An eagle can fly to heights that a crow can't reach. There will always be some crows in your life pecking at you, trying to bait you into a fight. But the only way to argue with a crow is to come down to their level. If you find yourself trying to prove your point, [...]
Tag: Finding oneself
Why Just One Day for Women?
Fine, birthdays and anniversaries I get. They mark another full year of an event. But how does one mark a woman's never-ending ordeals, passions and sacrifices? By a day?? Isn't it a bit like being unfair to someone through the year and then going and wishing them on their birthday? For oh, how grateful you [...]
Would You Bet on Yourself?
We often complain that others, especially those we are close to, are not supportive enough for us. At times, we are plain mad about it. At other times, we are too hurt to say anything. But that is how "others" will always be! Either too busy or too difficult or too indifferent and so on. [...]
My Knight in Shining Armour
Those dreamy tales Of knights and damsels I blame For my unrealistic expectations. The ones that told me To wait To be saved With patience and poise. What they didn't tell Was the harsh truth That all knights were busy Saving themselves. So if a damsel Waited too long, She'd rather be prepared For her [...]
To be a Woman
So what is it like To be a woman? If anything, I'll be honest. It's tough, very very tough. To be a living, breathing person But to be eyed as Just another object for gratification Is tough. To have an avalanche of Emotions, opinions and plans But to keep them all bottled up Is tough. [...]
Rejection
We all hate that word. It makes us feel so bad about ourselves. Worse, it makes us question the very intention of why we started out. We all hate rejection. But there it is. In our face. Most of the time. From people we love to things we love to even the smallest, silliest of [...]
We Give What We Have
I'm sure you must have noticed that some people are mostly exuding positive vibes while some are so not. The former are a joy to come across while the latter are dreaded. Why is this? Why do some only give away frowns and not smiles? The answer is that is all they've got to give. [...]
It’s Time
Been waiting too long? Been dreaming forever? Anticipating highly? Relax, for finally, It's time. Yes, waiting hurts a lot. The tears accompanying them Sting just as well. The pain will soon be over For it's time. You deserve an applause From no one but yourself. As you alone know How hard it was to hang [...]
Everyone’s a Genius
Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. -- Albert Einstein True, isn't it? Each and everyone of us resonates with this quote as the fish out of water in some sphere or the other. [...]
Don’t Breathe
They always wanted The best for you. So they asked you To leave what you do best. A problem started. All you could hear was, "Don't breathe." You thought you finally Knew it all. So you asked yourself To stop what you know best. The real problem started. All you could hear was, "Don't breathe." [...]