The Elephant in the Room

 Stay Strong!  2020, a year that will be dreaded and remembered for generations to come. The pandemic crept in surreptitiously, got a few to cough and sneeze and then made a cacophonous announcement of its arrival.  Helpless and overpowered was the most intelligent race, until the forgotten scientists and doctors rose up to save mankind. Unparalleled support by the tirelessly endeavouring health care workers, administration, good samaritans and FMCG networks.  While all the heroics and bravery were celebrated, there were many a households that lost a member. Condolences and obituaries pouring in with the clichéd and insignificant “stay strong” messages. While passing away of a dear one is always painful, but the sudden and untimely ones, leaves one shuddering to find ground amidst the seemingly ubiquitous vacuum - sucking you into a oblivious non responsive shock.  Stay Strong fails to even kiss past the deafened ears. To a robotised human, who is on a mechanica...

Life is a mystery And loved ones mysterious. Sharing all the laughter and using the shoulder to cry. Some are like a breath of fresh air, Smiling and spreading warmth. Some, humorous; making you laugh at every word that they utter. These are people, who make you who you are; Working symbiotically, pushing one another to reach their stars. And then, so mysterious they are, just vanish like the shooting star. You see them, but they are gone. And so they say, to hold on to ones you love, close to you. Cause even with your hands clasped, they will slip away like sand, when it’s time. A lesson for all, who care and would like to be cared for. The clock for each is different and we’d never know who’s running out of time. Till then; love, care, spread some cheer and smiles

They went their own ways, Carrying memories and love. Years went by, they built their homes and painted their lives. Etched in their hearts; memory & love.  A color missing, that’d make their rainbow. Far, yet close. Concerned and happy for one another. Keeping an eye, cause the love never died. Finding excuses to reignite, Music one time and gossip some other day. But a pretext, to check, “you are there”. Funny yet charming, they stayed apart but never drifted. Some stories, never end. Do they!

My View Vs Yours The sultry air is resonating the cries of, “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and that of “Chowkidar Chor Hain” and in air conditioned office spaces the People, who have taken a firm and perhaps a fanatical side to their likings or/and hatred, are making their fingers toil hard on their keypads and keyboards to deliver their opinion, albeit with vitriolic conviction. The Source & Fake News Egregious Opinions based on affinity and more often than not, out of half baked yet appealing information feeding mechanism have become the fuel for social media wars . So convinced are these warriors, they are blind to the obvious and shut themselves to the belief, that their political leaning is that of rationale, logic and for the "nations better".  Perhaps, a wee bit petulant too in advocating their affiliation.  The Wrong of the Rights Rights are being abused and duties seem to be in a slumber. The politically charged social media warriors; post, re-post, forwa...

Inside the suit, lies a truce With the life you made, to keep all the folks at home cool. Dreams buried, wishes rocketed away Deep within the thoughts on a rave sway. To undo most that you did for your dudes, You wanna break free and do what you feel. Want to hold hands of the chic you had a crush in school, Who you Stealthily looked at brushing her strand behind her ear. Wanna pack your bags to the destiny unknown, Explore the rebel thats awaiting to be unleashed. Ink yourself to remind you of you Lay on the sand and gaze at the stars Tripping on excitement on the mountain top. Dreams buried, waiting for the push Opening the arms to life that you always looked for. Unleash the rebel that's right in you Go. Go. Go. Open it up...one life waiting for you

I picked up the pen, to write the story of my life. So much in despair, fright and plight. Thought my life was never ever right. Looked out of the window on the street across,  Saw the urchin, help a one legged cross. Smiles illuminated the dull lit street,  A gesture that was simply sweet. On the wheelchair, a teen bound Speech impaired but joy abound. Smiling at the children running around, Cheering every soul, with a vibrant smile. Sans Loved ones, drove on the tar, Sped past a hand clasped greyed couple, staring into the beauty of the stars in the sky. Braked at a waterhole, to drown into peace. Walked in a learned man, asking "why ain't you at ease?" I sang my despair, fright and plight. With a glowing smile, he looked into my eyes. The urchin, the teen and the couple smiled, Cause they found happiness, in others eyes. You have been looking into a mirror, reflecting woes, Set your mind free, beyond your foes. Little gestures, a helping hand and a smile on their face...

Mother! A creation or a blessing? The Iron lady or Warmth overflowing. The backbone of the family that never bends. Plays a vital role in the upbringing of every soul A relation thats gifted to you, irrespective of what you become Through the nine months she bears you with all the pain and yet loving you. Not knowing who you are and what will you be. Your mischief,  your angst, your individuality she takes with a pinch of salt. The house a home she makes. Lets go with a smile your every mistake Sacrifices galore for you she makes All that she wants is you making time for her sake You represent her labour,  her sacrifices and her love Strive to keep up to all that she has done all your life. Wishing the best to all the selfless women blessed with the godly title "Mother" Happy Mothers Day!