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

I don't know much about the world
All I know is that you're my world

Storms..floods..earthquakes..bushfires...Global warming..
Leaving devastation and destruction in its wake
We can't treat this planet like **** no more
It's high time we awake
We are robbing birds and animals of their natural habitat
I guess most of the natural disasters that mankind has been facing over the years is Nature's way of saying.. *** for tat
Cutting trees.. Building concrete jungles..Pouring wastes into the rivers and seas and oceans
We really are hellbent on destruction
We are creating a dangerous future
When will we realize it?
It's not too late for us to mend our ways
Coz if we don't then I'm afraid we'll be staring at darker days
For once we should try and abandon our arrogance and ego
Let's give Mother Nature the respect she deserves and watch her put on a show

Some days I have nightmares
Sometimes I can't sleep
At times I feel depressed
But I have no complaints
Everyday is a new day
The sun comes up
The sun goes down
It's just that it's the same old me
I wake up..somehow get through the day..and then retire to my bed
And it's the same old world
The same noises
The same violence
The same racism
The same anxiety
The same negative thoughts
The same broken hopes and dreams
The same messed up city
I hope things change
Though sometimes I think I'm a fool for having hopes

A day without seeing your face is like existing without seeing the sun and the moon
A day without listening to your voice is like existing without hearing the melody of birds
A day without holding you in my arms is like existing without my soul
I simply cannot imagine my existence without you...

I love dreaming and imagining
'Coz no matter how bad things might be
No matter how many problems I might be surrounded with
I can always imagine whatever I like
I can be whatever I want
I take courage and hope from my dreams
I feel a sense of positivity when I imagine good and beautiful things
So I make it a point to dream and imagine regularly

Education imparted is useless if it lacks the ability to make a person humane

Sometimes you apologize not because you're wrong and the other person is right...it's because you value your relationship with that person more than you value your ego.

Most days of my life I think I'm a no one
And yet the fact that I matter to someone gives me a great deal of courage and hope
It's like I'm hanging from a cliff and someone's offering me a rope

When the answer to a problem gives rise to another problem it's so frustrating and challenging

I fell for her at the first sight
In my dark and gloomy life she was like a bright ray of light
She came in my life and stood by me
Save for her nothing or no one mattered to me
She stood by me when stars were bad
And I was lonesome, depressed  and sad
She breathed love into me
The beauty of life now I could truly feel and see
She's kind, humble and wise
Sometimes I think she's an angel in disguise
It's hard to describe in words what joy she brings to my heart
My life was stuck in pause.. She came and held my hand and made my life restart
She means the world to me and I love her with all my heart
Till death do us part...

Dear God...
....Without your grace and mercy i'm but a speck of dust
Save for you there's no one i trust
Help me become a better man
Help me fight my demons
Help me fight temptation
Fill me with kindness and compassion
I ask for forgiveness for my sins
Please cleanse my soul of all impurities
Help me serve my parents to the best of my abilities...
...For me they are second to you, God ...Help me give them back the years of sacrifices and hardships they've endured just for me
Bathe me in your mercy and
love
Bestow me with humility
Help me deal with my doubts and fears
Grant me wisdom
Heal those who need healing
Bless all mankind
I don't want riches.. Just grant me peace of mind

You never even said hello properly..
...and now you're bidding me and my heart goodbye forever..
...That hurts
I'm at a loss for words
The anguish is something I can't quite express in words
I just don't understand what went wrong....
I loved you(still do)...
...and I thought you did too
God.. I feel like I'm losing faith in love...

Music helps me live
Writing helps me breathe
Praying helps me survive

The radio keeps playing our favourite song
And my mind gets flooded with memories of a beautiful past
Its a shame we're not together anymore
'Coz I hate listening to this song all by myself...
..It's too painful

We meet everyday
And yet you seem like a stranger to me
Sometimes I wonder.. Are you the same person?
Or have I changed?

You're the best thing I had ever dreamed
And then you became a reality and ruined it all

I'm deeply inspired by ants
Even in the most adverse of circumstances the ant keeps fighting till it's last breath
We as humans shouldn't give up that easily.. We shouldn't surrender at the first sign of hardship..We owe it to ourselves to try
I know it's easier said than done but we gotta try

Dear lover... Would you let me rest my head in your lap just for a moment?
Underneath the shadows of your luscious hair
Your serene face
Your beautiful smile
Your mesmerising eyes
Your intoxicating aroma...
...For that is where lies my paradise of thoughts and my refuge of peace.

You were there when the grass was green
Where were you when it was pouring and the grass had become muddy?
You were there when I was doing well in life
Where were you when I was near broke and struggling to make ends meet?
You were there when the sun was shining
Where were you when it was setting and darkness was creeping in?
You were there when the wounds were healed
Where were you when they needed healing?
You were there when the painting was beautiful
Where were you when the colours were all smudged?
You were there when I could give
Where were you when I needed?
You were there during the celebratory events of my life
Where were you during my funeral?
My deceased eyes kept looking for you in the gathering..
..hoping against hope that at least here you wouldn't abandon me
..but I was a fool from the very beginning
Too blind in love
Too blind to see the truth...
...the harsh and unfortunate truth that I was a loner when I was born
And I would be a loner when I'm gone

My dear love...
When I'm breathing my last
I want to be locked in your embrace
I want to feel your nourishing touch
...your breath filled with warmth and passion
I want to take in the aroma of your existence one last time
Then as my eyes begin to close gradually
Gently lay me on the bed
With a pillow under my head and sing me a soft lullaby
The sweetness of your voice and your illuminating presence will make even death seem beautiful

He hasn't changed a bit
He was content even when he didn't have much
He never complained
Today he has almost everything
And yet he's so humble and polite
I wish I could be more like him...

A pen and paper is all I need to get me through the day
An array of emotions
A barrage of questions
An assortment of thoughts
All poured out on those pages
Sometimes tears fills those pages
Sometimes those pages meet bins
Sometimes they're greeted with a smile
Whatever be the day..
Whatever be my state of mind..
A day without writing something just doesn't feel right
The turmoil and euphoria that goes on in my heart and head..
The ideas and the imagination that run through my mind...
...i just need to pen it down
Sometimes I think I could keep writing till my dying day...
During my final moments I'd  probably be...
Hairless
Toothless
Perhaps with limited vision
And I'd still keep scribbling something on those pages....

I left my old house with a heavy heart
A new house... A new start
The house where I reside now is good
But sometimes I sit in silence and recall how my old house used to talk to me
I badly miss those conversations
I miss the trees
I miss the walls
I miss the smell
I miss the neighborhood
I miss the noises
I miss that vibe
I miss those memories
My friends keep telling me that I'll create new memories in my new house
And I don't disagree with that
It's just that it just doesn't feel the same
I sometimes miss my old house so very badly...

The other day I saw myself in my cat's eyes
Those were the most comforting eyes I've seen in a long time
They looked at me with love
With joy and compassion
Something I haven't seen of late in a human's eyes...

If in love..you have to dress to impress...
...then that person simply isn't worth your time

A flame is burning inside of me
And I'm afraid someday I might get engulfed in it and there would be nothing left of me
Save for a soul which once used to be pure but has now been filled with dust and smoke
And the charred remains of my brain which had this habit of over thinking

There are so many secrets I've buried inside of me...
...I'm now starting to feel suffocated
The frustration of not being able to share
Is driving me insane
This agony.. This relentless pain..
...It's like a constant headache rendering me powerless
But I gotta stick to my resolve
Come what may.. I'm taking those secrets to the grave

He hides his true self under the garb of non-violence
He is in reality a predator
He waits quietly
He waits patiently
Then as soon as he spots someone passing by
He pounces on him
Shreds him to pieces
And gobbles him up
Leaving no trace
Then very silently goes back under the garb of non-violence...
....pretending as if nothing has happened
...no wrong has been done
....no life has been murdered
I'm not sure as to what we call people like these
Nowadays we mostly know them as politicians

For the first time in my life I'm able to hear the songs of birds on an everyday basis...its so relaxing...the silence in general is so surreal and beautiful..and yet it's so scary and haunting...compared to the cacophony of a regular day....the past few days have been quite a contrast..One used to experience this kind of silence only during the post midnight phase...i've always looked for inspiration in isolation.. and it's genuinely helped me think better, get in touch with myself and get to know myself..the streets are just so empty...The Dogs seems to be the only wanderers now...at the grocery stores people look at one another with a strange sense of suspicion..frankly though it does feel weird...i don't blame them...masked up and gloves on their hands...They are taking all the precautions.. Though sometimes there's a whole a lot of pushing and panic and social distancing does take a backseat..The terraces of houses have of late become the new hangout spots for families.. i also must say that words don't suffice in expressing my gratitude to all the essential service providers in this time of crisis..all the medical people in particular...this World has been through many tough times.. This is probably one of the most challenging ones...
In lockdown mode
The world is fighting hard to be on the recovery road
It needs our support
Let's try and help it via our co-operation
It's looking towards us for inspiration
This is our chance to serve the World  
Let's make the most of it
Let's try and stay indoors as much as possible and fight the war
It'll be a tough battle
Our will and resolve will be tested
But if we do this then the reward will be soul satisfying

Dear Almighty.. Give us the strength and courage to fight this battle..Please guide us through this difficult phase.. The trauma and suffering all around just breaks my heart.. Please Dear God...help us.

I've known life for many years now
And yet she doesn't quite get me
She still treats me like some stranger
She always messes up all my plans
With death on the other hand...
...it's a completely different story
She seems to understand me
She visits me regularly
She always plants a kiss on my cheeks and embraces me warmly
But she never takes me with her
I beg her...
...she just keeps telling me that it isn't my time yet
I hope someday she'll hear my prayers and take me with her to that place of oblivion

My heart and soul never belonged to me as much as it belonged to you
But all you did was inflicted pain upon them
But since it came from you
I'll humbly accept this pain as my reward
And I'll cherish it forever

Sometimes words aren't needed
A look or a gesture or an action says it all

I want to hold you in my arms, look into your eyes and touch your lips with mine in such a manner so that we both reach our destination only when we've reached each other's hearts.

The silence amidst the pandemic and lockdown..though haunting seems more and more eerie now
The fields and playgrounds are empty
The streets virtually deserted
My ears are now longing to hear the cacophony of a pre-pandemic regular day
I love the silence and Nature and all
But boy... What a feeling it would be to meet and hear people again!!!

I thought you were the one
But little had i realized at that point that I was flying too close to the sun
For you were a flame that consumed souls for fun
A few months of companionship and then one fine day out of the blue.. You said we were done
I must admit it hurt me bad..
I was both mad and sad
I was broken and shattered
Bruised and battered
You left a permanent scar on me
My heart could no longer feel or see
It was as if it had gone into hiding
And then somehow I picked myself up
But I never could love with that passion again...

Clear skies
Beautiful moonlight night
Sitting on the beach with my lover
An army of stars watching us
A cool breeze blowing across
Holding hands and kissing
Sometimes she runs her fingers through my hair
Sometimes her gorgeous hair falls across my face
Her aroma is enticing
And then as the waves keep crashing against the shore
My heart can't help but want more...

My bond with Sadness is so strong now that I don't even need tears to communicate with it anymore
I don't have to cry to express or convey my feelings to it
It just senses and knows when I need it
And with every passing day our love only seems to be getting stronger

My mind is like a forest of dreams...
...But mostly nightmares though