I wrote it but cudnt think of a title..so plz do read it and suggest something!!
The sparkling water shies away
As sunlight touches its face
But the trees along the river bank
Begin to dance with grace
The vast undergrowth shrugs a bit
Wanting to scatter the sunray
And the earth that lies beneath
Tries to hide itself in some or the other way
Morning breeze soon engulfs
Wheezing through the leaves
As chirping birds spread out their wings
Flying away in search of their needs
A lone cricket sits quietly
Nibbling a blade of green grass
While a young frog croaks out load
Eager to exhibit its class
The huge ball of fire now,
Establishes itself in the sky
When suddenly from nowhere appears a cloud
That is about to cry
Alas! The bright and sunny day
Loses it vibrant smile
Yet the land is still cheerful
It had been waiting for this all the while
The green surroundings had witnessed
Rains, a few days back
So by the earth’s yearning
They are taken aback
How would they know,
What the rains meant to her
For they were the answers
To her prayer…
She who wished
Her offsprings to bloom forever…
Who could she be?
Other than EARTH, the eternal mother…
Tuesday, 22 May 2007
Sunday, 20 May 2007
WINNING TIMES!!
Saturday, 15th April 2006
INDIA TAKES ON ENGLAND IN THE LAST MATCH OF THE TVS CUP AT INDORE…
These were the headlines on the sports page of the leading English daily….
A match at Indore. I’d been waiting for this since the schedule for England’s tour of India
had been announced some 2 months back.
So what if England had lost 4 out of the 5 matches of the series. After all every new match had it’s own share of excitement. England were playing badly in the one-dayers (considering their performance in the tests, they had captured the Ashes after beating Australia 2-1…This victory had come after 18 long years…last one being in 1987) but that wasn’t my worry!!
My sessional exams were to begin on 15th April, the day of the match (such an auspicious date). But then you see miracles do happen…and in my case they did!!
My exams were rescheduled and now they were to start from 17th April (as if it made a difference).
Now my problem, the first paper-Pathology and Microbiology. Microbiology was interesting (bacteria and their sterilization) but I wish I could say the same for Pathology (I never could develop a liking for it). Better still I hadn’t studied it till now (so clever of me!!)
Well whatever, I had to watch the match…anyhow!! Dad being a member of the MPCA (Madhya Pradesh cricket association) was entitled to 2 passes for the match.
Great!!
THANK GOODNESS FOR SMALL MERCIES (in this case it was a big mercy!!)
“How are going to manage your studies? ”, aai’s query.
“Arre, its Sunday the day after…Waise bhi it’s not that tough, course bhi kam hai”, my confident answer.
“Fine then you can go”
This was 14th afternoon. That same night I don’t know what prompted me into saying this-“Aai, if you wish you and Akshu can go watch the match…I got to study”.
(Ye maine kya keh diya?)
Aai was more than happy…and all I did was bang my head on the bed…hard!!!
The next morning, dad, mom and Akshu left me alone at home and went to see the match.
I tried studying but all the while my eyes were glued on to the TV set. India had won the toss and had put England in to bat…they were 288 all out in their fifty overs…
At around 1p.m mom called “Akshu wants to come home…if you want you can come here and bring along one of your friends”…I pinched myself… “Was it really aai’s voice”…who else could it be…how foolish of me!!
Phone in my hand I dialled Priyanka’s number. “Free hai naa…chal match dekhne chalte hai”. She was like “Mera paper hai Monday ko…(she’s studying engineering) par no problem manage kar lungi…(he he)…reach your place in half an hour”
“Done, I’ll wait for you”
We reached the stadium late…(the damning traffic!!)The last ten overs of India’s batting…and the Indians were cruising along. Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina were at the crease…
We found our seats and grabbing a can of coke each sat down to enjoy the match
The whole atmosphere was rocking; the chants of “JEETEGA BHAI JEETEGA, INDIA JEETEGA” and girls shouting “Yuvi, Yuvi” made me realize what it was like to watch a match LIVE.
In a cricket crazy nation like ours there’s never a dull moment in any match…
As Yuvraj hit the winning runs the whole stadium erupted!!!
India had won the match by 7 wickets and the series 5-1…hurray!!!
And I had seen the match (a part of it…) LIVE!!
Shreesanth was declared man of the match for his 6 wickets and India found a new opener in Robin Uthappa who scored 86…everything had gone India’s way!!
As Rahul Dravid lifted the cup we promised each other not to tell the other girls about our adventure (nahi tha kya??)
Wow, the feeling was yet to sink in and as we chatted about the final moments of the match, smiles just couldn’t leave our faces…
I did manage to pass my patho-micro exam (pura din aur raat padhna pada) and our secret remained one till I myself revealed it here!!
I know Priyanka won’t have a problem with that!!! What say???
INDIA TAKES ON ENGLAND IN THE LAST MATCH OF THE TVS CUP AT INDORE…
These were the headlines on the sports page of the leading English daily….
A match at Indore. I’d been waiting for this since the schedule for England’s tour of India
had been announced some 2 months back.
So what if England had lost 4 out of the 5 matches of the series. After all every new match had it’s own share of excitement. England were playing badly in the one-dayers (considering their performance in the tests, they had captured the Ashes after beating Australia 2-1…This victory had come after 18 long years…last one being in 1987) but that wasn’t my worry!!
My sessional exams were to begin on 15th April, the day of the match (such an auspicious date). But then you see miracles do happen…and in my case they did!!
My exams were rescheduled and now they were to start from 17th April (as if it made a difference).
Now my problem, the first paper-Pathology and Microbiology. Microbiology was interesting (bacteria and their sterilization) but I wish I could say the same for Pathology (I never could develop a liking for it). Better still I hadn’t studied it till now (so clever of me!!)
Well whatever, I had to watch the match…anyhow!! Dad being a member of the MPCA (Madhya Pradesh cricket association) was entitled to 2 passes for the match.
Great!!
THANK GOODNESS FOR SMALL MERCIES (in this case it was a big mercy!!)
“How are going to manage your studies? ”, aai’s query.
“Arre, its Sunday the day after…Waise bhi it’s not that tough, course bhi kam hai”, my confident answer.
“Fine then you can go”
This was 14th afternoon. That same night I don’t know what prompted me into saying this-“Aai, if you wish you and Akshu can go watch the match…I got to study”.
(Ye maine kya keh diya?)
Aai was more than happy…and all I did was bang my head on the bed…hard!!!
The next morning, dad, mom and Akshu left me alone at home and went to see the match.
I tried studying but all the while my eyes were glued on to the TV set. India had won the toss and had put England in to bat…they were 288 all out in their fifty overs…
At around 1p.m mom called “Akshu wants to come home…if you want you can come here and bring along one of your friends”…I pinched myself… “Was it really aai’s voice”…who else could it be…how foolish of me!!
Phone in my hand I dialled Priyanka’s number. “Free hai naa…chal match dekhne chalte hai”. She was like “Mera paper hai Monday ko…(she’s studying engineering) par no problem manage kar lungi…(he he)…reach your place in half an hour”
“Done, I’ll wait for you”
We reached the stadium late…(the damning traffic!!)The last ten overs of India’s batting…and the Indians were cruising along. Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina were at the crease…
We found our seats and grabbing a can of coke each sat down to enjoy the match
The whole atmosphere was rocking; the chants of “JEETEGA BHAI JEETEGA, INDIA JEETEGA” and girls shouting “Yuvi, Yuvi” made me realize what it was like to watch a match LIVE.
In a cricket crazy nation like ours there’s never a dull moment in any match…
As Yuvraj hit the winning runs the whole stadium erupted!!!
India had won the match by 7 wickets and the series 5-1…hurray!!!
And I had seen the match (a part of it…) LIVE!!
Shreesanth was declared man of the match for his 6 wickets and India found a new opener in Robin Uthappa who scored 86…everything had gone India’s way!!
As Rahul Dravid lifted the cup we promised each other not to tell the other girls about our adventure (nahi tha kya??)
Wow, the feeling was yet to sink in and as we chatted about the final moments of the match, smiles just couldn’t leave our faces…
I did manage to pass my patho-micro exam (pura din aur raat padhna pada) and our secret remained one till I myself revealed it here!!
I know Priyanka won’t have a problem with that!!! What say???
Saturday, 19 May 2007
THE ONLY DIFFERENCE
this wasnt what i had wanted to write..but then even i dont know how i managed it..its not the best but still different than what i have written uptil now!!
Oh! My dear country
My life is for my nation
Shouts the elected leader
While delivering his lengthy speech
Yes, my dear people
All those who brought me here
I’ll always be there
Forever within your reach
Ah! my dear motherland
With all its glory alive
Cries the wounded soldier
Finding no words that could teach
All his fellow countrymen
His brothers and sisters alike
Till the soul lies within him
His nation’s honor wont be breached
Laying your life for your mother’s sake
Is better than making promises that are fake
A single martyr outnumbers thousands of leaders
Is a simple message that 'HE' doesn’t intend to preach
Oh! My dear country
My life is for my nation
Shouts the elected leader
While delivering his lengthy speech
Yes, my dear people
All those who brought me here
I’ll always be there
Forever within your reach
Ah! my dear motherland
With all its glory alive
Cries the wounded soldier
Finding no words that could teach
All his fellow countrymen
His brothers and sisters alike
Till the soul lies within him
His nation’s honor wont be breached
Laying your life for your mother’s sake
Is better than making promises that are fake
A single martyr outnumbers thousands of leaders
Is a simple message that 'HE' doesn’t intend to preach
ANSWER ME??
Betrayal was one thing I never did expect
For I always treated ‘Man’ with due respect,
A deafening noise and that prolonged silence
Marked the beginning of bloodshed and violence
Friends had turned foes overnight
In the name of religion they did fight
All around me the world collapsed
And so the time for survival-lapsed
Ears filled with cries and screams
Few dared rush to gather their scattered dreams
Was this a cruel joke? I asked myself
Into my past I tried to delve
Immortal wasn’t what I’d meant to be
Yet my existence was nevertheless worthy
Humanity is what I’m called
Why then the present leaves me appalled?
If my end is drawing near,
Why is then mankind shedding a tear??
It’s my belief, my firm faith…
I might be forgotten, but won’t ever die a death!!
For I always treated ‘Man’ with due respect,
A deafening noise and that prolonged silence
Marked the beginning of bloodshed and violence
Friends had turned foes overnight
In the name of religion they did fight
All around me the world collapsed
And so the time for survival-lapsed
Ears filled with cries and screams
Few dared rush to gather their scattered dreams
Was this a cruel joke? I asked myself
Into my past I tried to delve
Immortal wasn’t what I’d meant to be
Yet my existence was nevertheless worthy
Humanity is what I’m called
Why then the present leaves me appalled?
If my end is drawing near,
Why is then mankind shedding a tear??
It’s my belief, my firm faith…
I might be forgotten, but won’t ever die a death!!
Wednesday, 16 May 2007
THERE'S NO TITLE..
The following lines have been written for AYESHA, my bestest friend.
we've shared sum great moments together during school time..
As she's just started her new life, i wish that all her desires are fulfilled and she stays happy forever!!!
this is for you Ayesha,
When we first talked
There was silence all around
It still surprises me
Are u the friend, I’d found?
When those times ended
There were no formal good byes
Why then those tears
Begged to leave my eyes?
When we had misunderstandings
I knew you’d go away
Still I wished… I just wished
You would stay
Whenever we get to meet
Everything seems to go wrong
Then why do the birds chirp?
And the trees sing along?
You are my sweetest friend
And all the above then makes sense
For whenever you are there
My world is devoid of all pretence
You allow me to be myself
I discover the real ‘ME’
Who’s nice and sweet and innocent
And at times silly and crazy
Thanks for sharing my friendship
Thanks for all your rudeness too
Try not to forget me
For I’ll never forget you!!!
we've shared sum great moments together during school time..
As she's just started her new life, i wish that all her desires are fulfilled and she stays happy forever!!!
this is for you Ayesha,
When we first talked
There was silence all around
It still surprises me
Are u the friend, I’d found?
When those times ended
There were no formal good byes
Why then those tears
Begged to leave my eyes?
When we had misunderstandings
I knew you’d go away
Still I wished… I just wished
You would stay
Whenever we get to meet
Everything seems to go wrong
Then why do the birds chirp?
And the trees sing along?
You are my sweetest friend
And all the above then makes sense
For whenever you are there
My world is devoid of all pretence
You allow me to be myself
I discover the real ‘ME’
Who’s nice and sweet and innocent
And at times silly and crazy
Thanks for sharing my friendship
Thanks for all your rudeness too
Try not to forget me
For I’ll never forget you!!!
Monday, 14 May 2007
SHE WAS...
It was a part of my routine
To have coffee while reading a book
It was indeed fascinating to see
Those charming girls give me “that look”
Today was altogether different
I reached the place later than ever
And so that wonderful incident
Was etched in my memory forever
She glanced at me through her glasses
And gave me the warmest of smiles
I caught hold of myself
And started gazing at the flooring tiles
Her flowing hair and honest eyes
Made me think of someone really close
Whose love I always longed for
She was the one I chose
That lady was my life
With her untiring efforts and beads of perspiration
She was a part of me
She was my one and only inspiration
The lady in front with her serene face
Reminded me of none other
But the one who left me years ago
Whom I so lovingly called “My Mother”
To have coffee while reading a book
It was indeed fascinating to see
Those charming girls give me “that look”
Today was altogether different
I reached the place later than ever
And so that wonderful incident
Was etched in my memory forever
She glanced at me through her glasses
And gave me the warmest of smiles
I caught hold of myself
And started gazing at the flooring tiles
Her flowing hair and honest eyes
Made me think of someone really close
Whose love I always longed for
She was the one I chose
That lady was my life
With her untiring efforts and beads of perspiration
She was a part of me
She was my one and only inspiration
The lady in front with her serene face
Reminded me of none other
But the one who left me years ago
Whom I so lovingly called “My Mother”
NO STRINGS ATTACHED
Darkness falls
As the time comes near,
His fate’s gonna be
Sealed forever…
Asked to keep his
Dreams aside,
He has to give up
He has to abide.
There may be a name
And some fame too,
But strumming a guitar
Ain’t the thing to do.
Music is his passion
Its just that plain,
Aren’t they able to see
His pain.
As darkness falls, the
Moon shines bright,
The stars twinkle
And enlighten the night.
The decision’s being taken
As he holds his breath,
Its as if he’s struggling
Between life and death.
If music it is
Then let that be,
Hold the guitar and
Let the world see.
With tears in those eyes
He picks the guitar & tunes his strings,
Ready to fly with
His newly acquired wings.
As his music drifts
Through the air,
A heavenly voice
Is heard out there.
If you have it in you
If it’s in your soul,
No one can ever stop you
From achieving your goal.
As the time comes near,
His fate’s gonna be
Sealed forever…
Asked to keep his
Dreams aside,
He has to give up
He has to abide.
There may be a name
And some fame too,
But strumming a guitar
Ain’t the thing to do.
Music is his passion
Its just that plain,
Aren’t they able to see
His pain.
As darkness falls, the
Moon shines bright,
The stars twinkle
And enlighten the night.
The decision’s being taken
As he holds his breath,
Its as if he’s struggling
Between life and death.
If music it is
Then let that be,
Hold the guitar and
Let the world see.
With tears in those eyes
He picks the guitar & tunes his strings,
Ready to fly with
His newly acquired wings.
As his music drifts
Through the air,
A heavenly voice
Is heard out there.
If you have it in you
If it’s in your soul,
No one can ever stop you
From achieving your goal.
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