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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”

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”

Raat ki Maggi

रात की Maggiकुछ भूखकुछ बस यूँ ही कढ़ची घुमातेकरी ढेर सारी बातें कुछ संजीदा, कुछ बस यूँ ही डेढ़ ग्लास पानी मिलानाऔर, थोड़ा instructions से कुछ अलग करना जैसा है, वैसा सही था Carrot और मटर डाल कर उसे बर्बाद करना कोई reason नहीं पेट की नहीं मन की भूक है ज़्यादा कोई खाये elaborateकुछContinue reading “Raat ki Maggi”

Travel beyond (Bas chalna Hai)

मुड के देखा तो हसीन नज़ारे देखे क्या छोड़ आया हूँ क्या अब आगे है जो छोड़ आया हूँ अच्छा था जैसा भी था सच्चा था एक सफ़र है मंज़िल नहीं किसको पहुँचना बस मुझे चलना है

Take a Backseat

Sometimes One must take a backseatBit messyNot particularly neatWatching the traveled path Roll out through the rear windowReflecting on the pastAnd not worrying of the futureWatching the sun Peek through the passing treesShading the half open eyesSleepy but not tiredHands free, Off the steering, but insteadfolded on the resting neckSupporting the relaxed headLegs on theContinue reading “Take a Backseat”