Aren't we all, All about the stories, Each character carries a different essence, an Enigma, Every individual fighting their battles in silence, Reeking sorrows, Bleeding battle scars, Aren't we all broken, Broken apart. United by little moments of Togetherness and Warmth, A bunch of Roasted Marshmallows, as we stick together, trying to find our own... Continue Reading →
Isn't it tough to don a Suit, A suit which was supposed to be worn by someone special in your life, You finally have the Courage to get it tailored for yourself, This was exactly how it was supposed to be, The responsibilities on his and my shoulder were similar, To Lead, To Fight, And... Continue Reading →
Aren't we all stories? Some buried 6 feet down, Some Alive, Narrating our presence, Reminiscing those magical moments, We all reside in that little world of ours, Those tormented souls, The pleasant ones too, They want to rest, They have asked much of it, As I mark their presence, I see them taking turns around... Continue Reading →
This world was never a Rewarding one, Never Equal, As injustice and the Rat race prevails, I finally took off, My soul - Burdened, Exhausted, and Tormented, As I rehearse my smile before a mirror, For the hundredth time, I could see myself failing at this, There used to be a colossal Auditorium, Full of... Continue Reading →
As I lose my Smile overtime, It doesn't feel "Alien" as they said it would, "They" - Those who never felt the pain, Those who have never been in such a situation, Now, I find it pretty tough to drop a smile while the camera hopefully looks at me, It doesn't expect much, It just... Continue Reading →
"Don't forget the cologne, the red one, not the blue one", "Oh and the present too, carry it with utmost elegance" I reminded myself Too cliché to carry a bouquet? Oh No! Should've worn the flats, Or shall I go with the sneakers, "Don't mess it up, please, act normal!" Exclaimed my brain Should I... Continue Reading →
It wasn't like this always, He used to get back to her after a month, Her attitude distinguished her from the crowd, Her tolerance, well, it was quite less, contrasting to her intelligence and emotional quotient, She was one of a kind, The strong headed, The one who was supposed to go a long way... Continue Reading →
It hurts, doesn't it? To watch your close ones slip out, It's exhausting, isn't it? You don't want to digest the fact, The terrible truth, Once invincible, You feel human again, You scope out for peace, For a silent & smooth sleep, You grow cautious, You wake up determined, But that heavy heart from yesternight,... Continue Reading →
It just became tiring, Everyday! A Blade across the throat, Waterboarding, A Rope, I was falling out of options, Was I falling apart? Or Did I already? I cannot nag, I'd to remain shut, The pressure was building, It was overwhelming, Too much ruckuss, I had called it a quit quite a few times now,... Continue Reading →
Finally a day without responsibilities on the shoulder of the 24 year old, A day where he doesn't have to wake up midnights, When he doesn't have to put his goals into a cage, Wrapped up in a blanket, He still had that charm, Lying lifeless, Plain And Calm, A Smile across his colorless face,... Continue Reading →
It's too quiet, I scream for help, No one could ever listen, My Soul isn't the same as before, It has given up already, Dragging a ton of responsibilities since 9 years, It can no more feel the warmth or happiness, Thousands of questions, What is takes to give up on oneself? I barely want... Continue Reading →
A deal was finalized, This time there was no way to back-off, The agreement was torn apart piece by piece as I adhered to the rules, It was never a cake walk, and there was no other way out for me, I'd to take this up, I'd to take it to the end, Before it... Continue Reading →
I wish to roll back 10 years of my Life, Wish I was intelligent enough to diagnose it, I wish I'd not be an innocent 14 year old with no exposure to the outside world, I wish I knew how the world operates, I wish I could just cling to his lifeless body and cry... Continue Reading →
As I swayed my head away onto the other side of the room, I could sense my reflection go side to side, "Don't you know how much time you spend staring at that point on the wall?" "What's that?" "Why do you stare at it so much?" "Aren't you tired?, Don't you wanna go to... Continue Reading →
As I lay down, I started sweating profusely, It wasn't the heat, The ventilation couldn't be blamed on a breezy night, I could feel it run down my chest and spine, As I held her report, Thoughts were spread all across the marble floor, Over the diner, While I dropped my fork twice in dismay,... Continue Reading →
A subtle feeling to call it a quit, Was much more than just tired! It's a different feeling altogether You're tired but You can't sleep, You want to give up, but you can sustain the feeling of doing nothing, You feel trapped, You call it a day off, You go to bed, but you can't... Continue Reading →
How could someone ever pull that off? Such a difficult paradoxical step, Thousands of tries, No one mastered this skill as she did in the hindsight, This time it had to be tough, She received the call as soon as she logged off, Her pager kept on beeping, The SAT-Phone wouldn't stop ringing, It was... Continue Reading →
And the fight just got a new turn,It was the 100$ bill,We both fought on who would be paying for it,"Men don't have to pay, we can split it" She whispered to me,"I agree, we can split after we reach home" I reacted."And there you go, Doctor is diverting the topic again" She responded with... Continue Reading →
While the world was fishing for that perfect one, I was strolling along with a lovely person on a wheelchair, Her excuse for stealing a wheelchair was that she couldn't walk at my pace by my side, And since the car could never make across those narrow lanes, Her excuse was justified, The city never... Continue Reading →
He was alerted because of a sharp sound left behind along with a bright tail of a projectile which landed few meters away from them, Where everyone thanked their stars for the miracle, He calculated the curvature and path of the projectile, He didn't fear martyrdom, He didn't fear what the future held for him,... Continue Reading →
Dear Failures, The time has arrived, we got to talk about a lot of things, Things that we failed to cover during that midnight rant! Thousands of self aware sessions with you, multiple milestones, hell lot of targets, We ended up hating each other, didn't we? Little did I know that you had such a... Continue Reading →
While writing the final chapter in his book, He mentioned how to not just live but to lead a beautiful life, No regrets, Nobody to answer to, Nobody to be responsible for, I was amazed when I was finally able to pen down my thoughts for myself, It was different, when I decided to resign,... Continue Reading →
The business class was as exquisite as it had be,The to and fro trips took an emotional toll on me,Like every time, this time too it was the same chauffer, "Sam",Things were quite well-versed between us, He would welcome me with a formal "Hello, Welcome aboard the luxury Merc!" followed by a fatherly hug that... Continue Reading →
As I wrote the last chapter in the letter to her, Things were put to rest, This time it was my best suit that was handed over to her, Each time the unit went into an ambush, A suit was to be blamed, Not just a uniform, I was tired, Not because of the losses... Continue Reading →
I was just a narration to all their stories, Weren't they supposed to be chapters in my so-called book? Or were they meant to play a major role? I never desired a dramatic ending, probably, Sometimes it's just about understanding and being able to comprehend the fact about human population and your chances of having... Continue Reading →
Enormous amount of emoji's were shared between us,Hundreds of calls and facetime hours,With every mile we travelled, We could see a new sunrise,Every night it was just us,Holding onto long conversations,Different places,We had mutual hatred for this, But it was all about surviving right?Surviving the tough times,Holding on a little longer,The transition from texts to... Continue Reading →
What does it take to save a soul with a few words? Do you remember how you taught me not to be socially awkward amidst a crowd of thousand listeners? I still do remember you playing with the pen cap while giving a presentation to subdue your stage fright, Do you remember how I used... Continue Reading →
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Running through the memory lane, They found the forbidden pictures of one another, Along the alleyway, Enjoying a beautiful slice of Neapolitan pizza, They discovered their true self, It wasn't a fancy restaurant, Neither was it some cliche destination, Away from the hush at Eatery, Miles away from the upbeat music, honks, and busy little... Continue Reading →
"No, walking is not better than long rides. I hate to walk" She said. "And at your pace, walking feels like running, Please, I hate it" She added. "I'm glad to be the reason for you to get a new pair of footwear in that case" He replied with a wink. "That was certainly the... Continue Reading →
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