Non-Violence: Dr. Martin Luther King's Voice Resonates

"I Have A Dream"

King's "voice for the oppressed" still resonates...

As a beacon of hope

-in the hearts of the oppressed-

Around the world.



The King's voice resonated

Upholding Mahathma Gandhi's

Non-violence principle

Noble Peace prize endowed!


Dr. King's Voice still resonates...
"We shall have to repent in this generation,
not so much for the evil deeds of the wicked people, but
for the appalling silence of the GOOD people."

Let US raise our VOICE for PEACE...
Let it resonate around the WORLD!

Upholding non-violence-and
RIGHTS for the Oppressed
Onward in Dr. King's Dream-with
Obama's Noble PEACE prize...
Let US VOICE for non-violence
Justice to resolve oppression-and
Let PEACE resonate around the world!!!

May PEACE & NON-VIOLENCE Resonate Around the WORLD!

-by VeeraMahal Franklin

HAPPY NEW YEAR & HAPPY THAI PONGAL!!!

MAY GOD BLESS US -AND
HELP US ALL... REACH
OUR TRUE POTENTIAL
TO REALIZE & REAP
OUR LIFE'S REAL...PURPOSE!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

-By VeeraMahal Franklin

P.S._
During the holidays, I enjoyed reading "The Wits & Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin" by Barnes & Nobles.

" Who is wise?
He that learns from everyone.
Who is powerful?
He that governs his passions.
Who is rich?
He that is content.
Who is that?
Nobody."

Such a wise quote---kind of teasing & challenging---I had to share with you! I am sure we are up to the challenge!

Present at Christmas!

Present at Christmas!

Christmas is near

Chores abound to bare

Greetings to be mailed

Ginger bread & candies made

Presents bought in spree- and

Placed under the tree!

What would you

Want for Christmas?

Plenty of Gold... A

Planet. A star?

Wrapped, trimmed and

Placed under the tree?

Christmas is here-but

All I want Dear... is

YOU be Present home

Warming your mother's

Heart, while presents are

Placed under the tree!

What more would I...

Want for Christmas?

A star... of course

A shining ray from- The

Prince of Peace

Placed in my heart!

-Poetry by VeeraMahal Franklin

Copyright ©by VeeraMahal Franklin

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

For the welcoming smile

Deep from the heart-an

Extended hand of Friendship

A word of kindness-silent

Moments of understanding-or

Hours of happy chatting

For all that we share

Big or small-I am

So very THANKFUL!

For the sparks you bring

Brightening my days-and

The blessing you are...

Wise and resourceful-A

Teacher, a leader, a friend-or

A child, young and joyful...

In your own way

You make my life

A blissful one, Thank YOU!

-Copyright © 2009 by VeeraMahal Franklin

Autumn Dusk

Lady Cardinal enjoying my feast!
Lord Cardinal perched upon my arbor of snake beans!Now perched above the herbs, Pomegranate, Curry leaves, Tangerine and Jasmin growths.
Mrs. Robins and Mr. Robins ordering dinner!
Well dressed and looking very elite!
I am not sure who is who... But the squirrel pair is enjoying their acorn & nuts hunt!!!
I bet this one looks just like the Nachos eating one (posted: Summer 2008) from Canada!!!

There were pigeons, sterlings and so many others hiding in the trees sending out calls; it was a lovely autumn dusk!!!

By VeeraMahal FRANKLIN

Good Tidings!

Who said Butterfly Bush is for butterflies only? I see pretty Moths, Bees, Bumble Bees, Ladybugs and of course... Hummingbirds hovering over the honey dripping scented flowers.

Do you see me? Hmm... I love sunflowers; the seeds are delicious. Even Hawks can't spot me while I am feeding on sunflowers---God knew what He was doing when painting my feathers yellow and black. But this butterfly bush is too good to pass by... so, perched I am---a goldfinch---bringing "Good Tidings."

The other reason why I stopped by... was that I heard a Parakeets--chirping-- party going on, and I thought I spotted at least two of them who could be my relatives!!! If you don't believe me, check the Sept.7th posting and let me know!

If you want to learn more about Goldfinch follow this link: http://www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/goldfinch.htm

-by VeeraMahal Franklin

Surrogate Mom in a Parakeet family?

Siblings:Tides & Clouds

Mixed Parenting: Dad Sunny & Surrogate Mom feeding the keetlings! It may not be in the dictionary; but I like the term "keetlings" for the parakeet babies. May be we should all take a vote on it!

Foresty: The supermom brooding over Tides (in front) & Clouds.

As I suspected SKY was brooding over the eggs & hatched keelimgs. Even if it was for a minute Sky seized the opportunity and seemed to be on the look out.

I wonder whether Tides & Clouds are actually the babies of Sky & Nightly. It seems very logical and would explain why Sky & even Nightly were as eager as Sunny & Foresty in taking care of Tides & Clouds. Another point: None of the keetlings from the next broods were blue!!!

Copyright 2009 by VeeraMahal Franklin