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.