Another year

This year the vivid red of my heart changed colour,
This year the brightest colours seemed duller.
This year the lips and the heart got inebriated,
This year I felt both empty and satiated.
This year sometimes my heart skipped a beat,
At times the ground was shaken below my feet.
I sat on the steps with a friend,
At times when the pain knew no end.
I found warmth in loved ones' arms,
The storm in the sea was suddenly calm.
This year at times silence was beautiful,
Though there were times solitude was painful.
This year I laughed till the stomach ached,
I also cried whenever the heart ached.
This year was eventful, forever it seems,
I saw many nightmares and a few dreams.
As the sun sets at the horizon,
To rise again next year
I pray to the Almighty,
For another eventful year!

Two ends

I am painstakingly Indian, but I want to see the world.
I want to be independent, yet I am dependent for everything on people I love.

I want to love and be loved, but I dont trust anyone enough.
I want to achieve perfection, but I dont try hard enough.

I dont want to expect anything from anyone, yet I set high standards.
I love, but I dont know how to show it through actions or words.

Some say I have a sweet smile, I know I have salty tears.
I want to be fearless, yet I have deep and silent fears.

I dream, yet I dont believe dreams can come true.
I say I dont believe in destiny, yet I am sure I do.

I want to live a planned life, yet I live in utter chaos.
I want to be a rebel, yet I accept what life has to offer.

I want to have people around me, but solitude loves me.
Nothing's wrong with my life, yet i feel that there are things that could have been better!

I want to live in oblivion, mystery intrigues me.
I think Life is a mystery I dont want to unravel, yet my curiosity kills me.

I live at two ends, trying desperately to make them meet.

November Rain

The cold november rain.
Some pleasures and no pain.
The wind blows soft
The earth's moist
It smells like heaven
There's a pleasant noise.
The "rum raisin" does wonders
Life's on a high.
The rollercoaster's on the top
I wish it dosen't leave the sky.
Are good times here to stay?
Come on Sweta, don't go your old way.

Strangers

You know me so well now,
There's nothing I can hide.
I claim to know u so well as well,
But there's so much about you that I can't decide.
When I talk to a stranger though,
There is a strange comfort I know.
I can say whatever I want.
Without the fear of being misunderstood,
I can do whatever I want.
No expectations,
No fear of losing,
No insecurity,
A strange comfort away from reality.
Can we also,
Not know each other as well as we do.
Lets get back to where we started,
Lets become strangers too...!

A New Leaf

The autumn has set in,
Can i see new leaves..?
Haven't noticed yet.
But I have got a new life.

A new morning, a new night,
Not a whole new world,
But a new point of view,
A new sun, a new light.

"Is this ephemeral?", I ask.
It is'nt , no questions asked.
The confusion seems to have vanished,
The defeatist vanquished.

Seasons change,
but not very fast.
I wish my new season,
also does not fade fast.

Chaos

There's a storm in my life,
Brings Chaos..
Dirty clothes piling up,
Papers all over my desk.
Where did I keep my specs,
And why am I so lost?
Skipping breakfast,
somehow make it for lunch.
Headaches everyday,
I can feel the caffeine in my blood.
I see the sunrise
and realise its time to sleep,
Sleep deprived I am,
I just went to sleep,
Why dosen't the alarm let me sleep?
Wake up, its time for class, it says.
Realising just a few minutes left,
I run to class.
Concentration levels are abysmal,
Why did I come to class?
The professor dosen't seem to make sense,
My backpages get filled again.
Get irritated at the smallest of things
Misunderstand people,
End up getting misunderstood.
Confusion reigns supreme.
Life is in chaos..!
Total Chaos!!!

The breeze

A gentle breeze kissed me
and woke me up today
It said-"Wake up.! Today is a wonderful day."
I asked - "But what's so special about this day?"
It laughed and said - " Why are you so skeptical everyday?
Everyday is a beautiful day.
The birds sing
The leaves sway
The butterflies murmur
and the flowers play.
There's so much in the day to do and say.
Wake up!
Begin the day on a happy note!
Work, Talk, Laugh and Smile!
Touch someone and pass the smile!
Forget yesterday
Live this day
Tomorrow will be another beautiful day.!"
The breeze made me smile,
and Went away.
I hope it comes back
to wake me up everyday!