The year has come to a close.
To sum up my feelings I chose.


Anna Hazare and his 12+-day fast.
Kasab (in jail) still having a blast !
Kate Middleton and Prince William’s wedding –grand.
Viewed by the world, this happening in England.



Music, countless firecrackers, the sky did gleam.
When the World Cup was won; courtesy: the Indian Cricket Team.
The 10th anniversary of the unforgettable, dreadful 9/11.
So many great personalities found their way to heaven.



Lots of bickering later, the Lokpal Bill they tried to pass.
Spying everywhere, the media, hordes of wealth did amass.
Forced to watch Ra.One , tears were shed.
Our Page-3ers – many chose to wed.

Metallica’s India performance- bookings chock-a-bloc.
The concert just had all in for a rude shock.
MI4 – Indian locations Tom did cruise.
Saddening was extra tax on Booze.

Vijay Mallya’s Airline in the dumps.
2011 fashion was sporting baby bumps.
A nuclear disaster in Japan.
People lost many of their clan.

Kolaveri Di taking the world by storm.
Protests world-over seemed to be the norm.
A US –well planned mission, Osama bin Laden was killed.
Gadaffi overthrown –Libya and the world were thrilled.


Hit end had Steve Job’s clock.
Then, his biography all out of stock.
The end mourned by every Harry Potter lover.
Far away Earth-like planets they did discover.

2011- So much happened this year.
Sorrow, hope , happiness and fear.
Gained, some lost- people dear.
The world’s connected – so far yet so near.
We’re all now just awaiting 2012 here!!

Leaves of red and orange – the month of fall.
I’ve thought it over and taken a call.
Call it crazy capering or love – true.
I want to spend the rest of my life with you.



A sudden impulse or was it pondered over a lot?
Ask not me – for I just know not!!
I’ve done the thinking, gathered my every thought.
Laid it out for you – your decision is sought!



It’s just you & me & a cold winter night.
You are the prettiest thing in sight.
With you by my side, all feels right .
You fill my world, with your glow so bright.
Wrap my arms around you, hold tight .



A sailing boat-you&me- over the sea’s calm we traverse.
A cobbled stone road- you&me- a horse –drawn hearse.
Your hair flying out behind you , in the gentle breeze.
It’s never ending-you&me- being one-never will cease.



Gather you into my arms and never let go.
Hold your hand, walk you to nowhere, quiet & slow.
Gaze deep into your meaningful brown eyes.
Couldn’t let go even with a million tries.



We lay on the grass- gazing at the twinkling stars.
Your intoxicating fragrance - like spring's newest flowers.
Watch your rosy lips move when you talk, as if in sing-song.
Gently pressed over mine, that is just where they belong.



To hear me out on this long-drawn verse, you chose.
I believe it's time now to pitch this at a close.
I've been singing endlessly, it's now time to let you take charge of the mystery !
I love you, girl . There's just one question now : Will you Marry me ?? !

Sometimes I sit, think, ponder.
What led to the big blunder?
Murder of passion or plain surrender?
It was a thing of pure wonder.
You were my love, you were my thunder.
But, it did all go down under.



A thing of beauty lasts forever.
Whoever said that was hailed clever.
But, agree with him, maybe I’d never.



Such depth, much emotion, hard to explain.
Feelings so true, one cannot feign.
The end’s left me in a state of disdain.
Crushing memories of the day it was slain.
Immeasurable sorrow, heart-wrenching pain.
It’s only loss, not a penny of gain.
Since then, of cries & remorse – an unending chain.
Of troubles & turmoil- an endless reign.
Of joy, of love, of hope – not a grain.
Spirits so low, cannot be lifted by a crane.
It’s a conspiracy, perhaps to drive me insane.
Like aimless wandering in a dark dreary lane.
Headed into a chasm, on an express train.



It’s just as if all is gone.
A night without promise of a new dawn.
Leaving a hapless soul, abandoned, forlorn.

Love :)

It’s a crazy feeling, so hard to understand.
We just call it love, Oh! It sounds so grand.
They say it ain’t about you and me, it’s about us.
Ridiculous terms, ludicrous ideas – an abominable fuss.


It’s about teenage fantasies and mid-day dreams.
It cannot be learnt, it’s to be experienced, it seems.
It’s about this world where all is right, all is magic.
Joys abound, they say nothing there ever is tragic.


It’s about letting another share just how you feel.
It seems untrue, like a story, so very unreal.
They do claim it occurs even in reality.
Not just in small towns, even in the big city.


It’s like these wings, high up, it lets you soar.
There cannot be any malice, it’s just happiness galore.
It comes with this promise of lasting forever.
Through up and down , it’ll die out never.



It’s about belief, faith is only what does matter.
They say it won’t let you down, your dream shall not shatter.
And they say, it’s about sweet nothings, mindless patter.
Once found, it’s yours to keep, it shall never scatter.


It’s the feeling, that person that’s all important.
It brings prodigious times, there’s no chance to be despondent.
If you find, to last until eternity , it’s meant.
Bright, merry is every together moment spent.


It leaves you happy, fills life with cheer and blossom.
Truly, of all emotions, it is the most awesome.
It does come with a warning : if lost, forever it's gone.
Leaving you alone, in despair, melancholic , forlorn.

A long-lost story from dark by-lanes.
Of dusky homes and sooty window panes.
The tale began with a happy family life.
Until forever gone was her father’s wife.


There was the advent of an evil another.
Her two daughters and the stepmother.
The young Cinderella with a frozen life
As the world goes on like a bee hive.

Cinderella, the stepmother did goad.
Her older daughter looked like a toad.
This new life, Cinderella did resent.
Joys to her, nothing meant.

Oh! So vain , the lady and her daughters-two.
While troubled Cinderella boiled the stew.
They were haughty, bad and arrogant.
That evening came home an announcement.

‘An invite for everyone and all.
From the palace’s towers tall.
Twelve days forth, in the fall.
Come, join the Prince’s Grand Ball’

The evil three squealed in delight.
The daughters were unmarried, the time was right.
The scroll was hidden from Cinderella’s sight.
All up until the Grand Ball night.


In the palace, preparations were made.
Lights set out, tables were laid.
All was dazzling, everything looked great.
Unknown to all, awoken had fate.


And that night, no one slept.
Left all alone, Cinderella wept.
The pots were done, the carpet swept.
All dressed up, the evil three had left.


They’d picked out costumes in gold and green.
Dazzling jewellery , ugly faces and lots of sheen.
Leaving Cinderella alone, mean they’d been.
Later, the scroll Cinderella had seen .


Cinderella, she wanted to be at the palace.
But miserable looks her pretty, young face.
For she had no dress, no shoes, no necklace.
Worthy of the occasion to grace.


Cinderella feeling so very sad.
Quickly pulled her stepmother’s I-pad.
A long while since she’d been on the net.
Suddenly, in an online chat, her Fairy Godmother she met.

Seeing the disaster of a scene,
The Fairy Godmother jumped right out the screen.
Cinderella was surprised, knocked off her feet.
Still a ‘Good Evening’, she managed to greet.
And she offered the Godmother a seat.


She knew how to Cinderella, they’d been unfair.
So , as she settled into a chair,
She waved her wand over Cinderella’s hair.
And instantly, a pink hair band appeared there.


Another wave, a pretty little dress.
Cinderella looked ready to impress !
Scared yet excited, Cinderella did tremble.
Shiny glass slippers completed her ensemble.


Turned into a carriage – a pumpkin orange.
Six white mice into horses- was it strange !
A cockroach turned into a coachman.
Carefully, Cinderella, she did scan.


“Something’s missing.” Then was added a ring on her toe.
“There ! Now, my darling, you’re good to go. “
“You’re all set to just steal the show. “
“There’s just a little you should remember & know.”


“When you hear the midnight bells chime,
Remember ,to return home, it’s the time.”
“It’ll be a sudden end to all your grandeur.
Rush straight here, Cinderella. Do not wander.”


She rode to the ball. She had a time-grand.
Slowly, quickly flowed the time’s sand.
She was asked to a dance, by the Prince of the Land.
Glaring enviously, the evil three did stand.

Cinderella & the Prince danced & talked a long while.
She was smitten by his Charming smile.
He was won over by her beautiful voice.
He loved her hair, her dance & her poise.


Suddenly, on the grand clock, Cinderella lay sight.
“What’s your name?” .It was 5 minutes to midnight.
Mid-question, leaving the Prince hanging,
Against the marble stairs, her glass slippers clanging.


Yearning for the nameless girl, the Prince did frown.
Early next day, a search party went all over town.
In her frantic haste to rush from there,
Cinderella had left a slipper on the stair.

Every lady of the land tried the slipper of glass.
Not one was a perfect fit , though, alas.
After a week of futile search
Convinced that of pretty ladies there wasn’t dearth.

They then proceeded to give the Prince advice.
“Marry another.” He dismissed them in a trice.
Suddenly exclaimed , cursing his memory rotten.
Cinderella’s lane, they had forgotten.

To the forgotten lane, they rushed at a frantic pace.
To admit their folly would be a big disgrace.
Quickly ushering the royal men in.
The evil three did broadly grin.

The chosen girl was Cinderella, they had no clue.
Both daughters tried to squeeze into the shoe.
Cinderella, working away in a corner.
Pleasantly surprised when the men called on her.

The evil three Cinderella did mock.
Soon they were in for a rude shock.
The glass slipper was a total perfect fit.
The men’s faces , in delight, lit.

Bursting into an array of wide grins,
The men carted Cinderella off to the Prince.
Cinderella & the Prince were married next day.
And marched to the palace to shouts of ‘Hurray’.

It was a new life full of laughter.
Cinderella & her Prince lived happily ever after.

Three Little Pigs :) :)

This is the story of three little pigs
They lived in a land of grapes and figs.
A green land of plains and hills.
Of rocks and trees and clear water rills.
The three were in search of thrill.
Warned they were of some who could kill.


They left home, early one day.
One built a house of golden hay.
Another built one of bricks and clay.
And in the middle, on of wood.
By the end of the day, three houses stood.


The wolf came around early next morn.
Loudly he bellowed, in a voice filled with scorn.
"Let me in Or I'll Huff & Puff , & blow your house down."
He gave an evil grin that ceased into a frown.
The pig squealed, "Not by the hair on my chiny chin chin."
"It's my house and I'll never let you in . "
The wolf mocked and he did grin.
"Oh God up there, I'm gonna commit a sin."


He sucked in air and blew with all his might.
Off flew the house and the little piggy ran in fright.
Terror-stricken little pig, the wooden house did sight.
Ran right in , hugged Piggy No.2 , very tight.



They quickly crouched under the table.
Wolf reached panting, running as fast as he was able.
His evil line was soon repeated.
With refusal and shrieks, he was greeted.


With hurried steps and screams they did flee.
Straight into the house of Pig No. 3
This little pig's house was of steel and brick.
Against the wolf, this might just do the trick.


As shouted the wolf, they danced in glee.
He had a brainwave- enter through the chimney.
Or maybe, he just told the pigs so.
At the fireplace, they set a flame aglow.


Our wolf was smart and he thought fast.
Taking a cue from some evil bomb blast,
He managed to procure a box of TNT.
That was the end of all the glee.
Up blew the house, on the ground every shred.
And then did happen just what the pigs did dread.


After an unsuccessful attempt to run free,
The wolf gobbled up Pigs No. 1, 2 and 3 !
Yes ! The pigs were so very yummy.
And so happily, he did rub his tummy.
Little pigs in his belly, remembered their mummy.
And onto the evil little list,
Was added another terrorist.


This was very bad.
The Pigs were sad.
The Wolf was glad.
And wept Mom & Dad.
And to our story,
An ending so gory.

Independence Day :) :)

It was the August of 1947.
A new beginning - a new heaven.
Efforts & bloodshed paid off and some.
It was time to embrace new found freedom.
Brighter, happy faces taking over the glum.



Years it had been over a hundred.
Horror, famine, miserable lives lead.
Valiant fight, many lives shed.
Not deterred , countless bled.



Events that are forever etched in history.
Citizens so brave, their courage remains a mystery.
Great men & women stood up for their rights.
On a new goal, they'd set their sights.
It was a radical change that was needed.
To be won for and not pleaded.



No more could be borne plight.
The injustice had to be set right.
With bravery, courage at its height.
They made way for a new light.



Birth of a free INDIA they did envision.
A country growing with each rising sun.
Where forever and on, progress was on the run.
First step of freedom achieved - it had begun.
Achieving the dreams- by every future Indian it had to be done.



In its true sense, sons of the soil.
Gave us a land, free of sorrow & turmoil.
We must fulfill their every dream.
No matter how distant it may seem.
We owe it to them- our every beam .



A land of deserts, plains and mountains.
Of seas & springs, forests & fountains.
The calm of the Himalayan ice-capped peaks.
The cheerfulness when in a hundred languages, an Indian speaks.
Of diversity, of culture & tradition, every street reeks.



From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from the tip to the top.
Our fields, our rivers, our spice, our rice, our crop.
God's countless blessings , every moment that drop.
Temples, dances, food, rituals, marriage - our culture.
History, architecture, music, caves and sculpture.



Guidelines for a democratic State - our Constitution.
Villages, towns, cities, museum, educational institution.
Of its praise, grandeur , one can never tire.
Our Motherland, our nation, our Empire.
To see it on top, is every Indian's desire.
It's to begin with just that spark of fire.




To this land of pristine beauty,
Every & each citizen has his duty.

Her :)

As I set my eyes upon her face.
She smiled, she moved with fleeting grace.
And I've set detectives on the case.
That thing of beauty, no one can trace.



Her dainty movements, her swaying dance.
Every move, every look, leaving me in a trance.
Meet her, find her, if only I had the chance.
I just hold memories of that pristine glance.



The epitome of walking beauty.
Hair dark as a chimney- sooty.
That face with the eternal glow.
Flawless complexion, fair as snow.



Every astounding, striking pose.
Deep red lips just as petals of the rose.
Wonder, longing grows and grows.
Where she's gone, now, no one knows.



I dream of her when I sleep.
Her hazel eyes, meaningful & deep.
I'll find her, she'll be mine to keep.
Until then, memories just seep.

Race Against Time - The end !

It's just a race, a race against time.
To show that you're cheery and fine.
When in fact you're breaking inside.
Your feeling you mask, try to hide.



You feel it gnawing at you from within.
All feels right, all is nothing but a sin.
Voices in your head, creating a din.
Just want to dump it all away into a bin.



Just drop it all and walk away.
Look yourself in the eye and say.
That it's all just going to be alright.
There's no joy, only endless plight.
Inner demons hound, you're unable to fight.
Vision's blurred, of a goal, you've lost sight.
There's gloom, only darkness of the night.
Try to infuse spirit, gather some might.




It all just seems so in vain.
Every shred of hope is slain.
Every moment driving you insane.
Your heart is wreathing, full of pain.
There's nothing to lose, even lesser to gain.



All that could ever be lost, has been.
Every escape route blocked by a screen.
It's as if you're standing at life's brink.
There is no other, you're just going to sink.



It's a curtain of despair unfurled.
It's like the end of your world.
You just try to shut your eyes.
And pretend that all is lies.


There is just no escape.
Only more despondence, grief to drape.
Day after day, slowly along you scrape.
You conclude that it can never mend.
All happy messages futile to send.
Just shut your eyes, bring all to an end.

Mokey in a cage !!

A monkey in a cage.
So full of rage.
Wishing to be free.
And be swinging from a tree.


Here, his whole life he must live.
All unhappy, for he's captive.
He saw freedom on the outside.
Longing, desire."Let me go.",he cried.


Hated every minute there.
Life's just so unfair.
People tease, some scare.
Love for the wild- it's a natural flair.
"Am I alone ? Does nobody care ? "
" Cannot anyone sense my despair. "
" I feel broken, beyond repair. "


With his misery, trying to cope.
Just kept him going- his hope.
Could no one even sense his turmoil ?
He missed nature, smell of wet soil.
Bouts of tears, tempers sometimes boil.


Just when he felt all was tragic.
It did happen, as if by magic.
The door of the cage - left open.
He ran away & out - into the glen.

Hope :) :)

Nothing lasts forever.
Predict happening, you can never.
Life's unfair sometimes. Move on.
There's hope for a new beginning, a new dawn.


Every cloud has a silver lining.
You'll find what you're looking for, keep mining.
Today maybe dark, tomorrow could be shining.
There's so much to be found, stop whining.


Before you stand challenges and some.
There's a new day. These can be overcome.
Been there, heard that, you'd say.
It's been said before, here's just another way.


Keep marching on, Look ahead.
Your heart may feel heavy as lead.
Re-infuse the spirit that's been shed.
Don't let worries bother, keep a stable head.


It can happen only if you hope.
Stuff happens. Learn to cope.
A message - That's what is every deed.
It's important - pay heed.
Someday, sometime , it'll be a need.


Sometime, it may all appear to be a blur.
There is better to be had, yourself onward spur.
Good times will come around, there's nothing to fear.
You'll see a solution soon - all clouded become clear.


It's simple - don't ever let hope sink.
Even when you feel you're standing at life's brink.
It will surely all turn around.
Leaving you with happiness & memories- a mound.

Excited faces left school at seven .
They told us - Igatpuri's a slice of heaven.
An impatient bus ride- four hour long.
So much fun was had- now writing this song.

Stopped for breakfast along the way.
'Drop you in the pool, if I may ? '
Everyone enjoying- shouts of Hurray .
Rain occasionally pelting- sky gathered with lovely clouds of grey.


A ride through the lush green hills.
Countless water falls and clear water rills.
Got off the bus - felt clouds surround.
Sudden peace, joy, contentment abound.


While little building- three storeys tall.
Just landed there & started a game with a ball.
Soon, everyone out in the corridor.
Throwing balls , smiles galore.


Then, right after lunch it begun.
Took off on a sightseeing run.
The Great White Cross. The White Scareghost.
The great winding stairway- raise a toast.


The Chinese tourist and his photographs.
Beautiful scenery and lots of laughs.
Serene , gushing , rocky waterfall.
Set amidst mountains- so tall.
Marvelled at by one and all.
Sheer wonder, making you feel small.


Evening- smiling faces - bright.
Dancing away into the night.
Colours many - astounding sight.
Drinking - something else mixed with Sprite.


Into rooms - on beds laid.
Sleep forgotten, fun plans made.
Giggling until darkness did fade.
Hushed ongoings like in anticipation of a raid.
Gossip shared , different games played.


Many movies were seen.
Challenge to keep the room unclean.
Whole night busy- sleep forgone.
Mingling began early next morn.


Early morning enjoyment galore.
While some, lazy, did choose to snore.
These memories are worth a crore.
Two days too less- wishing for more.


Introspect- quiet visit to Buddha's shrine.
A thinker with ideas ever so fine.
Awe-inspiring statue , set in gold.
All evil to good, wishing to mould.


Pandu-Lena Caves set atop a hill.
Reaching up, trying some climbing skill.
Paddy green around- thanks to the rain.
This offset by the muddy, rocky terrain.


Happy moments gathering memories spent.
Cave - gazing done, tired descent.
Hurried back, time crunch.
Rushed off after a quick lunch.


Boarded the bus & started for home.
With friends, so long did roam.
Last bout of fun - trip done.
Left memories to be cherished by everyone


Boundless happiness beyond measure.
Memories to preserve & forever treasure.

Dream Girl :)

Serene as the winter's night moon.
Spreading light were there is gloom.
I'm wishing for something to happen,soon.
You came into my life, making me swoon.
You just light up every dark room.


I dream of you, every time I sleep.
All the happiness in the world, be yours to keep.
May you smile all through , never weep.
Float always, even when troubles be deep.



Prettier than pretty, sweeter than sweet.
You're the only one, my heart beat.
A wonderful person, you're simply amazing.
Each time I see you, my heart does sing.
When you speak, it's like having crystal bells ring.



Known you for just a little while.
Figured why you're the reason of many a smile.
You're a wonderful person to know.

It began quite a while ago, an era new.
The legend of The Boy Who Lived and You-Know-Who.
At first, was read by just a few.
Fathoming interest, that just grew and grew.


An enthralling world of magic.
Moments of joy, mystery and some tragic.
With people of all ages, it did click.
Waiting for the next one, watching the clock tick.


Harry , Hermoine & Ron.
Heavenly Hogwarts on an early winter morn.
Saturday- Hogsmeade village & butter-beer
The Forbidden Forest, Death Eaters - fear.


First year, the Philosopher's Stone.
Friends you may have,but sometimes you're alone.
The Chamber of Secrets - open again.
Tom Marvolo Riddle. Muggles slain.


Demeantors.'Expecto Patronum',conjured Patronus.
On Christmas , Mrs. Weasley's fuss.
Sirius Black - from Azkaban escape.
Harry an Invisibility Cloak does drape.
Dark, potions master- vicious Snape.


Triwizard Tournament .Goblet of Fire.
Dragons. Diggory. Dreams. Desire.
Mad-Eye Moody, Mauruder's Map.
Harmless maze or Voldemort's Trap !!


None can live while the other survives.
Denial. Terror. Threat to lives.
Lucius Malfoy,Barty Crouch Jr. ,Bellatrix Lestrange.
Dumbledore's Army - Time for change.


Luna, Cho Chang, Ginny , Neville.
Against the Dark forces- a battle uphill.
Crucio, Imperio, Avada Kedavra - to maim & kill.
Expellaramus , Stupefy - learning new skill.


Crab , Goyle, Evil Draco Malfoy.
Horcruxes - Find and Destroy.
Haunted . Inferi in the Lake.
Time running, so much at stake.


World Cup, favourite game - Quidditch .
Final plan - there can be no glitch.
'I open at the close', said the Snitch.
The beginning of the end- The Final Battle.
The earth shook, all did rattle.


The battle was won.
It had been done.
Prophecy forgone. Lived only one.
Celebration for all under the sun.


Stuck together - friend & foe.
Gringott's Bank- Safest you know.
Diagon Alley- wands & school supplies.
Hogwarts reopening- joyous cries.


Gamekeeper Hagrid- Jolly as ever.
Ron - Brave, Hermoine- So clever.
Magical creatures, World of Wonder.
To this wonder, yourself surrender.


Memories - sorrow & bliss.
Stairway captive, first-ever kiss.
Room of Requirement.
Perfect example of God-sent.


Gryffindor, SLytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw.
Moving stairways, castle as tall as you ever saw.
House cup - annual celebration.
Fred & George's next new creaton.
And 9 3/4th Platform at King's Cross Station.
The gateway to this exotic Destination.


Connecting with each part.
Until the end, right from the start.
Now, It'll be hard to stay apart.
Needn't be so , Resides forever in the heart.

The End .

All that's begun, must end.
Life, a task, a lover, a friend.
It's just coz it's too late to make amend.
The journey, the time you did spend.


Inside, feeling totally shattered.
As if nothing ever mattered.
Bits & pieces , memories scattered.
The joy, the feeling flattered.


Nothing's forever, it's said.
After joy, follows dread.
Happiness- a little, of sorrow-a shred.
You feel all emotions within are dead.


Feeling the hollowness within.
Happiness feels like a sin.
Just want to cut out the din.
Forever a frown, forgotten to grin.


A feeling- that all's empty.
Only remorse, regret in plenty.
You think, you wonder.
What sent all snowballing under ?


No answer is seen.
What did those actions even mean ?
Played over on your mind's screen.
You wish to start with a slate-clean.
Build anew , bright and green.
Life's lost all lustre, all sheen.
Chances of recovery seem lean.
Like living in a lie, you're been.


What's done, you can't undo.
You can't just forget & start anew.
You're so lost, haven't got a clue.
Chances are so few.


Opportunities feel so bleak.
Overwhelming sorrow, you can't even speak.
Sudden reminders, into the past a peak.
A turnaround of fate you seek.
Hear-wrenching memories, feel the pain & the creak.


You must accept and move on.
It's not easy, knowing all is gone.
Darkness all around, you search for dawn.
In life's game, you're merely a pawn.


You pray , you hope.
You wish for strength to cope.
Just want to run away, elope.
Of an alternate, you see no scope.


Search for an end, near.
Just let be the fear.
Have a vision - crystal clear.
Have a new path here.
Along it, let happiness smear.

MY Awesome Guy !

Hey , Awesome Guy! Don't you see ?
You're just, just the one for me.
It's like , we're meant to be .
You just fill my heart with glee.
Knowing you're there, all sorrows just flee.


They say that nobody's perfect.
But hey ! You I did select.
No one's as nice as you.
I'm telling you, it's love, true.
You knoe you love me, yes you do !
People like you, are very few.
You're bright as the sun, cool as the dew.
Perfect calm, serenity, the early morning hue.


There's just so much to tell.
You have me enchanted by your spell.
In my heart, you do dwell.
You're the paradise, when life feels like hell.


An integral part of my life story.
You're the picture of ever-glowing glory.
You're just mine to keep.
While I wake, dream & sleep.
It's wonderful love. Oh! so deep.
You can't ever make me weep.


You're the reason for my cheer.
And, I knoe, when you're here,
I needn't have any fear.
Oh! I just love you, it's clear.
I knoe that you'll always be there.
I knoe that you'll always care.


Oh! Person so very awesome.
You fill my life with cheer & blossom.
Having you around, there is no dearth.
You're just the best on the face of the earth.
You are the reason of my mirth.


We're just gonna be forever.
Apart, we can be never.

Flow

Looked me straight in the eye, I felt a shiver.
She told me , " I'm just as a river .
You begin with- of arrows a quiver.
It's like saying, the course depends on the liver.
Of which , God Almighty is the giver."


"Along the way, I meet many a stone.
Sometimes, they just remain, forever, all alone.
Floods may come, the river may dry or swell ,
They lie forever, in the past they dwell."



"Then there are those who get on a boat.
Plan ahead, and not over the past they gloat.
Navigate, think. Careful. It's important, you know.
It's said, winner of the race is steady and slow.
What's gone is gone, it's about making the future glow. "


"Then there's debris, that just drops in along the way.
All's as it was , they have no say .
Silent, floating, right there they lay.
I just flow, they come along , night or day .
Until they're blown off or picked, as they may.
Nothing is never-ending, forever to stay. "


"What about the quiver", I asked .
She smiled, "That's not really masked."
"See what you want, take your aim.
Shoot right and it's yours to claim.
Shoot yourself to fame .
Or another you can maim ."


" To the arrows there is a limit.
You may reach or success omit.
While you must think, be wise,
Saying you have so long, is lies."


"As the river along its course flows,
You cannot afford to sit and doze.
It's not just the arrows, time goes.
You'll soon see very successful foes.
For, while you leisurely slept,
They onward crept. "


"Now, it's no use, sit and weep.
The arrows you may still keep.
The river is now way too deep.
Unless you've built a strong foothold.
Unless you've worked, as was told .
You can't reach the bank's gleaming gold."


"The course approaches an end.
What's done, is . You cannot amend.
You are thrown out to sea.
Where, forever you'll just be. "


"Arrows, used, unused, no longer matter.
Dreams- some you did achieve, some did shatter.
This. The sea. It is the final destination.
It is the beginning and end of creation. "


"Who are you ? " ,suddenly I questioned.
"I am Life. " , she casually mentioned.

CiTy Of dREamS -- Aamchi Mumbai !

Mumbai , Maharashtra - City of dreams.
Early morn quiet, midnight screams.
Here, 'Sab chalta hai', so it seems.
Proud of his city, every Mumbaikar beams.
While every bright eye so rightfully gleams.



Local trains-lifeline of the city.
We've got emotion-joy, gratitude & pity.
Stand united , in situations gritty.



Life is so fast paced here.
Will to help, hearts without fear.
So much togetherness, holiday cheer.
Just on & on, there ain't a reverse gear.
IPL win , all guzzling beer.
For victory, celebration,for sorrow, a tear.



Life goes on, never ending hurry .
Life goes on, no time to worry.
Life goes on, see people scurry.



We believe- word hard, play smart.
Crisis arise, we see that each has a heart.
We can rely on the city's spirit, we know.
26/6, 7/11, 26/11, all there to show.



Half the city, just running on vada-pao.
You wonder if it's possible - How ?
It's the Mumbai Spirit - Just wow !
Being cruel, our hearts won't allow.
If someone's stuck, help right now !



Our dabbawalas, The Taj, Mumbai- Icon.
Bustling with activity even at early morn.
Joggers on Marine Drive at the break of dawn.
Gateway of India, VT - memories of an era long-gone.



BMC, ministers and their blame-game.
Forget feeling any shame .
It's just simply their claim to fame!
Exasperating! They're all the same!


Bollywood - World of Glamour.
Aspiring actors to Mumbai clamour.
Our actors, against Hollywood, ever ready to compete.
The fashion industry's secrets, oh so discreet !



Traffic snarls, long daily commute.
Real-estate prices are an open loot.
Western, Central, Harbour lines- beloved train route.
BEST buses- dedicated, yet oft a place for dispute.



Chowpatty - sea, people & stalls of food.
Butter Pav Bhaji- perfect for a good mood.
Call it India's financial capital.
It's just unique, forever over it mull.



Message is simple- Dreams come True.
Mumbai- lets you dream , lets you do.
Even for an ever-changing hue.
Aspire . Always have a few.

Life's A Game .

Someone told me, "Life's a game. "
Some truth there, it does have an aim !
Everyone's out on a crazy conquest of fame.
In the process, ready to injure and maim.



"Are we all its player then ?
Out in this dark world of men "
'Players', call them if you wish.
They're just longing for their share of the dish .
There's no place for peace, birds or fish.



Is it a new-era creation ?
Is man himself the mason ?
It is widespread, across every nation
Is every learning, a new station ?


Questions,but answers none, thoughts seem vague
It's just getting worse, spreading like the plaque
Someone, long time ago, did point out vice.
Seven are deadly they say, that can't be nice.
For your deeds, time will come to pay the price.
It will grow from something as harmless as white lies.



"It's just a game, right ?
Like the ones played on family night "
I heard him laugh, it was spine chilling.
He said,"It's a milder way, to put the killing. "



"Seven deadly sins- Obstacles are they ? "
"Milestones is apt" , I heard him say.
It may be a game, but there's no room for fairplay
You're closer to the end, each passing day .



There's so much you'd want,have to achieve
It's a trap, no one can you even believe.
Face loss, you cannot just grieve.
No time for a sigh of relief to heave
We'll all be gone someday, we'll all leave.
The good from the bad none can sieve.



For power, an unquenched thirst.
Desire to defeat, to be ever first.
"And this is not even the worst"
He laughed. Avarice. He cursed.



Faults, flaws in others, we cannot tolerate.
It's all about you and how you're great.
All else can cease to exist, not hate.
There's wrath & pride , only no fate.
I could sense him there, there to lay the bait.



No work. Just here to sit and eat
Not content without killing and meat.
Once you've stepped in, there's no retreat.
Just you, your sloth & gluttony.No one to greet.
No one's yours, not even your own feet.
No one's here to help, for you vacate their seat.
He was there . " Feel the Hell's Heat "


Each possess ,within, a burning desire
To have all, to just reach higher.
That's not enough. Others be engulfed by fire.
Each is wrong, everyone's a liar.
Envy. Other side is green, your path is drier.


They write it off as simply human need.
As if needed by all our creed.
To reason, to sense, to logic,pay no heed.
Lust - " The desire to just do the deed "



Surely, over all this we can be
A right path is there, just look and see.
Don't look at the enemy, the neighbour, start with me .
Feel from within, not momentary glee.



It is a game, for sure.
All the wrong, just there to lure.
All our desires, our demand for more.
You may weep until your eyes are sore.
Can't we all agree that a four's a four ?
Play. Follow the rules. Is that the cure ?



He heard every word. He did.
He just laughed from where he hid.
" Come forth, forgo the lid . "
Closer & closer, I felt he slid.



I could feel the sinister darkness all around.
Right from the top of heaven to deep underground.
It was eerily still, not even a sound .
I felt evil . I felt it just abound .
I wished to smile, but I just frowned.
All the terror was beginning to hound.
Breathless.Crazily, my heart did pound.




A blinding flash of light , left me in a trace
Wind blew , at a tremendous pace.
I was left gaping at empty space .
For that voice , it had no face.



" Life's a Game and there are no rules ."
"Believers of justice & fairplay are fools."
"Predict the course, the end , one can never."
"Heaven & Hell . God & the Devil . - Quest Forever. "

Oh! So wrong !!

Somewhere , something went wrong
Won't solve anything, this song
Paths seem weary and long.
Feel like you're breaking, trying to be strong.
Thought he'd be there all along



Left me here, with a broken heart
It's all just falling apart.
Maybe we should just go back to the start
If I could take any decision, it'd be smart



Just hoping that over is the worst
Everything, all just seems so cursed
This happening doesn't seem like the first.
Scathing pain, my heart may just burst.



I'm still trying to figure
This craziness what did trigger
Overnight, everything just seemed to change
Once inseparable, now even a few moments seem strange.



Was it possibly just me?
Who'd gone completely crazy ?
Or some unknown external force ?
Been just crying myself hoarse
The easiest solution don't you see
Is to just let everything be
Just let life take its own course



Easier said than done this is
Forget all and just hope for bliss
Right here, just get this to end
Go out & find yourself- a Brand New Friend

Our class ain't just a bunch of nerds .
So many cool people in herds.


The cute-wala Sumukh
Mitali with her 'look'!
Karthik in the mess- eat and eat
Aniketh's harkats on repeat.
Siddesh and his not-so-awesome yawn
Dhruv se liya panga toh gone
Nipun getting everyone turned on.
Nayar gang- Anjali, Gautami & Shweta
And the one and only Aditya Jha !
Class ka Salman Khan - Yash !
Anita almost unnoticed, keeps so hush.
Bell baj jaye toh crazy rush !
Vishal --- the Donald duck
Cool Class, What awesome luck !
Rose & Sharon's haircut to confuse
Simrat with an ever-ready excuse.
K.P and his much-loved backside
No one by the rules does abide
Watch Mihir sleep on the floor
Hear K.M all-time snore
Jharana, Sowjanya & Sanya ka gossiping skill
Vrinda enjoys class mein texting ka thrill
Sidra and her nice long hair
Gaurang & his dialogue-baazi flair
Aijaz always punctual as ever
Little Adrika oh ! so very clever.
Aditi and her basketball
Rajhans ka awesome theatre hall
Math lover Juilee- our Zoo !
Devleena, Neeti & Charu too !
Preetham is clown of the class
Muraj is totally Jhakaas !
Rahul's love for Organic Chemistry
Shounak's a walking Mystery !
Rikhav is apna Superman
We're always making some evil plan !
Akshay is super lazy
We just drive the teachers crazy !
XII B's an essential daily fun dose.
Our awesome rap's nearly at a close.
So much fun, so much laughter .
Keeps you smiling even after.
To simply put , I mean :
Our class is the best there's ever been !!

Emotional Overdose !

Is the world gone crazy
Or is it just me ?
Illusions, visions hazy
And clear you cannot see


Is it a play of fate ?
Rising walls of hate
Only thing that's great
Is sorrow piling by the crate


Call it just what you may
There ain't anything left to say
A cruel joke someone's trying to play
Just worse every passing day



Hollow creating within you feel
Your happiness someone's trying to steal
Little by little your heart does peel
Bruises that don't seem to heal



You feel everything shatter
And see the pieces scatter
Nothing seems to even matter
Talks seems like senseless patter



Of hope, you spot a distant gleam
A solution it does seem
Watch it grow into a beam
It ain't even a dream


Just,just let it happen
And watch the sorrow dampen
Over it'll be soon and then
SImply a Happy End !

Spring to Life !

It's the season of new life
Overcoming winter's strife
Birds are chirping , flowers bloom
Spring is here, I assume/


Welcome sounds and melodies
End of all tragedies
It's so chirpy, it's so bright
Everything just seems so right


The essence of creation
Spreading over the nation
Small, simple, soothing joys
Peals of laughter, playing boys



All around , it's colours galore!
So much oh! to adore
Pink , purple , blue and green
A pretty unimaginable scene



Pure water in bubbling springs
This is all the season brings
So much beauty to lure
For sore eyes, a magic cure



Leaves,birds, bees and flowers
Open show of Nature's powers
Beauty all around
Trees with jewels crowned.



It's a passing phase .
Might vanish in a haze.
It's for you and me to see
And keep forever in memory.

Friend By Chance

Once a distant glance.
Now a friend, just by chance
Just a friend, I say
Would be lying in broad day




Maybe just a little more
Too much nonsense, hand gone sore
An awesome person to know
every action just steals the show




Fun and jokes, so much laughter
Keeps one smiling even after
Simply luck, so plain
So much joy to gain


Has, to follow, a passion
Oh so concerned with fashion
Not a care for the world,
Everywhere , peals of laughter unfurled



Something with a bike
Share his every like
It all seems so right
Having it lost is a fright


Crazy dreams and countless patter
On the phone,endless chatter
Lil' Wayne and music- Rap !
Seems like a little trap


All in all it's so unreal
Often seems like no big deal
Think it's gonna last forever
Be sure, you can never




Here, Hope going strong
It'll last so long
It's wonderful to know and see
That you'll always be there for me.

Just Pensive, Am I ?

Some things feel like they'll last forever

Suddenly, you realise, meant to be it was never .

You can just feel the empty hollow within

The happy moments feel almost like a sin.

What just went so wrong, you cannot figure

This sudden change, this loss what did trigger

Everything feels so lost, so crazy, so random

Suddenly, all around, everything seems so glum.

Should you just consider it over, treat with contempt

Or, is there some scope, should you try and amend ?

Should you simply forget that your paths crossed

And just simply let all go, consider everything lost?

While you feel that the best bet might be to salvage

It's just such a situation, that you should carefully gauge

While a fit of rage might make matters worse

You can reason that it is anyway a horrid curse

You wish to fly away and forget it all

Just shut out the world, ignore every phone call.

It was all so beautiful, how'd it fail ?

No answers, just a blowing gale !

They say ~ Life has its ups and downs

Makes me lose faith. I get only frowns.

All the world's gloom seems to envelope

With this it's so very hard to cope.

Someone you loved an incredible lot

Seems to have left you alone to rot

Not for much else, but a person new

No talk, nothing, just has no time for you.

So much time together, feeling so alone

Nothing you can do but moan

You felt like it was just the thing

Now you realise it was just a fling

What you mistook for a friend so true

Was just an illusion, now realise you do.

Maybe another shot is what you need.

LOVE.HATE.OTHERS IN THEIR LIFE.BEING MADE AN OPTION WHILE

THEY'RE YOUR PRIORITY. Pay no heed.

Seems like a near impossible heed.

Try, maybe they'll realise & the effort does succeed.