If these times last

Every moment life changes old gone, new begun
sometimes there is shade sometimes shining sun
living these moments fully is all that you have got
what happens if these times last tomorrow or not.


Its hard to find someone who loves you deeply
if someones there like that its most beautiful truly
then just get hold of such a hand and tie the knot.
what happens if these times last tomorrow or not.

Someone slides in through the unsuspecting eyes to come near
the heart beats faster and faster its love not fear
just think for a moment and grab what you have got
what happens if these times last tomorrow or not.

Every moment life changes old gone, new begun
sometimes there is shade sometimes shining sun
living these moments fully is all that you have got
what happens if these times last tomorrow or not.

Tomato Koshimbir Epulaeryu Poem

The “Epulaeryu” poem is about delicious food. This is a new poetic form, however I have modified it to make it easy in structure.



Ripe tomatoes cleaned and diced

Chopped onions with chili powder spiced

Coarse ground peanuts are sprinkled in haste

Chopped cilantro for that fresh salad taste

Salt and sugar just a hint

Maybe even leaves of green mint

Enjoy the divine crunchy Koshimbir.


[Koshimbir is Salad in Marathi an Indian language.]

© Vinay Phatak 2012. All rights reserved.

Frugal life - Pantoum

I believe in really simple living
Frugal sustainable and debt free
Financially secure with high thinking
The happiness on our faces you can see

Frugal sustainable and debt free
Our needs are provided, wants are shrinking
The happiness on our faces you can see
Living on budget with proper planning

Our needs are provided, wants are shrinking
Our small house is clean and clutter free
Living on a budget with proper planning
The vegetable garden, what a sight to see

Our small house is clean and clutter free
Economy and sustainability tops our budgeting
The vegetable garden, what a sight to see
It’s wonderful to do hands on gardening

Economy and sustainability tops our budgeting
Financially secure with high thinking
It’s wonderful to do hands on gardening
I believe in really simple living.

© Vinay Phatak 2012. All rights reserved.