Down d' lane of life

ppppp
mmmmm
nnnnn
ggggggg

Let it happen as per his sweet wish

Talk to him in a calm voice failed,

got tired of his arrogant actions

hugging and pampering of no use,

worked no amount of persuasion

screamed ceaselessly for a long,

refused fave food offered by mom

exhibited a behavior too annoying,

she couldn't think of d' right action

 

If one can't justify things with logic,

give a seemly answer to his quarries

he wouldn't give up by any chance,

far better not to tell him d' stories

Mom felt ashamed of d' neighbors,

d' whole drama they were watching

irritated and confused, too chaotic,

just unbearable felt like slapping

 

She told not written in our destiny

what is it, who decides and writes?

a person knows not his own future,

has to pass through several events

D' events inevitable ought to occur,

none can prevent, can't get altered

d' path, laid down one has to walk,

unseen script noted on d' forehead

 

Nothing to accomplish as per desire,

can't compare your life with others

accept who you're and where you're

it's predetermined need not bother

God Brahma does it, inscribes fate,

on d' forehead of every single person

it's decided on, as per their deeds,

in the previous birth, left no option

 

A sky guy controls, manipulate,

seems strange, we are helpless

why he determines our destiny,

and to obey him as he directs?

Everything is not smooth sailing,

have to work hard like a machine

and don't bother with the result,

d' duty is done for your wellbeing

 

Spend your hours meticulously,

like an artist working on a project

pay attention to d' whole details,

consider its each & every aspect

Squeeze your heart in your art,

relish it, get completely lost in it

wait not for d' fruit it'll bear, for

self-gain, no struggle, no fight

 

Destiny inscribed on my forehead

with male chromosomes, I'm born,

education, job, marriage, family,

and d' number of kids mentioned

He badly aspired to meet d' God,

to clarify unsolved doubts, ask him

why worship and go to d' temples

if the entire script is predestined

 

Mom told if you aspire to meet him,

d' only way is complete surrender

did as asked for, d' God appeared

he felt fulfilled, no more a pauper

but why temple visits, bow-downs,

profound prayers to fulfill the wish

if d' events, written, have to happen

nothing good or bad I ever miss

 

Life, just like a flight in an airplane,

think of the journey, how to spend

d' take off, d' landing, a turbulence

beyond control, nothing in our hand

Some drink, some read, some sleep,

d' choices that our life depends on

accept who you're & where you're,

as per desires, nothing to happen

 

If each event wrote indelibly, fixed,

why harbor d' rosy hopes and miss

God smiled and said,

my dear, in a few pages, I've hinted,

let it happen as per his sweet wish

Forgive U' my friend

Aabhipsa dear,

hope U do remember

Obviously twenty years gone,

but my memories still on

Same bench we sat in d' class,

 lunch often we shared

secrets to each others ear

we regularly whispered

Got detached, lost contact,

friendship instantly over

we sifted to another town,

on my father’s transfer

Of course after long years,

it's strange to write U now

but wish to get relieved,

of a bulky burden somehow!

Carefully listen, take a decision,

if excusable, kindly pardon

I’m married,

with a ten year old son

a caring husband,

a life with perfection

Everything just wonderful,

each moment joyous, peaceful

Happy times don’t last forever,

someday face a rough weather

Back from school,

came my son, drained, tired,

school outfits hurriedly out,

and went for a shower

To remove lunch box,

I opened his school bag

Got shocked,

found something strange

Saw, to my utter surprise,

 a gold medal in a silky box inside

A fortnight back,
in school, an announcement,
for sports, games and other events
Excited about spell fun competition,

prepared well and a 3^rd prize he won

utterly dejected, felt he’s no good,

whole day upset, refused food

I immediately realized, 
it’s not his prize

Confronted him,

 and ultimately he confessed

Everyday my friend,

 showed us d’ medal, boasted

not able to endure, so….

I got d’ message,

 slapped him hard, out of rage

 So harsh to him, for d’ first time,

whole night kept on silently weeping

I had confided something inside,

 revealed to none, though I tried

Truth ignored then, completed d’ cycle

but a rude way it occurred,

can’t imagine at all

U’ the only one,

 to whom I can confess

Similar incidence happened,

 twenty years back

Solo song competition,

 both of us participated,

U declared d’ champion,

 I was just ousted

I couldn’t bear your success,

and the way d’ prize U flaunted

Finally it's me, who stole it from u,

till today I possess d’ bronze statue

My sin did penetrate my chest,

unless I confess, calmly can’t rest

“Sorry” a small word,
 to heal your sore,

even it’s a young days’,

silly kiddy blunder
slowly it's turning to be a

 gloomy hefty burden,

I’ll be fully relieved,

 if U accept it in return

Love U, despite everything 
that had happened

You were so nice,

to U, life ought to do justice

Whatever decision U may take

I pray for your success

In my absence came d’ courier,

watchman had collected, 
handed me over

Opened d’ package, dropped a letter

in a single breath, I read it over

Now thrilled to see d’ packet 
full of suspense, hard to guess

Excited to open d' parcel,
 can’t wait further

in super human speed,

 tore it’s wrapper

Securely packed with foamy cushion,

felt its fading edges, 
 as if a new born

Gently glided finger,

 in each bend and corner

it's my lost pride possession,
now I could  remember 
Can't forget those glorious days,
college function weeks

sweet thrills melted,

trickled down my cheeks

Childhood memory flashed,

 back in my mind

Joy of high voltage,

nothing’s of its kind

Held d’ memento close to chest,

 whispered at d’ end,

Of course I forgive you,

forgive U' my friend

A dining in d’ dark

A little more of spice,

I feel a bit better

a cinnamon powder spatter,

or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper

A fabulous chili oil freshly made,

and mopped up with sliced bread

or drizzled over a steak,

arouse me from bed even if sick

A bowl of garlic prawn,

or ginger sauce splashed roasted chicken

d’ hypnotic aromas elevate my spirit,

 be it winter, summer or monsoon,

I’m least bothered for it

A satisfying spicy curry,

I enjoy to last shred, no hurry

If it’s mutton korma dish,

it’s for a sharing, alone can’t relish,

Call up friends, dine together,

option open, for hard drinks offer

Hot radish paratha,

chopped coriander leaf on top

served with butter chicken,

as gossip peaks up

Onion, ginger, garlic, chili paste

simmered a few minutes,

chopped tomatoes, dropped into it

added antioxidant, powdered turmeric,

 few cumin seeds, fresh curry leaves

Yoghurt an awesome combination

a little water put, lid shut,

a whiff in between done

Thick gravy seasoned with salt,

a good squeeze of lemon

 stirred thoroughly,

before adding chicken

Cooked through, for ten minutes,

ready, a luscious spicy chicken dish

transferred into a casserole, kept hot

till served to guests on d’ spot

I instructed my cook,

to give a vigilant look

extra ingredient if needed,

 inform me before hand

Menu as per my plan and taste,

pals to enjoy food to their best

Must roll their sleeves up,

till entire stuff ends, hurriedly gulp

Conclude with vanilla cream desert,

to please palate and heal d’ heart

If time comes to discuss good food,

our dinner to flash in memory,

evidently it would

Soft relaxing music, dim light,

a memorable night

An encouraging ambiance,

a tranquil dining experience

not to eat less, drink more,

so lovely food, not to ignore

eat slow, relish food, be in sense,

linger over your loaded plates

it’s no candle light dinner in a park

in my cozy home, a dining in d’ dark