Page 55 - Gems II

When You Touched

Pradeep Kumar Mishra
All nights are not same here
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Mishra, a brilliant scholar and writer. He is a versatile I have lost my precious moments
genius in research field of knowledge and wisdom, as a National Awardee only for you
Educationist and Environmentalist. He has presented more than hundred
tired so much to sleep
research papers in seminar and conference organized by various but you face and smile
Universities and leading educational Institutions of the country. He is a
shine within me.
veteran writer and committed teacher of International repute.
He has won numerous National and International Awards for his
When you became closest to me
significant contribution in the field of Education, Science and Literature. without the consent of your parents
Moreover he is also a influential speaker and proactive leader in
I had to put up all slanders
intellectual society. As an activist in Environmental protection, he has
been selected by (MoEF), GOI, New Delhi to impart training in Asia- only for you,
as you had expressed
Pacific region.
your will and dream
in favour of my life.

I Adore You Today Though I said nothing then
but slowly your face and heart
captivated my life
Oh! my dear friends
I could not control my emotion
I express my gratitude
I had to gulp back my
to all of you,
tears and sorrows.
as my wellwisher and teacher.
Though initially
After your arrival
I feared you much
all my agonies were over
but I accustomed with you,
I got everything
as you accompanied me constantly
when you caressed of
all the paths of my youth;
my every corner of life. @Pradeep Kumar Mishra
and taught me at every step
how to step in and step out
while I walked along the path.
You didn't let me sleep at day and night
and waste my time at leisure Every word has its meaning,
had been teaching me
in morning and evening every figure has its value,
how to endure my friend's But it depends
pain and agony, how we treat,
even after their tyrannical operation
in a comfort and easy way. how we handle.
Despite of all my plights
I smiled at you and didn't think ...Author
otherwise as you were teaching me a lot
how to remain staunch to thee.

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