Me?

Am I the Candle Flame
flickering with the assault of wind?
Or Am I the gust of wind
that in its path teases the candle flame?

Can you see me in the steps
that lead up to the home of Lord?
Or do I exist in the feet,
that tread their way up to divinity?

Can I be felt in the song
that wanders around the tall trees?
Or Am I the lonely lass
who meanders singing songs of love?

Am I the abundant nectar,
that finds its way into a butterfly's mouth?
Or am I the pretty insect,
That sighs in ecstacy with the sweet sip?

Do I travel with the light,
from the lamp of the fast moving train?
Or am I the black darkness,
chased by the train on its nightly tour?

Who am I?
Am I the one whose pen,
has overflown with these words?
Or Am I the one whose eyes
devour each word as they move from top to bottom?

Together

(Created for a friend who will be getting married soon)

In God's bright world, everything's meant to be,
An end for each beginning, a beginning for each end.

For the beautiful earth, there is the sky above.
To cover it like a sheet, to prevent it from harm.

For every river flowing away, there is the sea that awaits.
To welcome to its lovely waters, and merge into one forever.

Each dark sparkling night, has its own bright moon.
Bringing happiness and hope, to rejoicing little stars.

I am so glad that for me too, there exists that special one.
The one who will hold my hand, and walk with me on path of life.

Eternal

I was picky, no one could catch my eye.
But you did.
I was unapproachable, no one could ask me out.
But you did.
In a world of opportunity, no one persists.
But you did.
I am smart, no one could win my trust.
But you did.
I was a closed door, no one could open me.
But you did.

I am honest, I thought no one would lie to me.
But you did.
Learning from past, no one could fool me again.
But you did.
I was loyal, I thought you wouldn’t cheat me, ever!
But you did.
I was strong, I thought no one could hurt me!
But you did
I was happy, I thought you wouldn’t break my heart!
But you did

In dark days, I thought no one would care enough.
But you did!
It’s hard to accept mistakes, no one usually does it.
But you did!
Sorry is a difficult word, I thought you wouldn’t utter it.
But you did!
Regaining trust is tough, I thought you would not bother.
But you did!
I felt, a thousand ships couldn't sail me back from distress.
But you did!
Silenced by past, no one could make me smile again.
But you did!

And the day I died, I thought you would not follow me.
But you did.
One life was good, you wouldn’t love me afterwards.
But you did.
Love surely ends one day, I thought this, too, wouldn’t live.
But ours did.
Body ends with one life, I thought hearts don’t go on.
But ours will!

Dear Little Angel

(Dedicated to Riya, the new born daughter of my friend at office)

Dear little Angel, open your eyes.
A whole new world awaits you.
You sleep away, the day goes by,
And all its colorful sights too.

Look how people hold their breaths
As you dream about the fairy land
Smiling away your toothless smiles
For reasons yet unknown to world

Open your eyes, or you will miss
The orange and red hues of dusk
Say sweet goodbyes to uncle Sun
As he settles for his nightly rest

Dear little Angel, thank you so
You opened your eyes to look at us
The full moon brightens world around,
And far and wide this cheer spreads

Just Like You

Moving along the busy road,
In a noisy crowd, I walk alone.
I can’t be sure, but it does seem,
All faces look like you.

Frames reveal another world,
A rainbow in its true colors.
I stare at them, and soon decide
These paintings look like you.

Standing on the lonely beach,
Golden waves do enchant.
I am surprised, but it can be.
The moon looks just like you.

Woken by the bright daylight,
All around a cheer descends.
I try hard but can’t ignore,
The sun does look like you.

Safe in your heart, I laugh again.
Clapping aloud just like a child,
Feeling ecstatic as I am sure,
That God looks just like you.

Go Home!

(A lover's advice)

She is the one, who loves you
She is the one, you belong to
She loves you more than I can ever
You are hers, not mine. Never!

She waits for you when you are late
She is your friend, she is your mate
She is not sly, she is not clever
You are hers, not mine. Never!

Don’t fool her as she really cares
Simplicity is all her silence bares
You hurt her but she smiles forever
You are hers, not mine. Never!

Go home! Be nice to your wife
She has been waiting all her life
Both of you look good together
You are hers, not mine. Never!

Bumblebee

What is this noise?
That splits my brain,
This constant buzz
It irritates again

Oh no! It’s getting louder
From one ear to other
This din goes on
To make me shudder

Let me sleep as I’m tired
I plead you, oh! Awful Racket
My dear Incredible Drone
Can you shut up for a bit?