Thinking & Wondering

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Infinite Living

I am delighted to share this poem from my son Sanved Doshi, Age 12 years, and the painting below by my nephew Ishan Shah, Age 14 years, to go with his poem.

Painting by Ishan Shah, Age 14

The time to change is still there
You think some things are unfair.
The time will be all gone
You can’t think that long.

The time comes back
You think there is a lack.
Soon you have a kid called John.
You realize it’s all gone.

You will never get time back
If you still lay on a sack.
You think that it’s gone
But there is always another dawn.

You should go and enjoy a dance
There is always one more chance.
If you never get to use your knacks
You will just sit at home and pay a tax.

-Sanved Doshi, Age 12

I know Sanved is going to come home from school today, eager to see the responses on his poem 🙂

More of Sanved’s poems from age 10 below.
Tall & Small

When innocence thinks deep

Sanved gladly contributes this poem to ForgivingFridays of ForgivingConnects.

84 thoughts on “Thinking & Wondering”

whippetwisdom on March 5, 2018 at 12:13 pm said:

Thank you for sharing this poem that is so full of wisdom and hope. I love the idea that there is ‘always one more chance’ to make a difference. The painting is beautiful too!

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- Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 12:17 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for your encouraging comment for Sanved’s poem and the painting too! 🙂
  
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  - whippetwisdom on March 5, 2018 at 12:19 pm said:
    
    My pleasure Pragalbha! ☺
    
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    - Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 12:20 pm said:
      
      🙂 🙂
      
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theveiledfacet on March 5, 2018 at 12:43 pm said:

4 years ago, I was still sucking my thumb. Sanved is really talented and so is Ishan. What a meaningful poetry! Tell them that I loved it 😊😊

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- Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 12:47 pm said:
  
  I am sure your words are a treasure of happiness for them! I am going to come back to you with your responses if they bring forth some 🙂 Thank you very much!
  
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  - theveiledfacet on March 5, 2018 at 12:49 pm said:
    
    Pleasure 😊
    
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AmyRose🌹 on March 5, 2018 at 1:24 pm said:

What talent from 2 very exceptional young people! Wow! I LOVE both the poem and the painting. I encourage the both of you, Sanved and Ishan, to keep on making beautiful Art. No matter what this world tells you, this is the exact thing that will Bless the socks off of this world to make it a better place!!! I applaud you!! Thank you, Prag, for showing art by these incredible artists!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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- Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 3:38 pm said:
  
  Dearest Amy, thank you ever so much! 🙂 Your words are a force of blessings for these young talents, the world has no choice but to become a better place, I think.
  
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Esther on March 5, 2018 at 1:43 pm said:

This is brilliant…and the rhyme…wow.

Tell him to keep up on this one.

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- Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 3:39 pm said:
  
  Your kind words are going to give him so much happiness today! 🙂 Thank you very much.
  
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  - Esther on March 10, 2018 at 6:25 am said:
    
    Sorry I’m just getting to this. I hope the words gave him much happiness. You’re welcome 😃
    
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    - Infinite Living on March 10, 2018 at 6:30 pm said:
      
      They certainly did! 🙂
      
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New World Ascending on March 5, 2018 at 1:44 pm said:

You’ve raised him well Pragalbha. He thinks! This in itself is wonderful, but on to the poem…

Is this recent? Is he feeling the time shift too? The kid named John? Is it John the Revelator perhaps, that he was thinking of in regard to the time? My mind just went there as soon as I read that line.

There’s that same sense of moving forward into what can be, if we allow our knacks. After all, none of us enjoy paying tax. 😉

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- Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 3:35 pm said:
  
  Thank you! 🙂 I was a little taken aback knowing how far he had already thought about life. But then he is the deeply perceptive one.
  He had written this poem February 2017. But I got to read it yesterday. He is very aware, yet he doesn’t know of his deep awareness. I bring things to his notice only as needed …he has to get his way through the regular school system. His mind does question everything.
  
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  - New World Ascending on March 5, 2018 at 3:59 pm said:
    
    He has a good mind and talent, …and so does the painter. Spiritually, the number 12 means Government. It’s one of my favourite numbers. Now I’m curious to see where these two go.
    
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    - Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 4:02 pm said:
      
      I am curious too, for both of them 🙂
      
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K E Garland on March 5, 2018 at 2:21 pm said:

Very nice and inspiring 😉 Live life while you can.

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- Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 3:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you! 🙂 He will be happy to see your kind words after school.
  
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trE on March 5, 2018 at 3:06 pm said:

This makes me very happy to see. I just asked about him and his writing the other day! Beautifully done, Pragal. And, your nephew is quite the artist! Such talented young ones!

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- Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  Yess! I thought of you a lot yesterday Tre. As if you called this of him. I was waiting for you to read this post! 🙂 Thank you for your kind words of encouragement for both.
  
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  - trE on March 5, 2018 at 3:58 pm said:
    
    Of course, I was not going to miss this! ❤ You're so very welcome, Pragal!
    
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swalia on March 5, 2018 at 5:03 pm said:

Such talented kids!!! The poem has such a deep message that it’s hard to imagine that a twelve years old has written it. And the painting is so beautiful too.

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- Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 5:06 pm said:
  
  True, Shaloo, I was taken aback a bit after reading that he has so much going on in his inner world 🙂 Thank you very much for boosting both their talents with your kind words.
  
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rishhu on March 5, 2018 at 5:03 pm said:

Wow! So young, yet so talented, both the painter and the poet! *Claps* I felt the painting is very good! Artists they are!

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- Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 5:04 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much! Your positive words are going to be such support and happiness for them 🙂
  
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  - rishhu on March 5, 2018 at 5:05 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome! I can clearly see the potential here! 😊😊
    
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    - Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 5:18 pm said:
      
      🙂 🙂
      
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SpiritualJourney17 on March 5, 2018 at 5:45 pm said:

Kudos to your son and nephew… they are wise beyond their years. A beautiful painting! The lady is so life-like. Is she someone he knows? As for the poem, your son is enjoying what he does and he has a way with words.”You should go and enjoy a dance” is what resonated with me. We all need to enjoy life. xo

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- Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  I am with you in amazement of their talent 🙂 Their inner worlds so unknown to us until they reveal with expressing such fantastic arts. I don’t think the nephew knows the one in the painting but I will ask. Thank you very much for your words of encouragement!
  
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magarisa on March 5, 2018 at 6:13 pm said:

Wow!!!!

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- Infinite Living on March 5, 2018 at 6:16 pm said:
  
  Thank you! 🙂 🙂 🙂 They are happy boys today.
  
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  - magarisa on March 5, 2018 at 7:25 pm said:
    
    My pleasure! Glad to hear that.
    
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Anonymous on March 5, 2018 at 8:44 pm said:

Both the boys are a storehouse of budding talent. Let them soar their wings and fly high to explore the world. I wish them all the very best in all their endeavors!

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- Infinite Living on March 6, 2018 at 6:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for your blessings and wishes in support! I wish I knew your identity, I do not see any name. Please let me know.
  
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DeepikasRamblings on March 5, 2018 at 10:42 pm said:

Wow, what maturity at the age of 12. Hats off. Keep writing dear sanved. Its wonderful to see such young talents blossom.
Beautiful painting too 👌👌👋👋👋

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- Infinite Living on March 6, 2018 at 5:47 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Deepika for your appreciation and support for both of them!
  
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thoughtsnlifeblog on March 5, 2018 at 10:47 pm said:

Wow wise poem from your 12 year old son. And a very mature picture by your 14 year old nephew. Talented family. Very wise and deep poem

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- Infinite Living on March 6, 2018 at 5:45 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much dear friend for your kind support and appreciation for these young talents 🙂
  
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Orange on March 5, 2018 at 10:54 pm said:

So wise! I loved this piece that Sanved wrote. And I loved this name.

The painting is really beautiful 💙

My love to both, Sanved and Ishaan 💙💙

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- Infinite Living on March 6, 2018 at 5:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much dear friend for your loving support to these young talents.
  
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Ben AqibaBen on March 5, 2018 at 10:59 pm said:

Hello Pragalbhadoshi,

I nominated you for the award (s).
You can check that in this link : http://benaqiba.com/awards/

Thank you

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- Infinite Living on March 6, 2018 at 5:36 pm said:
  
  Much Gratitiue!!! I have a posted a response on our post.
  
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ForgivingConnects on March 5, 2018 at 11:10 pm said:

Oh Pragalbha, I am touched so much that Sanved wrote this poem and wanted to contribute it for #ForgivingFridays – it is so full of hope and a great joy. And Ishan’s painting is absolutely gorgeous & perfect for the poem! They are both quite talented.

Please tell Sanved and Ishan that I am HONORED to share their artwork for #ForgivingFridays. I will place their post right by yours for all my readers to see their contribution! One interesting thing, my spiritual teacher is named John (part of John-Roger). Maybe your son knew that. 🙂

The best thing for me about this is that they both took action to express themselves authentically. A true gift. They are demonstrating Sanved’s words, “You should go and enjoy a dance
There is always one more chance.” Love it!
Blessings, Pragalbha,
Debbie

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- Infinite Living on March 6, 2018 at 5:32 pm said:
  
  Dear Debbie, a big hug with Big Love for you. Your words are an ever flowing blessing for them. Indeed they are deep thinkers. The name John is yet another profound connection 🙂
  Thank you very much for your precious presence! Let us all dance in our hearts and enjoy our true expressions!
  
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Chatter Master on March 6, 2018 at 2:54 am said:

12 and 14 year olds filling our world with their talent. They are hope for us.

To recognize, so young, that there is always more. To know that he has the ability to choose to ‘do’ more, to try, to continue. Some people don’t learn that ever….

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- Infinite Living on March 6, 2018 at 5:28 pm said:
  
  Very true dear friend. It is mindblowing to witness their inner world. And it is humbling to see what they teach us. They assure us.Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
  
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  - Chatter Master on March 6, 2018 at 5:30 pm said:
    
    Very humbling. And you are very welcome.
    
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radhikasreflection on March 6, 2018 at 3:40 am said:

Both Sanved and your nephew are creatively inclined. I think Sanved inherits the art of writing from his mom :). Please encourage him to keep writing. Wishing both the boys all the very best in their future endevors!

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- Infinite Living on March 6, 2018 at 5:26 pm said:
  
  Your words are such support and happiness to him and me too 🙂 Thank you for encouraging both of them with your comment.
  
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Springstart@life : Kamakhya on March 6, 2018 at 8:45 am said:

I could see a deep underlying philosophy in this poem of Sanved, a rich thought manifesting through rhyming perceptive words ! Much kudos to him , let the write flow!
Wishes ahead for him .Love.

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- Infinite Living on March 6, 2018 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for your appreciation and wishes for him!
  
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The Style of Laura Jane on March 6, 2018 at 9:19 am said:

Your son and nephew are extremely talented! I love the flow of the poem – clearly a skill he has learned from you. I’m sure they will be proud of these comments which are very deserved 🙂

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- Infinite Living on March 6, 2018 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much 🙂 They are a bit overwhelmed I think but also very happy.
  
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N on March 6, 2018 at 1:45 pm said:

The poem and the painting both are so wonderful, there is more substance in them than what we find in most adults. Pass them my love. 🙂

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- Infinite Living on March 6, 2018 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  I agree, both of them are definitely deep thinkers. They receive blessings through your words, thank you 🙂
  
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  - N on March 6, 2018 at 10:02 pm said:
    
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Frank Hubeny on March 7, 2018 at 6:19 am said:

Nice painting and poem. I liked positive perspective in the line “But there is always another dawn.”

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- Infinite Living on March 7, 2018 at 1:28 pm said:
  
  That line had caught my loving attention too 🙂 Thank you very much for your kind appreciation for them.
  
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Moushmi Radhanpara on March 7, 2018 at 6:32 am said:

A very adorable painting, and an absolutely lovely poem 🙂

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- Infinite Living on March 7, 2018 at 1:27 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for your appreciation for both 🙂
  
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Meenakshi Sethi on March 7, 2018 at 11:51 am said:

Kudos to these two talented kids! What a positive poem and equally amazing painting ! You must be proud of your son and nephew Pragal. Say my hello to these young artists ❤️

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- Infinite Living on March 7, 2018 at 1:27 pm said:
  
  I am surely proud and amazed of both of them 🙂 Thank you so much for your encouraging words to them!
  
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Diana Tyler (Eccentric Muse) on March 7, 2018 at 12:33 pm said:

For the writer and the poet 👏👏Well done to both of them. They’re so talented.

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- Infinite Living on March 7, 2018 at 1:25 pm said:
  
  Thank you for your encouraging support to both!
  
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  - Diana Tyler (Eccentric Muse) on March 7, 2018 at 4:41 pm said:
    
    Most welcome. They’ve got a great future ahead of them!
    
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forgottenmeadows on March 8, 2018 at 8:59 am said:

A beautiful poem by your son and lovely painting by your nephew! He should keep writing more! Thank you for sharing!

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- Infinite Living on March 8, 2018 at 3:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for your appreciation and support for them 🙂
  
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shellypruittjohnson on March 8, 2018 at 5:17 pm said:

I love the message in this poem! What a great reminder: Go out and live! The painting is beautiful.

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- Infinite Living on March 8, 2018 at 5:18 pm said:
  
  Indeed a great reminder coming from the young minds 🙂 Thank you very much for your appreciation for both!
  
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Ali Grimshaw on March 9, 2018 at 8:01 pm said:

Great job of encouraging this next generation of writers and artists. I hope they are empowered and continue to share their voices.

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- Infinite Living on March 10, 2018 at 6:45 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much. True, I sincerely wish they get to be their best always!
  
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thewritewomanblog on March 15, 2018 at 5:15 am said:

Surely he has taken to you, Pragalbha. The beauty of your poetry lingers in this one – cajoling and inspiring the reader ever so gently and beautifully.

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- Infinite Living on March 15, 2018 at 2:37 pm said:
  
  That is a very lovely positive feedback for him and I 🙂 Thank you very much for this happiness!
  
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  - thewritewomanblog on March 18, 2018 at 8:17 pm said:
    
    It is my pleasure, Pragalbha.
    
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Smitha V on March 24, 2018 at 8:12 pm said:

Very talented both the kids. At such a young age, the positivity that comes out through this poem is amazing.

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thefourthdimensionoflife on April 3, 2018 at 3:25 am said:

Both the painting and the poem were so good. What a talented family! Great job, Ishan and Sanved. God bless you. You guys have a really bright future ahead of you. Enjoy it!!

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- Infinite Living on April 3, 2018 at 9:10 am said:
  
  Your words are precious encouragement for these young minds, Thank you!!
  
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  - thefourthdimensionoflife on April 3, 2018 at 10:10 am said:
    
    I am honoured to do so. God bless!
    
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my valiant soul on April 28, 2018 at 12:09 pm said:

I cannot believe my eyes now.
The writing and the art is just wow!
You have some talented kids around you PD.
Adorable!❤️

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- Infinite Living on April 28, 2018 at 12:14 pm said:
  
  Aren’t they? I hope we adults are doing justice to them. Thank you very much for shining your light on them!
  
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  - my valiant soul on April 28, 2018 at 12:21 pm said:
    
    They are terrific, seriously.
    
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