Years passed, neither the care reduced nor did the love. I still approach him for the smallest decisions of my life. Everywhere I had his hand held, be it catching my first train, or first interview, friendships, trauma, jobs, career, failures etc.
But yet, there is something missing in this bond. Every year during this rakshabandhan day, I would miss not having a brother. Because the brother I talked about is actually my SISTER.
I still wonder, if she was my brother had it been any different? Would there be any lack of love?
Or is this missing feeling just coming from the thoughts of a patriarchal society we live in.

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A LETTER TO MY BROTHER

The day I was born, he was overwhelmed. He held me in his arms. I would hear him study and learn new words. He was the eldest, I walked his path in every phase of my life. He would guide me at every stage, be it facing a crowd, dancing, singing or anything. I learnt life through him, saw the world through his eyes.
As he grew, he took the responsibility towards me and my parents. I would watch him slogged day and night. His struggle or pain never let him forget his responsibilities. We would fight or hit like any other sibling. When I was home late, he reminded me to be careful, when I was bad at academics he taught me things. If I were to be out at night, he would drop me. He did every other thing which any parent would do. Yes I would fear him, but deep down I knew that care had immense love for me.

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Impulsive speaking will not make you wise,
Instead it only means you are foolish enough to create irreparable scars and distance in your relations.

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It's better to not say something which you know will hurt your loved one.
Choose what is important your words or that person,
Coz it only damages relations.

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Having control over our emotions makes us a good human being,
Be it anger, love, envying or hatred.
All of it in a controlled manner defines us or else life will be miserable.

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It leaves a part of ourself
In the way of memories
Always carried in heart and mind

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Me getting ready for a function my family forced to attend

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Me pointing out my finger to the one who is responsible for all the chaos in life

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when you overheard gossip which describes your personality

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to love you unconditionally



to compromise my self worth for the sake of it

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