Musings

Trudging through life like I would live forever Waking up to another day just like the previous ones An invisible hand holding me down Fear of the unknown holding me back While the clock merrily ticks along Looking back at years gone by I see a very ordinary life Some days good while most were mundane If only I were a better person But I wonder If I had absolutely no regrets If I had only happy moments If I had seen only good days Would I have been living a life at all?

When a casual look sets the heart racing When a wry smile brings a flush to the face When a sidelong glance feels like a special gift You know you are falling in love When eyes seek one more glimpse When heart seeks one more smile When ears seek one more laugh You know you are falling in love When you feel the presence before you even sight them When you have eyes only for that special someone When a moment away seems like a lifetime You know you are falling in love When you cherish every smile and look When you remember every word spoken When you recollect each and every nuance You know you are falling in love When everything is right with the world When you believe nothing is impossible When you think you can reach the moon and the stars You know you are falling in love

It takes but just a tiny moment A blink of an eye, a single breath It’s the end to one’s pain and torment While others grapple with the cruelty of death Struggling to make peace with the world The loved ones are left behind With loads of memories unfurled Still caught in the endless grind Futility of money, the wrong dreams we chase after At that moment becomes clearer than ever The path taken will then forever alter Towards one that will give regret never Intense pain and denial are a daily affair As with the quirky life, we slowly reconcile Heavy heart, loneliness and tears of despair Will be your companions for many a mile Memories of times, good and bad, that you gather Precious moments that are one of a kind Are all that’s left from years together And forever are safely locked in the mind In the heart they will live forever More than ever they will remain dear Over every decision they will tower ...

Bright rays of sun grazing the meadows Sparkling light beaming from leaves and flowers Hands and hats shielding faces in furrows Heat washed away by cooling monsoon showers Birds migrating from places yonder Mountains standing bare and tall Rivers flowing with zest and wonder Cascades of water fiercely fall Long days enlivening the streets Summery dresses with bows and pleats Cool drinks and ice cream treats Laughter, gaiety and festive beats Family visits and vacations galore Fun times and adventures abound Grandparents passing on fascinating tales of lore These are the days we wait for all year round

When the road ahead seems bumpy And the spirit has taken a thrashing Trouble is looming large And you need someone to give you strength When the will dies down And the heart is heavy Unshed tears are waiting to fall And you need a shoulder to cry on When you have fallen into the depth of despair And the future appears bleak Present is hopeless And you need someone to lift you up When you are confused And the mind is in a muddle Decisions are difficult to make And you need someone to hear you The one who reaches out and gives you strength The one you seek and whose shoulder you cry on The one who listens to you and gives you selfless advice Is a friend to cherish forever and to never let go

Hair blowing lightly in the gentle breeze Face glowing in the warm rays from the rising sun Wishing for the happy moment forever to freeze Hoping for endless days of joy and fun Anticipation slowly building up in the heart A happy smile lurking on the lips Of the serene surrounds, wanting to be a part Travelling on narrow paths with rises and dips Looking forward to blissful days by the sea Waiting for peaceful hours of relaxation Crossing endless greens of many a lea Passing milestones bringing closer the destination Getting there after hours and hours of travel Sitting in the white and wet sands of the shoal Hands full of sand and feet in the gravel All she did was thought of the next goal

Sitting on a park bench in the noon In a pensive mood with her mind in a swoon Like a grain of sand on the seashore Feeling trapped in a cage with no door A deep melancholy etched plainly on the face She was slumped in defeat staring at empty space Only a tiny moan escaped her quivering lips pale But those expressive eyes told many a tale Heaps of men and women who were passing by Scarcely glanced at her and walked away The whole world was moving on When she really needed a shoulder to cry upon As the colors of dusk heralded the night She steeled herself with all her might With long brisk strides she hurried forward And soon she was enveloped by the darkness ahead

Like a ray of sunshine brightening the world Oh! For all darkness to be banished from my mind Like the fresh drops of rain cleansing the earth Oh! For all the dirt to be cleansed from my heart Like a sculptor working his magic on a piece of stone Oh! For a beautiful creation to make me proud Like a miser dearly hoarding all his wealth Oh! For some beautiful memories to call my own Like a mother giving selflessly to her child Oh! For creating a world free of greed Like ancient kings forever etched in the annals of history Oh! For a legacy to leave for the world to remember Like an eager traveller finally reaching his destination Oh! For realizing my dreams, big and small

Sitting across the table they found the outside world more fascinating Mesmerized by things around them happening and the idle chattering From having eyes only for each other They now looked like a jaded couple in some bother Ennui and disinterest they couldn’t beat Friendly banters and loving exchanges had taken a back seat Like chirpy birds of the day going very quiet in the dark The blazing passion had lost its special spark Living with each other they knew all the secrets Gifts and surprises had turned into complaints and regrets To revive the lost love, they were trying very hard Hopes and blessings of near and dear, in plenty they had Shaking off mundane routines, not taking each other for granted To rediscover their lost dreams, they hoped, prayed and wanted

Awkward and self-conscious they stole furtive glances Keeping a distance they exchanged shy smiles during the dances Having a lot to talk about and not knowing where to begin Into their past, present and future they started to dig in With a good feeling about each other and hopes for a brighter future In the small hours they parted with a promise this relationship they’d nurture Over more meetings they discovered each other Their tentative smiles and glances got surer Gazing adoringly into each other’s eyes and holding each other’s hands They were lost to the world and were in faraway lands This wonderful feeling they had never before experienced this fully Like floating in the clouds, this felt invincible and heavenly Of wedding bells and baby cries happily they dreamed With their love and affection a strong bond they weaved Into a brighter and more beautiful world they walked away After a stumbling start they had found their way

Songs of birds, no longer in the air Warm and inviting, no longer the water In a rush, hiding from it, runs away the mighty sun Pale and faraway, in the dark night, appears the silver moon Day shies away, night forever stays A gray blanket shrouds the skies Gaunt and naked, stand quiet the trees Numbing chill, frozen rivers Bitter frost, cold shivers Wiping away all despair Snow comes down and spreads cheer Cozy fireplaces given up for naught Favorite books giving food for thought Warm blanket, curling up in bed Dreams, hopes, anticipation, moving on and ahead