A line was drawn upon a map,With ink that looked so thin.But rivers of tears would follow it,And wounds would live within.Neighbors once who shared their bread,Their markets, songs, and prayer,Found borders standing in their fields,And soldiers everywhere.The trains that carried traders once,Carried silence, grief, and fear;For homes were lost to hurried linesThat maps could... Continue Reading →
They say war is tragic, a terrible, costly affair. Strange then how some people always seem to get rich there. The bombs fall loudly, the speeches fall faster. Someone sells missiles, someone sells plaster. The cities burn nightly, the markets stay sunny. Lives are the losses, but rich makes money. The leaders look solemn, the... Continue Reading →
Patience and persistence,two quiet forces walking beside me. Patience,the calm breath before the dawn,trusting that light is already on its way. Persistence,the steady step on uneven ground,even when the summit hides in clouds. I will not rush what is meant to grow.I will not quit when the road feels long.Dreams are not built in a... Continue Reading →
It is OK to be lost,not every road needs a name.Some days are meant for wandering, for learning the rhythm of your own steps.If today feels uncertain, let it still be kinder than yesterday. You are not behind. You are becoming. Being lost is still progress when your steps fall in better places than before.
I have learned the art of leavingbefore the walls begin to know my name.Every city greets me kindly,offers its lights and language,a chair by the window,and still, I keep my shoes on.I am not unhappy.I eat, I sleep, I smile when spoken to.The sky above me is generous,the road beneath me steady.Yet something inside merefuses... Continue Reading →
Life tumhare bina, jaise bina aaloo ke samosa,Upar se mast, par andar se dhokha. Life tumhare bina, jaise bina cheeni ke chai,subah toh ho, par dil ko sukoon na aaye. Jaise dum bina biryani,Jaise romance bina kahani,Chal to jaaye, par maja na aaye.Tum ho toh zindagi full plate chaat hai,khatti bhi, meethi bhi, aur thodi... Continue Reading →
Sometimes you must step back,not to retreat,but to see. From a little distance,the picture sharpens,edges find their meaning,noise falls silent. And in that pause,in the space you create,you find the roomto leap forwardwith purpose.
First there were hunters and gatherers,men who knew the patience of forests,who read the language of windand measured time by the sun’s slow breathing. They took only what hunger asked for,and the earth, like a quiet mother,kept no account of their debts. Then came the poets;and all hell broke loose. For poets do not merely... Continue Reading →
Maybe this game is different, with different rules,Maybe I am still naive, without many clues.Maybe the days of being nice are over,Maybe a blame game is all this life has to offer. There was a time when it was fun to work on something new,Now, new feels like a battle, with allies very few.I am... Continue Reading →
धर्म और मानवता: एक सोच की प्रतिक्रिया
In lands afar, where dreams take flight,NRIs walk a path both dark and bright.They miss the tapri chai, its comforting brew,But keep sipping coffee, a taste which grew.Mother's food, a taste of childhood and joy,In distant lands, they rarely get to enjoy.Yet in Indian restaurants, a glimpse of home,Where familiar flavours, softly roam.Earning well, a... Continue Reading →
In the heart of India's middle class, where dreams collide,Lies a tale of choices, where fates reside.Between saving and spending, they walk a tightrope,This is a world where desires clash with hope.To enjoy the moment or build for the unknown,They ponder endlessly, from dusk until dawn.Should they live freely, with no chains to bind,Or save... Continue Reading →
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