WHO IS SHE?

 

                   

   

             

                                 

1       My random thoughts proper words never found

To paint her picture in a proper way;

An ideal figure of my dream to portray

I gazed at the milky way with stars abound

Searching for proper images, lines and rhyme;

The stars in many groups whispered something prime

To compare her virtues with starry shine

To portray her virtues noble and divine.

 

2       If occasion rises, she defies with dashing spirit

Like Aries, a Red Ram with curled horns strong;

She will fight on whatever issue wrong

Like fierce Mars with unfazed grit;

Or like Tarus with mighty power fine and fit

Quite attractive with big eyes and wit

Her supple body with sympathetic heart

Wins admiration due by others a lot.

 

3       Though sturdy, she possesses a tender heart

Like Cancer she delves deep with concern and care

In having empathy, she is beyond compare;

Her helping protective nature we find

So, caring with a generous, mind.

Like Gemini, with intelligence and feeling

We find fused together in her dealings. 

 

4       With her enchanting words and subtle wit

She impresses everyone and reveals

With mature thoughts make others feel;

Shows her Mercurial presence everywhere

A pretty Virgo with perfection in everything

With a practical outlook she tries to bring;

Though she sometimes she fails, she never withdraws

Perseverance with efforts is her rule and law.

 

5       With her imposing presence she is born to lead

Like royal Leo in the forest dense

With strong will and confidence immense;

Her generous nature to help others indeed

Makes her a friend, a mentor without any greed

A Libran who respects others’ views and needs

With her friendly nature, she brings peace

And harmony and makes others feel at ease.

 

6       Though suspicious, her passions intense

 A Scorpio with observation and commitment

 Adds a sense of mystery to her intent;

 Her words resonate with a sarcastic sting

 Despite her fun-loving nature and conduct;

 She has a sincere and adventurous heart;

 Like Sagittarius, she is ever firm and keen

She likes to live care-free, happy and serene.

 

7       A tough fighter she pursues her own goal

With unflagging zeal and due efforts;

Very much she values freedom and comfort

With confidence and courage, she plays her role;

She is sincere and persistent in her working style

A Capricorn who fights like a crocodile

Like Aquarius in Heaven, she is wise

With new changes, she boldly paves new ways

 

8       She is stable and steadfast in her love always

A Pisces with deep meanings fraught

Filled with mercy and tender thoughts.

She is empathetic and kind always;

Like a golden fish set with diamonds pure

“Who is she? An angel above earthly range

A phantom figure of my fancy strange.

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24th January 2026            Somaseshu Gutala

Note: In this poem I tried to portray the ideal picture of

a girl in whose character we find some characteristic

features of the twelve zodiac symbols.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON PLUCKING FLOWERS AT DAWN

 

                    

                                          

                  

                  

 1.        In darkness brisk moving shadows are seen

          Hiding behind and moving with cautious pace

          As if participating in slow-moving race

          Plucking flowers at dawn behind groves green;

          A daily morning ritual for them to get

          As many flowers as they get fresh and dew-wet;

          The more flowers, the more merit they trust

          Worshipping God with flowers is a must.

 

2        Moving from house-to-house flowers they pluck

          Of different fragrance and different hues

          To satisfy gods, who cherish and choose;

          They think of others as rivals who pluck            

          Flowers before them in early morning hours;

          A tough competition among them for flowers

          They assume their stealthy act not as a sin

          But an act of devotion for God’s grace to win.

 

 

3     By offering flowers they please Gods a lot

       By external rituals and rites mere

       For God’s sake what they do, they need not fear

       Not as plunder, but done with a pious thought

       What they do is not a sin as they deem;

       Done with good purpose is not wrong, it seems 

       What will the owners lose, they argue

       By their act of plucking flowers, a few.

 

4    Many think that God’s grace they could win

      By offering gifts, precious gems and gold;

      God likes simple things as in legends told; 

      But they forgot to give the real blossom within

      A thousand-petalled lotus effulgent and bright

     Of pure love, iridescent and shining light;

     God expects selfless, simple devotion in fact

     Not showy gifts but worship with a pure heart.
 

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    13th January 2026                     Somaseshu Gutala

    

   

 

 

     

 

        

       

         

         

 

      

On my Stay at “Paradigm Sarovar”, Kakinada

                        

                                                                             

Superior Room

 

Sarovar Deluxe Room

                              

Sarovar restaurant "City View"

      

                   

Sarovar banquet hall

        

This hotel is located on the main road near Tirumala Theater in Kakinada. It is a three-Star hotel centrally located (2.5 kms from railway station and 1km from Bus stand.) and is convenient for tourists to go to pilgrimage centers like Pithapuram, Annavaram and Drasksharamam. It has 58 rooms on six floors and on the seventh floor there is a bar “Paradigm Sarovar Portico” which offers a wide range of cocktails, wines, mocktails and snacks to guests.  The hotel has many amenities like free Wi-Fi, multi-cuisine restaurant (“City View”), Coffee shop, room service for 24 hours, laundry service, airport transfer, and  a banquet hall for 150 people. In the restaurant, South Indian, North Indian dishes along with Intercontinental dishes like burghers, sandwiches, wraps, noodles, fruit juices and other beverages are offered with buffet and a la carte options.   There are three types of rooms; Superior, Deluxe and suits. For extra person, they will charge Rs.1000/- per day. Generally, for customers there is complementary breakfast. There is a shuttle service if the customers wish to see local places.  Take away breakfast facility is there for those who wish to check out early from here. The check in and check out timings are from 12.00 p.m. and 12.00 p.m.(noon). The room service is very prompt and neatness is superb. The reception staff are very courteous and helpful. In some of the rooms the regulator switch for ceiling fans is not working. Such minor issues may be resolved as some of the customers may face health issues to sleep with ceiling fan rotating at full speed.  Otherwise, this hotel provides a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The nearby tourist places and temples are:Kakinada beach (12 kms), Kukkuteswara Swamy temple (19 kms), Coringa Wildlife sanctuary(18kms), Kumararamam(15kms), Kodanda Rama temple in Gollala Mamidala(22kms), and Sarpavaram (8 kms) etc. Other pilgrimage centers are: Pithapuram20kms), Annavaram (48kms), Ainavilli(60 kms) and Drakasharamam(29 kms). The hotel tariff generally ranges from Rs.3400 to 4200/- This hotel is quite convenient and comfortable for tourists with all modern facilities.

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            7th January 2026                   Somaseshu Gutala