ODE TO A MOVIE BUFF

There are quite a few people who’s only whim
is to watch regularly, the recent and latest film
as for them it is some kind of a passion
which they follow like as their religion.

What is all, for them, in the flick, is out to show
they are able to relate so well with the hero.
A few of them are able to empathize with the heroine
by being able to shed a tear without the glycerine.

The way, after the show, they have a talk
would give someone like me a sure shock.
It is as though they decide the film’s structure
by being in place of the movie’s director.




Guess none of them, during their days, got to see
the evergreen Hrishikesh Mukerjree’s hit GUDDI
which then itself was to realistically portray
about the state of movies as on that day.

Yet, it seems to be an unending craze
which for others, seems to always amaze
of how people flock the multiplex or theatre
and are able to decide whether it’s a hit or disaster.

Hope people someday will be able to see sense
and are able to what is the movie’s essence.
Then at least will they be able to’ve mirth
apart from the comfort and ticket’s worth.

THE OTHER SIDE OF MY INDUCTION

FROM MY CITY, TO ANOTHER TOWN, I HAD TO COME
LITTLE DID I EXPECT THAT I WOULD FEEL SO LONESOME
THAT EVEN THOUGH I WAS ON WORK AND FOR A WHILE
I STARTED TO FEEL THAT I HAD BEEN SENT ON A EXILE.

THE TOWN I CAME WAS REALLY QUITE SLEEPY
AND AFTER 9 PM, WOULD LOOK EQUALLY CREEPY.
THIS, TO ME, WAS SOMETHING THAT WAS UNTOLD
WHICH WAS MADE WORSE THANKS TO THE EVENING COLD.

THOUGH OUTSIDE THE PICTURE WAS THAT OF PEACE
FOR A LOAFER LIKE ME, MIND WAS IN A 1OO PIECE
AS AFTER WORK, I DIDNT HAVE A SINGLE CLUE
AS AFTER REACHING THE GUEST HOUSE, WHAT TO DO.

EVEN BEFORE MY EYE LID WERE TO BLINK
ABOUT A 'VICE', MIND WAS OUT TO THINK
BUT I HAD TO THINK, IF NOT ONCE, ATLEAST TWICE
AS I KNEW I WOULDNT GET A PLACE THAT WAS NICE.

COLLEUGES I KNEW, AFTER WORK ,WOULD PREFER TO GO AND REST
INSTEAD OF TAKING ME AROUND TO PLACES OF HISTORICAL INTEREST.
THAT MADE ME MISS MY CITY AND THE FEW FRIENDS I'VE THE MOST
AS I HAD BEEN LEFT ALONE TO WANDER LIKE A GHOST.

SO, ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE, I THOUGHT THAT I WRITE
SO THAT NONE WILL HAVE TO UNDERGO THIS SORT OF FRIGHT.
YET, EVEN IF ANYONE FROM A BIG CITY, WILL'VE TO COME TO A TOWN
ATLEAST THEY WILL KNOW HOW ITS TO BE WHILE ONE IS ALONE.

ODE TO MY PUNE TRIP...

As i was wondering what was in store last weekend
atleast this time, i knew, i had a plan on how to spend
in a way that would be in every way really special
apart from being the season with many a festival.

Came Saturday dawn that i couldnt wait further
that quicKly i got ready and left towards DADAR.
At that time, little i knew, it would be an U-turn
and a lot of experiences, i was out to learn.

I had set out to a city that was kilometres 139
wherein i knew that i had few friends of mine.
All though it wasnt for me, from my city, quite near
i hadnt been there, at all, from more than a year.

Initially reaching there, i had planned to stay
in a friend's place so that easily i could go my way.
But the future, obviously, i hadnt got to foresee
about what all my adventures were going to be.

As approached PUNE, my call, my friend wasnt out to pick
which left me panicky and lot worried sick.
I jsut wondered what, upon reaching, i was to do
as about the city and places, i didnt have a clue.

Once out from the train and at the junction
i knew it was time for me to take a decision
that i check myself into the lodge that was nearest
and set to roam, without delay, at the earliest.

As expected,some of my "gal friends", to meet, had some excuse
and yet i knew that hope i didnt have to loose.
Atleast one gal agreed to meet me in the evening
and i knew that something was there in the offing.

Roaming around like a typical loafer
from the HOLIng mob,i didnt want to suffer.
As an extra change of clothes, i didnt have to spare
incase they got colored for the next day to wear.

Luckily my friend called and his family,that i meet
and be a part of the ongoing festive treat.
Since i hadnt had anything from previous day's brunch
i thanked GOD for this unexpected invite for lunch.

The yummy and tasty homemade food put me to a sleep
and later in the evening, a call, made me literally leap
as i remembered that i had, with someone, a sort of "date"
which i didnt want to miss as well as be late!!

Once we met, with her niece,round the mall, we took a walk
and what all happened in a year,at MCDONALDS, we had a talk.
As later, back home, on her way, my friend went
i remembered,that for the next day, i pick up a present.

Though i reached the lodge back quite late
too hit the sack, i knew that i had to wait.
Sadly, i was troubled by many a mosquito
which wasnt, from the room, willing to go.

The next day, to the weeding, i set out to go
it appeared, the whole,the rickshawallah,wanted to show
Luckily i got a call from another friend
who to pick me, her car, she decided to send.

As we met, travelled around and made quite a stop
other friends, in the car, were out to hop.
Few of them,to me,were new and by their presence
which contributed, to the trip's essence.

Once at the mantap,aroma of the food, was so tempting
and we all were in no mood to be a part of the proceeding.
Hence we thought to have food in a manner really zoom
so that later we could meet our friend and her bridegroom!!

After everything, we decided to go out of the wedding hall
and head towards the nearest shopping mall.
Came the time soon, to bid, each other, farewell
and "keep in touch", each other, we were out to tell.

Without much ado and any sort of anticipation
i landed once again, at Pune station.
The train, was on the platform, in 15 mins, due
and i knew i had to head to Mumbai, without any cry or hue.

Now that am back and about the two days, i think
everything comes back, as my eyes, am out to blink.
t any point of time, this trip, i wont forget
as time for all this, i know, i'll never get.

WHY SO SILENT?

Dear all,
At times, we are faced with a such a situation that people we think are our close confidants or friends suddenly get disassociated with us and aren’t keen to talk to us, communicate or be in any form of touch..So it puts is in a predicament of sorts and so thought to try my hand on writing on this..Dont know whether I've done justice to this 'feeling'..Thanks to a friend of mine for the theme

Why is that, off late, you have become so silent
as I know, its very likely of your temperament?
Something tells me, in you, has come about a change
and I simply cant comprehend in what all range.

Why is that, off late, you have become so silent
as earlier to talk and discuss, you were always vehement?
Its been a long time, from your end, I have heard
if not a message or mail, atleast a single word.

Why is that, off late, you have become so silent
is that these days, you have become violent?
It looks like you are sitting there and out to garner
to vent on me, your fury in the form of anger.

Why is that, off late, you have become so silent
as it makes me think that there is something latent?
It is something that is creeping in me as a worry
as later I don’t want to repent and feel worry.

Why is that, off late, you have become so silent
I feel that it is better that you use your judgment.
I just dont want to end up making any sort of conclusion
which later causes any sort of hurt and apprehension.

Why is that, off late, you have become so silent
should we, I wonder, part ways and end it permanent?
I know its hard for me to say, to you, a final good bye
as I just don’t want to sit back and heave a sigh.

IN CONTEMPLATION OF TENNYSON'S "Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all"

Close to over a century ago, there was a bard
who probably never had, to write, think hard.
But this statement, why he wrote, i contemplated the reason
all though i havent read at all, anything of Lord Tennyson.

Is love every thing, these days, i just wonder
as being it, people look to commit a big blunder.
True, unconditioanal love is what all get seldom
and those who get, complain that has gone away the freedom!!

Then why is that time and money, one should waste
or take decision that is taken in a lot of haste.
All this and more, makes it all look like farce
especially when the disappointment leaves scars.



Anyways, it is left to the individual to think
so that they dont've to thread on disaster's brink.
Those who are lucky in this thanks to their destiny
may happiness in their lives never be a scarcity.

BLAST FROM THE PAST-WHEN THE GREEKS & ROMANS MET ;)

Before you, I and we were born, many centuries ago

the Greeks and Romans,to the world, thought to show

as well as settle something that had been a bother

of which of their gods,among all,was truely better.

As each of their,Gods, wanted to impress

they tried hard to avoid their weakness.

Maybe they didnt know how to take it in stride

and did their best somethings to hide.

LOVE was something that befitted the Greek heroes

which was due to the efforts of their own EROS.

So they felt that all the attempts of CUPID

were futile and hence termed him as stupid!!

The Romans felt, without any care, was out to ooze

the rain whenever willed the old man ZEUS.

Instead they felt was was wise and agile JUPITER

who ensured that one and all had enough water,.

The blazing sun of the day reminded the Romans of LUNA

who at night, would make them feel a sense of awe.

They felt that the craters on the surface wasn’t clean

which was especially more on the Greek's SELENE.

Not to be outwitted, the Greek's felt that NEPTUNE

had no sense and was made to dance to everyone's tune.

Instead was someone who was sensible their POSEIDION

who saw to ships and life, on the sea, to move on.

As the discussion went on, an adage emerge that it was health

was the only reason that men managed to get their wealth.

The Greeks were happy that they had the blessings of HYGEA

which the Romans lacked, in them, if one saw.

Yet the Romans felt that they would be eternally young

and their people would always be someone unsung.

They felt anyone they could, at any time, able to impress

as they had on their side, always,the great JUVENTUS.

Though continued for long the unending debate

none were able to decide whose God was first rate.

All this while was buried, for someone to shed light

and hence, i thought, about this, i sit and write.

WHERE ARE THE RAINS?..A FARMER'S WOES..

IT IS THE TIME FOR THE YEARLY HARVEST
AND CANT BE SEEN ANYWHERE THE TEMPEST.
HOPE WILL COME TO GET EFFACED THE PAIN
BY ZEUS DECIDING TO SEND DOWN THE RAIN.

ALL THOUGH THE DAY LOOKS TO BE BRIGHT

NOWHERE CAN BE SEEN A CLOUD IN SIGHT.

SINCE IS AROUND TO SHINE THE RADIANT SUN

WHY WE SHOULD UNDERGO,NONE KNOW THE REASON.

ALL OF US CAN JUST LOOK PATIENTLY AT THE SKY

AND PRAY THAT OUR CROPS DONT WITHER AND DRY.

ITS JUST THAT WE WANT A SLIGHT DRIZZLE

SO THAT THERE IS A REASON TO SIZZLE.

ITS BEEN SOME TIME SINCE WE'VE HAD A SMILE

AND HAPPINESS HASNT BEEN THERE FOR A WHILE.

IF WERE TO POUR DOWN THE RAIN VERY SOON

IT WOULD BE LIKE A MUCH DESERVED BOON.

MUSINGS OUTSIDE A TUTION CENTRE

As for a bus, one evening, i stood

a lot of discussion, hear,i, could.

As i turned back to see what was the commotion

i realized that i was close to a centre imparting tution.

Classes, for the day, had got over

as students were there hither and dither.

As they started to their books,put in the knapsack

it looked thery were eager, to their homes, get back.

Some were still wondering what kind of a mystic

had created the laws and formulae in physic (s).

Probably could be seen, tension, on their face

which something soon they wanted to efface.

A friend was asking his pal, an equation, how to balance

as the other worried what was, the compounds,valence.

All this reminded me of the days when the subject chemistry

during my college days used to remain an eternal mystery.

Yonder,a subject seem to incur the gal's wrath

which must have none other than the loathed math.

The one topic, i guess that created all this ruckus

which also used to, for me, integral calculus.

Amazingly i just didnt get a single clue

as why biological sciences none wanted to,pursue.

It looks that the race was to become an engineer

and none to serve the needy by becoming a doctor.

Anyways, as came the bus, to the stop

i ran and into it quickly made a hop.

As i travelled in it, i wondered what wasin store

had i stayed back there for a little time more.

MUSINGS AT SUNSET

Yesterday evening,when i went to the beach

little did i know, it had something, to me, teach.

Apart from making me get the feeling of awe

i knew i couldnt forget what all i saw.

It was already late in the eventide

and there wasnt any sign of the tide.

As i settled myself to look at the sky

it left me speechless and gave me a feel of high.

Could be seen the beautiful setting sun

that itself looked like a great person.

Apart from looking so pretty and radiant

it dawned on me that it was something prudent.

Yonder could seen the horizon so red

as though, a blue blanket,on it, was spread.

Below, the water continued to flow so very gentle

as could be heard the minutest of the ripple.

Probably a lesson, to teach, was trying the sea

on how, one must, in life, ought to always be.

It was in my mind some sort of an experience

as continuously i was enjoying the essence.

As the finally set and came the night

about what all i thought, i felt to write.

All this i had managed to learn today

and so , in the form of verses, am out to say.

MUSINGS AT THE SALOON...

As i went, this Sunday,for a haircut, to the saloon
I didnt know, a theme to write, would come so soon.
So i thought, some verses, i should think and write
about what all, out there, i could easily sight.

So i picked, from the rack, a piece of paper
and started to, thoughts and ideas, to garner.
Little did i realize that while i was in a reverie
a child was interested and my face, she was to see!!

Could be seen a parent out to console
as the child's tantrum was taking its toll!!
As the kid was out to let out a howl and cry
the man was thinking which trick, he must try.

The massager apparrently was in a mood to play tabla
as from his client's mouth, one could hear, "ooh-aah"
At the same time,beside them,what was on am not very sure
about his better half getting a manicure or pedicure.

A stylist worked with so much of dexterity
as she appeared to do some new variety.
Perhaps she was trying out a new style
that to set, on the client, took a while.

As to read, i picked up a fashion mazagine
a lady was out to get herself a new sheen!!
Perhaps she wanted to to look a lot younger
and make jealous, her hubby and daughter.

The other side, when i decided to take a look
I could hear an appointment,on the phone,someone took.
Few of them were near the counter with money to pay
as they looked refreshed and all set to face the day.

Suddenly i felt a tap and so i got to learn
that finally had come, after the wait, my turn.
As i arose and towards the stylist, i set to go
thought i, through a poem,what i saw, to all, i show!!

GENERATION GAP…

For once, I write about an issue of concern
that exists without any rhyme or reason.
Since it is something that concerns our generation
it is like a gap that causes, amongst us, frustration.

In some ways, with our folks, we don’t seem to agree
and eye in eye, just we cannot think, at all, to see.
We think it’s in the present that we are to belong and hence our people think something that’s wrong.

Best of our ways we use, to them, to try and explain
and sometimes all these efforts would end up in vain.
Apparently, something’s our folks aren’t keen to learn
as its not for them, from us, to tell them to unlearn.

Regarding money, they feel that we must be some sage
who, after its been earned, within limits, has to see to its manage.
All this gyan especially we have to hear their say
when we are staying with them at home or on a holiday .

All these things and more, we have to endure
as the escape route, one isn’t really sure.
Especially when we get home, from a party, late
and if we escape scolding’s, its only due to good fate.

Worst is when they begin to assume that their child
has turned out to be a spoilt brat as well as wild.
Just because in their youth they had to unfortunately suffer
grounding the child is the best, they feel, for him or her.

It will be some sort of everyone’s benediction
that one day will come to this, some sort of solution
so that it will assure our kids, about this, we tell
and in a proper way we can bring up them well

ODE TO INFATUATION :)

One of my oldest works that I had written during the fag end of my graduation days in Mangalore. It was more a work that I wrote on a gal whom I used to regularly see at that point of time and just happened to dig up this work while at home!..

I just do not get words to say
whenever I see you everyday.
I can think is that you are someone from heaven
who is out to make my life enliven.

I wish that both of us could sit one day
and hear just what both of us will have to say.
Also, this would bring us even more close
to which, none of us think to oppose.

Even though we might not have a talk
the moment, I see to Valencia, you walk.
My heart begins to skip a beat
as your beautiful face, to see, is a treat.

Well, you may think ill of me
Whenever I continue to see
as though it invites apprehension
if you saw in my direction.

I wish I could, all those trivial, let go
and let good feelings start to grow
so that, in future, we can enjoy together
with none around to cause any bother.

Yet, though I have time that is few
I wish I could get some sort of a clue
of how I am to drive your fear
of you coming, to me, near.

So think of what I say in the letter
so that something fast can be done better.
Even when I am not around in Mangalore
I’ll be studying and waiting for you in Bangalore

MUSINGS WHILE PACKING...

As today i was doing my packing
the same time,i had this musing.
I knew,of what all,was going on
as it was afternoon and not dawn.

As the ironed clothes,in the suitcase i put in
the dust had been removed and put in the bin.
For a few days, i knew that i didnt have to worry
once i reached my hometown, someone else would carry.

Maybe by this time, i would have reached home
and after seeing my folks,i would have get to roam.
Atleast i wouldnt have to think about all my errand
as my dirty clothes,to the dhobi,mom would send!!

What all to eat, for a few days,i wouldnt have to think or worry
as in the family,ladies would be their to feed me their favourite curry
as its been a real long time,with them,i have got time to spend
and their invitation, to me, they have already to extend.

Friends hopefully, i would be able to meet
as i know,for a new job, i may've to treat.
Amidst all this party, enjoyment and reunion
how much time,with family i'll get,is the apprehension.

I just thought how it would be if i met someone new
during the holiday season though i have no clue.
It was just a thought of some sort of serendipity
so that there would be a chance of felicity.

Suddenly,from my reverie, i was to awaken
as had got hot, by then, the plate of the iron.
As i continued to fold the clothes after their press
these thoughts,later through verse, i thought to express.

ODE TO THE MOBILE PHONE...

Yesterday, as went dead, the battery of my mobile
i was wondering what to do for a little while.
As i suddenly got an idea and started to think
i knew about what i felt, in sometime, i ink.




It is something, offlate, has become a fashion
and without it, one acts as if they've tension.
Especially the way, in a manner, one is out to react
as if has got snapped, in the world, all contact.







Earlier,all the way, when one wanted to talk, used to go
miles here and there, to hunt for the quintessential PCO.
Since it was to keep in touch that was the real need
the distance, they didnt mind and never bothered to heed.

Now without it, one feels totally lost
as one wants to be in touch at any cost.
That too always with someone who is special
and if they arent able, it means something critical.

Some people feel that they are out of space
and as though, they are in some sort of outer space
especially when doesnt, like always, their phone ring
or a special song, from the set, it doesnt sing.

When it conks off, sometimes,its godsend
as none are there, in some ways, to offend.
Especially when one doesnt have to, from the boss, suffer
that too when their is a need to have a breather.

But for the parent, it is a cause of bother and worry
as sometimes where their kid is, is like a mystery.
They wouldnt have, in the world, a slightest clue
of what their son or daughter, somewhere, is upto.

As slowly the charged battery revealed the FULL signal
though this topic, one knows, is something trivial
i thought my views, today itself, sit and write
and just hope that others who read it, shed some light.

MUSINGS WHILE IN THE QUE..something unique ;)

As outside, Andheri station, last evening, i stood
to catch the bus, for long,i knew i had to wait.
Wished that i had some way by which i could
get home before it was to get too late.






The que seem to check my patience
as people slowly started to make a pass
Just when i was getting fed up of the turbulence
my wandering eyes sighted a pretty lass.

She stood yonder shining like the full moon
and she spoke, on her face, had a beaming smile.
For once, her looks,not hunger, was making me swoon
that made me forget my weariness for that while.

People to get ahead, each other, were out to push
as i tried and wished that i could catch her glimpse.
A feel, i was out to get, what i could say as "dil kush"
that for a long time, i had not felt since.

I just wished that it was the two of us
and all other people were to disappear.
Then she would not make any sort of fuss
of me approaching and being to her near.

Just then i was awakened from my reverie
as i could hear the sound of the screeching break.
Alas, in front of my eyes, i could just see
that someone else's hand, the gal was to take.

WHY WE WRITE?.

As one night, i sat and was out to think
and, as usual, i began to wonder what to ink.
Suddenly , from nowhere, came in sight
a friend who who asked why is that i write.

For once, this was an unexpected poser
for which i just didn't have an answer.
This made me whack hard my grey cell
so that something, to my friend,i could tell.

Something told me that it was a necessity
for whenever i write,i got some felicity.
But even if i told someone that i got pleasure
to convince would be hard as it is hard to measure.

Or was it that i had extra time to pass
as after work, i wouldn't get to be with a lass.
But that wasn't the reason that was actual
as i knew, there was a reason,that was special.

But surely it was not at all my vocation
neither was it a kind of a desperation.
It made me really sit back and wonder
whether what i was doing was some blunder.

Hence, keeping my senses, intact
and not hastily, in any way, react
I thought, to one and all,this i write
so that, on this, they are able to shed light!!..

CONTEMPLATION ON CHEENI KUM ;)

They say that blessed are those few
who get live, in their lives, thats true.
As, if it were to happen, whenever
their side,it would, leave, never.

But the movie CHEENI KUM left with a thought
whether, love to all, would be there, who sought.
And all those who desired it, eventually would get
so that their lonely lives, they could, somehow set.

If a man at the ripe age of sixty four
in his life,think something is in store
would the same be there in today's reality
i wonder apart from being a part of a story!!

Or is it a sort of,who knows, a motivation
for our "fathers" and "uncles" of the old generation
that they can think, in their lives, to go astray
as other women, apart from our mothers, will come their way!!

For once, this was an unexplained puzzle
that though may look insignificantly trivial.
So, for once i gave it a thought real hard
though i call myself an easy going bard!!

MAYHEM EVERYWHERE-WHAT TO DO :(

THERE SEEMS TO BE MAYHEM EVERYWHERE
AND NONE FOR THE OTHER,DOESN'T WANT TO CARE.
SEEMS TO'VE GONE AWAY ALL THE PIECE
AS EACH OTHER ARE DOING WHAT THEY PLEASE.

THE TOWN SEEMS TO HAVE GOT A PAINT OF RED
AS ALL THE VIOLENCE HAS SEEN TO BLOODSHED.
ALL THOSE THAT WERE FINE IS OUT TO GET SPOIL
THANKS TO ALL THE ANIMOSITY AND TURMOIL.

CHILDREN ARE OUT TO HOWL AND WEEP
AS THE DIN ISNT ALLOWING THEM TO SLEEP.
PARENTS STAY AWAKE AS THEY ARE UNCERTAIN
AS THEY KNOW, WILL COME,SOMETIME THEIR TURN.

AN OUTSIDER,IF HE WERE TO COME AND SEE
HE WOULD KNOW, HOW MUCH, IS THERE, ANARCHY.
BY NOT THINKING, ABOUT THE OTHER, FOR A WHILE
IT LOOKS ALL ARE ACTING AND BECOME HOSTILE.

ONE NEEDS TO, WHILE MOVING AROUND, TO TAKE CARE
AND FROM A STRAY BULLET,OF THEMSELVES TO BEWARE.
AMIDST PEOPLE, ON EACH OTHER, WHO ARE SWEARING
ONE CAN HOPE THAT WILL COME THE SILVER LINING.

THE PAIN HAS REACHED SO MUCH TO THE CORE
AND HOPE THAT PEACE WILL GET RESTORE(D)
MAY ALL GET A REASON TO SEE SOME JOY
THAT CAN BEEN SEEN ON EVERY GIRL AND BOY.

MUSINGS DURING LATE SITTING...

One evening, quite late, i was made to sit
especially when fatigue had reached the hilt.
There wasnt any specific, i guess purpose
and was forced to, my hunger, suppress.

As i continued to feel sleepy and weary
bosses inside were out to make merry.
It increased, so much, my colleague's frustration
that he repeatedly said that it was not in his job description!!



Since i did not know what else to do
for this poem, i started to get some clue.
Yet, i felt that out, from the office i walk
as i could hear the bosses chatter and talk.

For me and my colleague, the bosses were like devil
and their intentions, towards us,was really evil.
What an example, i wondered,they wanted to show
by making us, this terrible thing, to undergo.

Anyways,one day,surely when i become a boss
Iam sure that i wont take anyone for a toss.
As if anyone were to follow me as his disciple
i would ensure that it is organizational principle.

KMC GREENS

It was simply an awesome scene
to find the grass so lush and green.
As one could hear the birds chirp
one could feel, a beat, skip.

People were just out on a walk
and I was there with none to talk.
Some of them were just having fun
against the backdrop of the setting sun.

Slowly, silently blew the air
and gently ruffled my hair.
Amidst the vehicles yonder passing by
stars began to, slowly, show up in the sky.

One could think, to worries, simply forget
and lay down to sleep on the green carpet.
In a child’s eye, I could clearly see
the enjoyment that had brought it glee.

A scene that lit up the radiant sky
was when one could see the birds fly.
All I could do was to sit and sigh
since I couldn’t fly that high.

As people continued with their enjoying
a few students had come and were studying.
As the night began to slowly come near
few could be seen with someone their dear.

One could feel to forget all the strife
that is present in one’s routine and life.
Hence, as I set to go, I wished I come again
and piece of mind, I try and regain.

.....HERE COMES THY,THE RAIN IN SUMMER.

INSPIRED BY HW LONGFELLOW'S WORK

As i see farmer's in the field, out to toil
from somewhere, i can get the smell of the soil
which is not something for me to wonder
as here comes thy, the rain in summer.

The weather, till now, had been blazing hot
and had created problems by the lot.
Looks Zeus decided that must go this sender
so that people say here comes thy, the rain in summer.

On people's face, can been seen a sigh of relief
as though has gone away, from their lives, grief.
Though they may run towards the nearest shelter
its just to chant here comes thy, the rain in summer.

Can be seen on the face of children, a lot of joy
and one all dancing out there by being a little coy.
As one is out to launch, in the puddle,his boat of paper
he is out to herald, here comes thy, the rain in summer.

Like a lush green blanket looks the crop
some frogs, hither and dither are out to hop.
Though the produce afterwards one may've to garner
all would do with as here comes thy, the rain in summer.

ODE TO MY BLIND DATE :)

Since i hadnt heard from my "one of a kind"
I thought,go on a date thats called "blind"
Since the "appointment" a common friend had set
i knew i had to be on time and leave none upset.

But i wondered what i was doing was right
as i was about to see someone who wasnt in sight.
Moroever my friend had put across such a condition
and what if it wasnt to be, was my apprehension.




Since about a picking up a job, the gal wanted an advice
giving it on the phone, i felt, didnt seem feasible and wise.
So i thought that it would be appropriate and better
if i could meet, enjoy and tips also i could offer.

Due to the month end, work was in full swing since dawn
and when the gal called to ask whether the date was on
I started to get, in my stomach, a lot of butterfly
though my confidence reached an all time high!!

In the evening, as the clock stuck six
my mind was still in real state of fix.
Since i hadnt encountered anything like this before
i wasnt sure what was going to be in store.

As i left work a little early, to her, i called
and told her to meet at Andheri station's Mcdonald.
Though i knew that this was an unexpected treat
my heart was still skipping an alternate beat.

Outside Mcdonalds, on time,i reached and was about to wait
i realized,my description,i hadnt given before it was too late
Thought what i must, to her clearly, tell
so that she could recognize me easily and well.

Before i could do that, came across a PYT
and gave me a look,that others also started to see
As i could see the sun set in the radiant sky
she asked whether i was, from VIDEOCON, CHINMAY!!

As i said yes and lead her inside
i thanked god for such a nice eventide.
Now i look back, the "date" was a real success
though all that we did was eat, drink and discuss.

DIALOGUE BETWEEN A FATHER & SON -a duet

Dad, I always had, this apprehension
of how to ask you a certain question .
Let me keep aside today’s newspaper
so that your doubts, I can answer.

I know that mom and you are the friends I’ve had.
But my worry is that you may think, about me bad.
Well junior, speak out whats in your mind
and I assure you that I wont get at all, wild.

Well, it isn’t that am being curt and rude
of what you say so much good
those many years ago in my mother
which you didn’t see in any other!!

Son, I was a chap who was someone trivial.
But your mom was someone who was like an angel.
The moment her,one fine day, I saw
left me with a feeling of awe.

Didn’t you feel at any time bad
especially by the opposition of granddad??
Well, for me love, I saw in his opposition
and hence never thought it was an opposition!!

All these problems, we know, we had to endure
as we knew, we would face it for sure.
It was this spirit that kept us always together
even if people tried to take us away further.

But these days, you guys, act so quiet
like you don’t want to been in each others sight.
That is because junior, I have given your mom the space
so that she can have identity in this rate race.

Well, going back, to that special day
to mom, those special 3 words, you did say!!.
That son, was the most memorable day of my life
as I knew that I had got her as my wife.

All this while, I have been by your mother’s presence
and you’ve been there to provide us the needed essence.
Thanks dad, for all this, today for letting me know
and sure, about you people, I’ll tell my kids after they grow!!

ODE TO MY DREAM GIRL..

Wish I could fall in love again

so that my lost happiness I can regain.

Still, am looking out, for that girl

Who’ll come by and make me whirl.

She must be someone with long hair

and in her eyes, for me,must be care.

Its ok, to look, if she is simple and sweet

as its her company I expect as a treat.

To avoid any sort of future frustration

she must be with minimal expectation.

This can come if she accepts as I am 

who’s someone ordinary and with no glam.

Her dressing must be simple, yet with grace

and,always a smile, must be on the face.

Everyone I know must be able to relate to her

as their friend, sister or even daughter.

She must know, for me and all, how to cook

and feed something that isn’t there in the book.

“Food is the way to a man’s heart” they say

which hopefully her cooking, I can relish night & day.

Being with me, for her, would be a roller coaster ride

and I wish, she would never leave my side.

Even if am someone who has touched the low

her head, in shame, I wont allow her to bow.

In future, may come a day, when I can think

that I’ll never ever to leave my favourite drink.

Instead of being like someone who gets angry

she must be there to ease my frustration and worry.

While there is happiness, there is bound to be strife

and separation,we may think form each other’s life.

Yet,care and concern, for each other,be there night and day

though those three magical words, often we may not say.

While she is there as a mother to my children

she must show them unconditional love and concern .

My wish to you is that let us bring our kids together 

so that they would know more about their father and mother.

 So, come along, find and propose your love to me 

as, that is what in your eyes, I want to see.

A girl’s true love is what I can think to believe 

before I think, my heart, to anyone I can give.

MY HEARTBREAK

BASED ON A REAL INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED TO A FRIEND OF MINE..THE INCIDENT FORMED THE BASIS OF THE THEME ON WHICH THIS PIECE OF WORK WAS WRITTEN.

 Oh lord,before you, as I pray and genuflect 

the life,you gave me, I begin to reflect.

I was blessed that among, what came as sadness 

there was something like the air of happiness.

But oh god, though you were like my guardian. 

Yet, one thing,I still know not,why you let it happen.

The thought of it hits me hard night and day

and words about it, I still don’t have words to say.

Had come in the past, a stage, also, in my life

when I thought, for myself, I must get a wife.

When she came across, just by her presence 

I thought that she was there to provide me essence.

Life had looked so colorful and bright 

and for the first time, I felt love day & night.

It looked like that I was already on cloud nine

once this girl, I had made her as mine.

She had apparently won everyone’s heart

and everyone saw her, as a family’s part.

Hence quickly was, one day arranged

a function that made us officially engaged.

Just when things were looking to fall in place 

something happened that still gives me the scares.

That was when, she made my life taken an u turn

when love for me, wasn’t there, I got to learn.

My head started to, cluelessly spin

as I knew  her heart, couldn’t win.

It was difficult to let her, from my life, go

as I had begun, to her, all my love, show.

Those days it looked as you didn’t have any care

as all things would happen, I was never aware.

Though now, I may not brood or look back

yet it reminds me something that I lack.

Slowly I rise, and towards the exit, I go

I thank the lord,for the life she show(ed).

All that I wish, If I were to fall in love again

let it last long and never let my efforts go in vain.