Shavano
There was once a dog Whose name was Shavano. Loved by his mistress, Who was a student. Shavano would wait each day at the gate Until she came home from her school. The depth of love he expressed, No one except his mistress knew. Time went so fast The student grew...
His Grace
His Grace In the hollow of a tree was a nest hidden away, made by two birds to lay their eggs. A cozy home for their young; with dreams and hopes they built it with love. A snake discovered the tree and the nest in the hollow; he slithered his way up to eat the young...
Kindness Makes the Difference – KP Yohannan on Children’s Day
My father died from hunger, so did my mother. I beg for food, yet my stomach is empty. Toothbrush and toothpaste I heard about, but I never owned them. I limp on one leg, for an auto rickshaw ran over me. Hospital I went to, but they threw me out. Who am I? A seller...
Street Light and the Boy
One late night on a downtown street, A young boy sat by the road. The street light above him shone brightly— The boy was studying his books from school. I watched from a distance and asked myself, “Is he a street boy without a home? What about his parents, is he...
Jesus Left No Master Plan, but the Plan of Transformed Lives
During the last few days of Jesus' life here on earth, the entire universe, all creation and all the angels in heaven eagerly watched every moment. They didn't want to miss a second! He was the Lamb of God Who was slain before the foundation of the world. Thirty-three...
Dance Not For Time But for Eternity
Up in the tree the leaves were green full of life dancing in the wind. A tiny bird came and sat on a leaf The leaf broke off The bird flew away. Life is so fragile like a tiny leaf One little germ one small ache one fall can end your life. Present is passing Nothing...
Ants – A Poem by Dr. KP Yohannan
Tens of thousands like an army they marched Came from who knows where going where only they know. An army of ants climbing the wall carrying their rice and bits of food. I sat down to watch hoping to learn what I could. No confusion they marched well to a tune they...
Tomorrow
“Tomorrow I will do it,” he said to me and tomorrow came but he died yesterday. KP Yohannan. “Tomorrow.” Dance Not for Time. GFA Books, 2013, p. 213. Click here, to read more articles by Dr. KP Yohannan Metropolitan, or visit Patheos. Go here to know more about Dr. KP...
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