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Saturday, 3 December 2016

I wish I were

I've been forever fascinated by Aesop's Fables. The fable of the hard-working Ant and the happy-go-lucky Grasshopper is one of my favorites! Many lessons to be learned from this timeless story.
One of them being, 'Make hay while the sun shines.'
The obstinate child in me argues, 'Then when do I get to enjoy the sunshine?'
Two sides to every coin, isn't there?

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I wish I were...

What a pair they are!
The Grasshopper and the Ant,
One so merry,
The other so dreary.

Dancing and prancing,
Eating and singing,
Chirpy as can be,
Mr Grasshopper is he.

Working and slaving,
Sweating and heaving,
Serious as can be,
Mr Ant is he.

Saving for the wintry night,
Storing to save his plight,
So much to worry,
Mr Ant is in a busy scurry.

Songs of spring he sings,
Bough to bough he springs,
So much to delight,
Mr Grasshopper is on a cheery flight.

I wish I were a grasshopper,
Happy let me be,
Live each sunny day,
In my own way.

Winter will come someday.
Harsh she may be,
Kind she may be,
Will she even come?

Till then let me be,
Blissful and carefree,
Leave aside worries of winter,
A winter that may never be.

-Kala Ravi 2016

Ponder this as I leave you to hum alongside this lovely song 💗💗

Linking this post to @Blogchatter's Wednesday Prompt - I wish I were

Copyright © 2016 KALA RAVI

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Shilpa Gupte · 432 weeks ago

That's such a sweet story, The ant and the grasshopper. I remember narrating it to my kindergarten kids and inspiring them to follow Mr. Ant. However, there are times when I want to be the grasshopper - just sit and laze around, sing songs, dance to the music, soak in the pleasures of life, for we live just once! :) But, the level-headed Shilpa in me nudges me in the ribs and urges me to get up and get going lest time passes away and I repent about it later! We want it all, don't we, Kala?
Psst... I still feel what's the harm in stealing a few lazy moments every once in while? After all, we are toiling day and night, aren't we? :)
Loved the ditty! <3
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rashmianil1306 13p · 432 weeks ago

Amazingly written,we all tend to think so much about future that we loose our present.Balancing is the key:)

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omkarjc 16p · 432 weeks ago

Such a fabulous composition Kala! Also, enjoyed the song at the end. It's been a while since I heard it. You refreshed some memories!
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Vasantha Vivek · 431 weeks ago

You filled my heart with the beauty of your words. Really beautiful poem, Kala. I too wish to be that grass hopper for its bubbly nature.
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malinymohan 17p · 431 weeks ago

Loved the take on the fable, Kala. As you said, even the proverbs and fables can be understood and digested according to our attitude. I prefer, making hay while the sun shines, but I need time to settle down on the hay and bask in the evening sun too :)

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aloksinghal2003 38p · 431 weeks ago

Wonderful to read, especially because it is year-end and so many thoughts cross our mind now.

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indraniatbengaluru 46p · 431 weeks ago

Wow! That is so well written.
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deepagandhi 28p · 431 weeks ago

Lovely poem Kala..the ant and the grasshopper inspire us all in different ways. And we always wish for things which we don't have or cant do.
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doc2poet 2p · 431 weeks ago

Lovely poem:-)

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sanchthewriter 12p · 431 weeks ago

Lovely poem...in an ideal world, we'd be balance of the two!
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reemamichelle 42p · 431 weeks ago

I loved your take on the prompt Kala! This is so different yet so true. Fabulous poem Kala :)

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nabanita21 21p · 431 weeks ago

Look on the brighter side and live fully as much as you can is my take away from this beautiful piece, Kala 😊

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rachnasays 54p · 431 weeks ago

Very nice poem, Kala. So many things to ponder in what you shared.

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dpdash 1p · 431 weeks ago

A nice composition and amusing thoughts

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Ralakshmi · 431 weeks ago

Now that's a fun take. Loved the way you retold the story.
I remember my Dad narrating this to me ... inspiring me to be an ant... But I guess I turned into a grasshopper :P
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shalzmojo 40p · 431 weeks ago

Great writeup Kala; grasshopper did seem to have all the fun ;-)
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sunainabhatia 26p · 431 weeks ago

Liked the way you put the story in verse with your own interpretation of the bliss of being carefree....:)

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Subha Rajagopal · 431 weeks ago

Such a nice way to recount the ant and grasshopper story! Loved it Kala!

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ddbdoglady 60p · 431 weeks ago

I love your poem, Kala!☺ My philosophy definitely matches yours and the grasshopper's. Life is short and who knows what may happen tomorrow? Enjoy it to the fullest, now!
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subzeroricha 35p · 431 weeks ago

Second poem on the prompt that I absolutely love :) This prompt is bringing out some interesting takes already :) Have you read Omkar's?

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Rohan · 431 weeks ago

Wow!! What a beautifully written poem, Kala. Loved it. :)
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ramyaprao 55p · 431 weeks ago

Kala this is the Kala poem. Full of joy and zest. Living in the present and enjoying the moment. And just perfectly suiting the festive season of December.

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Modern Gypsy · 431 weeks ago

Love this poem Kala! This balance is the key - it's so hard sometimes though.
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saumynagayach 28p · 431 weeks ago

This is such a beautifully written poem, Kala! The ant and the grasshopper fable is one of my favorites too. Life is indeed beautiful but with no hustle around, so just be yourself and enjoy each day with a new beginning. Loved your take on the prompt. :)
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Chandni · 430 weeks ago

I guess we are the Busy Ant on somedays and the carefree gross hopper on others . But if I could I'd love to be Mr Grass hopper :)
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