Looking Back The little girl who rode her Dad’s shoulders Was happy and carefree as a toddler But then, she started being told right from wrong As she grew and the path of life she trudged on. Insecurities and under confidence grew as she learned there were things she couldn’t but her brother could do. It was not for her to question why That’s the way it’s always been so why cry? Get a basic education and be married off The home and hearth is where you’ll be better off Don’t dream too big as you won’t see it through Our society is male dominated and By God that’s true! She wanted to protest but didn’t have the gall To change the way people think was not her call. She appeared meek and timid but within she rebelled Waiting for an opportunity before her shackles she felled. Lo and behold! Opportunity came her way The introvert and insecure lass broke her chains away. A few years do...
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Walk Into The Sunset As I walk into the sunset And reflect on the life gone by, There are moments that are treasured Many a low and highs. As I walk into the sunset And think of the roles I’ve played, A daughter first and then a friend Honest and not easily swayed. Friends I made aplenty Some stayed and some lost along the way, Each dear to my heart and remembered In their very special way. Losing a parent in my early teens I set myself a goal which seemed farfetched indeed. I had to join the Navy as that’s where Dad had been, I donned the white uniform with a sense of purpose and duty I was sure that Dad watching from above would be proud at my sense of loyalty. As I walk into the sunset and on my judgements I reflect, What a misplaced sense of duty as He was long gone and it wouldn’t matter to him I suspect. The roles of wife and mother came upon me soon I enjoyed these too, for to me both men were a boon. I still put my career firs...
Reflections Don't you feel me in the morning breeze? It's me who whispers as I brush past your cheeks. Feel me child as I surround you with love I am with you, not in some heaven above. Sit in stillness and tarry a while, I dance with joy everytime you smile. My child, my love for you knows no bounds, Look with some insight, I am all around. In the birds that sing, In the happy child that swings, In the brook that prances, In the peacock that dances. It's in your heart that I reside. Do put your cares all aside. Trust in me I pray, Your troubles I shall keep at bay. As you awaken and to me you surrender, What you deem your troubles will rest asunder. Wake up my child and look within The answers you seek truly lie therein. Urvashi
Game of Football Oh how like a game of football Is this life of ours as we rise and fall! Kicked about, tossed and twirled Life throws it’s challenges as it unfurls. Players passions run high with yelling and excitement, The onlookers watch on with anxiety and merriment. Kicked high the ball soars above all, Looking down on the crowd before it falls. When it hits the net it is a Goal! Much jubilation as stories yet untold Are being made as the game unfolds. The ball rebounds and again hits a sole! The game goes on with outcome unknown. Harried and tossed the ball it’s fate bemoans. Now it crosses the boundary, A penalty is declared! Oh some more kicking about, to see how a team fared. The flurry and madness as the game continues All to read some score board news. Some rules are followed and some they flout, All till the adrenaline rush wears out! The wearied ...
Metamorphosis The black bug lives it's life at the bottom of the pond eyeing other insects flying over the surface of water but certain that that's not it's fate. There is some dissatisfaction with the same mundane existence day after day. Curiosity finally gets the better of him and he ventures along the stem of a plant laboriously trying to get to the surface of the water. He finally gets there and finds his shell drying up and cracking in the process minus the moisture. He feels his end is near and resigns himself to this fate before realising that a new body awaits! He unfolds his wings tentatively as he realises he can fly and there is a much larger and vibrant world waiting for him to explore! This is the final chapter of his life cycle as he transforms into a dragonfly. What a beautiful and vibrant final phase! He looks d...
यह लड़की हिल्ली हुई है। I have got accustomed to hearing this and more. Oh yes! I totally agree. I was complimented thus because I stuck my neck out and decided not to toe the line. Yes I dare to be different and do so proudly. All this principally because I gave up a steady secure Government job and took premature retirement. No one said I was weird when I joined the armed forces as a medical officer when several of my male classmates chickened out. But then, I never did stick to convention! Up until the point that I did my postgraduation in Anaesthesiology and then trained in Paediatric Anaesthesia, it was all great. The family was taken aback when I declared I wanted to do my Masters in Hindustani Music. But why??? Haven't you done enough? Look after your home instead of investing so much time and energy in things that aren't important (Excuse Me!). I decided to do Pranic Healing which was compared to Voodoo, the list continues.... In all this, I learnt one thing. ...