Were you really there?

You were always around,

But were you really there?

 

You took me to the play area,

But you were busy talking to someone.

 

You were out for a team dinner,

But you were focused on the live football broadcast.

 

You went to meet your ageing parents,

But you were busy with your phone while they sat in the same room.

 

You were attending a religious service,

But your thoughts drifted toward the impending celebrations.

 

I know you are not doing this on purpose,

And you yourself regret your actions when you realize…

 

You were always around,

But were you really there?

Legal versus Illegal

A number of Shops destroyed,

Hundreds of People left unemployed,

Thousands of Families impacted.

 

During all these years, were all these shops and extensions really illegal?

If yes, then was accepting bribes and filling to your hearts content with freebies legal?

Administration’s actions how much ever justifiable are certainly laughable.

 

Its so sad and depressing to see these ruins almost everywhere,

Moreover as we citizens patronized these shops and paid them their fair fare,

We did not even know that something about these shops was illegal (isn’t that the administration’s job?),

What we did know was that they worked hard to support their family, which is definitely legal.

Context: Anti-encroachment drive conducted at Dhanori

Diwali in 2020

What a year we all have witnessed,

And the fact is that it’s still not finished.

Many have personally borne the brunt of the virus,

Be it the rich or the poor, the virus has not shown any bias.

 

Hopefully, the virus is controlled and eliminated sooner than later,

And we can breathe freely without a mask as intended by our creator.

There’s so much negativity and darkness all around,

That even festivities are impacted in the current background.

 

Diwali seems such an apt festival at this point of time,

When we are all waiting eagerly for some brightness in our life.

I wish that Diwali can bring peace, joy, and good health to all people,

And after this current pandemic ends, we no longer have a sequel.

Hope: The Elixir of Life

Dreams are shattered,

Plans are battered,

Life has come to a standstill,

Feels like everything is going downhill.

Most amongst us are still alive,

We must hence continue to strive,

Slowly but surely, we will overcome this strife,

Until then let’s make HOPE the elixir of life.

Prayer

A family of four,
Split by events galore!
Trouble them, no more!
Show them the shore.

A year worth dismiss.
Feels like an abyss!
What test is this?
Please give them bliss.

Stay safe

Life, all of a sudden, has now come to a standstill,

A few of us wonder what is going to be God’s will.

It’s in each one’s best interest now to maintain social distance,

Coz this is something that will ultimately decide our existence.

Hopefully, a vaccine becomes available at the earliest possible time,

And we can live our lives outdoors without feeling it’s a crime.

I just hope that the spread of the virus is contained somehow,

Till then remember that each one of us is not safe for now.  

बस कर सेड्रिक

वो भी क्या दिन थे,
जब वह मेरे बस में थी.
साथ में सफ़र कटता गया,
वक़्त युही गुज्ज्जरथा गया.
अंत में फिर वह दिन अहह ही गया,
जब वह दूससरे कंपनी के कैब में चली गयी.
Bus Car सेड्रिक :P

Happy Women's Day!

To every mother, sister, and wife…………..

You are the reason why I exist,

Into your loving arms I was first kissed.

What would I be without you I wonder,

Thank you for everything in my life, my mother.

You were always like a second mom to me,

Always caring, confident, and hardworking was she.

Here’s me wishing the best of everything in life to her,

Thank you for everything in my life, my sister.

You gave up many things to be my life partner,

No words would be enough to simply thank her.

Wishing us many years of togetherness in this walk of life.

Thank you for everything in my life, my wife.

Face your worries

What are you running away from my friend?

Is the fear of the unknown too difficult for you to comprehend?

Facing all your worries with open arms is something life recommends,

Lessons learnt because of this will definitely give you high dividends.

Running away from anything is never a solution,

It would only lead to despair and mental confusion.

Face every challenge by thinking that you are on an excursion,

Overcoming such hurdles in life will give you much needed motivation.

Start afresh

Leaves have become dry,

They had their time under the sun.

Everyone has to finally say good bye,

No matter how much in life they had fun.

Why can’t we just be thankful for being blessed?

Why do we get arrogant when we feel we are superior to some?

Have empathy towards others rather than just being self-obsessed.

Being rude to others is something one must try to overcome.

Live in a way that you will be missed when you are not around,

Will this not be better than being continuously frowned upon?

So, start afresh from this moment and don’t be a letdown,

Try to be someone whom people can always count on.