Resurrection

Burnt in blaze of thoughts
Tarnished, scarred, charred 
Blown away to an island afar
Restructure the existing matter
Refuge in the big mind
Forget the brutality
Rise from the gutter
Make way for the empty space
This is where you belong
Come back to what is
Again and again and again
Come back home again, again
This is where you belong
At the end of this journey, nothing matters
Come back, brave one
Survive, fight
Come back
To the lap of peace and love
Surround yourself with the good
Let the light flow through you
Embrace the divinity within
Let there be peace
Let there be peace
Let there be peace

Loss

How does it feel when you lose a part of yourself into an unknown space?

How does it feel to live in-between hope and hopelessness?

How does it feel to live at a big loss and look forward to a bigger loss?

How does it feel when you yearn for something which you cannot have?

How does it feel to constantly think about someone closest to you, not anymore?

How does it feel to remember the good old times - feel happy and sad at the same time?

How does it feel to wait for the call you'll never receive?

How does it feel to erase the most memorable memories?

How does it feel to feel abandoned and stripped?

How does it feel to be challenged by love?

How does it feel to become at peace with the internal chaos?

How does it feel to not feel anything anymore ?

Learnings from a Rangoon Creeper

(A) Happy in our comfort zones, aren't we?

(B) Learning to co-exist. Yes, it is possible! 

(C) Will you bee my friend? It's good to socialize. :)

(D) We all are made up of the same elements. Deep down there are no differences.

(E) Be grateful to the support which you continuously get from your parents / siblings / spouse. This takes you up in life. But never go up to succeed in life by crushing others down.

(F) The circle of life - A bud, full-blooms and withering beauties. 

(G) Saviour the silence and alone time. It's necessary. 

(H) Sometimes you might look stuck. Well, at those times just enjoy the view from up there.  

(I) Make new beginnings with budding energy.

(J) Enjoy the limelight, love and attention. Don't forget to be grateful.

(K) Always see the bigger picture. Life is beautiful.  

Marching ahead

Sadists with burning pots

Broken hearts; in abundance - dark thoughts

Some love less, some don't at all

Coated words, they proudly utter

False promises, they effortlessly mutter

They is probably everyone I know

Enough is enough, stop this show

A yardsticks' distance, must you keep

All they want is, for you to weep

Weep, weep, weep, until you cry out a sea

See you fall, on a pile of mud

Fall on your bottom, with a great thud

Who cares about what you seek?
Oh dear lord, I still wish to be meek
Help me lord, to rise above em all
Mind my business, amidst et al

Words - some nice
the rest coated with sugar and spice
To throw you away like a dice
No no no you ain't that weak
Shove em up, with all your fury
If you must, with great decree

The situation seems really grim
Use your judgment, to trim (people)
A relationship detox, is now a must
There is really no one you can trust

Truth when spoken creates commotion
Jealousy, hatred, insecurity and dismay
How can they withstand us, being gay
These are not the traits, of a true friend
Such relationships soon come to an end

People have come and gone
No one is here, to stay
It's better to anyway keep them, at bay

Thank you world for teaching me to lie
What was once tough is now, a piece of pie

There's just one person with whom I can be myself
That person is none other than my-self
Trust yourself.
Hate none though!
For the sake of humanity!
For the sake of humanity!!
For the sake of humanity!!!

Keep some distance and shut your mouth
Keep rowing your boat, making your own way
Be grateful, come what may
Keep marching ahead
With some hope, for tomorrow to be a better day

Sher Ali’s Story

They were very very poor, he said.

His mother used to wash utensils in bade sahab’s house and get the remnant food for her kids. They were 4 in number, Ali being the eldest. They all had to wait for 24 more hours for their next so called meal.

Their clothes were torn and stitched in patches by their mother.

They never went to school.

But their mother taught them well, whatever little she knew, and Ali’s attitude and broad mindedness reflected the way he recited his past to me. He was not sad about his childhood, but pretty composed and neutral while talking about it.

As Ali grew older he wanted to start earning to support his family financially, seldom knowing where to start, as he had no education at all and neither knew what his skills were.

By observing he understood people and their temperaments, he said.

After several struggles (which he didn’t tell me explicitly) he got into driving autos.

But he also said that he never remembered any roads or lanes, chowks or blocks. He just drove, drove like that for the past 17 years. (yes, he did have a license.) He said that he had a huge no. of clientele as he connected with all his clients and felt responsible for them until he safely dropped them to their destination.

This attitude of his literally blew my mind! I had never heard any driver say this!!

He also said that he loved talking and hated being quiet during the rides.

Only since the past 1 year he had started driving cars. He said that once he sets his mind onto something, he would have the fire within him until he was successful. He was driving a Toyota Etios now.

His determination was commendable!

He said that now he was really rich, he could buy a meal, a dress. These were big far-fetched dreams for him back then.

While he was talking to me, I received a message on my mobile, so my attention was there, he observed promptly and apologized for his chatter.

This again put me to awe as I didn’t expect such a courteous etiquette from a driver! I was stunned! He was quiet until I signaled him to continue his talk!!!

Ali continued by speaking about music; he said that he often heard old songs and that he related them with his life and found deeper meaning in it. He also said that they don’t make such good songs anymore.

He then said that he was fluent in Kannada and Hindi, and could manage Tamil and Malayalam. He also expressed his view on the few places he had visited in South India and shared his thoughts on the people there. To my surprise, it seemed to match with my own thoughts!! He spoke about the courteousness, unity, extent of helpfulness and the attitude of the people.

He also shared an embarrassing experience he had faced 6 years ago. He had to take a train to a particular place and instead of the correct train, he boarded the train that was on the other side of the platform as he didn’t know how to read. As time progressed he realized that he was going in the opposite direction, he got down and somehow found his way home. He said that he dreamed of taking a flight to Nagpur once but was scared to make the same mistake again.

This prompted him to ask me all about flight journeys and I with pleasure explained to him in the easiest possible manner whilst giving him a lot of analogies from day to day life about it, for him to easily relate to the process. He also asked me a lot of questions, a lot of relevant and sensible ones.

Could I have been more impressed!!!

My ride was coming to an end.

He finally said that he is married and has 3 children, and his wife left him a year ago. Though he tried a lot to bring her back, it didn’t work out. 

He said that he practically lived in this car, he would sleep when he felt sleepy and he would drive after that, eat whatever he found nearby and that was his life. His brother lived in the same city and often told Ali to come and stay with them. Ali said that he didn’t want to be a burden on him and that his brother was his own but his brothers’ wife and children were strangers after all, having their own life, struggles and activities. He fit nowhere in it.

I felt that his thinking on this whole situation was one of a matured person with great clarity. And there was a lot of truth in what he said.

He said that he often felt that he couldn’t do much for his parents and that his father loved to eat chicken. And now, every time he had chicken his throat chocked thinking about his father and he could never finish his order.

His deep love and attachment to his Late father was very touching.

I reached my destination, he stopped the car and apologized for talking so much and said that he liked talking to me. I told him that he needn’t apologize for anything and that I enjoyed the ride.

And that was all. He was gone and so was I.

But the impact he left on my mind was for quite some time.... 

The Peace Warrior

The scars embedded were deep

Muddled were the thoughts

Often wondered, how she got in

Into this ruthless rot

Consumed by melancholy

Introspecting this unfathomable fall

Straying in a frenzy that was deep

What Razia did, was weep

For all that was held dear, was bid adieu

In an effort to start anew

Seeking harmony, counting sheep

Little old Razia fell asleep

As the days fled

What grew was distress

She traded all that she was

For this pricey prince called peace

The middle path was steep

Adorned with thorn-like-freaks

Keeping herself at bay

Seldom bothering about the other monster

Razia limped forward with dismay

She leaned towards this peculiar light

That set her mighty soul ablaze

Alas her inner fire uplifted her 
from this golden massacre 

Peace peace peace

That's all she wanted to seek

She traded off her gold

For a stone, deep down

As she was, the peace warrior

Thus marks the end of the silent protest

Her only hope now, was to see

The light at the end of the tunnel

An extension : 

Razia, the peace warrior is someone who fights for peace, not someone who fights peacefully. A concoction of a myriad of upheavals lies within Razia. Comprehended by none, Razias' was a solo fight, a soul that was in plight. 

a happy goodbye

Endless hours of chitter chatter

Sharing happiness and pain

Now, no hello, no hi, no how are you

Damn, has it all gone in vain?

What used to be, is not what's now

I feel so sad for us

My friend, now you have changed a lot

This is beginning to be torturous

If we were meant to drift apart

Why did we ever meet

I tried my best and gave it too

Nowadays, you don't even bother to greet :|

Its ok pal, this is life

Accepted and  established by all

And now by me too,

By letting you go

I'm setting myself free

Moving to a different dimension

With loads of positivity! 

This marks the end of our journey.

Religious Ruminations!

Different religions have different beliefs regarding several aspects. I've always been keen about acquiring knowledge on these matters and have often had many philosophical discussions with people from other Religions. It is their religion that is Supreme and their Lord who is all-encompassing! ;) The beauty I believe lies in the art of entertaining these thoughts without being affected by it (one of my favorite quotes of Aristotle). Only then we can really come to accept what is going on with others. For it is the wise, who discuss ideas. Well, they seem to be right from their point of view. Don't they always? ;) We might know a bit more about our Religion. The vastness perhaps. But a common man might just know other people by their religion; Christian or a Muslim etc. But not the complexity that lies within their Religion.  

Christianity for example, has so many sub-sects. Not just Catholics and Protestants. Even in Catholics and Protestants there are several sub-divisions. There are Jehovah's Witnesses too. They have entirely different interpretations of the Bible. I really feel amazed by this fact, a different interpretation of the Bible has led to the sub-division of a Religion!!!! That's really huge! Some believe in having a mediator to reach God(?). Some don't. Some pray to Jesus. Some don't, for he is the Son of God and not God, who is actually Jehovah(?). JW's don't believe in pagan practices like idol worship, wearing the cross etc. unlike the other Christians. People live in their own bubble following their set of beliefs, which is good (harmless). But if you get talking with each one of them with an open mind, each one of them would seem reasonable about their belief. Pretty convincing, aren't they? ;)

I think its good to be involved with the Divine for personal gratification, but why question others' and try proving it wrong? This is where problems begin. It's always good to be involved in these spiritual affairs as it keeps us occupied in what is considered good and also keeps us from indulging in atleast what that religion calls forbidden.

Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.- Buddha 

Humanity- the quality of being humane. Traits like compassion, generosity, sympathy, kindness, brotherly-love are encouraged and inculcated in all religions. If everybody just accepts other religions the way they are instead of trying to show their own religion as superior, there would definitely be more of world peace!

I love you when you bow in your mosque, kneel in your temple, pray in your church. For you and I are sons of one religion, and it is the spirit.- Khalil Gibran 

I think it's the best to believe/ follow what your religion is following, because there is a good reason why you are meant to be a part of that bandwagon! ;)  

It's all about you and your relationship with God. :)

Stay awesome. Spread Peace! \m/

Divya Mohan

26.01.2014

Loyalty

She loved him,

With all her might.

Her belief & hope,

She held tight.

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She loved,

the unseen

the unknown

Neither knowing

Who he was,

Where he was...

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Sometimes with God she did fight

for a lifelong partnership

a monogamous bond

and prayed for him

at times, shedding tears

of pain & happiness

day & night

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For what she had was

unconditional commitment

and

endless devotion

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Ever since she knew

 that he existed,

Somewhere...

She loved him

from that moment,

emotionally, spiritually

mentally, physically

truly

deeply

*loyally*

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That's loyalty... 
My feeble understanding of something that is much more than a seven letter word. :)
Loyalty- THE way of living life.... THE very essence of life :)


13th January, 2013

F.A.M.I.L.Y

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A man travels the world over in search of what he needs,and returns home to find it.

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A house is made of walls and beams,

A home is built with love and dreams.

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A happy marriage is the foundation of a happy family.

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The roots of a family tree begin with the love of two hearts.

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All happy families resemble one another; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.

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I don't care how poor a man is; if he has family, he's rich.

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We never know the love of our parents for us till we have become parents.

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An ounce of blood is worth more than a pound of friendship.

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Home sweet home. This is the place to find happiness. 

If one doesn't find it here, one doesn't find it anywhere.

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The great gift of family life is to be intimately acquainted with people you might never even introduce yourself to, had life not done it for you.

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You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.   

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The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life.

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We may not have It all together,

But together we have it all.

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The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works is the family.

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Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.

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Family means putting your arms around each other and being there.

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Thank you God, for a house full of people I love. Amen!

I seriously didn't know that my time-pass drawings would end up being on my blog someday, well, every drawing (read dog :P ) has its day! ;) 

6th Sept, 2012

Nobody Cares!

Welcome to planet- nobody cares!

I would have called this place Earth, 

lest you all behaved like earthlings!

In a population of 6.8 billion...

Please show me at least one human being!!!

Exclaimed the devil (in everyone) are you kidding!!?

This is nobody cares land!

Peoples' souls are made of dust and sand!  

Shocked when I figured,

The grey shades of people.

Growing up is not as easy as it seems!

For broken toys and lost pencils were better,

than broken hearts and lost friends! 

Use and throw, being the motto

Of everyone I know.

In trouble they play,

Knock knock, Who's there?

I say; it’s me, your fri-end!

Sorry pal, it's 'the end'!

Nobody cares if you are crying,

Nobody cares if you are dying,

Nobody cares if you are lonely on the street

Or with family and friends on a scrumptious treat!

When I'm gay,

Have seen on their face, dismay.

They dance in the rain,

When I’m in pain.

If you are sad,

It brightens them up.

They drive you mad,

By not turning up.

You text them with love and care,

And what do you get?

No reply! Or a mere 'K'!

Rediscovering every time, 

That no one gives a damn..

Even the so called clan!

For me, it's so difficult and painful, to 'not care'!

I guess I have to take this as a dare!

Everytime life doesn't give you a choice!

I guess this decision is something I will forever rejoice!

Wearing a new outfit?

They are gonna, glare! :-P

You are beautiful?

Oh! They are gonna stare! ;-)

Green with jealousy

With their hearts black as char

Deep inside they'd... 

Love to give you a scar!

They are like nomads,

Moving on with new people everyday.

To all such people, hear this:

You make me sick!

You better stop your cheap tricks!

They see you rise..

And sink like a ship..

Dear Lord!!!

Do tell me this!

Why have they become

Like this???

Where has humanity, compassion

and love gone?

Maybe it has distorted into jealousy, hatred 

and show off!!!

Testing my patience time and again,

All through my life

I have forgiven and forgotten and loved even more,

Well, enough is enough! I can do no more!

With the right people around..

Life is a fairy tale!

Else, get this straight!

It's not gonna be an easy sail!!

People with tainted characters,

I don't wanna know.

The world suddenly feels like

An awful place to grow!

7th June, 2012