Tag Archives: philosophy

There is No Bulb

We gathered in the balcony.  Sipping whiskey and watching the dark night.  Silently reflecting and occasionally making conversation. Nothing in particular and none too serious. Music filled the pauses in the conversation. Each one having their own conversation in their minds and a customary one with the others.  The night was nearing early morning. TheContinue reading “There is No Bulb”

Cobbler on the Street

Cobbler on the street Fixing the shoeI wore on my feetHe saysIt’s the soul that’s separatedFrom the worn out hideI asked If it can be mendedCan it be stitched backTo the way, it was beforeHe checked itInside outFeeling the textureGauging the damageIt’s been trampledUsed and abusedWorn in the mannerSo very irresponsibly Yet he said, heContinue reading “Cobbler on the Street”

I think I should get lost

मन कहता है  मैं हो जाऊँ घूम  … ना कुछ कहूँ  ना किसिको सुनाई दूँ  बस रहूँ  अंधेरे सा ना दिखाई दूँ  और बस घुल जाऊँ तारों की चमक मैं  रात कली की महक मैं  ठंडी हवाओं के झोंके में  … मन कहता है  मैं हो जाऊँ घूम 

The maze wins

I put the leash On the collar  Holding it back  Keeping it safe  I set the rules Punished,  if violated Rewarded,  if it was followed I set the path That right one For I know  What’s right  And what it takes  To survive Made of safety nets Woven from the yarn of rules I create Continue reading “The maze wins”

I had a dream

Describe an item you were incredibly attached to as a youth. What became of it? I had a dreamthat glazed my eyesas a wide eyed kidUnsure and forlornA dream, vague and unclear Yet wondrous,hopeful and warmOf being someone who, I wasn’t yet And who I would be, eventually A dream of reaching a favourable pointinContinue reading “I had a dream”