Colours of Expression

Spreading awareness towards developmental disorders and incurable diseases... "Help them feel alive... not just live" After the shadows of the night, With the first ray of sunlight, I hear Maa sing to me a song so sweet, Her voice ever honest like a musical beat. Tears, from her eyes they rain, And yet it fails to soothe my pain, They resemble a shower of heavenly pearls; I watch her cry as the morning unfurls... Life is too short, as it seems! Through meadows and streams and glistening sunlight beams; I hope today's the day when I'd find my way... I live for yet another day! With utmost care, Paa holds my palm, As beside me, he walks, so serene and calm. And tells me tales alright... Of wizards and brave knights, Of kingdoms won and battles lost... I listen intently until all my energy I exhaust. Every day we walk together to Neverland... Time, it engulfs us as swiftly as quicksand...! Life is too short, as it seems! Through meadows and streams and glistening sunlig...

This composition of mine is in response to another poem by a dear friend (mentioned below). I gazed into the forbidden abyss with mesmerized eyes And discovered true bliss like on a mountain-peak at sunrise... The roses bloom, the clouds evanesce away Everything seems new; and yet again, love's on its way... Yes, I'm smiling; still getting over the pain, Tell me, how do I silence the voices in my brain... That call your name out loud, reminisce the past with you dear, That makes me want to slaughter my heart, without a single tear Just so that I may have my chance with happiness, Is it too much to ask for; period? I remain clueless... Why the hatred? Why expect deceit? Ain't everlasting love supposed to be a two-way street...? I know you're hurting; I'm sorry for all the pain I've caused you, Here I stand with remorse in my heart and asking for forgiveness from you... And some day, I know for sure, You will understand... That everything happens for a greater go...

It's been a while... I've spoken From the heart Made life worthwhile; As life moves on And time flies by Present becomes the past And disappears like a firefly. I look back Reflect on shadows of the past, Sentiments On my heart An eclipse they cast. I run, at times, I fall I hide and hope Time changes it all This ain't me! I know not Who I've become; A never-ending quest To find myself again To overcome! It's been a while... I've had a peaceful sleep Like I did erstwhile; Haunting stings of dreams Waking up in tears and screams Drowning with guilt The silent vicious killer Like fangs of a python That obliterate With slow poison My mind The larger picture beckons Makes me wonder What seems to be An option better - The gift To alter history Or model the path For a future flowery?! It's been a while... I've gazed at the stars And wondered meanwhile; Whether they possess The power To carve and design My future With their chime To tell my story before time T...

You begin to realize... ...that whatever was taught to you within the confines of a classroom was only theory and never practical ...that the world is quite dynamic and things change in split-second  ...that you can be denied a job in spite of passing a test and that you could be given a job if you agreed to sleep with your boss  ...that not everyone thinks and acts from their heart ...that contrary to popular belief it is men who gossip more than women ...how critical it is to have a black dress and a pair of blue jeans in your closet and that the color of your eye-shadow has to match your dress ...its fine to have substantial portions of your earnings tied up in clothes, shoes, accessories, handbags, perfumes and make-up items ...that your career has just started plateauing and you're finding stability  ...that you seem to enjoy both - cartoons and Oprah ...that you can no longer eat whatever you wish without putting on weight and yet you never r...

I've had enough; I can't take it 'nymore It's all over; nothin' ain't like before The meteoric magnificence; Those dreams with happiness galore I stand here by the river; my eyes now sore My mind imprinted with angry thoughts Traded for all the happy ones my heart once bought Emotions build up inside me bubbling like a volcano On the edge of an outburst; when n where, no one to know Peace n tranquility is something I seek desperately Boy, I'm out on the street now walking briskly n boldly Nothin' can stop me, nothin' can hold me I've finally figured out the place where I wanna be I've had enough; I can't take it 'nymore It's all over; nothin' ain't like before The meteoric magnificence; Those dreams with happiness galore I stand here by the river; my eyes now sore There's no turning back now I stop n turn n take a bow Gazing into the sun, setting across the river The negativity in my mind; it melts, it trembles, i...

I knew love was for real and its magic was true When for the first time I met you! You captured my heart and its every beat, Making me long for us to meet. Overpowering feelings and emotions from which I try to part... Unsuccessful; I am now a prisoner of the heart. I lose control on the reins of my mind Thoughts scatter; I try hard to have them entwined. Calm and composure are difficult to find... When your heart's trying its best from memories to unwind. Try to run, try to hide, try from love to move apart... Unsuccessful; I am now a prisoner of the heart. The mind dreams of nothing more but a beautiful fantasy, Spend intimate moments with your sweetheart, an honest plea. Strive to protect the heart from every emotion bad, The more you try, the more misery you add. Control the feelings, control your mind, pretending is nothing but art... Unsuccessful; I am now a prisoner of the heart.