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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
As she gulped down the last drop of syrup from the bottle, Acting as she loved it, It had now become a thing in her hourly schedule, She couldn't unsee it, The void that was left for her, An Eerie silence that demanded her patience, Time does heal the scar, but for her, it was... Continue Reading →
I was struggling my way through, There was blood everywhere, Not just mine, Theirs too! They weren't responding to their call signs, Called them with every possible name, They would just not Nod their head, They never did that, They always responded to my call, Always considered me one among the best, We all struggled... Continue Reading →
It has been a long time since I've shared my happy moments with someone, You were always there, I still wake up Sunday morning with a hope that you would return home with my treat, I've waited a long time to listen to "Very good son", You always told me that I've always made you... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
It was 0200 hrs, I returned home after a hectic work schedule, I was tired, I was exhausted, So much that I didn't bother about scrolling through the hundreds of texts and voicemails you sent me, Many of which were about my well-being, Many about why wasn't I responding, It has been a long time... Continue Reading →
I cannot take it anymore, I'm tired, I'm frustrated, I cannot hold my breath anymore, Am I immortal? Why can't I get over this pain, I cannot bear the same feelings anymore, I lost a lot, I cannot lose anymore!! I cannot stand anymore, I feel weak, My legs are numb, Legs which did run... Continue Reading →
I called him this afternoon, A very familiar number, A number which lies on the tip of my tongue, Dialing it did I never felt scared like others do, Except for that one day, I heard "The number you are calling is busy, please call again later" Introspecting the situation, Why was HE busy to lift... Continue Reading →
I am glad you didn't judge me, The way I look, the way I talk, just the way others did, I am glad you gave me the love I was seeking, The love I could see in those eyes of yours bleaming.... I am glad you didn't judge me on the pressure I could handle,... Continue Reading →
They said Men don't cry, Maybe GOD didn't put emotions in them, Maybe their eyes are meant to see, Not to cry, Like other humans do!! When 4-year-old Iqbal fell from his cycle, His body kissed the ground, The impact made him quiet more than before, And tears falling from his eyes, His mom told him, "Beta,... Continue Reading →
Few showered sympathy, Few walked by, Very few understood, The time when I lost myself, I heard that people cry when they feel sad, If sadness could ever be defined, For one it might be some of the most valuable items he/she possessed, Whereas for me it was much more than an inanimate object, When... Continue Reading →
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 →
He woke up early morning that day, dressed up in a formal attire he had his breakfast, his mom kissed him on his forehead and wished him all the best. He was going to attend an interview which he dreamt of since his childhood. He was very happy and excited that day.. He made a... Continue Reading →
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