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by Cynthia Bracchi
Apr 9, 2002
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Earth day activity for first and fifth graders to do
cooperatively???
by Hillol Ray
Apr 13, 2002
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Indigenous Peoples: The Fabric of Global Humanity
By
Hillol Ray
Historians of all ages agree that the colonization
Construed the violation of human rights-
While the New World saw the racism,
Massacres, starvation, and the “Indian fights”!
Such practices today, known as the ethnic cleansing ...See More/blockquote>
Indigenous Peoples: The Fabric of Global Humanity
By
Hillol Ray
Historians of all ages agree that the colonization
Construed the violation of human rights-
While the New World saw the racism,
Massacres, starvation, and the “Indian fights”!
Such practices today, known as the ethnic cleansing
And genocide, are still going on-
And seem appalling ’cause subjugation
Was legally sanctioned from dusk until dawn!
As per indigenous law, indigenous interests
Can hold native title with restrictive clause-
While the law introduced by Euro immigrants
Obscures native title via excuses and flaws!
Indigenous peoples were truly marginalized
Without allowing them any turn around time-
By dominant descendents of Europeans
Who valued indigenous lives with nickel or dime!
The harshness of this fallacy caused some people
To disappear or become victims of race-
And still feel separation from their lands
While allowing sadness to permeate global face!
Indigenous peoples, forcibly separated from their heritage,
Continue to tackle the fears-
Of poverty and marginalization, loss of culture
And language, followed by trail of tears!
Social problems like alcoholism and suicide
Are creeping in to suppress the hidden pain-
Among the indigenous peoples, lying below
The social structures, and without any gain!
Threatening from political upheavals and
Civil wars are creating tantrums in their mind-
While modern conservation policies protect the animals,
But keep these humans behind!
Being driven out of homeland, they became unable
To lead life in their traditional way-
And facing hardship with assimilation
While modern world is not fast enough to sway!
Language, religion or cultural beliefs of theirs
Are object of ridicule and found in the tale-
While the values, inherent to their knowledge,
Is unrecognized and going down to hell!
To curb down discrimination against them,
My pen is scribbling under moonlit night-
And vows to draw global attention
To their problems before they become out-of-sight!
I appeal to the “dominant community”
To embrace them with passions and heartfelt love-
And allow them to live as fabric of global humanity
With blessings from the Lord above!
Well, as I conclude with my thoughts,
I can view a glittering star on the horizon now-
And hear a whisper from the United Nations
That stands ready with its’ priority vow!
The progress towards reconciliation is a necessity
To enforce the rules without a flaw-
While violators of human rights must be punished
To show that no one is above the law!!
Milestone
April 13, 2002
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Sorry I am not used to using the chatrooms. How about "You
are what you eat" as a slogan. Lee
by Hillol Ray
Apr 14, 2002
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ICC**: The Beacon of Human Rights (HR)
By
Hillol Ray (HR)
To end impunity for the most heinous crimes
Under international law, the reality is here-
Through the birth of ICC the humanity has achieved
A milestone and is so proud to share!
The unequivocal message emerging from ICC
Will control ...See More/blockquote>
ICC**: The Beacon of Human Rights (HR)
By
Hillol Ray (HR)
To end impunity for the most heinous crimes
Under international law, the reality is here-
Through the birth of ICC the humanity has achieved
A milestone and is so proud to share!
The unequivocal message emerging from ICC
Will control the abuses of human rights-
While the international humanitarian law
Will ask the perpetrator to end bloody fights!
An unflagging fearless determination to uphold
The cause of human rights will be the key-
Used by ICC, to protect the poor, oppressed
And victims of injustice, from heaven to sea!
The rules will be deployed impartially to promote
The justice wherever it finds the need-
Even under the shadow of desperate situation,
Created by terror or an abominable deed!
Vigilance is essential, and security shouldn’t be
Achieved by sacrificing the human rights-
While respect for democracy and social justice
Will prove prophylactic against any fights!
So ICC is too proud to rejoice for its ability
To strengthen the moral conscience or power-
And will protect the innocent victims of vicious violence
Directed from the unseen tower!
Any small sacrifice of basic freedoms in the battle
Against human rights is totally wrong-
And efforts are needed to promote tolerance,
Followed by harmony, as a melodious song!
Violence should never be accepted by members
Of one belief against another at any time-
Rather, we must elevate our global humanity
At a higher level, and punish the war crime!
Let us remember that diversity gives the human species
Its splendor and there’s no doubt-
While moral clarity or intellectual accuracy
Are needed in each judgment to stop a shout!
So, I admire the efforts of ICC, and am sure,
It will be the beacon of human rights-
By focusing its thoughts to humanitarian law
And bring our future bathed in lights!!
_______________________________________________________
** The International Criminal Court (ICC) will be a
permanent court for trying individuals’ accused of
committing genocide, war crimes and crimes against
humanity. The ICC will enter into force on July 1, 2002
and be established over the course of the next year. This
poem is being dedicated by the author as a goodwill gesture
towards ICC for its efforts to promote the value of human
rights (HR) - Hillol Ray (HR), 04/14/2002.
Milestone
April 14, 2002
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My daughter has to make some kind of Earth Day Art
project. Of course, they waited until today to tell us,
and its due Friday? Does anyone have any ideas, that are
quick and easy?? Thanks!
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my child has a earth day project due on tuesday the
directions say to create a project using recyclable
materials around the house ( for example, milk
cartons,aluminum cans, plastic soda bottles. cans etc) and
create a new use for them. help
by Hillol Ray
May 5, 2002
/blockquote>
Outer Space: The Peace Province of Mankind
By
Hillol Ray
Space explorations give us the sense of global stewardship
That we so desperately need-
While Space Race that began forty years ago
Became an unrivalled focus for global deed!
As part of the world’s cultural heritage,
Space has inspi...See More/blockquote>
Outer Space: The Peace Province of Mankind
By
Hillol Ray
Space explorations give us the sense of global stewardship
That we so desperately need-
While Space Race that began forty years ago
Became an unrivalled focus for global deed!
As part of the world’s cultural heritage,
Space has inspired imaginations in many of us-
And the generations of poets, scientists
Followed by musicians agree, without any fuss!
Space technology improved lives by sparking creativity
In the fields of sciences and arts-
And helped to sustain our future on this planet
Via close monitoring and scientific charts!
Earth observation satellites keep up with the problems
Of global environmental change-
While forecasting earthquakes and the relief coverage
Also falls under this wide range!
Throughout history, societies have searched
For meaning of life in outer space and sky-
And admired space explorations to capture
The imaginations without fear or being shy!
Thus, the fascination has led the young people
To pursue careers in Technology of Space-
And it’s helping the developing countries
To improve through their technological base!
Via Space Technology, the Internet spits out the
Information within twinkling of an eye-
And we can communicate with a friend on another continent
To share or sigh a deep sigh!
Victims of earthquakes, and other disasters
Can be now helped through satellite phones-
To determine the strategy of the relief workers,
And bring the victims to safety zones!
We are lucky to live in a millennium where
The improvement of lives is the priority one-
By driving the Space-age Technology to new frontiers
That the modern science has done!
Still I see that our greatest challenge is not over,
And we need to cross the final frontier-
Via bridging the divide between technology’s
Haves and have nots who are shedding tear!
To promote literacy and rural education,
Space Technology is now playing vital roles-
By reaffirming common interests in the progress
Of Space explorations and black holes!
Astronauts have to be regarded as the “envoys of mankind”
And must not be harmed-
In the event of accident or emergency landing
On a foreign territory that may be armed!
The campaign about outer space underlines the benefits
For peace province of mankind-
And provides the valuable impetus to push us further
By putting superpowers in a bind!
I am here today as a cheerleader of the campaign
To encourage exploration in outer space-
And appreciate United Nations to ensure rational approach
For betterment of human race!
Milestone
May 5, 2002
by Hillol Ray
May 27, 2002
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Lion of the Mount Everest
A Personal Tribute to Sherpa
Tenzing Norgay
May .., 1914 – May 9, 1986
By
Hillol Ray
([email removed])
In a remote village of Thami in Nepal, a ‘Sherpa’
Was born in May of Nineteen Fourteen-
Who had shunned the world by sumitting the Everest,
That m...See More/blockquote>
Lion of the Mount Everest
A Personal Tribute to Sherpa
Tenzing Norgay
May .., 1914 – May 9, 1986
By
Hillol Ray
([email removed])
In a remote village of Thami in Nepal, a ‘Sherpa’
Was born in May of Nineteen Fourteen-
Who had shunned the world by sumitting the Everest,
That mankind had never seen!
Darkness in the field of mountaineering
Was illuminated and quietly spellbound-
By the brightness of this only Sherpa
That nowhere else could be found!
Later, the brightness became brighter
As he was growing up with the years-
And taught the trekkers how to climb,
By removing their hidden fears!
Brightness of this only Sherpa
Was watched closely by the God-
And he changed him to a ‘Guru’
Of mountaineering with a very simple nod!
Thus “Tenzing Norgay” was born as
“Namgyal Wangdi” of the whole universe-
And became so synonymous in every household
Without any rehearse!
Through the years as a yak herder,
Mountain coolie, and a bearer of loads-
This Sherpa reached the summit and unveiled
The Everest with trekking codes!
The world ushered in the ‘Tenzing Era’
To dignify mountaineering with his vision-
And carried on the expeditions to benefit
The mankind as a global mission!
Today, our beloved Tenzing is resting
In the heaven, but his legacy lives on-
And reminds his passions for trekking
On the mountains from dusk until dawn!
Hello Tenzing, please accept my deepest love
And warm respect-
Your absence is truly unbelievable
And really heartfelt!
The mountaineers will always keep
A ‘special spot’ just for you-
’Cause your courage was awesome
And draws the global view!
You achieved your spot through
Sacrifice and enormous toll-
And they are still vivid around the world
In every trekker’s soul!
Via untiring patience, you landed on the Everest
On May 29th, Nineteen Fifty Three-
And pioneered the explorations of
“Chomolungma”* to set the trekking spree!
Your innocent smiles still stir up
The hearts of all-
And the mountaineers will remember you
Always without your call!
From us today you are wandering
Freely very far away-
And offering us lessons
While keeping your mind at bay!
By summitting the “mountain without mercy”
You exemplified the human toil-
And proved, indomitable spirit against the
Fiercest odds, can win on Everest soil!
Your victory with Sir Edmund Hillary
To reach the highest place on Earth-
Is now being celebrated as a Golden Jubilee
To sink in the mirth!
Today, we float our happiest minds
In joy- moistened tear-
And display our affections for you, Tenzing,
Without any fear!
The trekkers will carry on your untiring efforts
With wide-open eye-
Without any set back or hesitation
And uncompromised vie!
The whole world has neatly placed
Your name on concrete stone-
And the HMI** is highly blessed
With every touch of your intriguing bone!
So before conclusion, I love to say this,
Although it’s very true as it is-
You are the global ambassador for the
Sherpa people and an avatar of peace-
While your inspirations through spirituality
Will shine and we will never miss!
Your name is indelible with Mount Everest,
And forever will remain that way-
Irrespective of expeditions or success,
Your image will never sway!
You set your feet on the “roof of the world”
To hoist the flag against the coldest snow-
And made the history, as found in the Everest tales,
That we all learn and know!
Today, I salute your courage and sacrifice
To bring the mysteries of mountains down-
While we celebrate the 50th Anniversary
Around your birthplace and Himalayan town!
You are an inspiration to the aspiring
Mountaineers since your early age-
And the tales are found with your expeditions
When we flip through the history page!
You tamed the untamed Everest, just like the lion
Brings down a mouse, as a little prey-
To relish the moments in pomp and grandeur
With a ritual bray!
Tenzing, you are the “Lion of the Mount Everest”
And will be regarded forever that way-
While the trekkers will keep on trekking,
And their motivations will never sway!!!
Milestone
May 29, 2002
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· * The Tibetan name of Mount Everest
is “Chomolungma” (means ‘Goddess Mother of the Snows’); and
the Nepali name is “Sagarmatha” (means ‘Mother of the
Universe’).
· ** HMI = Himalayan Mountaineering Institute,
located in Darjeeling, India. Tenzing Norgay was the first
Field Director of HMI, and he held this position for 22
years. This Institute was established to train the
students as mountaineering guides.
___________________________________________________________
Dedication
This poem is being dedicated to the world- renowned
mountaineer Tenzing Norgay, who was born in May, died in
May, and conquered the Mount Everest in May!!! What a
coincidence!!!!
___________________________________________________________
On May 29, 1953, Tenzing Norgay of Thami, Nepal and his
teammate Sir Edmund Percival Hillary of Auckland, New
Zealand reached the summit of Mount Everest
(29,028 feet). They both received instant acclaim for
their unprecedented achievement. Tenzing Norgay was born
in May (Exact date Unknown), 1914, in Thami, Nepal and died
on May 9, 1986. Sir Edmund P. Hillary was born on July 20,
1919, in Auckland, New Zealand and currently he is the
Chairman of the Himalayan Trust, Dilli Bazar, Kathmandu,
Nepal.
According to [link removed]”.
by Hillol Ray
May 28, 2002
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Himalaya - The Gateway To Inner Peace
By
Hillol Ray
The splendor of natural beauty is unparalleled and equal to
none -
At Himalaya, the highest peak, where many trekkers have
gone!
True spirits of mountaineering brightly glow here at every
inch of dust,
And attract the global hikers to th...See More/blockquote>
Himalaya - The Gateway To Inner Peace
By
Hillol Ray
The splendor of natural beauty is unparalleled and equal to
none -
At Himalaya, the highest peak, where many trekkers have
gone!
True spirits of mountaineering brightly glow here at every
inch of dust,
And attract the global hikers to thrills, or cherish their
expedition lust!
Thin air and frozen snow churn the impeccable sight -
To climb the lonely peaks that trekkers have to fight!
Serenity and peace blend nicely and prevail so well -
Away from the city life, thoughts will begin to swell!
Feelings of conquering the unknowns hidden in the hikers
souls,
Are the mantras at Himalaya, to reach and cherish their
goals!
Scenic beauty and buried dangers trigger so many dreams -
When minds start to sink swiftly to watch winding streams!
The friendship and guidance of Sherpas provide the inner
force-
To conquer the quiet Himalaya and explore her energy source!
In a nutshell, and without any hesitation, now I love to
tell -
That Himalaya is a marvel and resembles the Divine Cell!
Her mystery and grace wrap the inner hearts like the merry-
go-round -
And drench the eyes with tears of joy that nowhere else can
be found!
Today, for relieving the stress or mental confusions and
sway -
A visit to the Himalaya will bring the peace and pave the
way!!
Milestone
May 19, 2002
by Hillol Ray
Jun 3, 2002
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Tomorrow May Be Too Late
By
Hillol Ray
With the irony of global politics, waves of violence
Had swept the world in recent years-
And left millions of children displaced or orphaned,
And they do now live in fears!
The plight of these innocent children
Is awesome and cruelties seem to soar-...See More/blockquote>
Tomorrow May Be Too Late
By
Hillol Ray
With the irony of global politics, waves of violence
Had swept the world in recent years-
And left millions of children displaced or orphaned,
And they do now live in fears!
The plight of these innocent children
Is awesome and cruelties seem to soar-
While their deaths from ailments or lack of
Medications are pushing the heaven’s door!
The world has been plagued by persistent conflict,
And the children are facing the tolls-
Irrespective of plans to improve child well being,
Nothing rattles the politicians’ souls!
Pressing issues of mortality, AIDS, exploitation
And poverty can’t be ignored any more-
And time has come now for the leaders to think,
Before it becomes the global eye sore!
Commitment to create a world for sustainable
Development is a crying need of the hour-
Based on the democracy, equality, and social justice,
To avoid the feelings of sour!
Sexual exploitations, impacts of armed conflict,
Child labor and abuse are still going on-
In the present millennium of our civilized world,
That we can see from dusk until dawn!
Investment in the happiness of children
Must play in creating a world truly fit for them-
Based on the grass-roots view of their needs,
And make them shine like a sparkling gem!
The children trapped in poverty and war
Are being exploited right under parents’ noses-
While global actors do admit that future
Of these children is not going to be bed of roses!
The challenges faced by the world children today
Are too many, and variable in nature-
Such as drugs, pregnancy, violence, truancy
And dropouts are displaying main caricature!
Children of our society are being exposed
To the impacts of war or economic sanctions-
And international communities are crying foul
For inabilities to choke political factions!
Today, may I draw the global attention
On the concerns of the world children of all ages-
Who, throughout decades, had been the symbol
Of human life, as found in history pages!
So, schooling for the children is a necessity
To make them become seekers of knowledge-
And allow them to voice their concerns about lives,
In the days of technological edge!
With profound sadness, I confess poverty and inequity
Are increasing in an alarming rate-
At a time of global wealth with technological advances,
And affecting the children’s fate!
An emerging knowledge-based economy tells
That the shortage of capacity or resource-
Is deeply embedded in modern political will,
Commitment, priority, vision, and force!
Thus, to create a world fit for children of present
And future, I am too anxious to see-
The clouds of violence to disappear, and allow them
To unlock with a happiness key!
Adults must indulge the children to think clearly,
And speak publicly in a lucid fashion-
While society will learn to hear them with sympathy,
Followed by respect and passion!
The daunting task of promoting rights of children
In the twenty-first century and after-
Truly demands the unwavering attention today,
And it’s not a matter of joke or laughter!
Children are a priceless treasure, and their well being
Must be the underlying cause-
To create a prosperous global village,
Without a second thought or a political pause!
My restless heart now longs to change the world
For the children of today and tomorrow-
To assure dignity and security, without any exception,
And self-pride without a sorrow!
So, may I appeal to all leaders to enforce good intentions
And fine words into action now-
’Cause tomorrow may be too late to make a world
Fit for children or show an empty vow!
Milestone
June 2, 2002
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On 4/09/02, Cynthia Bracchi wrote:
> Earth day activity for first and fifth graders to do
> cooperatively???
How about making and flying a kite together - it's so much
fun for the older students to TEACH the younger!!