Mind Matters..!!

As I lie down...
I see a myriad of images 
reeling through my eyes
along with the voices in my head
these demons, they deprave me
of my sleep and any form of peace
I don't blame them for I birthed them
when I went thru' conflicting moments in life
consequentially, the thoughts 
settled deep in the confines of my mind 
and created a level of chaos
that I've never witnessed before
where I am ME and yet not ME..!!

Interlude

I choose to live free but in autonomity
and for this I shall do all that I can
with resolute strength I'll fight away the demons
and with the gifted ability to handle crisis
I'll cross all the barriers enroute
and leave my mark on the paths traveled
I'll sweep and purge my mind from all the cobwebs
to make room for fresh thoughts and opportunities
and pave the way for a new beginning from here on
I'll never look into my past for that's not my way
but the only time I will ever look back 
or dwell in it will be when I want to know 
how far ahead I've come in life..!!

Venture to Nature

As she ventured towards nature ~

she sauntered towards the prying fires

whose mystique flames raptured her abound

she whispered songs of lore in the air

even amidst the dissonance of sound

she immersed herself in the clear blue waters

floating in the streams, without being downed

she looked up at the celestial ether

where the natural paradise held her spellbound

she felt beneath her feet, the bountiful earth

that spread its subtle fragrance all around!!

After traipsing amongst the elements of nature;

she realized that the pain she felt within

would consume her, only, if she sanctioned it

she learnt that instead of letting her loneliness

fluster her, she should seek solace in it

she, also, understood that sunrise and sunset

where a part of everybody's life

and every passing moment was a new moment

that held open endless possibilities

to know the unknowns and tread the unexplored paths!!

In essence ~

What she needed was only a venture to nature

to resurrect her broken will and shaken confidence

and, set free her mind, heart and soul

to live life anew with renewed spirit and zest 

without being affected by the past and the rest!!

Anyway

Life offers it's own twists which do not make sense at that point in time;

Keep moving, anyway.

When people around mar you more than they make you;

Ignore them, anyway.

What's taken you years to build, gets destroyed overnight;

Build again, anyway.

When you are questioned for your well meant intentions;

Do not answer, anyway.

When your dreams turn to dust;

Vacuum them, anyway.

When you seek answers deep down yet they seem evasive;

Give time, time, anyway.

As a sole wanderer with an unprejudiced mind

take on the journey of your life

looking out for the signs of the universe

that will guide you on what barriers to navigate,

what bends to take and what roads to rise,

to conquer the untouched apex and summits

with its new horizons, sunsets and sunrise..!!

Giving Serendipity a chance...

why do we feel that strong urge

to control the handle of our life

wanting to set everything right

controlling all its moments

from the onset to the end?

when in true parlance, life,

sometimes, writes stories

that one cannot imagine, and

we are left wondering wild

what it will turn out to be

thinking too much, kills the fun

I feel we must just let it run

the way it is, the way it should be

for who knows chance serendipity

may exalt us giving us an experience

never felt before in our lifetime..!!

so what if we find it profound,

scary and run amok with insecurity

isn't this how we are supposed to feel

every feeling raking within us, our real?

the fears and anxiety are all set

within the confines of our mind

peace, bliss and happiness

are not really hard to find..!!

truth remains rooted firmly in its ground

that not all answers are meant to be found

and, if you really think, you know it all

you actually know none-at-all..!!

Unstoppable

For long, I sat alone n' paused
surmising my life's journey thus far
of the distances I had traveled
of the barriers I had overcome
and the milestones achieved
a sort of consolation
that I had done my best all along!

Yet, there existed a feeling 
of having miles to go 
wanting to achieve more n' more
for this wasn't just the life
that I wanted to live 
I'd a lot more to give 
before I finally gave in!

At the dawn of this realization
I resumed my journey ~
walking through the obstacles
listening to nature's cue 
I decided that never mind 
how many times I fall
with resilience I shall rise
conquering n' scaling new highs
no matter whatever be the price!

Sibling love

Seeded n' born in the same womb
from that very moment, we were bond
in a relation one of its kind
that strengthened as we grew with time
we have had our share of fights, fun,
happiness, sorrow n' madness
whatever life dished out
we handled them all dauntless
be it the highs or the lows
or the loss of our dear father
we've sailed through life together
we never realized, the depth of our bind
till we were forcefully separated
when you had to go to a different land
the pangs of separation bled our hearts
but the memories of our togetherness
filled the void helping us live apart!

Today, my dear brother ~
I want you to know that
I long to be with you
more then ever before
until then may our love grow strong
and take us in life, far n' beyond!

Standing on the edge

Standing on the edge...
I dwell on my life, till now
on all the events n' people
who shaped me to become who I am 
but is this who I wanted to be?

Is this my fate?
Is this my destiny? 
Or, can I write my own story?

Till date, I've accepted all that life 
has offered n' moved on with it
be it the shackles daunting my journey
or the mysteries of the seasons of nature
with its wild cry n' deafening silence
I've seen it all, been through it all..!!

With every passing moment, I try to sift
the reality from the illusion
but the myriad of collages from the past
clutter my mind n' I feel lost in solitude
yet, my soul yearns to break free
my heart wants to explore the unknowns..!!

So, here I'm standing at the edge
wanting to take the call
whether I should have a free fall
or continue with my journey of life anew?

Interlude

I decide to retreat n' write my own story..!!