कविता - My Soul's Expression

Frustration at its peak, when something is not working  World seems to go against, when something is not working  Started with a toy, then clothes, friends then books, Relationship, Job, Spouse and when your boss gave you those looks That one question you keep asking yourself, When something is not working. What's wrong? Why was my teddy snatched, Why didn't the clothes fit, I wanted this shirt that exactly matched. Why was I never asked before my sibling for an ice cream, Why didn't my parents allow me to choose my career inspite of my screams? Why my date misunderstood me all the time, Dumping my start-up, now feels like a crime. Why is my colleague paid more? We slog together, we have an equal score? Why my wife cannot understand me,  With every new set of clothes,  footwear does not come for free. Why do I have to give an explanation to my parents for everything, every time, Why my children presume, they don't owe me an explanation for anything, anytime. Why my l...

Being terrible at art, unable to understand colours Once, my teacher said,  "Bright for the day and dark for night It's pink for girls and blue for the guys,  Ohh boy, you better get that right! Roses are red and trees are green I wonder, why your colours look so miserable on-screen" With my every unbearable choice of colour,  I thought, teacher to be so mean. My understanding is not so poor, With every passing time, I see a "change" in colour A combination of two creating a third Why at times, colours act so weird Some bring joy, some add to the sorrow It brings me a different feeling today. And a completely different feeling tomorrow. By the way, "Colourless" also has a colour It stays for some time, then, just disappear. I have experienced it from being minor to a major, With every passing time, I see a "change" in colour Because with this passing time,  My perception changes a little, Dark colours can also be beautiful,  Too much brightne...

Power went off and there is a drastic change. Characters on TV disappear, "Black" only "Black" - A colour I see, wondering, is this real ? My mind would challenge.  When my handheld drains, I feel now, its a revenge Experiencing heat in winter was a little strange It seriously tests my patience in exchange. Before power resumes and it gets normal, Leaving an impression of an inevitable "Change" Atleast there was some certainty behind uncertainty, Power will resume, may be late, but there is surety. Unlike life where things / events are unexpected, Will I return home from work ? Who takes responsibility ? When Babu Nalawade left early morning, To play "Cricket" a game defining his personality Being hail and hearty at 47 without any abnormality Waiting at non-striker's end, Collapsed, not to wake up again Redefining the concept of "Uncertainty" How can a life end like this ? How can anyone justify ? Last moment approaching as if givin...

Dear Chandamama, answer – Why ? Last Purnima, when moon was all over the sky, My mom asked me to step in balcony, It was a hectic day, I had no option but to comply, Witnessing moon's glory, full of light, so calm Radiating bliss which no one can deny, Kept staring outside to experience his magic, Till one question pounced over my mind - "Why"?? Why do you appear in full some days? And disappear instantly without notice Looking at your fluctuating nature, I keep wondering always, Such serene environment which you create, Is out of our site after a fortnight, Your brightness in the dark, I consistently wish to emulate? Why are you so dynamic, changing your features every day? At times, I see a thin line, at times you appear in half, Can you describe your personality, what should be my takeaway? “Not another one” Mama replied😐😐 “I am same all the time, it is sun to blame, At times, its light, shadows a part of me or covers me completely, At times, it lit me and secure me ...

My Experience with “Success” December 2018, I was invited to a community felicitation program, Encouraging young children, help them draw their "career" diagram. On stage when the host revealed my identity, My name, profession and my interest described by individuality. Felt nostalgic to be on stage, felicitate young achievers, When once, I was on other side of the table sitting amongst teenagers. It was time for interaction and someone asked me to define "success" I was expecting this one and the answer was roaming in my consciousness. But how can you articulate a term which is so subjective ? For some it is “money”, “fame” and for some "satisfaction" is the objective. It was that moment when a thousand thoughts blurred my mind, What should I say, how do I convince, what is "success" for today's mankind ? I started, “A decade back when I first travelled in airplane, The sight outside my window made me go insane, I could not see anyone, anyth...

Last winter, when Dr. Charles boarded a flight from Houston, To attend a ceremony that felicitates him as an expert neurosurgeon.  After years of research, he discovered a treatment for a neurological disorder, Which was rare in its type but strong enough to make anyone surrender. Flight was on time, but winds dominated and weather was not supportive, After several turbulences, reaching New York seemed tentative. The pilot decided to land the plane at the nearest airport, Destination was still halfway, there was no chance to get any support. Dr. Charles decided to catch a cab, which makes him reach next morning, Cursing his fate , he did not want any other hindrance coming, It was midnight and car’s battery went off, “No Way!” yelled the doctor, for what is God making me payoff ? “I have never believed God, nor I ever will, He does not exist for me, I have achieved everything as per my will” Cursing his fate again, he started walking, in freezing cold, Looking for a shelter, weathe...

  Spill the beans There is so much, so much that no one can understand, Life is amazing from outside, but deep inside it's ripped apart, Difficult to apprehend. But your face still glitters with smile, You still laugh at my cranky jokes, may be once in a while, Why is it so difficult to convince it is not important for people to see you happy, Every other day someone comes out with another therapy. Happiness has now changed its definition, It's not any more a smiling face, a stable career or financial security, It is just to be normal in abnormal situation, During calls, you say , "All's good," Now even phone understands from your voice, What's your mood. You are submerged in pre conceived notions, Whatever I say, whatever I do, does not impact your emotions. Why have you given up, you know, some flowers thrive in dirt, Few incidents cannot determine your path, they cannot vanquish your life's purport. You say, "everything has to happen with me only...