Colours of Expression

Wandering into an abyss  So empty and dark, Shadows go invisible  Every step leaves a mark In the heart, On the mind, Making the vision A little blind. Words unspoken Or those spoken... Haven't ever been So loud and clear; And into a million tiny, Tiny decibels, broken. Syllables, each one Equally brutal Shattered, like a piece Of a broken mirror glass Piercing the soul; Wounding it, Breaking what was Once whole. Like glistening raindrops On a lifeless rock The sanctity of tears And pleas for forgiveness Fall on deaf ears. Moments of countless fears Now all realized Exactly the way I'd imagined it to be, not. Turn back time Give me - What was lost What was once dear One chance To set it all right And hand over a token A promise Of love, loyalty, trust, and friendship... The way t'was before It'd broken!

With You is where my world begins; It makes me happy, a day like that... Where - You are my sunrise, Spreading hope in my gloomy skies. You are my sunset, The past, making me forget. You are my rainbow, Bringing a smile to my lips, ergo. You are my shooting star, The one you make a wish on, gazing from afar. You're the one... That makes my heart skip a beat... You, simply are - The One! Why does it have to be like this - Where You and I exist In what seems like parallel universes?! And all I get when I look up at the sky Are points of hope and reason, And coded meanings With shades and hues Of grays and orange and blues! You are my muse, my inspiration, For all things poetic. You are my rock, When strong winds, they mock. You're that fluffy little cloud, When the sun seems too loud. You are Sirius, In my darkest of nights. You're the one... That makes my heart swell with emotion... You, simply are - The One! This distance between us.....

The depth of the ocean entices me Secrets hidden deep within The mystery charms my mind slyly And drives me to horizons new therein It's a place I've never been to before Doubtful of whether I'd like the show I give it a try without a care in the world, ergo Silently... In the shimmering moon's glow!        Oh come into my wonderland,        And find the pleasure you seek        I promise I'll do as you command        I'll be gentle, I'll be meek        You stir up a whirlpool of emotions within me        Those which I hath long forgone        Come, ride the tide, on the waves, steady and slow Happily... in the shimmering moon's glow!There's so much more to this than I'd imagined So much more than I'd asked for It's gonna be tough to emerge without being dampened To hold my dignity, values and everything else that I've always stood for ...

Within the deepest realms of my heart and mind, Awaits an answer to be found; seeking a cure-all How have the stars of our destiny aligned? Sorrows and tragedies, as they continue to befall, I seek, I look, I find... An ounce of happiness, to silence it all The pages of fate have it all outlined; One at a time it unravels; like twisted threads around a woolen ball. In the darkest of times there's only hope to remind, About the good at the end of this vicious sprawl; I seek, I look, I find... An ounce of happiness, to silence it all Happy memories, that to our heart are confined, Spread them around to everyone, big and small. Share thy sorrows as well, and unwind; From the miseries of life that appear so tall, I seek, I look, I find... An ounce of happiness, to silence it all Happiness, as it hath been defined, Multiplies when shared and into our heart, our life, it crawls, To last only as long as truly desired by our kind. Divide your sorrows before they turn into a snowball; And...

Introduction This is my third story in the series – Together Forever?! Love, Betrayal, Hate and everything in between! - A collection of real-life stories This story is one of sacrifice and love and salvation. Some might find it intriguing and some might sympathize, some might question the behavior and some might think it completely stupid… Whatever your final opinion is, save it for the end, because this is how it goes… Finding Love And Salvation This is a story about a boy - Theodore and a girl – Sophie. Sophie was the prettiest girl in the neighborhood and too many boys harbored a secret wish of taking her out on a date, but none actually did that. The reason was the umpteen guys she had turned down before. People were beginning to think of her as a little proud and egoistic. Theodore was one among the few who had garnered enough of courage to go speak to Sophie. To everyone’s surprise, it didn’t turn out all that bad. It was quite good actually! From there began their a...

Introduction This is my second story in the series – Together Forever?! Love, Betrayal, Hate and everything in between! After sharing a story that has a “feel-good” factor, it’s time to face up to the realities of life that would make one question some widely prevalent societal norms. The second story in the series, this one doesn’t paint a pretty picture. It offers a glimpse into “an arranged marriage gone wrong” situation.  Destiny's Puppets Prelude:  Ben, a well-settled guy in his late 20’s, an engineer by profession with a stable job abroad was on the lookout for a decent well-educated girl to spend the rest of his life with. He had two siblings, a younger brother, and sister. His brother also held a job abroad and would visit home once a year. His sister, a pretty young thing, worked as an air-hostess on international flights. Ben’s father had been paralyzed and bedridden. His mother, a hardworking and dedicated lady, took very good care of him and did eve...

Introduction My first story is equivalent of a fairytale of the modern times. There's a prince charming and a damsel in distress but no white horse and certainly no armies of iron-clad men! This story is my favorite one of the entire lot. Read on to know more...  Made For Each Other Saahil and Priya studied in the same school. Priya was a year junior to Saahil and had a major crush on him since 6th grade. While most people would term it as a side-effect of raging hormones, this one was different. Saahil wasn’t exactly attracted to Priya and the gentleman that he was he didn’t want to disappoint her. So, he chose the harmless option of being “just friends”. Saahil never gave much of a thought to what he’d said but for Priya, it meant the whole world. Years rolled by. Saahil and Priya would talk for hours on the phone, meet up whenever possible and shared every single moment of happiness and sorrow with each other… all of it, being “just friends”! Priya was in 10th g...

PREFACE This is a collection of real-life stories that have tugged at my heartstrings. Some I’ve known first-hand and some I’ve got to know through my friends and acquaintances. As you read through these stories, you’ll see how sometimes unexpected and expected situations can turn your whole life around; in a good way or at times worse than anything expected. For the sake of maintaining anonymity, names of all people involved have been changed and certain situations have been given a touch of my own imagination. If you happen to know whose story it is, it’s my humble request to not mention any names here. And if it’s your own story that you’re reading here and do not wish for it to be on display anymore, drop me a message and I’ll take it off. For the rest of the crowd, after reading this, if you have your own little story to contribute, feel free. Any other comments, opinions are most welcome. Lastly, before I begin with the stories I put forth my Disclaimer – “All cha...

You make me smile. For a while be here By my side. A story to tell... Someday, it'll be a fairytale; Just you n me... Oh yea, babe, This is where I wanna be... In celebration of joys and mourning of sorrows, Through sickness and good health, To be with one another we chose. It's been long enough now... Destiny's perched right there, on the bough; Just you n me... Oh yea, babe, This is where I wanna be... Of mornings woken in pure bliss... As thoughts 'bout you in my mind, they drift! That suffices, but my heart asks for more You, I seek forever more; thou art my most precious gift... We'll be great together, I promise you that; Just you n me... Oh yea, babe, This is where I wanna be... Of our walks on the beaches... Under the warm sand and moonlit skies, Unforgettable memories they hold... Those nights so somber, Illuminated by a thousand fireflies! Just you n me... Oh yea, babe, This is where I wanna be... I wanna live this life with you, Share in every joy and pa...

I was returning back home to Bombay after a business trip to Hyderabad. Window seats on night flights fascinate me. Hence, I'd asked for one on this particular flight as well.  Once on the flight, I settled down in my seat and got back to the story I was reading in the book Breathless in Bombay. It was then, a few minutes later that I saw him. He was, in my opinion, the cutest guy on that flight. I looked up at him and blushed as he was trying to locate his seat. And that was precisely the moment when he noticed me looking at him and he smiled back at me. I could hear background music playing… Halleluia..! (in chorus) …O Boy! Did I feel like a thousand flowers had blossomed in springtime-o-what! I wanted to sing and dance (typical Bollywood style… I even had a song playing in my head - Keh do na, keh do na, you are my soniya). But given the circumstances, I had to keep an airtight control over my emotions. As it turned out The Cute Guy had his seat next to mine. So far all go...