I DEFINE BEAUTY
Beauty is not in my looks,
Beauty is what you read in books…
Beauty is not the colour of my skin,
Beauty is from where I begin…
Beauty is not in thickness of my hair,
Beauty is what you feel anywhere…
Beauty is not in the story of a fairy,
Beauty is in the confidence I carry…
Beauty is not in clothes I drape,
Beauty is in my readiness with cape…
Beauty is not in curves of my body,
Beauty is everywhere and is in everybody…

LIFE, FEW YEARS AGO
It seems life was simple years ago,
Everything was steady and slow…
We all were stupid creatures,
But at least we had time to appreciate nature…
Mud houses, lanterns and families were around us,
Nothing much was there to fuss..
We were unaware about the word ‘extinct’,
World is now an upgraded place after mankind was linked…
(Recreated Illayaraja’s oil painting in Acrylic base)

RESTORE THE CONFIDENCE
I am stronger than before,
It’s time for faith to restore..
Now, I’ll lead my path with confidence,
Past learning and years of experience…
Judge me if you have so much time,
When I’m free, I’ll watch all your mime…
That doesn’t concern me anymore,
My aim is no more to score…
I’ll make my world a better place to live,
Where everyone is ready to give and forgive…
Happiness is not achieved, when you smile alone,
This will be the state which I’ll own…

STORY IN MY MUSIC
You must have heard me when you visit places,
Temple mosque or palace, we have similar faces…
Yes, we hold some basic ancient instrument,
Some with tambura, flute or tin trumpet…
We entertain you to feed our families,
We are not beggars like you think in your analogies…
We hold the respect in the turban we wear,
We also love and we also care…
We receive different responses from people around us,
Some click photos and some just create fuss..
If you find time, hear the music that we create for you,
And enjoy this world from our point of view.

PEACEFUL SLEEP
Watching you perform was a visual treat,
You were an extraordinary actor, so hard to beat,
You ruled the heart of audience with gaudiness,
Yes, your skills, acting and life lessons were always accrete…
You always had a personal touch in your scenes,
Your message to people and society was always clear on screen,
Oh yes, you always entertained us with some substance,
When you’re now gone the whole world screams.

CHAMELEON
Watching you perform was a visual treat,
You were an extraordinary actor, so hard to beat,
You ruled the heart of audience with gaudiness,
Yes, your skills, acting and life lessons were always accrete…
You always had a personal touch in your scenes,
Your message to people and society was always clear on screen,
Oh yes, you always entertained us with some substance,
When you’re now gone the whole world screams.