Scintillating Sangeeta

Happy Birthday to My Boss cum Friend :)

2011-10-15T00:02:00.000+05:30

A little reminder to show that I care

A few thoughts in my mind, openly share

Where should I begin, before raindrops appear?

Has it already been another beautiful year?

A true friend

Tough to find

Someone who is always kind

Words of advice; freely share

Helping hand, always spare

Tougher to find

Someone always on my mind

Listens, cares, and understands

Hardships; mutually withstands

Toughest to find

Someone like you! Let me remind

Birthday greetings, from my heart

This celebration, we must start

Happy birthday, my precious friend

My love for you, I wish to extend

Experiences filled, with joy and laughter

Special memories, I shall recall after

From the beginning, you made me smile

Accepted me, without any trial

Never judged or jumped to conclusions

Exciting friendship; random infusions

I cannot ask, for anything more

So many things, I simply adore

Hope this birthday never ends

In our hearts, time transcends

-- Dedicated to Abhay Samant

Taxi Tale ...

2011-09-20T15:20:00.006+05:30

All night long I roam these streets
Picking up drunks, sweethearts and freaks!
Night after night I am in my car
Rushing to a hospital or sitting and waiting in front of some bar
Night after night I am in my car
Hauling around strangers can really get bizarre!

Sometimes I’m bored, sometimes I’m scared,
Sometimes I’m listening to a heart being bared
But all night long I roam these streets
Looking for those drunks, sweethearts and freaks!

How I Mistake Mistakes ... And learn not to Mistake

2011-09-12T12:19:00.001+05:30

I walk down the street

There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in
I am lost... I am hopeless
It ain't my fault
It takes forever to find a way out

I walk down the same street

There is a deep hole in the sidewalk

I pretend not to see it

I fall in again
I can't believe I'm in the same place
But it ain't my fault
It still takes long to get out

I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I see it's there
I still fall in... It's a habit
My eyes are open
I know where I am
It is my fault

I get out immediately

I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I walk around it

I walk down another street

Bereft

2011-08-19T17:10:00.002+05:30

Why must he hurt me?

Why must he break me?

Why does he want to depart?

Why does he turn my world apart?

When he told me he couldn’t love me

…

It just broke me inside

His rejection just put me aside

And now I’m stuck & I can’t decide

I’m drowning in my own pain

Where all I see is tears and wish to disappear

My only fear was losing him

And now it’s as clear as it seems

I’m catching teardrops in my hands

No one can feel my hurt or pain

I’m suffering in long depression

I have no one and no protection

This depression won’t end

I got to find a way out

My eyes are red from crying

My head hurts from trying

Dear God … I feel like dying

Lost in my conscience

Lost in my pain

It’s been too long now

Can’t take the pain

No more wishes

They don’t come true

I don’t believe in me and you

Love exists no more for me

I have lost the one I love

There’s no more to try to fix

Pent up emotions & questions … I have no answers to

Cause’ there’s nothing to do without you

But this is the final goodbye

Cause’ it’s been too long

And too much I’ve sobbed

Thoughtful Deeds Spreading Smiles

2011-07-05T15:03:00.005+05:30

Erasers are the nicest things!

Of that there is no doubt ..

We write wrong words. A few quick swipes

And big mistakes fade out ...

And you’d find erasers

Of a very different kind

Extremely helpful, if you try

To bear these facts in mind

When you bump someone in a crowd

And almost knock her down

A soft "I'm sorry!" may bring smiles

And rub out that old frown

Apologies, invariably

Obliterate mistakes

And three small words, "I love you!"

Can erase the worst heartaches ...

Love you Mama & Papa :)

2011-06-14T17:01:00.002+05:30

We never know
Or fully realize
How sweet and kind our parents are
How gentle and how wise

We simply take for granted
From day to passing day
Each sacrifice they make for us
In their own loving way

But then we grow and finally learn
The way that children do
How much their love has really meant
How thoughtful they've been too

And so this comes with all the thanks
You both deserve and more
For there aren't dearer parents
Than the ones this one's for

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad

My Love .. Happy Birthday

2011-04-10T19:13:00.003+05:30

I love you
From our adventures and trips
To those dances with hips

I love you
From teasing to laughter
To those sweet mischiefs right after

I love you
From movies in soft cotton
To those memories forgotten

I love you
From walks in the park
To those talks in the dark

I love you
From morning to night
To those scents of delight

I love you
From the depths of my heart
To those birthdays that start

I can say over and over again
Without prompting, without cue
You mean the world to me, my love
A very Happy Birthday to you :)

Friend in need is a friend indeed .. Oh really ??

2011-04-10T19:05:00.002+05:30

As the sunlight slowly faded away
The city lights flickered on, one by one
Illuminating everything on the outside
And casting a shadow on the inside

As time slowly ticked past
The darkness inched closer and closer
Spreading its shadows across the land
My inner self comes alive

As much as I struggle and curl underneath the blanket
My fears come alive, and slowly engulf me from the inside
And tear up the mask that I so successfully put on during the day

Surrounded by many
Yet isolated and alone
I try to reach out to people
But succeed in grasping just empty air

Struggling to keep my sanity
I plunge myself into darkness
For its the only place to hide
To cope with all this
I give up and cry myself to sleep

It’s tiresome to want something you don’t have, and each morning
I wake with loneliness by my side, each day I walk with it’s presence
In my footsteps, each night it lies hand in hand with my insomnia

Perhaps I have become invisible !
Or have I become just an figment of imagination ?
They cried on my shoulders and I soaked up their tears
Asking for nothing in return, but when I needed someone
Where did they all go ?

Something creepy ...

2011-04-10T19:01:00.002+05:30

Hate, anger, frustration
How does one survive ?
Confusion, distraught, depression
Why even be alive ?

Screaming, running, sobbing
Everyone is swarming
Yelling, crying, dying
Does someone really care ?

I sit alone now, all by
Myself with no one else
They've all left again for good
And I am once again alone

I only have friends when
They need a place to hide
Does that make them love me ?
"My basement's always open. . ."

I sit alone again and cry
For the friends I wish I had
But will never see
All I get are words, in threes

They speak to me softly
Worry in their faces
Do they care ? Or is
Their worry worthless ?

It hurts at the end
As we all know, but
After that we don't
Know how to go

But do we know
Where people go
After their loneliness
Has got to them

Why stay here where it's sad
When you can die happy
No longer alone
No longer afraid

A Birthday Gift from "HER" to "HIM"

2011-04-10T18:52:00.003+05:30

It's a wonderful feeling
To have a boyfriend like you
So sensitive to the female ear
Yet so in tuned to the masculine one

I love you so much
I can't even explain
I can feel the touch
Of you in a picture frame

Because you mean so much to me
I celebrate your birth
Sharing time and space with you
Rings my bell for all it’s worth

Whenever your birthday rolls around
I contemplate once more
How happy I am that you were born
The thought makes my heart soar
I wish your birthdays happened more

It's all I could afford
I'm not maid of money
This is your reward
Because you are my honey

Dreams Unlimited !

2011-04-10T18:50:00.001+05:30

My thoughts of you come frequently
They’re always filled with you and me

No matter what I see or when
It brings you back to mind again

I’d be sitting, reading a book
Or be out walking by a brook

No matter which path I took
I’d see dream images of how you look

Each day is filled with dreams of you
I hope that all these dreams come true

Still Single ?? Till when ??

2010-11-26T16:32:00.001+05:30

Orange and Pink shoot across the sky

I can see it from where I lie

The sun is setting, going to sleep

The dark surrounds, like the ocean deep

The stars come, twinkling lights

Glittering diamonds, What a sight !

I lie in the grass and up I stare

My body goes numb as I forget all my cares

I like to gaze up at the stars,

So I can forget my cares and all my scars

I have no one to look after me

The real me is someone no one can see

So I'll wait till I find that sort of love

And until then it's just me and the stars above :)

A Wish in Chilly Winters ...

2010-11-26T16:28:00.003+05:30

Its getting cold and I'm getting lonely

Wishing someone would sit down and hold me

Next to his chest in his arms

Our body heats the only thing keeping up warm

In his car on a Friday night

Nothing but trees by the moonlight

Well, maybe I’ll stay here forever

In my dreams forever

Wishing we could be here together

Just me and you

Wedding of Dreams

2010-10-22T16:15:00.003+05:30

It will be a day to be remembered !

A day of feasting, of joy

And Celebration

And all because

Of two lovers

Wishing to spend their lives together

The fairie King and Queen

Shall deck out in their diamonds

And crowns of gold

Shall stand by the altar

While their entourage watched

The grandest display ever seen

And then will come the bride and the groom

Their love making flowers bloom

They'd promise to love and be loyal to each other

Come what may, today, tomorrow and forever

But before they begin the next chapter

Of their lives

They will be told

That if forever

They kept their marriage promises

They'd live happily ever after

Hoping against the hope ... Post the Ayodhya Verdict

2010-09-29T11:14:00.000+05:30

In the innocent eyes of a child

Enthusiasm that’s romantic and wild

In the honest writer’s pen

Virtues that never ever bend

In the hearts of brave soldiers

Our nation’s security who shoulder

In love, faith and courage

Envelops our lovely lineage

In leading mankind towards the path of peace

Let’s light a candle to live and let live all in ease

What an Engineer, Engineers ...

2010-09-15T17:31:00.003+05:30

Engineer woh hai

jo aksar phasta hai

Interviews ke sawaal mein

Badi companiyon ke jaal mein

Boss aur client ke bawaal mein

Engineer woh hai

jo pak gaya hai

Meetings ki jhelai mein

Submissions ki gehraai mein

Teamwork ki chataai mein

Engineer woh hai

jo laga rehta hai

Schedule ko failane mein

Targets ko khiskaane mein

Roz naye-naye bahaane banane mein

Engineer woh hai

jo lunch time mein Breakfast karta hai

Dinner time mein Lunch karta hain aur

Commutation ke waqt soya karta hai

Engineer woh hai

jo paagal hai

Chai aur samose ke pyaar mein

Cigarette ke khumaar mein

Birdwatching ke vichaar mein

Engineer woh hai

jo khoya hai

Reminders ke jawaab mein

Na milne waale hisaab mein

Behtar Bhavishya ke khwaab mein

Engineer woh hai

jise intezaar hai

Weekend nights par dhoom machaane ka

Boss ke chutti par jaane ka

Increment ki khabar aane ka

Engineer woh hai

jo sochta hai

Kaash padhaai par dhyaan diya hota

Kaash teacher se panga na liya hota

Kaash ishq na kiya hota....

Kaash....

Happy Engineers' Day :)

Parting time ... Hasta - La - Vista :)

2010-08-10T13:55:00.007+05:30

So ... you're leaving

We're sad to see you go

Whenever you feel officesick

We're always here you know

Don't forget to keep in touch

By post, letter or phone

Your loss will be greatly felt

But we won't over-exaggerate

And say our hearts will melt :P

Goodbyes are not forever

Goodbyes are not the end

They simple mean "We'll miss you"

"Until we meet again"

Still ... It's really hard to say goodbye

To such a friend and pal

With tears in eyes and lump in throat

Adios ! Au revoir ! Farewell !

--- Dedicated to Pompi

Pangs of distance ...

2010-08-06T16:53:00.002+05:30

Even if it takes forever to see

What happiness really means to me

I understand love will always be

in perfect harmony

between you and me

One day you will come to know

that no matter how far we may go

the joys and sorrows that we share

are just like the touch of your hair

which is full of tender care

Yet I can only say

this love for you will never decay

I love you every single day

and in every single way

And it pains me to see you fading away

A Kiss in the Rain ...

2010-07-08T16:51:00.003+05:30

Stepping out of the car and into the street

Hearing the rain hit softly, like the patter of little feet

Such a magical time, like sunset on the ocean

Caught in it's spell, moving in slow motion

He moves in close, with his hands on her waist

Taking it slow, no rush, no haste

The rain slowly falls and the full moon shines

She slides her arms around his neck ... and says "You're Mine"

The rain picks up and soaks their hair

But their eyes focused, they have no care

He whispers to her ... "I Love You My Dear"

"You'll always be smiling, You have no use for tears"

"I'll love you forever, is my vow to you"

"You're my heavenly love, and it's always true"

She smiles at him, with joy and bliss

His lips meet hers ... And in the rain ... They KISS

The rain itself, dances all around

As sweet hearts kiss, without a sound

The rain glides through the air and they hold tight

It's like the angels are crying, such a beautiful sight

As the rain falls down, they can't believe

That they need to move, to think, to breathe

They step back and look into each others' eyes

She tells ... She loves him and his heart just flies

If you believe perfection simply isn't real

Kiss your love in rain, and I swear you'll feel

Many things in the world can wash away pain

But none can compare, to kiss in the rain ...

World's Best Place .... His Arms ...

2010-07-08T16:34:00.002+05:30

Within his arms, his strength lies

This is what I see through my eyes

Within his arms there's warmth of love

As soft as a white winged dove

Within his arms there's a sweet embrace

When I look up, I see a smile on his face

Within his arms there's security

I feel so secure, with purity

Within his arms, I feel safe and sound

Against his chest, I hear his heart pound

Within his arms, I can't go wrong

Within his arms, is where I belong ...

In thoughts ... All the time

2010-07-08T16:20:00.004+05:30

Drinking an early coffee

As I so often do

I find my mind wandering, thinking

Longing thoughts of you

I go about my day doing

All the usual things

But you're always there

Forever creeping in

When the night arrives and ...

It's time to hit the bed

Even in my sleep

You're all the while in my head

Dreaming all night long

Sweet and loving thoughts

Daylight comes again ...

Once more ....

I can daydream as before !!!

1/2 + .... = .......... How Much Other Half Matters ...

2010-07-08T15:54:00.010+05:30

Appear whole on the outside

But so broken within

There's a piece missing

The other half, the voice of reason

Try to clap but only one hand

Try to run but on one leg, dare not stand

Eyes open but can hardly see

'Cause the other half isn't next to me

Reach out at nights but no one to hold

Touch other side of bed and it feels so cold

Sit down to a meal but can barely eat

'Cause the purpose of sharing has faced defeat

But have faith that one day complete I'll be

'Cause the other half is out searching for me

If only for a moment I can get him next to me

I'll make sure my other half fits me perfectly ...

Futile --> Frustrate --> Sublime ...

2010-03-31T19:11:00.002+05:30

A silent ebony night

still no fear, no fright

Of course I'm not alone

There's someone known

They are the tiny drops from the sky

So pure: none can deny

They quitely listen to all that I say

then, touch the earth or vanish in a bay

I love to walk in the rain

cause no one can feel my pain

No one can see me cry

cause tears blend with them and finally die

I have zillions of such companions

but still alone in the battalion

Fighting against fear and lonliness,

And fatigue of the ruthless passiveness

Will any one even come to ask ?

To remove this fake cheerful mask

Or these descended fays are the only one

to support me in this lonely run

Still my life leaves a question

will anyone come to heal this repurcussion ?

or I'll become like the drops from the sky

and mix with the earth and finally die

Lonely, Lonely, Lonely forever . . .

Missing Blues ...

2010-03-30T18:22:00.007+05:30

Spoken words alone cannot express

The love I have for you

The written art of love is what convinces

Me, that you are the one for me

As I gaze into your eyes

With every moment of your listless ways

The grasping of your hand

The warmth of your heart

You make me feel like no other

Once I believed ... Love was only a fable

Configured in mind, planted by others

Then there came you

Like a flower in bloom ... WOW ... What a dream come true !!!

There are times ... you make me happy

There are also times ... you turn me blue

But what is even worse is ... When ...

I don't get to see you ...

AweSome + TwoSome --> WholeSome ...

2010-03-30T15:50:00.005+05:30

A Special World for you and me

A Special Bond one cannot see

It wraps us, up in its cocoon

And holds us warmly in its womb :)

Its fingers spread like fine spun gold

Gently nestling us to the fold

Like silken thread it holds us fast

Bonds like this are meant to last :)

And though at time a thread may break

A new one forms in its wake

To bind us closer and keep us strong

In a Special World, where we belong :)

The Being of Being is Being

2010-03-23T19:54:00.000+05:30

The being of being is Being

The being of nothing is none

And if you find this so much nonsense

At least it will do you no harm

Now nothing is nothing, for certain

And something is something, for sure

Since something cannot come from nothing

It must be eternally there

And though it is hard to imagine

Since time is our air and our sea

No thing will ever be nothing
Though we will not always be we ...

Bosses Are but Rarely Kind as You

2010-03-23T19:41:00.006+05:30

Bosses are but rarely kind as you

On them the burden lies for what we do

Separating them from those below

Still, there are a few like you who know

Each person has a love for those who lead

Sustained by just observance of the need

-- Dedicated to my boss, Abhay Samant

Why "TWO"

2010-02-05T16:54:00.003+05:30

Ever wondered why God gives everything in two?

A right to show the left what to do

One ear to listen and one to hear

the problems of others

their laughter and fears

One eye to watch and one to behold

the beautiful treasures

that life has to hold

One foot to travel and one to stand tall

Two feet to land on if we should fall

One man to stand by a woman's side

One woman to cherish being his bride :)

The love between partners

comes shining through

and this is the reason

God has made two :)

Life's Lessons ...

2010-02-05T16:42:00.004+05:30

Dedicated to Mama and Papa :)

You may have thought I didn't see
Or that I hadn't heard
Life's lessons that you taught to me
But I got every word

Perhaps you thought I missed it all
And that we'd grow apart
But Mama and Papa, I picked up everything
It's written on my heart

Without you, I wouldn't be
The person I am today
You built a strong foundation
No one can take away

I've grown up with your values
And I'm very glad I did :)
So here's to you, Mama and Papa
From your forever grateful kid :)

Paa :)

2010-02-05T15:24:00.006+05:30

For your birthday Papa (Dec 18) ... Better late than never :)
I love you because you're my father
But you're really so much more
You're a guide and a companion
You and I have great rapport

You pay attention to me
You listen to what I say
You pass on words of wisdom
Helping me along the way

Whenever I'm in trouble
You always have a plan
You are the perfect father
And I'm your biggest fan !
I’m so glad that you’re my dad
You’re one in a million, Pop!
When it comes to first-class fathers
You’re the absolute cream of the crop

You love me no matter what
Whether I’m a goodie or baddie
I really love you, Paa
You’re a fine and fantabulous daddy!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA :)

What makes you ...

2009-11-27T19:35:00.002+05:30

What makes you love me so much ?

Do you feel so much I deserve ?

No matter what, I’m thankful for it :)

This is something, I truely shall preserve

What makes you care for me so much ?

That without you, I feel so lost

It makes me realise how wonderful you are

And I cant lose you at any cost

What makes you keep me so happy?

That life seems so beautiful when I’m with you

You love me in such a special way,

I see your eyes n I can feel its true

What makes you think about me so much?

That you always want me by your side

So do I, today n forever,

This is onething I shall always abide

What makes you want me so much?

That I feel so lucky to be the one

I know that you are the one for me,

And with you my life is perfectly done :)

An Ode to the Clock

2009-11-27T19:34:00.001+05:30

I stare at her for hours

She stares right back at me

With her lies the power

To set my body free

She moves so slow it hurts

But moves so fast at noon

It’s with her hands she flirts

Her face attracts the room

She hangs just down the hall

It’s there she lets us know

And tells us one and all

Just when it’s time to go

That’s why I love and hate

The way she does deceive

She always makes me wait

For when it’s time to leave

Life in an cubicle

2009-11-27T19:31:00.002+05:30

A maze of plastic walls

We click and we type

And we answer phone calls

Neon lights our suns

We fill out reports

And dream of being done

A fort we must defend

We sit and we wait

For our faxes to send

Wheeled chairs our steeds

We draft and we print

Until our eyes bleed

All this is true

Life in a cubicle

For me and for you

Come Back ...

2009-11-27T19:26:00.002+05:30

When did this happen ?

What did I do?

I was so lively,

What did you turn me into ?

What have I done ?

Why do you make my heart bleed ?

Why don’t you understand ?

You’re all that I need

I see nothing,

Nor can I feel anything

I don’t know,

What you want to say

These mixed feelings,

Are killing me everyday

Why am I lonely ?

why do I cry ?

Why cant I move on ?

Why cant I try ?

You left me

With a void in my life

You could have as well

Pierced me with a knife

Hurt you are,

That I know

Comeback to me,

My love I’ll show..

You are incomplete

And so am I,

I love you

I don’t deny

Then why go through this,

Agony and pain

Please honey, now

Don’t drive me insane

You’re my true love,

My sunshine and my soul

Without you in my life

I can never be whole

Lets put our broken hearts

Together forever

We’ll stay happy and

Part we’ll never

So stop hurting yourself

And come back to me

We’ll show the world,

What true love can be ...

The Traffic Herd !!!

2009-11-10T18:47:00.002+05:30

The heaving crawl of mechanical beasts

With drivers headed north, south, west, and east

They move along on their painted paths

Each trying to avoid the other’s wrath

While making sure there are no cops around

They attempt to gain the slightest of ground

With movements judged by the rest of the herd

Some daring, crazy, or just plain absurd

All detours are jammed. All exits a mess

Finding the fast lane is anyone’s guess

When lights come flashing, they can’t help but curse

They hope there’s no wreck, that’d make things much worse

With fingers in air and honks of the horn

With desperate swerves and patience all worn

They’re all on their way as slow as can be

It’s home that they’re headed, from work they flee :P

Freaky Friday :)

2009-11-10T18:39:00.002+05:30

Friday is most certainly the greatest of days

The reasons it’s great are too many to say

But with that said, I’ll try to explain

Why Friday is better than a day without rain

You see on Friday, you can work with a smile

You need only work, for a little while

For the weekend is near and then you can play

Much fun to be brought by the most generous of days

And generous it is, as morning treats can attest

The cream filled donuts are definitely the best

But don’t dare forget, the bagels are good too

If there’s none in your office, that’s too bad for you

Friday isn’t all treats and happy things

There is but one obstacle the day does bring

And that, my friend, is the slowing of time

But if you can bear it, you’ll do just fine

So join with me and laugh and cheer

The work week’s end is drawing near

Join with me and praise this day

I’ve said what I’ve said, and I’ve nothing more to say :)

Diwali with a Difference :)

2009-10-15T17:21:00.014+05:30

“The Festival of Lights” is all o’er

A joyful day for minds, hearts and souls

And people throng the temples, to offer

Prayers, resolving to take better roles

Most of them are rich, clad and clean

And eat dainty food and sweets with mirth

Whilst noisy crackers burst, their lights are seen

It seems to be a Happy Day on Earth !

But are there no hearts woe-filled, very sad?

Denied of laughter and smiles for days ...

Diwali marks the Triumph of Good over Bad

So let’s lend hands in our own ways

Doing things worthwhile

Because TRUE JOY is when you make someone SMILE

And TRUE CHARITY gives joy in HEAVENLY STYLE :)

--- Dedicated to people at “The Association for The Mentally Challenged”, Bangalore

Happy Birthday To My Boss (whoz never ever bossy :) )

2009-10-15T17:21:00.005+05:30

This day belongs to you Abhay

You're a person, whole-in-one

I'm elated to wish you health

Wealth, Joy and Fun :)

You've been celebrating for years

With decades still in store

Since friendship keeps one young; I'm sure

You're coming back for more

I never met a nicer guy

With great integrity

And when you're at work --- Well

It's quite a sight to see :)

You're a man

Who brims with energy

Understands how people work

And shows great loyalty

All looks Good, All looks nice !

Thanks for the time

Thanks for the care

May you get all

All that you gave

In folds and in multiples

So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABHAY

From a new friend in the RF GANG

I hope you celebrate

Your birthday with a BANG :)

MONDAY "MOURNING"

2009-10-11T13:21:00.003+05:30

Monday must be the most horrible days

The reasons, its horrible, are horrible to say

But with that said, I'll try to explain

Why Monday must bring us oh so much pain

You see on Monday, you work with a frown

the full work week ahead has gotten you down

The weekend had come, and has passed

And like all weekends, it just didn't last

But Monday sure lasts, it lasts so long

You keep checking your watch to see what's wrong

But against your wishes, your watch is just fine

Against your wishes you cant speed up time

So you sit, wait and pretend to work

And dream of a boss that isn't a jerk :P

But then you wake up and almost cry

You wish and wish that the day would just die

But wait, just listen, don't worry my friend

For one thing is certain, all Mondays must end

Now that it's been said, I'll say it again

More Mondays will come and more Mondays will end :)

Pretending to WORK !!!

2009-10-11T13:05:00.006+05:30

The art of pretending is tricky indeed,

It takes planning, luck, and lots of speed

Your boss comes by so you pick up the phone,

You talk to yourself in a professional tone

A quick click required to change the screen,

So music, chats and emails remain unseen

If you must nap you do it with style,

With hands on keyboard all the while

You train yourself to wake when needed

And if nobody notices, you know you’ve succeeded

But if you’re caught you’ve got excuses to spare

You were on break, or thinking, or adjusting your chair

Work is boring, that much we can agree

And pretending to work may just set you free

So pretend to work if you think that you can,

But make sure you’ve got yourself a backup plan

Always be ready to find your way out,

Because that’s what pretending is all about

The Pain - It's Sweet Dear

2009-10-05T17:56:00.005+05:30

What has happened today ? - I'm acting strange;

Is this the effect of yesterday ?

What miracle in me is this change ?

What happened the day before today ?

I met you - Is that responsible for all this ?

I see you in every step I walk

From my eyes, never I want you to miss

With you, supposingly all alone, I talk

I close my eyes - you are in front of me

Open them - the world is just blank you see

What have you done with your magical charm ?

For my mind no more remains calm

What was the spell that you cast on me ?

For now, this today, I'm yearning to be

My ownself, my dear, my ownself

Never have I asked anyone for such stupid help !!!

I walk for a while and think of you

I stop there till it's hours a few

I read a while, I dream of you

"I'm with you", and this, not for moments a few

What have you done ? - Oh ! My Dear !

What have you done ?

I feel you are to me very near

And I think of nothing and none

I search for you on the path I go

I follow your footprints though there are a "No"

I write about you wherever it may be

This "The Prince of my Dreams" - There is he

Your divine face is imprinted on my heart

Which strikes my veins as a powerful dart

Blood starts oozing out in a happy hue

It says - "Oh Dear ! I Love You !!!"

Indelible Memories

2009-10-05T17:07:00.005+05:30

I don't want to sleep tonight

I'm afraid the words you spoke to me would be forgotten

I try with all my might

To hold the quail and express how I felt with you, in written

Now, I know, no language can express the words of heart

No writing, the pain at times of departure

Though life goes on, as a speeding wagon or a lazy cart

The memories without you, leave my heart punctured

I wish I could say - "I wish you were with me now"

But its too late - almost midnight - a quarter past twelve

The words you spoke, the warmth of your hug, knock me with loads of love

Deep down into a dungeon of memories and leave me there grieving

The happiness that I'm lovable - special to someone

Is going bare - it has become uncared

For the pain that you are leaving me in moments none

Has caught up and stings me sharp, whose heal is a near impossible

The memories stay forever dear

They never perish or none can wipe them from my heart

You are the numero uno and though you are leaving me alone here

I'll be waiting for your comeback, with carts of love that could fill a mart

Again I say, no language can express the words of heart

No writing, the pain at times of departure

The only fact I know is that you'll leave and me, grieve

How much I wish you come back

Talk to me the way you had always done

Look at me, love me and care for me

For here, I remain, as a weeping willow tree

Someone Deep Down Your Heart

2009-10-05T16:53:00.003+05:30

Zillion people around to make you feel happy

But you may not be happy with all of them

Because somewhere deep in your heart, you love someone so much

That with him, you strengthen yourself as an army of zillion

But, If bad fate follows you; you may not be the same one for him

This makes your castles come crashing down

And your dreams dissipate into clouds of mist-

Never seen and Never thought .........

Quintessential Hyderabadi

2009-09-25T15:02:00.003+05:30

This article featured in Deccan Chronicle.Its absolutely hilarious and amazingly true . Have some fun :)

Ever wondered what sets a Hyderabadi apart from the rest of the country? Read on to find out.

* Your address reads 23-404-32/67A-43 (New MCH number 56-678/4A/B-22), when you actually live in the second house beside Zamzam Cafe in the lane behind Anand Theatre on SP Road.

* Your street has at least one bandi that serves Chinese delicacies such as ‘vegetable soft needles’, ‘navrotten kurma’, ‘chicken manchewurea’ or ‘American chompsee’.

* When somebody asks you for directions to go anywhere your answer is always, ‘seedha chale jao.’

* You can speak Hindi, Urdu, Hinglish, Telenglish… everything except Telugu, fluently.

* You ask the waiter to get you ‘achaar’ even if you are sitting at a lavish continental dinner.

* You order for a tea just after having had a caramel custard.

* You have at least one Srinivas, Prasad, Reddy, Raju or Rao in your neighbourhood.

* You have at least one cousin, friend, colleague or acquaintance in the US in software.

* Every time somebody gives you some good news, you ask, ‘Party kab hain?’

* You refer to any past as ‘parso’, be it yesterday or long before three hundred years.

* Even 11 am is subah subah.

* You label your boss as ‘Dimakh Kharab.’

* You are 15 minutes late and you feel you are on time.

* You look at the ‘fixed price’ board and ask ‘dene ka bolo.’

* You feel offended by someone looking at you (Kaiku ghoorraa re?)

* You always say chup be, mooh dekh aaine mein.

* You say ‘Light le baap’, however grave the situation is.

* You feel it’s your Nizami birthright to show your hand and stop the traffic while you cross the road.

* You can hang out at an Irani cafe the whole day after ordering one-cup tea and an empty saucer for your friend and you.

* You have to eat biryani atleast once a week.

* You keep saying nakko, hou, kaiku and hallu.

* You tell your friend ‘abhi aathu mein’ when both of you know you won’t be back.

A Girl - In and Out

2009-09-24T10:12:00.003+05:30

Jewels and sparkles take me there

Transport me from a world of care

To that all girls can share

Destination: What to wear ???

Dress me up, I can hardly wait

All dolled up, can't be late

Just as pretty as can be

For a night of fantasy

Dazzling swirls of sparkling light

Colors dancing in the night

Sweetest dreams are coming true

When someone asks, "May I have a dance with you ?"

Too soon its over, heading home

Standing at my door, all alone

One sweet kiss to say good night

One cozy hug, all is right

Tomorrow might be plain and ordinaire

But with my memories fond & fair :)

THANK YOU

2009-09-24T09:52:00.002+05:30

There are no words to match my gratitude

However much like Shakespeare I might write

Above all else, you've shaped my attitude

Nurturing me with discipline and light

Knowledge was the least of what you taught

Yet, that least, at least, prepared my head :P

Out of your heart, I've learnt the things i ought

Underscoring words you never said

With due regard to my teachers, professors and mentors

Reminiscence

2009-09-24T08:54:00.002+05:30

Entering the class with eyes at gaze

All around is but an anonymous face

A tinge of discomfort

A quail of hesitation

Before smiling into the eyes

And lending a hand shake

Millions feelings lined up in queue

Started making friends anew

Thus began a journey

From the corridors of the block

Through the professors' clock

Bunking classes for fun

If caught, would be shot with a gun :P

Heading straight to the canteen

As the clock stroke 1:15

Pigging out on noodles and samosas

Or for a change - DOSAS ;)

College life crushes, felt like floating in air

But teasing of pals, can't at all bear !!!

Then came

END SEM XAMZ !!!

Mugged all day and burnt the midnight oil

To score a 9 pt - sweat, study & toil

End sems, labs, project - What a BORE !

All this drives nuts, how about a nap & snore !!!

All of a sudden woke up to see

Gone will be the days of glee

The journey will come to an end

In a moment or two,

Didn't have any clue

But turning out good and kind

Rejoicing in the sun, shall find

Thanking these sheltered years is no vain

Where life's joys shall forever remain :)

-- Fondly cherishing college days during my B.Tech

Bidding Adieu

2009-03-10T12:34:00.003+05:30

Saying Good Bye to parting friends
A hug, a tear - to the situation lends
An atmosphere of emotion, vulnerable and fragile
When loved ones give but a tearful smile

As I wish them well for tomorrow
My heart is full of sorrow

A rush of longing fills my being
As I see them leaving
And, then they are gone
Trying to make the things bygone
Its just Me, left
With feelings bereft

So I recall the joys we'd had
When they come again, I'll be glad

Its time I pull my strings
To get accustomed to a life
Full of diverse things

Fun and joy will come a new
What I'll be missing is "YOU"

Dedicated to all my friends

Hez the One

2009-03-08T17:40:00.004+05:30

You are the angel in my life's tale
Who holds the love of my heart's game
With your eternal glow in time's sail
You are the first step of my ladder to fame

Your smile is the quail of my poetic touch
Though silent...........speaks so much
Mood of my every poem is you, as such
Indeed, You are the soul mate, I was in search

With patience, all sky highs
You are sweeter than the mince pies
Even when away from my eyes
Your presence around me never dies

In You
I see

A noisy stream on a beautiful dawn
Prettier than the prettiest fawn
You are the tune of my heart's celesta
It is you and only you dear.......

Your voice's binding charm
Touched me like a soothing arm
My immense love for you
Forever it lasts, not for days a few

Your heart's godly bliss
Never do I want to miss
In your love I'm caught
Please leave me not

Magic Wand that Slips

2009-03-08T16:27:00.005+05:30

When a voice touches your depressed heart
When your dear ones are miles apart
Look around and search for what ...
It may be one that needs your thought

When you find that very "SHE"
You'll know "YES, SHE LOVES ME"
But take care - she is like sand in your hand
Hold her gently, she works like a magic wand

A thought about her arouses in you
A million feelings lined up in queue
They make you cheerful like morning dew
Though you know of her, hardly a few

Dare to say her, "I LOVE YOU"
Because she surely will say, "I DO TOO"
But take care - she is like sand in your hand
Hold her gently, she works like a magic wand

Internet

2009-03-04T16:20:00.005+05:30

We are a lucky generation
Enjoying the fruits of revolution
In all spheres of communication
And in a market of globalization

We are a part of the world wide web
But there is not a single spider in it
Wonder and ponder what it is
Its now every body's heart throb

As you trigger the mouse
A treasure of information
And the globe flashes over us

We surf over it
Browse into the puzzles
Of an endless journey
So full of excitement
Of news, views, chats and knowledge

We all put our best
That everybody loves "Internet"

Examination Blues

2008-12-04T23:20:00.002+05:30

Trembling hands, shaking feet
As I approach my classroom's seat

A nervous and tense mind
Makes my brain grind and grind !
For a moment it appears
As if I was blind !

I get my paper
My heart starts to sway
All the answers I memorized
Tend to fly away :(

My mind goes blank
like water drained from a tank :P

When its time for answers to be written
I feel like I've been FROST-BITTEN !

Still I manage to write a wee-bit
Before I leave the classroom with a half wit !

What follows next are ........
Days of agony and pain
I start day dreaming about .......
Hot summer days as days of rain !

Finally, when the results are declared
I plead my parents
To be spared the last time :(

This is the examination phase
That appears to me
Like a TRAPPING MAZE !!!

The Promise for a Lifetime

2008-11-29T22:40:00.008+05:30

Woods are lovely
Deep and dark

But I have promises to keep
And Miles to go before I sleep ..........

- Robert Frost

"TRUE, VERY TRUE"
I felt

With all my heart
I promise you my sweetheart

Time and space may keep us apart
But you are always in my heart

This flesh and bloody body may depart
The moon may bloom, the sun may set

The sea may roar with tides and ebbs
The ghostly darkness may cloud us all around

Today, tomorrow and forever
I shall be with you on this ground

Magic of Words

2008-11-20T15:17:00.003+05:30

Our "WORDS"
should -

"Warm a heart
Hold a hand
Lend a ear
Pat a back
Light up a face
Tickle a funny bone
Dry an eye
Surprise a child
Woo a sweet heart
Toast a bride
Welcome a stranger
Wave a good bye
Shout a bravo
Blow a kiss
Mend a quarrel
Ease a pain
Boost a morale
Stop a worry
Start a tradition"

Love

2008-11-19T23:47:00.003+05:30

Love makes you look forward to meet
The person you adore the most
It cannot be bought anywhere
Neither can one fix its cost

Without love
This world would look barren and empty
With love
Heart feels
So content and happy

Love is the most precious
Gift of god they say
Without the company of love
You can't find your destination
Or even its way

Love makes you think
That there is someone waiting for you
Love makes you feel
Someone, somewhere is made for you

All you have to do is
to find your eternal love
Keep your hand on your heart
And you'll feel he is calling you
And promising that he will never depart

Is Money Worth Everything ?

2008-11-19T23:31:00.002+05:30

Do jewels really mean something ?
People run after gold, platinum and diamond ring

They run exclusively after money
In a bid to taste life's delicious honey

But alas ! Is this all ?
Between humans this creates a wall

Barriers of selfishness and hatred
Of which once all were afraid

They thought of all as one
They thought of love, not shots of gun

Now money has become our soul
No one can stay as a whole

In every house disputes occur
In every heart fire flickers

Can people not change ?
Can kind thoughts never be exchanged ?

Miss You Bhaiya

2008-11-19T23:25:00.002+05:30

Whenever I think of you,
The thing I do,
Is that I weep
And remember you.

You were very affectionate
And were just my best mate
But perhaps I realized it very late
And until then then you didn't wait.

You set on a journey
To a spectacular city
Where the mighty GOD resides
Where people are very witty.

But did you ever realize
That you were the star of my eyes ?
Impossible it is to survive without you
Oh My Dear, I'll always MISS YOU !

Teenager's Tale

2008-11-19T23:08:00.002+05:30

The younger generation
Is a thrilling sensation.

Into the teens
I got addicted to jeans

Movies, parties, discos - THE LIKE
Singing in the bathroom - who needs a MIKE ???
Kicking the dust off my bike
Strolling along singing a song
ipod on blast all day long !

Pigging out on every pizza, burger and chip
Wearing only stuff that is in fashion - HIP !

Teenage crushes - I feel like floating in air
But teasing of pals, I cannot at all bear :(

Breaking down into rashes, pimples and acne
If I don't study, mom's gonna smack me !
I mug all day and burn the midnight oil
To score a 9 pt, I sweat, study and toil !
Midsems, labs, endsems - WHAT A BORE !
All this drives me nuts - how about a NAP and SNORE !

The semester breaks and exams are no more
I shout in glee and rush to the fashion store.

Nevertheless, I loved my teenage - "FREE AGE LIFE" !
I accepted it with all its troubles and strife.

First Time Blogger

2008-11-19T21:04:00.001+05:30

To a girl,
Blogging seemed cool.
All her friends blogged,
till they got clogged.
Wonder and ponder,
What it is ???
But it very well is,
Everybody's heartthrob !!!

One fine evening,
She asserted to blog !
Not knowing what to blog,
She
Boggled her mind,
Tickled a rib,
Scoured through magazines...
And all this,
Just to ascertain
A simple answer,
To a simple question...

"What do I blog on ?"

Seeing all her efforts go in vain,
She thought to give up...

Just then........

Someone pinched her arm, saying

"New Dress !!! New Pinch"

Now something apposite clicked
And she knew what she wanted to blog on.....

For the first time,
She blogs.........

A snap is a bubble of joy
A slap is a momentous sorrow

Joy fades away with a flash of light,
Sorrow flies off like a sparrow

A pinch is sometimes disheartening
A blow is sometimes painful

But a new pinch on the eve of a new dress
Is never at all disdainful :) :) :)