I often wonder What exactly it was That we shared, That we lived through. Was it just a phase That had to pass by? Or was it something more That we made to happen? When it was there, At times, it made no sense. At times, it was more Than all the sense in the [...]
Tag: Life
Behind the Facade
I don't see a face. I see a facade. For that is all I am allowed to see. I don't see the real emotions. I see the practiced gestures. For that is all That comes across. I don't see the vulnerable heart. I see the calculative mind. For that is all That is expressed. I [...]
Benefit of Doubt
Maybe, you will. Maybe, you won't. But till when do you want me To give you the benefit of doubt? Maybe, you are trying. Maybe, you are not. But till when do you want me To hang by around hoping? Maybe, your every word is true. Maybe, it's all a big lie. But till when [...]
Faith
Our having faith Doesn't make anything easier. On the contrary, It makes everything crazier. We believe in stuff We can't see or touch. We give our time and thoughts To it a bit much. We hope, We yearn, We beg, Till we learn. Having faith Is a two-way street, Where our desires and hard work [...]
Like My Mother
You are my friend, Not my mother. But why is it that so often You remind me of her? You are my age, Not my mother's. But why do your advices Seem like those from her? You are the one I tell What I definitely can't to my mother. But why is your being fine [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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." [...]
The Real Hero
A hero is not born From the laurels of glory, But from the memories Of those who witnessed the act. A hero need not have succeeded. They could have utterly failed. But their intent must have touched Those who saw them struggle. A hero need not have reaped Any of the fruits of their labour. [...]
Stand with Courage
I know it's tough on you. It's driving you crazy. It makes you want to vanish. But dear, stand your ground. I know you deserve better. You worked so hard all along. You are the best at what you do. So dear, stand your ground. I know it'll take a while. It won't be an [...]
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