You say that you love me
But I've seen your eyes
And they tell a completely different story
They don't seem to like me..not one bit

A friend is someone with whom you dare to be yourself
A friend is someone who knows everything about you and still loves you
A friend is someone who hears you out and doesn't pass quick judgments
A friend is someone who understands and feels you
A friend is someone who trusts you
A friend is someone who stands with you no matter what
A friend is someone who criticizes you without insulting or demeaning you
A friend is someone who doesn't let a misunderstanding linger on and create issues
A friend is someone without whom your soul feels incomplete
A friend is someone with whom you don't have to think or fear while communicating
A friend is someone upon whom you can always count on
A friend is someone whose absence makes your heart sad
A friend is someone you look forward to meeting or talking every single day
A friend is someone with whom time seems to stand still

I sometimes wonder if I have such a person in my life....

Despite all the negativity that exists in this world
It still has a lot of beauty to offer
One just needs to open up to see and experience it

The hard part about making a decision isn't making it...it's living with it.

You are unique since there's not a second you on this planet.

We live in a world filled with bitterness and unjust
If war or a pandemic doesn't **** you
Then intolerance must
If you belong to a particular community.. You're labelled a terrorist
And if you are a liberal and have strong views about the government and it's policies then you're termed an extremist

We live in a world where fake news and whatsapp university rule the roost
Where most of the media propogates hate to make it's trp boost
Where good and affordable healthcare is still a dream
Where women's safety still makes us scream(in anger and concern)

We live in a world where the big pharmas mint money by playing with people's lives
And politicians try and capitalize on people's fears
Where we are still waiting for a true leader to guide us
If the government can't provide for us..
..then I wonder what did they get elected for?

So what is the way forward?
Is there a solution to all of this?
Of course there is... For starters.. Governments must work with their citizens and not against them
They should take criticism in their stride and learn from it
Question is... Are governments across the world ready to hear what their citizens have to say?
Are they even concerned about them?
Or do they only care about power..
I have serious doubts about intentions of most Govts worldwide...
I know not what the future of most democracies holds...
But a part of me... Even though that part is miniscule.. Is still hopeful of true and sincere democracy rising again...

Never expect much from anyone...the capacity of people to let you down is often underestimated.

Can you hear the sound of my heartbeat?
Can you recognize the sound?
Can you identify the noise?
It's your name which my heart is screaming.
Every second my heart beats for you and deeply yearns for you.
I hope you listen to it someday

When you're young the enormity of death is not always realized
It's only when you age it starts to hit you...
...the sense of mortality
...the sense of dependence
...the sense of helplessness
...the sense of loneliness and isolation
...a new sense of rediscovering God
...The sense of frailty
...Receding hairline
...Brittle bones
...Weak eyesight
...Troubling teeth
...Shaky hands
...A forgetful memory
..Some ailments here and there
...A soul bruised and battered
...A soul eroded through the years
...A heart that is no longer fearless
...And constantly craves for a painless and peaceful death

Your love catapulted me into the sky
I had never felt so high
And then you broke my trust and brought me down
My smile was gone.. and I was left with a shattered heart and an ugly frown
Tell me did I do something wrong
You were my life's song
I gave you all of me
And yet you left me to drown in sadness' sea
I believed in us
But you chose to throw our love under the bus
I still can't figure out as to what transpired between us that led to this...

Your efforts are determined by the targets and goals you set for yourself...so make sure you set them high.

Trust is like paper...once crumpled it's never the same.

The crimson sky sets my heart on fire
The moon just enhances my spiritual desire
The stars are my soul's delight
The night sky sends my imagination on a flight
The stillness and quite aura of the night
It's fuel for my mind...its my soul's light
The sun is always a lot of fun
For I have never quite enjoyed the winters but always loved the sun
The evening breeze that blows across my face
Man... It's *******..for those few moments I feel like I'm in space
The clouds keep me in a state of trance
It's like i'm engaged in a lustful dance
The sight of birds soaring in the sky
Gives my soul such a high
Flapping their wings with confidence and trust
They are a sight to behold
The trees weather the greatest of storms...some fall
While some continue to stand tall
The tall mountains that kiss the sky...
...some covered with snow..some with grass...some filled with exquisite flowers
The dense forests which have a beauty of their own...
...witnessing life and death everyday
The vast oceans and seas that have an infinite world of their own
As the waves come and crash against the shore
My soul can't help but want more...



I feel blessed to be able to experience and absorb all the beauty around me...it's inspiring and uplifting.

Even when your lips are quite...
...your soul still speaks to me
...it connects with me on levels i have never experienced
...it sings me a lullaby on days I feel sad
...it kisses my tears and takes away all of my pain
...it infuses me with unbridled joy
....it inspires me to be better
...it encourages me to keep fighting
...it envelops with it's protective arms
...it embraces me with it's serene warmth
...it paints the canvas of my heart with the most exquisite of colours
...it bathes me in it's magic
...it fills my spirit with it's aura of goodness and undying passion  
...it arouses all of my senses
...it reassures my faith in humanity
...and provides me with a sense of safety and comfort
...i feel blessed to have met your soul
...it truly makes me whole

Over the years I have learnt that you can't change how some people treat you or what they say and think about you...all you can do is not let it affect you by changing how you react to it.

The only thing that scares me about love is that you're always haunted with this fear of losing your loved one...
How will I face a situation?
How will I react?
Will I be able to accept the harsh reality?
How will I live with this sense of loss?
Will I be able to move on?
Questions like these often torment my mind
Sometimes I wonder perhaps I'm being a bit of an over thinker
But everytime I think of this...
...i can feel a strange shiver run through my soul
My breathing gets heavy
My heart starts pounding...
...and tears stream down my face
The very thought of losing someone close to me literally chokes me
But I know it's a reality just like all I too must face
I just wonder as to how I will face it...

We waste so much time thinking what people might say or think...and in the end people only think or say. Be fearless when it comes to following your dreams. Take decisions which you want to take. Regardless of what people might say or think about you...remember that the only person to whom you owe anything is yourself.

One of the biggest mistakes we tend to make in life is to compare oneself with others. Everyone is unique and different. We all have our own strengths and weaknesses, our own challenges and struggles and our own way of thinking and doing things. The moment we start comparing ourselves to others we are basically undervaluing and underappreciating ourselves.

You can have everything
But just grant me a place in your heart
Even if it's a small one

Smiling is good but putting a smile on someone's else's face is even better.

Of late the mind is disturbed
Sometimes I feel a bit perturbed
The heart is in pain
What's going on right now is truly insane
The threshold for injustice has been crossed a long time ago
It's alarming now.. It's no more a watchable show
If one can't question or debate
Then I guess from now on we have to address democracy as 'LATE'
The constant labelling and trolling
The abuses and the name calling
This hasn't and will not deter the fight
It may seem dark now but after darkness there's always light
And I'm still hopeful that amid all the barbarism, the violence and the clashes
Someday.. Democracy shall rise once again.. Like a Phoenix from the ashes
Dear Mr Fascist...you can threaten and impose a ban
But please don't underestimate the power of a common man

Even a wee bit of light is sufficient to dispel the dark...it's the same with thoughts...A little bit of positivity is enough to counter negative thoughts.

Never be embarrassed or ashamed of who you are or how you look...The moment you start doing so..you begin to lose yourself. Love and value yourself for who you are.

Her face gave away absolutely nothing
But her eyes.. I could never forget
It was as blue as the sea
A man could drown in those eyes
I could see the waves of different emotions travelling through her eyes
I could see the beauty of the sky
It was as if she held the entire galaxy in her eyes
The rage and strength of the sun
The calming beauty of the moon
The magical seduction of the stars
I wonder what celestial dreams she held in them
Or what untold pain she must be concealing?
Perhaps her eyes were a library of secrets
Or maybe they were filled with desires still waiting to be fulfilled
Those eyes.. They said so much and yet there was so much mystery to them
Those eyes.. I don't know if I'll ever see them again
But I know I'll never forget them....

No matter how bad might be my day
Your motivating face makes all my stress go away
Your beautiful smile makes me forget all about my worries
Your serene face fills me with courage
Your words soothe my soul
Your laughter lights up my world
The way you look at me fills me with love and hope
And I'm motivated to keep fighting another day
A moment with you feels like I'm in heaven
You truly are a blessing in my life
I truly and deeply cherish you
And I intend to love you with all my heart till the end of time

Sometimes we make the wrong choices to get to the right place.

We were always focused on anatomy
And never really worked on our chemistry
I guess that's why now we are history

What is going on with this site?
Something just doesn't feel right
The views and notifications seem to have gone on a diet
Most works are now left hanging in the dark..no one shines on them a light
This is damaging and demotivating even to the ******* loyalists of this site
Whatever be the issue..it should at the earliest be sorted out.. 'Coz frankly this treatment of poets just ain't right

I came knocking at your heart
But you never responded

With the most amazing skills and utmost care the bird weaves her magic and creates her nest
Twigs..leaves..small branches..pieces of metal..wires..plastic.. whatever she can find she uses to the best
It is one of the most beautiful creations that I've seen
Piece by piece.. Bit by bit..she weaves her magic and constructs a masterpiece
She flies and explores all around and comes back carrying the raw materials for her nest
She uses her beak to perfection and creates a final product worth marvelling over
The nest is her abode.. Her refuge of peace and comfort
She rests and lays eggs and welcomes her young ones there
She flies around and brings back food for her little ones
Being fed by their mother makes the little ones squeak in joy
She remodels the nest every now and then
And if you so much as try to touch it she gets angry

A lot of pigeons live in my window sill
So I've had the good fortune of observing them and their nests from close quarters
The nests are truly a work of art
It's wonderful having these birds around so close
I get to observe their progression right from the hatching of the egg to where they first enter this world to them becoming an adult and flapping their wings with confidence and power and flying away to the skies

People may come and go from your life
But your words will always be with you
They'll never betray you
Sometimes they might catch a flu
But till the very end they will stick with you

A storm passed through my city yesterday
The leaves rustled.. Strong winds blew
Thunder.. Lightning.. Heavy rain
Some neighborhoods were plunged in darkness
I could hear the sound of the wind..like an outburst of rage
I woke up this morning and stepped out of my house to be greeted by a carpet of flowers and leaves
The sight was a visual delight...
I marvelled at the colours scattered all across the road
But at the same time I was sad that the trees had been separated from their offsprings
In an instant the trees were robbed of their precious ones...
And I had been robbed of my view of the greens

I'd rather be known as a loser than a quitter.

I'm hoping for rain on a clear sky day
I guess the optimist in me is really putting his reputation at stake

I have never met you
And yet I keep writing about you
Maybe I hope to meet you someday
Sometimes I wonder do you actually even exist?
Are people like you still out there?
People who genuinely love and care
People who don't judge
People who are quite selfless
People who are patient
People who are ready to listen
But then again when I don't possess those qualities myself..
...its wrong and hypocritical of me to expect that from someone else

It started outta curiosity
I started with one
Then doubled to 2
Then further doubled to 4
Then tripled to 12
Before I knew it I was puffing 20 a day
A drag here
A drag there
Waking up
Before going to bed
Before going to work
When taking a break during work
After coming home from work
After ***
When frustrated angry happy or high
Sometimes with alcohol and drugs
Sometimes in isolation
Sometimes with colleagues
Till I had felt a cigarette on my lips
I felt as if my day wasn't complete
But gradually the smoking started to take it's toll
My lips turned black
My lungs literally gave up
I was coughing
I was panting all the time
Couldn't think clearly
I would be irritated all the time
I lost friends 'coz of my rude behavior
My family isolated me
I was a nuisance at home
My hands would tremble
My body in a constant state of confusion
I had to visit visit the hospital several times
That's when I finally woke up
and realized that I needed to cut back a bit
It wasn't easy... Trust me
From chewing nicotine flavoured gums
To attending seminars on addiction
Joining rehab groups to yoga and then Finally to writing...
Today I'm down to 0 cigarettes a day.. Writing.. This is where I got my refuge... My sense of comfort and safety... Writing became a therapuetic process for me
It dragged me outta the abyss and showed me a light of hope and ressurection
Today after years of being a non smoker I appreciate writing even more