How I learned shaving myself without dad's helpIt was tough at first,I didn't know how to use a blade,Although I was aware of the lather that the gel would produce,I used to watch my brother shave,I was never good at it, Never tried it either,How does a blade feel on your face?On your throat?While I... Continue Reading →
Kirdaar
It wasn't some flashy jewellery, It wasn't some cool car, Things we do, They were simple, A walk alongside a park, A treat near a local store, Two rounds around the huge green boundary walls, On my little cycle, I would sway past him like a pro-racer each time when I would come across him... Continue Reading →
Veil
As I lay her down,She was quiet, This time she wasn't demanding any cookies from the jar,Unlike the last time,She didn't break the jar,Neither did she seek attention,She was calm as sea,I hated this, Way too much,The Numbness, No one to play with, Spend time with,No one to admire, No one to share all my... Continue Reading →
Gear
My fingers went Numb, this wasn't the first time I was doing this, This shall not be the last time either, Why was it different this time, Why am I feeling that I will never find people staring at me again? Is it a trap? The time was slowing down, second by second, As I... Continue Reading →
Every Inch
"The affected area has been cut out of the organ, we can expect an elongated lifetime than proposed earlier" Stated the surgeon. . . "Dad why's the medicine bottle not over yet" Asked the son "Well, times up I guess" His Dad responded to his son's remark with a smile. "Dad, you would have sucked... Continue Reading →
20 Degrees EAST
I was learning how to pedal for the first time How to balance a cycle, I cried "Keep a hold on the cycle dad, don't leave it" I begged him, I thought he was still running behind me, making me learn how to cycle, I kept on cycling And failed to hear "Keep the handle... Continue Reading →
An Empty Canvas
Writing my own story, I did pause for a while, Gave rest to these hands of mine which experienced situations that no one else would wish to, Experienced the touch of cheeks and the ashes too! And here they are, Tired and numb to feelings, Could no more sense the touch, The touch of love,... Continue Reading →
A One Way Ticket
The world is so simple yet full of surprises, Some beautiful and some not so pleasant, A beautifully planned life turned upside down that day, He came with a test-result envelope that day, The result was traumatizing for the family, He was diagnosed with an ailment which had no cure, Even the finest among the... Continue Reading →
The Empty Cabin
He visited the cabin again today, after 6 long years, His dad's cabin, Where his dad used to work, doing his research and experimenting on chemicals, Still the same setup, he recollected, Burette's and Pipette's, bottled chemicals with warning labels on them, Various distinct beakers placed side by side, He still remembers the day, when... Continue Reading →
The Last Cup of Tea
Dear Dad, I know you would be reading this, I know that I have changed a lot, from a boy who didn't know what responsibilities are to a person who now takes care of the family. I know that I can't match your level of precision in taking care of the family. But somewhere you... Continue Reading →
I Will Be Back
A heartfelt letter, Relations are always special, and when its a father-son duo, there are not only memories but experiences.
There's not only seriousness but laughter and happiness.
Let's rejoice this relationship.
One Last Time
"Hey, pack your bags, We are going to leave tonight!!" - Dad exclaimed out of excitement. "Where are we going, dad?" - still lying on my bed, it was early morning 4 am. I knew that my dad didn't understand the difference between A.M(ante meridiem) and P.M(post meridiem), But it had been a week or so... Continue Reading →
The Story Of My Life
His dad asked him one fine day when he was playing with his remote control car, "Whom do you like the most, Mom or Dad?" His innocent face had a cute smile on it and his answer was just silence. Dad and Mom laughed a lot, seeing the expression on his face like he didn't... Continue Reading →
A Man of Few Words
"Hold my waist!!" is what he spoke during the whole bike ride *Grabbing his waist tightly* *Acting like I was eating air and trying to overcome the oncoming wind IÂ found that he spoke few words which were being absorbed by the helmet he wore* "What are you saying, daddy?"- I used to say with utmost... Continue Reading →
My Team Of Superheroes
Woke up this morning, felt gratified by my superheroes gesture" was the first line in his blog. It was just another day for him, jaded with yesterday's bunch of activities he left his room to spy into the kitchen, where he was able to find his morning brunch but wasn't able to find the person... Continue Reading →