Reflections of a Restless Mind..

I Wish....

2010-08-20T06:20:00.000-07:00

I wish I could talk .....Without the fear of the world I wish I could sing .....The song in my heart I wish I could run .....And feel the wind on my face I wish I could dance .....Without a care I wish I could laugh aloud .....And watch the world laugh with me I wish I can spread smiles .....And brighten up the days I wish I can believe .....That life is more beautiful that it seems I wish I can

Reflections

2010-08-10T06:36:00.000-07:00

(For the past few months, I just can't seem to write anything.. Guess personal problems and stress is causing this block.. Was going through an old diary and found these lines, which was penned by me, some times back.. The restlessness that I mentioned is what I am feeling.. I just hope.....) The curtains sway in a gentle rhythm To the soft whisperings of the wind I wrap my arms around me and

A City's Plea

2010-03-10T03:06:00.000-08:00

(Wrote this after the terror attack in Mumbai.. The attack in Pune and subsequent warnings of fresh attacks sent a chill through me..) My child Hear me out Every time there is a flood Every time there is a riot Every time there is an attack My child I hurt I hold the countless injured Trying to offer them comfort As I hear their cry of pain Searing my heart, my very core My child My tears

Glimmer of Hope

2010-01-14T04:18:00.000-08:00

The call of the sea Beckons the lonely soul The cool embrace A soothing balm Tears unshed Freely flows Swirling waves Gather in its fold. Oh, how I long To let go The misery The pain The sleepless nights But the mind refuses And plays tricks Memories sweet Flicker through Shackles tighten Around the weak heart. The envoys of the seas Gently

And It Rained...

2010-01-07T22:41:00.000-08:00

The park was deserted except for the girl in bridal finery who sat in the corner, a faraway look in her eyes, a palm clenched tight. Twilight had given way to twinkling stars. The moon spread its luminescent glow over the landscape as the gentle breeze caressed her cheek like a lover. But the turmoil in her mind refused to subside. She sat still, waiting, what for, she knew not. Scenes after

New Year - A Hope

2010-01-01T11:09:00.000-08:00

Chime of the midnight clockHappiness all aroundThe air reverberates With cheer and hopeHope for a better tomorrowPrayers for a peaceful futureWishes for prosperity and good healthResound with renewed fervour Anticipation all aroundOptimism at its peakLessons from past mistakesA beacon in the seaDare I hopeWith the history behind usHistory of mistakesRetold time and again

The Unborn

2009-12-21T03:34:00.000-08:00

Vacant stareTearless eyesNumbing stillnessSuffocating darknessCreeping emptinessDeparting soul.Sobbing soundsSilence shatteredInnocent voicePlaintiveIncoherent words Growing clear.Why mom-Am I unloved?Why mom-Cant I see your world?Why mom- Did you let me go?Why mom whyWhy did I have to die?Voices fadesUnnerving quiet descendsThe ugly truth lingersAn innocent lifeSilenced Forever.

Someday….. (Soliloquy of an Autistic child)

2009-10-23T05:29:00.000-07:00

You smileI gazeYou laughI stareYou reach out to meI turn aroundYour words confuse meLoud sounds scare meWhy?You don’t understandYour anxietyWhen I fallYour concernWhen I don’t reactYour words“Are you hurt”The wetness in your eyesYour holding me closeI don’t understandI turn awayTo familiar groundsTo my toysTo my windowHopingYou will understandAnd so will ISomeday…

A Moments Respite

2009-09-05T03:56:00.000-07:00

Standing at the window, cool breeze caressing my faceI ponder about life and where it is taking meAs I lean against the wall, taking in the gentle waftMy eyes fall on the reflection in the windowpane.A stranger with lost and vacant lookStared at me from the glassAs I gazed mindlessly, into eyes devoid of life and charmRealisation struck – the stranger was me.I try to shake of the feeling of

A Stranger is Born...

2009-09-04T06:09:00.000-07:00

Lying down on the bedTears rolling down my cheeksSilent sobs echoes around the roomNo words escape my lipsAs I raise my eyes to look at the skyTo seek you among the twinkling stars.I cry for your comforting presenceI cry for your soothing wordsI cry for youBecause you were my comfortYou were my rockYour presence kept me aliveEven in the darkest moment.I am sorry I let you downI did not know I am