Merci

The two kids floated in the air. Spinning around the moon. Tiny figures bobbing, to a playful tune. She said she'd make a dress, from the fine threads of the moonlight. All he wanted to do, was swing on it. In circles, they bickered. Holding their stance. And spent all night, in a moonlight dance. -Merci

Don't waste your words. On the undeserved. Petty. Lame. Watch them as they slowly cross your mind. The traces of their feet. The paths they choose to tread. Hold them back, if they choose a dirty lane. Hold them back, if they choose to dirty a lane. But let them flow, where they are needed the most. Let them flow, when silence is sin. For those who deserve, say words from all your heart. Even if it is one. Watch it flow in the universe. Softly immerse into the other. And illuminate. -Merci

While I'm travelling,  I spend most of my time listening to music . Especially, when I'm going home from work. It's usually dusk when I leave.And there is something about fading lights, moving trains and a sense of freedom. This post is about two songs. Listen to them for the magic of Arijit Singh and A. R. Rahman.While on a journey. Laidback.With the wind blowing in your hair. 1. Kabira (Yeh Jawaani Hain Deewani)                              2. Mahi ve  (Highway)   

Speak something if you must. Else say naught, and let your silence fill my heart. It's melody ring in my ears, Your presence fill my soul. What kind of a traveller are you, who rang the bell and walked away? Indeed I came running at the door. The verandah was vacant, the lantern hung low. I sat at the porch, eyes hurt as they looked for your sign in the horizon. The blue sky turned crimson, violet, black and shone again at dawn. But you would not return. For the love I hold. Or the stories untold. Because you do not care.

Today is the 1st of February 2014 and it is exactly 31 days since I've been off Facebook. Bahh ! I do not want to make it sound like a big achievement and honestly, it is not.Nor do I intend to give Facebook any undue importance or conversely, even deride it for that matter. I belong to that category of people who spend a healthy amount of time online - surfing the internet, chatting or accessing social websites.Since I belong to the 90's generation, I picked up this habit only during my degree college and so, thankfully, have a wonderful childhood to look back to. It was in December last year, that I decided to go off Facebook completely. I realized I was spending a lot of time in the virtual sphere and it was getting the better of me,maybe.At work I spent all the time in front of my laptop and I did not want to do the same at home for mindless activities.  Anyway, I decided to give it a try and what better way to start off than with the new year? So cometh 1st Januar...

Michael Schumacher, one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time, recently met with a freak accident while skiing in the French Alps. A tragic incident for the seven-time world champion who is now battling for his life at the Grenoble University Hospital, France. This news came as a shock for many. Even for those who do not watch Formula One. Plausibly because Schumacher is a much loved figure all across the world. People have atleast heard of his achievements and know what that man stands for. I remember when I first read this news, it deeply saddened me. Formula One is one of the many sports I follow and am undeniably in complete awe of.I have always admired the F1 drivers zooming past on the circuit at the speed of almost 350 km/hr , lying in uncomfortable sleeping positions and taking as many as about 50 laps on an average.I believe their focus, stamina and control is extremely commendable and worthy of several praises.I personally think, this sport is a spectacular display ...

I woke up early morning to the sound of the television showing the Republic Day Parade at Delhi.We celebrate our 65th Republic Day this year and India has definitely come a long way.Or has it? The significance of Republic Day dates back to 26th November 1949 when the Constitution of India was passed by the Constituent Assembly chaired by B.R. Ambedkar. However, it was chosen to be adopted on 26th January 1950 because this date was earlier associated with declaration of Complete Independence by the Indian National Congress (INC). A bite of history we learnt during school and I like to believe, every Indian knows about.  For me, these national holidays always serve as a reminder of our past.Of our pre-independence struggle and the valiant leaders our country had given birth to. It also serves as a stark contrast of how we had leaders who could die for the nation back then and the kind of leaders we have today :- who would kill for power. As, I watched the parade, a sense...