Hey Fire
When you lit candles on my birthday cake, you felt joyOh yes, how can I forget, when you lit my lamp in the temple, you felt hopeThose cold winter nights, sitting beside the fireplace, you felt warmth and life Those burning sandalwoods, around which I took oath of my marriage, you were a celebration In […]
Tied to the pier
Over the calm yet turbulent watersTied to the pier is meA small rowboatBobbing under the dark skiesClouds so dark, ready to burst outAngry with my master Wishing to set myself freeFree, to row over the watersTo join other rowboats in the middle of waterBut may be trusting my master would be a better ideaHe shall […]
At the Edge of Cliff
I stand tall and high, at the edge of the cliff Opening my arms, almost touching the sky. That Edge over there, I am a bit drawn to it Over there, where, sky and lake seem to kiss And the Wind, teasing the two Touching the water through the corner of its lips. I am […]
I let it go!
Finally, I let it goI held it for longAgainst the wind Against the tideWeakening my arms and,Weakening my soulHoping for it to be mineBut now,I decided toLet it go toFollow the tidesAnd if the wind wantsLet it bring back to meI hold no moreIt makes me sad but happySad, for it was my long time […]
Setting the vibes
After the first rain showers of Summer The air was filled with petrichor Grass looked more greener My daughter wanted to go for a walk She stepped her foot into the pothole Setting the stranded water into motion Then came the little pond, She picked up a tiny stone Threw into the pond happily. She […]
.. उम्मीद का दामन !!!
सूखा पड़ने को है बंजर हो रही है ज़मीन पर मन, बारिश की उम्मीद का दामन छोड़ नहीं रहा। पतझड़ में कहां खिलते हैं फूल कहां बहारें दस्तक देती हैं पर मन, सूखे पेड़ों से खुशबू की उम्मीद का दामन छोड़ नहीं रहा। अंधेरों में गुम हो रहे हैं रास्ते चलते चलते राही, थक से […]
Standing by the Shore
Standing by the Lakeshore I wondered how the amazing nature does it all so flawlessly The sounds of Gusty winds The water flowing by the side The birds chirping high up in the air Wow!! What a beauty .. probably the best music for any soul I walked along the shore I saw the sand […]
My Journey
I once stood green and lively Feeling the wind as it blew around me I danced to every music in life Drenched in the rains pouring down on me Then came “the fall” I turned Red, Orange, Yellow Oh gosh! I was the beautiful gem As times passed by, I lost my strength The strong […]
Wind, I am
I was so dry, I whirled over the lake waters And yes! I found the ultimate peace and solace I danced around the cruise and moved over to the shore Yea.. I found the leaves which danced with me It rained and I was filled with petrichor Soon my happiness ended You ask why? I […]