by Chanchal Sarin
Darkness and chaos were on earth Evils and sins sprouting in the soil of many minds A candle emerges in the deep darkness The flame, a metaphor for goodness A life appears A virgin birth Down to earth In humble circumstances In a manger Light appears Triumph over darkness A spiritual insight visible Jesus is born Asleep in hay bed A saviour A healer Divinity on earth A bright morning after dark night It is Christmas Day Jesus is born today Jesus, the light of the world Performed miracles Gave life to his disciples Sacrificed his life for others Rising again three days after burial A God’s light Rises again A soul never dies Gives us insight.
Dr. Chanchal Sarin worked for her Ph.D. (Genetics) under the world-renowned Geneticist, the father of green revolution in India Prof. M.S. Swaminathan. She retired as Associate Professor, University of Delhi, India. Dr. Sarin has authored seven books on Genetics and Biology, and several articles on research and popular science. She has also contributed in many anthologies of poems during last few years.
Chanchal, over the years, had been actively involved in various scientific and welfare organisations to promote welfare of women and children, creating interest among students and young generations to serve the community for eliminating ignorance and increase scientific temperament.
She is settled with her husband in Gurgaon, India. Her two children, a daughter, and a son, work as medical specialists in NHS, UK.