Beauty as the wrinkles emerge
And wisdom in the conversation we hold

Subtle as it may seem
I see us change
Change together and play this game

You are miles away
But the city holds your feel
I wish I could bring you back
Make you see

There’s freshness in today’s morning

Been a while
Since the walks as the sun set

Been a while
Since we stole moments away

Been a while
Since – almost like lovers

…a while
Since it’s been you on my mind

We took the route towards the sea
Loads of fresh water channels
And a beautiful beautiful sunset

If there was magic
It was in the fish’s that swam like ducks
Holding up their breath
Swaying about in deep rich colours

Unnatural it was but magnificent
An evening that stretched forever
The sun holding on to it’s golden charm

Lost in the woods and glowing about
I knew we had changed
Changed to beauty but evil lurked within

I ran to trace my way back
Chased by my friend

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Glistening sand peppers fall from my shoes
As I think of that day
When I lost my friend
Lost him to magic and empty daze

Quick
It feels like I am running out of life
Nothing as it was in my mind

How can I be? Who I am ?

Both may put their everythng at stake, yet the fearless does it knowing that loss will not make any diffrence.

The brave on the other hand puts everything at stake, knowing that losing may make all the difference.

The skies have danced for quite a while
Changing costumes, putting up a display
I begin to see the pattern
Accepting games the mind plays

Thoughts of letting go
Prey to my own
Searching for the real
Holding the false so dear

When did I begin to close it
Why accept it now
I shut it all out
As you shout my worst fears out

Fading .. Fading
Until it is all perfect .. yet again

Its late in the night
Figuring out the lines
Of 3-D images and brand new names

Glowy faces, I wish we never had to sleep
A long day and a pretty one
Of Coffee and tea
And a beautiful life

Top secrets that were told
Gossip that passed around
A long day and a pretty one
Of some talk and harmless fun

Irrespective of salary scales we have all indulged in splurging.

Coffee shops that used to be hang-outs for the rich are now frequented by people from all backgrounds. These shops are common place and no longer hold the ‘exclusive’ charm, they offer pretty ordinary fare (stuff that definitely does not hit senses as well as a hot cup of filter coffee does) yet they charge exorbitant amounts.

We go to the malls spend in five figures on ridiculously expensive clothing for that ‘super dhamaka 50% off’. Buy gold despite the 15K point that it now touches.

Rush into EMI schemes to own a house worth 30 lakhs, in the bargain paying 45 lakhs. Products that warn to ‘come at a price’ are bought with the hope of gaining age defying beauty. The 400/- rupee buffet passes for a deal.

What are we paying for? The experience suddenly doesn’t seem worth it, all of it is very regular fare …

Just the thing the guy on the next table is sipping, Just the thing about a dozen people in office wear, Just another piece of jewel you will never use again, Just another meal away from home. 

Just a thought …

It does not matter how well you write or whether others like it , what matters is whether you are writing everything that you want to say.

Do what works for you, if it is readership you aim at, write something worth the read. If you write for yourself then pour your heart out.

Just say everything you want to share, negative criticism will prevail don’t let it cramp your style, or the reason why you write.

Write on … Cheers!!!