, delight, Amlan unfading; everbright,
Adil-sincere, Amish-honest, Akshath-indestructible, just right.

Akshit-permanent, Akroor-kind, Akshat-uninjurable, every way,
Alagarasu handsome king, King of beauty Alhad, joy of the A’s,
Amal bright, clean, pure, Amit endless, boundless, soon to see,
Amalendu the unblemished moon, Amanath treasure of the B’s.

A small sample of cooperation, when the West meets the East,
Minus politics, warfare, poverty as poets always come in peace,
When you do it for the greatest you can also do it for the least,
Together we should always be able to find beauty in the beast.

Waves of freedom beat equally upon India & America’s shore,
That rhythm is magificent like the deep sea’s resounding roar,
Eldest son in Brahmins is given his paternal grandfathes name,
Vishwanathah! Peace & harmony, shouldn’t we all do the same?

By Luke Easter & Cs Vishwanathan

Egypt (Is also a state of mind)

Egypt is not only a country on the map it’s a certain state of mind,
Once you’ve been led away why do you keep on looking behind?
Watching all the turmoil that plagues the area called the Middle East,
Is it any wonder why many individuals never have a sense of peace?

The bible is not another’s opinion but the word tried & proven true,
What you make happen for others God will make happen for you,
Are the thoughts, ideas and suggestions passing through your lips?
Encouraging others to fight the battle of faith or give up and quit?

It is Enron or those who are unscrupulously asking you to invest,
Like eating raw meat that will sicken anyone as we try and digest,
Who hasn’t heard the old saying, “you’re exactly what you eat,”
Same for your mouth because “you will have what you speak,”

Whatever happens in life try hard to never lose your cool,
Ecclesiastes 7: 9 states, “anger rests in the bosom of fools,”
Proverbs 6: 6, “consider the ways and be wise like the ant,”
If that insect could talk you'd never hear the words, “I can’t.”

The rest of the chapter deals with various pitfalls and calamities,
Even to the point where careful study will provide a remedy,
Verse 16 leads to the 7 things God considers an abomination,
These are listed to help you identify any problematic situation.

Here’s a story that’s sad and in a somber way just a little funny,
An 11 day journey to get to a land flowing with milk and honey,
However, through all the doubt, complaining, chaos, fear & tears,
Turned into a camping trip that ended up taking a total of 40 years.

There were some in the entourage, who simply refused to believe,
This was after all God had accomplished like parting the Red Sea,
From miracles in the land of Egypt there was so much that He did,
Two adults made it across, not Moses & Aaron just Joshua & Caleb.

A newspaper photo showed a woman bending over the hospital bed,
Of a man she’d never known before because her only child was dead,
Excited to hear the transplanted heartbeat from a precious loving one,
When God listens to your heart does He recognize the beat of His Son?

Can you even begin to imagine that from the original twelve tribes,
Ten of them were so afraid they actually couldn’t wait to run and hide,
Repeatedly being saved while told by Moses that God is on their side,
An eleven-day journey in the park turned into a deadly forty-year ride.

Yes, once you have been led out of any kind of negative wilderness,
Do not turn around to greet it like an old flame with a hug and a kiss,
If you have never seen the movie your bible has a copy of the script,
You’ll never make it to the promise land until you stop thinking Egypt.

By Luke Easter