Writing... A poem

Perceptions are what I mistook
When I wrote my first ever book
Reality hit, the work it took
To market my first ever book

It was a novel all would read
A story everyone would need
But now years, on I've taken heed
Marketing books is a difficult deed

Some books on I'm sure of one thing
Money and fame ain't everything
It's the joy my books can bring
So onto another writing fling

It's not easy being an author
Though I believed it ought-to
The words should flow like water
It doesn't pay for bricks and mortar

The day job needs to stay
Selling books currently doesn't pay
But wish the books well I pray
They'll get popular, maybe one day

I aspire for them getting read
Someone choosing my books instead
Read them wherever, on the train or in bed
Share them, enjoy and be happy you read.... RPG Books

If life were a song

If your life were a song what would it be?
Would it play for every moment or just the ones that you see?

If the beat represented the activity of your heart?
Would the tempo increase when loved ones are apart?

Are there are changes in the song
Or is it the same all along?

My song would be full of changes and tempo
Has my life been boring... Well Hell No!

My song is full of guitars and percussion                                   Mimicking love,  laughter and passion 

The song is not written as the life is not ended
My song is one no one else has attempted.

It's exciting and certainly unique
Not perfect maybe but it's bit reached its peak

It's full of high notes and a fair scattering of low ones
Remixed and rewound and blessed with the birth of my sons.

The rest is building up into forceful crescendo
And how will it end,  I certainly don't know.

But until that time
I'm happy to hum my rhyme
Whistling softly and gaze at the moon.
God please, don't let this song end too soon.

© Ram Gulrajani  2016

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to one and all
A time of festive cheer and having a ball.
A time for remembering, giving and sharing
Where it's all about kindness, love and caring.
Spare a thought and a prayer
For those who aren't there.
Festive wishes of good cheer
Thoughts to last all year.
Reminded of those who go without
And peace and love to the world throughout.

As we enjoy time with family and loved ones
Remind yourselves you are the lucky ones.
Never forgetting the joy in giving
Is special and better than receiving.

Seasons greetings which will endeavour
May peace and love reign forever.
Merry Christmas...

© Ram Gulrajani 2016