Expressions in the Subway – by Noor Rahim For want of something to do or ponder My eyes stray around the subway coach There’s nothing of note or topic for search There’s only the screech of metal that tears the silence asunder But, you can sure see the expressions on the face of the commuter Some pleasant, some defiant and a few boorish It’s just a potpourri of masks that make the dish But all in all it makes you wonder Why do some look grumpy and some grumpier? Yet some with a look of no approach Unless you wish to seek their wrath Then go ahead and make the blunder To find a happy face is so much harder For the one you seek is not always a cinch It’s just a baby in its mother’s clutch Giving you a smile that’s a clincher ...
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Communications & the Use of Human Faculties – by Noor Rahim Communications is an integral and extremely essential part of a person’s regular and normal life. The ability to make each other’s wants, intentions and desires are conveyed in various ways and means. Other than written or electronic methods of communications; the Good Lord has endowed us human beings with the faculty of being able to communicate vocally and supplement it non-vocally with their eyes; head movements; and gesticulating hand movements. Also referred to as “Body Language”, Vocal being the primary and most important basis of communications – can be commanding; aggressive; sarcastic; or humble; depending on the tone and pitch of the voice. It can also be “double-edged” with a double meaning or innuendo in a manner that the listener will have “to read between the lines”. This brings to mind of the oft used term “Wagging Tongues” which ...
Feb 23, 2022
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ANGER – The Bane of our Lives – by Noor Rahim As human beings everyone experiences that day When anger and emotions carry you away Be it displeasure or feeling of hate, sorrow or love But self control is a virtue that one must nurture Anger has always been the bane of our lives, that confronts us in someway A display that will shock the onlookers and drive them away The gain from such display would result in such distaste A display that would embarrass you in the aftermath, is a guarantee The intimidating & short lived roar of the waves on the sea beach would drive one away But the retreating wave is one so calm and smooth that fears allay And in its retreat wipe out the foot print that you left in your haste So dear Reader it is Natures’ lesson on anger ...
“THE AGE OF INNOCENCE & THENCE-FORTH” – by Noor Rahim As is my routine, in retired life; I sit relaxed on the porch and watch the clouds roll by. For want of something better to do, my mind as usual, wanders into the “reminiscing mode”. Reversing right back into the past; and thence-forth back again into the “comparison mode”, to that of the present day experiences. I feel lucky and very fortunate indeed that I was born 8 and a half decades ago; when the “Age of Innocence” was a fact and ruled the roost. In comparison I find and lament, that this is hardly so in the present days. I now wonder in amazement if the “Age of Innocence” is almost fictional or just one of those periods that has phased away with time. The only exception I believe is in the “eyes of the Law” where ...
Feb 19, 2022
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Academics & its’ Resulting Experiences – by Noor Rahim It was in School that we learned our 3 R’s In addition, we did Biology, Economics & Physics What a drag we thought it was; during those times But little did we know of its’ impact in our future life’s experiences In Biology we garnered knowledge of the birds & the bees And the goodness of the soil, foliage, leaves & trees But alas! Man’s destruction of this wealth is endless; it seems Due to wants and needs; and more so for profitable avarice In Economics did we study the value of money, financial balances & controls The meaning of intrinsic & extrinsic values dependent on gold reserves But these values are no longer thought of in these modern times Replaced by what appears to be just governmental promissory notes It can now be summed in the lesson on ...
Lessons Learned from the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture & Thereon – by Noor Rahim It was in February 1968 that I had the privilege and pleasure of meeting with the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture – University of Ceylon (Peradeniya Campus). He was a part of the Team that accompanied the Prime Minister of Ceylon, the Hon. Mr. Dudley Senanayake, at the inauguration of the “Green (agricultural) Revolution” that was being inaugurated in the Amparai District; in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. I believe the Dean of the Agricultural Faculty was Professor Peter Seneviratne. The Dean arrived early at the Airport at Amparai; and informed us that the Prime Minister was held up at a Political Rally; and would be arriving later on. It was at this juncture that I thought of striking up a conversation with him; on the agricultural system in Sri Lanka. Thus, I ...
Feb 9, 2022
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Weekend Blues – by Noor Rahim Come Friday eve And you are set to flee Away from the stress and all that’s not glee Straight into the arms of rest and reprieve Rest comes easy and gives life a new lease To hold and to cherish until you hear the plea From a body & mind that hath gone through the melee Of problems and clients that are hard to please Oh Lord! Let not Sunday eve arrive Would your prayer to the Good Lord be But that’s not how it’s gonna be Monday will be sure to dawn no matter what the plea So savour the weekend before it leave As well as you would want it to be For only the Good Lord knows how swift they flee So! Sit back relax and keep your mind at ease & peace Noor Rahim August 1988. ...
Gathering at Social and Festive Events by Noor Rahim Some 30 years or more ago, we did look forward with much anticipation for the occasions, to meet-up with our own Kith & Kin, Friends and acquaintances at Social gatherings; be it confined to the inner circle of Family & Friends or at Public events in the nature of Dances or Socials. These events were generally through invitations to Weddings & Nuptial Ceremonies; Social Gatherings and Community Gatherings; and Dances & Birthdays. Most of these events took place in Hotels or large reception halls depending on the number of invitees; or in the privacy of homes, if space deemed it possible. The feeling of “togetherness” and longing for meeting up with “long-lost” Family members and friends was the striking note to grace such occasions. The time no doubt led to the awesome reminiscences that shed much light to the long forgotten ...
Congratulations & Blessings Dr Harold Gunatillake – by Noor Rahim Dr. Harold, renowned Sri Lankan Surgeon, well past his retiring age But to him; age is only a number As he continues to render advice using his wide medical knowledge Saving lives concept of his, was never in slumber Always devoting his time to further medical knowledge and usage And spending his time in spreading medical advice for others to follow Always giving the layman the know-how to longevity is his urge In the simplest of language that anyone can imbibe and swallow He has by his contributions to the Community at large Done yeoman service in medical advice, to all that lay in the fallow To come out of the rut; and dig deep into their lives usage By leading a healthy life-style in the life they follow His devotion and continued contribution, did the Australians recognize And today ...
Jan 25, 2022
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The 4 Seasons in Canada – by Noor Rahim ...
Jan 19, 2022
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