Race

Naani

I race with time,
to effect chores.
Come tomorrow doing the same,
Outrunning the clock to nowhere!

Author's Note

Naani is one of Indian's most popular Telugu poems. It was introduced by a renowned Telugu poet Dr.N. Gopi.

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

"We all growl like bears and moan sadly like doves." And that is what we call human nature; complaining of our work and bemoaning our station and the seeming futility of our labor. As for me, whether I work or play, whether I rejoice in good fortune or suffer in agony; whether I live or whether I die, I shall make a conscious effort each day to do and surrender all to the service and Glory of God. I'm not so important, after all. Bless.

[Mrudula Rani]

Your thoughts sound like a lovely poem.i appreciate very much. Thank you.

[Samuel Dickens]

Clothes don't stay washed, grass doesn't stay trimmed. (Nor my beard) A silly saying is "The hurry-er I go, the behind-er I get". Your excellent poem describes our earthly existence.

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you Samuel, for your wonderful review. I appreciate your reading them.

[KCthelastboyscout]

The " routine". Time for a life change immediately

[Mrudula Rani]

I am getting efficient at my routine,not sick of it!! Thank you sweet dear friend for the suggestion!

[Ms Paragon]

Short and to the point!Powerful message perfectly conveyed.Well done!

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you for your lovely review.

[Ms Paragon]

My pleasure!

[An owl on the moon]

It is wondrous to learn of Teluga poetry, to see how powerful it can speak to us. I feel this so much, feel this endless race with time more each day. Suas palavras agitam o coração e a alma. Eu aprecio profundamente seus pensamentos profundos. Um grande abraço.

[Mrudula Rani]

Muito Obrigada querido, para sua palavras carinhoso.
Eu desejo para você uma ótima semana de muitas felicidades. Uma grande abraço.

[Jimmy Yetts]

Fascinating form; perceptive philosophy.
Outstanding work, M!

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you dearJY, for your wonderful thoughts.

[Neville]

That's the thing about time, we never know just how much of it we have left, and of course, it is impossible to out run it.... a super little write this Naani is... be proud........Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you dear Neville for your lovely words. Dr. N. Gopi is from my home state.

[Neville]

my word... be sure to say hi from me next time ya bump in to him...... joking of course, unless of course you do bump into him......N

[Mrudula Rani]

It will be my pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Gopi or any one, you know how much I treasure our friendship.

[Neville]

......... x

[Sami Khalil]

I love it. I was educated today by that form of poetry. Great poets sprang out of India. Many great things. Excellent.

[Mrudula Rani]

Thank you dear friend for your lovely thoughts.i appreciate your reading my words.

[Sami Khalil]

You are very welcome.