Ideas out of the blue

Amidst the gloomy night sky

2012-01-23T20:17:00.000-08:00

Carrying a heavy baggage of pebbles on his shoulders
He walked down the unexplored lane
Stumbling over piercing thorns and boulders
He endured intense anguish and pain
The sweat dripping down his sunburned wrinkled cheeks
Often distracted him from his path
“They are like the divine dew drops adorning the leaves”
Said he, relentlessly refusing to head back
The mighty earth beneath him shook
As thunder roared across the devilish sky
“These clouds shower raindrops brimming with luck”
Said he, treading ahead on the path lifeless and dry

Traversing the horrendous storm and heat
He reached his long-awaited haven
Laying down the bag beside his feet
He arduously poured out its contents
His eyes shone with surprise
At the sight of the diamonds pouring out of his bag
He jumped with joy
Glad, that he endured the journey till the end

When the sight of success seems far fetched
Yet our indomitable spirit keeps us advancing ahead
Burdened by the baggage of hurdles and fears
When we still hold on to the strength deep within
When we continue to move on
Even when the world warns us to hold on
We create a magic
A magic of perseverance
That can transform pebbles of struggles
Into diamonds of our grandiose dreams
It can make us shine
Like a star sparkling amidst the gloomy night sky

A Friend named 'Curiosity'

2012-01-23T20:04:00.000-08:00

Life seemed so fascinating back then
With my six childhood friends I had so much fun
Everyday seemed new
They taught me all the things I never knew
"Stop dawdling away your time" yelled my parents
Coercing me to ignore their existence
Taming their presence every now and then
I miss my friends named What, Why, Who, Where, How and When
Penning these words in their remembrance
I still hope for their magical reappearance

The Seesaw Swing

2010-04-28T10:00:00.000-07:00

Swinging on the seesaw

Rising up in the air

Then sliding back to the earth

Being up for long felt terrifying

Lying low for long seemed draining

Swinging up and down was joyous

Bestowing a perfect balance and bliss

It was gleeful and fun

And I could do it all day long

Wondering “Ain’t life also a seesaw swing”

With never ending ups and downs

In the moments of darkness

We wish for a life of eternal brightness

When the path appears rough

We wonder why it isn’t smooth throughout

When you find yourself

Whining in such moments of grief

Say it to yourself

That life is like a seesaw swing

Where we need ups and downs

Moments of success and failures

Phases of bliss and sadness

Coz our staying up all the time

Won’t let us value the world beneath us

And our staying down forever

Won’t let us grasp our dreams up in the sky

Smile

2010-04-02T00:11:00.000-07:00

Smile when you are feeling low

Smile even when your heart says no

Smile when you are down and out

A smile is something you can’t do without

Smile when you are in pain

Smile when there is nothing to gain

Smile when there is something holding you back

Smile even when your life falls apart

Smile to express your love

Smile when you are all alone

Let your smile stay for a while

Smile even when the other person doesn’t return your smile

Smile like you are the happiest person on the earth

Your smile can let the other person be just that

Smile at a stranger, Smile at your friend

Smile at the dog walking down the road

A smile is like a buoyant breeze

All the anguish and worries it would cease

Smile, Smile and Smile a lot

Smile even when there is nothing to smile about

You don’t need a reason to smile

It would always leave you feeling sublime

But there would be a time

When the people around you would smile

And your smile would make this world come alive

Take me home

2010-02-06T06:40:00.000-08:00

This world seemed like a beautiful place

The minute I opened my eyes

I ran across the streets

With the wind rushing past my face

Jumping up and down

Exploring everything I could find

Playing with mama all day long

Until the day she too was gone

Leaving me alone

To fight life on my own

Life has never been the same

From then on

I fast on most of the days

Wondering if that‘s in my fate

I sleep on the streets

The noises always disturbing my sleep

The heartless sun and heat

Leave me crumpled like a dry leaf

Those chilly nights and dreadful storm

Send shivers down my spine

I run for life when attacked with sticks and stones

Wondering why this world is so mean

When in pain I am often left alone

Deep down my heart I too crave for a home

If I have a right to live

Then why am I treated like this

If I could ever speak

Would I be accepted in this place

Waging my tail, licking your feet

I try to bring a smile on your face

I can’t talk

But I too have a heart

All I need is a little love

Nothing more than that

If I am not looked upon with scorn

Then why don’t you take me home

The magic wand

2010-02-04T23:02:00.000-08:00

When I stepped into this world

I found an angel standing beside my bed

Dressed in a silky white gown

Like the night sky lit by the glorious moon

She handed me a magic wand

Named as the enigmatic mind

“Take it my child” She said

Her eyes twinkling with delight

This wand has the power you cannot comprehend

It will guide you till the end

It can give you whatever it is you want

It would do whatever you command

It ‘s a weapon that can destroy mankind

And an architect designing your dreamland

It’s your priced possession

That can lead you to hell or heaven

You mustn’t underestimate its powers

Always listen to what it says

Never let it slip out of your hand

Coz you alone are the magician controlling this wand

Let me be.....

2010-01-29T07:03:00.000-08:00

I may not always be right

But my mistakes let me comprehend my life

I won’t succumb to your whims

Coz I am not a puppet held by the string

I may not walk along the beaten path

But that doesn’t mean I am not on the right track

I may goof up everything

But that doesn’t imply I can’t handle anything

I may not reveal

But this is how I feel

When you mold my life in your ways

And my heart silently says

Just set me free and let me be

If you cannot see a special person in me

Crying clouds

2010-01-14T23:07:00.000-08:00

Their eyes welled up with tears

Expressing anguish of losing the droplets held near

They were in deep pain

Realizing they would never meet their friends again

Those crying clouds in the sky got me wondering

Should we cry when someone close to us drifts away

“Can’t I stop them”,“How do I live without them”The clouds thought

Visualizing a future that seemed cold and dark

Moved by the cloud’s anguish and pain

The sun squirmed towards them

With the hope of wiping their tears

And bringing smile back on their face

Awed by the sight of the bright and smiling sun

The clouds realized how blessed they were to find a new friend

Their eyes dazzled with delight

On the arc of the rainbow the clouds and sun danced till twilight

Coz life is a continuous cycle of change

Where people come and go

All we need is a desire for change

And a hope for new

Joy and happiness would then glide into our lives

And brighten up our days with sunshine

Winds of life

2009-12-24T10:50:00.000-08:00

I dance with unbridled joy

Like the prismatic petals dancing to the tunes of whimsical wind

I trounce the hurdles of life

Inspired by the intrepid ship traversing the sea, conquering the violent wind

I hum euphonious tunes

Enthralled by the music, the wind chimes compose when kissed by the dewy wind

I am devoured by fear

Like the city obliterated by the cyclonic wind

I tread the unexplored path

Like the leaf swayed by the wind in the dark

I reach out to my grandiose dreams

Like the kite soaring high to grab the stars in a moonlit sky

Bringing melancholy and joy, the winds of life

Speak to me in myriad ways

Stillness still speaks

2009-08-05T11:29:00.000-07:00

As I strolled down the lush green forests to escape noise and pollution
I realized that it's nothing less than a magical illusion

A perfect way to unwind
And obliterate the thoughts that swirl like traffic in the mind

Rustling leaves dancing to the tunes of capricious wind, express perfect harmony
Chirping birds and buzzing bees sing a beautiful symphony

Sweet-smelling flowers display their richness
By sprinkling the air with the scent of freshness

A coveted treasure and a perfect pleasure everyone seeks
Amidst the cacophony of life stillness still speaks

Move on and on

2009-08-05T10:47:00.000-07:00

Squelching my dreams for so long
I failed to listen to my heart's song

Ruminating over the past left behind
Enticed by the future yet to unwind

My mind says "It's easy to hold on"
But my heart says "Move on and on"

The future may be bleak.
Yet I would surely find the answer I seek

Savoring the unseen moment
In the ever so morbid present

My mind says "It's easy to hold on"
But my heart says "Move on and on"

It's time to break free
And be someone I am meant to be

All I need to do is give it a try
To fill my life with delirious joy

My mind says "It's easy to hold on"
But my heart says "Move on and on"

Realm of Dreams

2009-08-05T08:23:00.000-07:00

The closer you are to them, the farther they seem to appear
In the gloaming they appear

As the dawn sets in they just disappear
Like those stars that are shrouded by clouds but yet so clear

Or the beautiful blossoms that trees bear
They are the mellifluous music of our heart we fail to hear

Often drowning us in incessant fear
Yet dreams are something we always hold dear