I turned my face awayI didn’t want tobut I couldn’t bear to leave tooI saw the brightness of the light peaking throughbut the strings pulling me back had a force of their ownI know its transient…yes, I know how impermanent this present situation is…and the passing nature of the attraction has also registered on me.StillContinue reading “Light through the Clouds”
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Illogical Expectations
I have lived for long, I have survived all falls Alas, I always fail to deal with the expectations still standing tall Enough are the experiences to deal with the illogical But the naivety of my mind borders on the critical I take what is given, I end up asking for more My insatiable desiresContinue reading “Illogical Expectations”
Passer-by
There was a sense of euphoria when the pleasures and pains were real I knew excitement when in the proximity of someone dear The surge of love, and the prompt embraces made it all worthwhile Even the sadness of a broken heart was mended in those little delights These feelings were real, those emotions definedContinue reading “Passer-by”
Love and Truth
In the realm of existence, the supremacy of existing ensues, It’s not a battle, nor are they pestering you to choose. Though if you sail in the same boat as I am onboard, You might wonder who preceded whom in this tour Is it eternal love or is it an all pervasive truth that isContinue reading “Love and Truth”
Thoughts on my plate
With each passing day, something grows stale. My body goes through decay in this cosmic game. My thoughts become ineffective if I sit on it even for a day. I gain a new perspective as I look through the haze. Thoughts are like food, they lose their freshness every second. If I fail to actContinue reading “Thoughts on my plate”
Gopi
Dreams are often compared to reality. In life, we enter when the play is on. We take time to make sense of it. Some more than others whereas some cannot figure out what is happening till the curtains fall for them. The play goes on, irrespective of who comes and leaves the stage. For you,Continue reading “Gopi”
Kaleidoscope
A smile flashed across my child’s face, as the myriad colors came alive She has learnt to see the world, through the Kaleidoscope held close to the eye She dances with joy to see the different hues and I wait with wonder to see if she can see a different view? She marveled at theContinue reading “Kaleidoscope”
The Web
You have given me the Garden of Eden, It boasts of your beauty unparalleled. But now my vision is stuck on the unmistakable web, A home to all that is visible, crawling in the net. It is woven so intricately that I feel condemned for all eternity. It looks beautiful in the light of theContinue reading “The Web”
Pause
Life flows unhindered, the soul within glows undisturbed Who are we then in this play? It’s a question that begs us to Pause the ongoing display. If soul is a witness and the world outside is just matter, lifeless; then we need to ask who is launching an enquiry in this chatter. You say, youContinue reading “Pause”
Surrender
I used to think I was incapable of surrender, The reality is so, that I am scared I might blunder. My being has always longed to give in, But the fear of disappointment forbids bending of knee. Putting love in the centered desires has painful consequences, Transient nature of feelings has made me nauseous. YouContinue reading “Surrender”