Give me a balcony Where I can sit and watch people. A place far from the madding hustle With a view of the bustle A place where I can appreciate the untouched dew And feel the first waft of morning breeze. Give me a cozy balcony With a chair and kadak chai. To bury myselfContinue reading “Give Me A Balcony”
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You Are The Envied One
When I get mischievous like you I am scolded When I am naughty like you I am chided When I try to steal butter I am reminded to stay off calories When I run out to play like you I am called reckless. Lord, you are the envied one! When my cricket ball breaks aContinue reading “You Are The Envied One”
Friends of Yore
I miss them all Those who would eat my lunch but never shared theirs Even those who shared a candy and those who went out to eat it alone! How can I forget those who secretly shared their Mills & Boons with me And those who would hide their notes from me! I miss themContinue reading “Friends of Yore”
The shy sisters
Hiding behind caring lushness Bashful, I come out Solitary As the leaf lifts the veil. We shared the hues of love Spirited and blossomed While my shy sister Still waits in secret patience. With a timid big smile We step out As if on a date To meet the radiant Sun. Picture credits: Heemal
Uprooted
Away from my land I am restive, Distanced and lonely. The pangs of separation Are insufferable. When will I get to see you? My eyes are fatigued and heavy. My zest for life Has frozen, The glory of my tumultuous land Now lies dead and buried. I stroll behind the mountain On the sun-struck road SingingContinue reading “Uprooted”
Maya
Maya Its ok to cry they said, But I am unable to. You, the fire of my life Taught me chutzpah And to find happiness in liberation. You taught that even when you’re in pain Don’t let things drive you insane. Your carefree laughter Your welcoming arms and smile Make me wistful. Maya, Maya… YourContinue reading “Maya”
Dusky and Divine
Why stare at me? I know you despise my cocoa skin I know my colour is descriptive I know you find me ugly. Who are you to define beauty? I consider this my uniqueness I am interpretative But not shallow. Who are you to dictate my thoughts? Don’t misjudge my kindness for weakness Don’t misjudgeContinue reading “Dusky and Divine”
The Gracious Tree
Standing tall and stately Stretching to the sky With blowing green locks Whispering boughs It’s bosoms cradled the nests While the birds sang In sheer happiness. As I passed by the gracious tree Which bowed in courtesy Its boughs waved in reply I rest in its shade Absorbing its perpetual greenness. Two decades have passed.Continue reading “The Gracious Tree”
The Cloaked Sky
Tranquil dark sky Smeared with dreary clouds Scare me to scramble for light. I stand captivated By the smell of the impending storm Daunted by the deep mercy of the sky. There is beauty in the darkest clouds They come and go in my life At times they carry rain And sometimes they usher aContinue reading “The Cloaked Sky”
Stopping By on a Misty Morning
If autumn is here
Can winter be far behind?
Musings Of A Learner 