Where I’m from….
I am from arts,
from colours and papers..
I am from the adventurous valleys..
I am from the lovely roses,
the sweet smell & alluring colours..
I am from the farms,
the thick black hair shining in the sun,
from love and despair..
I am from the delicious payasams,
and from the world of sweet somethings..
From cutie pie to Alice in wonderland,
I am from the land above the clouds,
from imagination & creativity..
I am from God's own country,
from coconuts and fish curries,
from the golden shower trees,
and the harvested paddy fields...
From love and bonding,
from the pride of serving one's nation,
and the charisma of hardwork & dedication..
I am from the golden chest,
that beholds the golden memories,
of laughter and play,
good times and bad,
I am me as I could be...-
Morning sky so blue and wide
Do the stars still shine or hide?
Dawn transcends with golden shine,
Does sun keep an alarm to rise?
Sultry wind breezes through trees,
What secrets does it whisper to leaves?
The flowers sway in the morning light,
Do they dance or do they fight?
The ocean hums a song so deep,
Does it dream of the incoming tides?
As the sea waves embrace the shore,
Do they long to be loved galore?
Seems like the world wondering,
Is it more than what seems to eye?-
I understood the gift of present,
To live in the present,
To cherish these moments
And live…-
Celebrating Unity in Diversity,
Solidarity with Constitution,
Progress for one & all…-
Someone learned love from you,
the tender care you show,
the relentless self you give,
their heart shaped as you..
Someone sees strength as you,
carrying your words with them,
rising above where they couldnt dream to stand,
their courage made up of you..
A memento, the concert tickets you shared,
Reliving moments spent with you,
when life felt live..
Your silliness living in the jokes they tell,
Your humour now casting their spell..
Someone still smiles at the moments you shared,
the stolen glances, a whole hearted laugh,
the spell cast tales or gossips gallore,
Or the fleeting moments devoid of words..
Someone regrets the words left unsaid,
bonds that were broken,
or the bonds that could be made,
They listen to the music you loved to hear,
Reliving you in the melodies of soul..
They check weather in your city,
take the long walk to pass by your street,
they keep you in their thoughts,
hear your voice as theirs,
when they need to make a choice,
For you are the thread in so many hearts,
Weaving memories with your passion and art,
In every nook & corner, you are seen,
with your smile & warmth,
shaping a world so beautiful around you...-
when I look at the moon,
Calm and serene,
A soothing balm to my mind,
Showering me with hope,
Drinking the night...-
In a meadow, bright and wide,
me with joy and pride,
I'd chase the butterflies,
as they flutter by,
flower to flower,
color to color,
near and far,
like twinkling stars..
no matter how fast ,
or how far i leapt,
butterflies oh they swept,
far from my reach..
as i wondered,
maybe its not the chase,
but a perfect space,
that I need,
so i toiled,
planting flowers,
bright and bold,
with sparkling colors,
red, yellow and gold..
tending my garden,
day by day,
watering the blooms,
caressing them as they sway...
Soon enough,
much to my delight,
dancing in the light,
fluttering their wings,
rainbow of colors,
enjoying the flowers..
and then I knew,
its what I give,
not what I pursue..
chasing dreams,
creating what we wish,
feeling at peace,
you'll soon see,
butterflies coming to you...-
Our eyes met, my heart racing,
Was it fate or a chance encounter,
He smiled, and I knew, we were meant to be….-
Silence my guide,
As I take my steps away,
Distance growing wide..
The echoes of your sound,
Slowly fading away,
Ears giving up,
Hearing faintest whispers…
The sweetness of your caress,
Like clouds drifting away,
Eyes welling tears,
Seeing shadows of past…
The weight of you lightens,
Like birds flying away,
Heart breaking apart,
On this journey alone..
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Simple art of waiting,
More punishing,
Life’s greatest tribulations..
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