Sheep (Tanka)

Counting to slumber

she grazes in winding trails

short tail, woolly coat-

then one climbs over the bridge

others flock instinctively.

Sanskar Jyot Reunion

A sure hand led us

when we were baffled by the studies.

Strict, severe in appearance

but soft and unhurried.

Now, as each master speaks

with unmatched clarity in thoughts-

their actions we can predict,

the styles so imbibed in us.

Time goes back and forth-

old school mates meet.

''Who are you? how are you?'', questions galore.

Memories flow - sour and sweet.

Then, as children, we stood height-wise.

And now, as adults, we click width-wise.