Same Dreams

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Realization

I realize how significant I am

It's only when I look at you

I realize

I see myself in your smile

I talk in your voice

I walk in your stride

I wonder sometimes

Is it I in your eyes

Or

You in mine.

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Short Story - Masterpiece

A walk through the woods helps me creating a masterpiece. That owl on that nearby tree disapproves. But who cares.

The body which was taken from the morgue last night is sitting amidst the greens. Her once glistening eyes had a sad look so I replaced them with seeds of apricot which I found on my way. I had combed and tied her hair in a neat pony tail. She is now singing sweet songs to me sitting on that bark.

Ahaa! What a wonderful aromatic body she has. I guess I am going to enjoy my dinner tonight.

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Autobiography

Four word story surmounted

Life painted colourful words

Music reverberated in the steps

Learnings enveloped the soul

Values sculpted an unicorn !!

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Challenges

Beginning is always the hardest
Uneven pebbled thorny path
Resurface from time to time

Yet, Faith let's us move 
Tunnel might be dark
There is light always at the End

~15/04/2020~

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Daily Diary 8 - Insect's Introspection

A-Z Challenge 2020

With a book in my hand “Death” by Shri Sadhguru ji, I was enjoying my evening cup of tea sitting on my Red sofa, trying to understand the concept of Life and Death. My mind kept wandering from the notes in the book to some enchanted land of my own.

My divine thoughts of self-realization were castrated by the constant ‘Buzzz’. I looked up angrily at the tiny mosquito hovering around my ear.

“Let me take care of you. You S*******L! What do you think you are? George Michael? AR Rehman?? Tell me – why are you singing these non-melodious lullabies to me. I am not at all sleepy. Let me read and comprehend the true meaning of my life.” I was furious and wanted to grant that mosquito Death then and there.

And Lo! It was as if the birds, the bees, the dog, the road were not enough to impart their ‘ज्ञान भरी बातें (insightful talks)’ to me that even this miniscule mosquito also thought of overburdening me with it’s ‘दिल का बोझ हल्का करने की जुगाड़ (unburdening the heart)’ and it declared ‘Lend me your ears’.

Well! What could I have done? As a compassionate and smart Samaritan I listened to thee with interest and intent. Hmm! Who knows even it is also suffering from the ‘प्रहार (spasm)’ of ‘CoronaKaRona’ syndrome.

“Yes dear, tell me – I am all ears to you.” I said to it but my mind played the tape inside ‘Yeah! After that I am going to smash and squish you for breaking my trance of attaining ‘Moksh’(salvation), you *beep*dirty scoundrel*beep*’.

“हाय , क्या बताऊँ बहन। कितना दुःख है मुझे - आजकल मैं बोर हो गया हूँ , जीने के लिए एक ही स्वाद का खून पीते पीते। कोई मनोरंजन का साधन न रहा ~ कोई हमदम न रहा , कोई सहारा ना रहा ~ कोई मेहमान नहीं आ रहा वही दो तीन लोग - वही same flavour . हुंह! और जैसे इतना काफी नहीं था मेरे हाल-ऐ -दिल को गम का -  बेस्वादी खाना और उसपर कभी शाम सुहानी करने का मन करे तो खून में दारु का एक कतरा भी नहीं।  किस के सुरूर में जिऊँ में।  Bohooo ! कोई तो मेरा दर्द समझो। "(what to tell my sister. I am so sad and bored as I have to survive on only one flavour blood. There is no entertainment for me also as there are no guests, same flavour blood of same 2-3 person. As if this was not enough for the torment of my heart. Flavourless same food along with no Alcohol in the blood. How can I feel good nobody understands my pain)

~जाने कहाँ गए वो दिन ...~~  Jaane kahan gaye who dinn…..~

                                                                                ……to be continued….

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Daily Diary 7 - Gallivant

On that warm springy evening, the birds were returning to their nest . I was watering my ever smiling greens and talking to my bright Red Amaryllis along with pink wonders which were smiling next to Tomatoes and Brinjals, sitting on my windowsill. Sweet baby sparrows and baby Purple sunbirds were waiting anxiously for their food, sitting warmly in their nests.

I wondered whether they are following social distancing too just as we do? After all, their nests were built far apart from one another. Already the bees, the birds and the dogs had conversed with me telling their sad tales during the times of Corona and social distancing.

I was engrossed and lost in their old conversations in my head when I heard someone called my name. I looked here and there and I found none. I had this unsettling feeling because that voice seemed so very real , Yet I could not see anyone. I switched off the tap and folded the pipe and then I started sweeping the floor. Once again I heard my name – this time it was LOUD and CLEAR. I looked here and there and realised that it was the ROAD speaking to me. (No wonder)

I asked her what has caused her to speak to me at this time. (The Storyteller in me quirked up now I must know what is her side of the story. I must record all to tell the tale to the future generation)

She replied “I hope the world is healing. I feel so light and free.  Suddenly I do not find the pressure of vehicles and people walking on me. Humans of all species which are considered as the brainiest are the worst of all living race. They spit and shit, tease and beat.  They constantly leave ugly bruises on me.  Sometimes they dig my heart and insert rods and leave me to bleed for ages. Authorities come and check, no action is taken and even they leave me with open wounds for a very long time. Hearing goes on and on for so long without any concrete results. I have to suck my pain and heal my wounds or let them ooze with pus for ever. I know this too will pass.

The red light on the road outside your society told me that even she is left alone as there are hardly any violators who disobey her commands. After all I am having deserted feel then who is there to violate her. She still keeps up her job efficiently and without fail she turns red green and yellow at regular intervals who knows maybe someday someone steps out. Sometimes she is bored working all alone with no one to look at. I told her this too shall pass.

The other day I met the wind; she looked so clean, fresh and pure. Her skin was radiantly glowing and she looked so young and vibrant. She whistled gaily and blew past me taking away the fine debris which had settled due to no daily hustle bustle. The wind felt cool and soothing on my skin. I am feeling so alive after a looooong time. She squealed merrily. She danced on her toes and the yellowed leaves danced along. What a beautiful sight it was.

I want to show you all this but then I know for you to be safe you must stay inside. Your home is the safest to stay alive and risk free.”

“Hmm! “ I sighed at her plight “ it is good to know that at least wind is Happy but know what ? This too will pass. Time is never constant it keeps changing. “

If only we humans had been more considerate.

If only we had compassion.

If only we had humanity.

If only we would have cared.

You would not have cried your despair.

Until then Take care. Stay Home. Stay Safe.

                                                                                …..to be continued……

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Faith

Thousand and Thousands of flickering light

Sparkled and Twinkled in the dark night

Faith of Light, 

Faith beamed bright

Vanquished 

The darkness inside.

~06/04/2020~

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Catastrophe

Entire universe got enveloped

Sneezing and coughing

Evoked fear

High temperature and suffocation

Became the point of great concern

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O’ Almighty ! we pray to thee

Send us your cooling grace

Sanctify us

Give us strength to fight

This ‘Catastrophe’.

~03/04/2020~

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A to Z Challenge

Dream

Red and Purple Jacaranda
Strewn on my lawn
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Waiting to find a perfect Heaven
Dreams not to adorn the hair of a Damsel
Dreams not to rest on any saint's head
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Dreams of lying on the feet of mighty
Doctors who live for us thee
Hail white coat bearers
You took away our fears.

~02/04/2020

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