Lessons from Nature (Corona)

From the hustle bustle to spooky streets,
From a noisy environment to an eerie silence,
From refueling regularly to tanks full,
From Work Work to honing new skills,

From football to PUBG,
From shopping spree to  shutters down,
From the sabzi mandi fresh greens to frozen foods.

From dependent on maids to doing household chores together,
From high heels to slippers,
From Zomato to Mom's recipes.

From routine check ups to eating an apple to keep the doctor away,
From the morning assembly in schools to daily prayers at home,
From playing with friends to inventing new games with parents.

From missing calls to long conference calls,
From adventures to discovering ourselves,
From capturing the scenic beauty to appreciating a beautiful home.

From bitching to self analysis,
From No Time to Quality Time,
From taking everything for granted to understanding the value of everything,
And finally...
From IGNORANCE to REALISATION!

Hidden Behind What You See

You see that smile which lightens up her face,

You adore it because it is not a painful grimace.

You see the glow that’s the radiance of sunshine,

You are awed by the golden beauty so divine.

You see a set of black eyes so lively, 

You forget that sparkle is because they are teary.

You think she is someone full of hot air who is giggling wholeheartedly,

You seem to have not noticed what she hates is to be solitary.

You hear the confident tick tock in her gait,

You must know that struggle was even part of her fate.

You see the glossy outcome laid on a platter,

You forget the sweat that was a part of the ladder !

A surname is not all that changes!

Hidden behind that sweet smile, is a confident girl who misses her other side;

Happy being the perfect wife, she takes the break happily in her stride.

From setting up her new place, to welcoming guests with a treat;

Red lipstick and stilettos make her shine, the professional her takes a retreat.

Continuing to bring happiness, making even the surroundings complete;

Giggles and laughter you could hear, yet the old she takes a backseat.

Compliments and love from her beloved comprise the daily dose of her encouragement;

Her looks and secondary talents, unknown before are now counted as her big achievements.

Ask her if she is happy, she would reply in the affirmative;

A name for herself demands separation, which she doesn't consider an alternative.

To think she could achieve perfect balance is a big delusion;

Individuality is lost for love, here comes the conclusion.

I don't know...

I don't know what my heart wants,
I can't hear the name it chants.

I don't know what my eyes want to see,
I can't imagine a happy you and me.

I don't know what I really desire,
I can't calm this growing fire.

I don't know what is my destination,
I can't just get off at any station.

I don't know what is in my fate,
I can't unlock this destiny gate.

I don't know what might just appear,
I can't shut my eyes and let it disappear.

I don't know what is right or wrong,
I can't decide but need to be strong.

I don't know what step to take next,
I can't just keep bleeding like this in text.

I don't know if he can hear,
I can't wait for things to be clear.

I ask WHY

Why shed your tears for someone,

who doesn't even know of their existence.

Why wait for someone,

who doesn't even value your patience.

Why spend time thinking about someone,

as the bond yet has no clarity.

Why dream about that someone,

as you will be shattered  from within when faced with reality.

Why pray for that someone,

your devotion shall be in vain.

Why make plans with that someone,

as they shall all go down the drain.

Why relate everything around to that someone,

as he sits there happy and clueless.

Why make that someone your life,

bcoz its true, he alone is capable of making me breathless.

I LIVE IN FEAR

I fear from what is unknown,

I fear from the fact that I have now grown.

I fear the one that is unfolding,

I fear the loss of the ones I am holding.

I fear the smile on my face,

I fear the time and its pace.

I fear the wrongs of the past,

I fear the spell it might cast.

I fear each step I take,

I fear the decisions I make.

I fear the loss of my power,

I fear the blessings he may no longer shower.

I fear I may lose myself,

I fear knowing my true inner self.

A LOTUS IN MUCK

I am the city of art, culture & heritage,

But still I am in Neolithic Age

I lag behind in the metro’s race,

I am trying to catch up with their pace

                       The Nobel Laureates belong to me,

nothing more can I say with a glee.

The best brains are born here,

my incompetence compels them to go elsewhere.

I am famous for traffic jams & slums,

also for having caring mums

My kids add grace to Bollywood,

I even have my own Tollywood.

Education is eminent,

technology is translucent.

I was once India’s capital,

so I shall not turn fatal

I will rise as I am Kolkata,

I have the blessings of Durga Mata.