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”

Till I am a little older

By the time I am in the 90s I will know Which restaurant is good Which one I should avoid How much food is just enough How much, I will end up taking home Where we can share a plate Where, they insist on a separate order Which drink to order A fresh juice orContinue reading “Till I am a little older”

Co-passengers of a while

I met themTravelled togetherSpoke and heard those moments we sharedI knew a part of themA part of me they knewWe knew each other Our selves we bared A coincidence it wasA chanced meetingNot something we planneddestiny got us pairedmemories remained Contacts were lostLike scribbles on sand With familiarity, both were scared To be strangersIt feltContinue reading “Co-passengers of a while”

Ye Khali Raat

ये ख़ाली रात इंतज़ार से भर गई जब समेटने लगे तो मोहब्बत के सिवा कुछ ना मिला नींद को लेके कहीं दूर चलीं हैं, कुछ फ़िक्र की झुर्रियाँऔर जब मुड के देखा तो रुकी हुई सुइयों के सिवा कुछ ना मिला कदम बड़े हिसाब से उठे लहरों से बच कर ज़िंदगी चली पाओं के निशानContinue reading “Ye Khali Raat”