Ounces of my blood flowed and filled the bag. Drained through a needle sticking in my arm. I donated my blood. The event was voluntary, yet some were prodded by the ‘peers’ and some were lured by the ‘likes’. Each had their purpose. The act remained Noble. We started by filling some preliminary forms. WeContinue reading “I smiled, as I bled”
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The trip that changed us
We embarked on another journey — more of a getaway from a hectic pace of life. The trip wasn’t a leisurely one. We had packed it with a schedule. This one had a purpose. Some say it was divine. Our choice of travel was Rishikesh-Joshimath-Badrinath. It seemed an optimal choice, given the quick drive fromContinue reading “The trip that changed us”
Union
There is a part of me Unbridled There is the other one Tethered One yearns to be Yoked One pines to be Free One day they will meet It would be an interesting Sight to see
Mauka ki pehchaan
इस मौके को पहचानता हूँ चूक गया था पिछली बार यहीं इस बार बड़ी मशक्कत की हैपूरा तैयार हूँ,इस बार बड़ी ताक लगा कर बैठा था जाने कैसे आँख लग गयी पलक झपकते मौक़ा गया एक बार फिर से वो शाम गयी अब ना किया, किसी मौके का इंतज़ार ना किया मशवरा अच्छे महुर्रत काContinue reading “Mauka ki pehchaan”
Breath
we breath out you breath in we are connected we never killed you you are killing us
Aa mujhse aake mil
तू धूप है, क्यों दूर है दोस्त हूँ तेरा, आ मुझसे आके मिल तेरी रोशनी तू कैसे छिपायेगा मुझमें है तू छिपा, आ मुझसे आके मिल कल रात तू मिला नहींसोया नहीं मैं रात भर आ मुझ से आके मिल तुझसे है सब कुछ रोशन है मुझमें क्यों अँधेरा आ मुझसे आके मिल जल रहाContinue reading “Aa mujhse aake mil”
The flamboyant one #haiku
At every cornerThere is a flamboyant oneWearing free colours
I am an animal
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? A bat Who sees the world as a song A snake Who would like to get a new skin A pig Who stays fun, even when surrounded by filth A dog Who lives on faith and loyalty An eagle Who soars blissfully high above the chaosContinue reading “I am an animal”
50k
50 thousand minds read My words, from my heart Read on screens small and wide Resonating, in that many hearts … At that moment I dwelled Warmly in their hearts Happy for all those eyes That lingered … At that moment I grew Happy, for all those minds that read and thought … I feelContinue reading “50k”
My worn out shoes
Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you. My worn out shoesholds many memoriesEmbedded and buriedDeep within its weary sole Witness and participantIn those resolute and thoughtful stepsOf the many tough treksAnd some easy strolls Scrapping the groundRaising the dustTo propel me forwardto play my rightful role It lays tatteredWoundedContinue reading “My worn out shoes”
My Tales Within 