Move on!

Move on!

Opportunities are waiting for you.

So what, if this chance

Slipped from your hand

New horizons are standing

With open arms.

Move on!

Happiness is waiting for you

So what if grief

Knocked your heart

New joy is ready

To embrace you

Move on!

Amity is waiting for you

So what, if you

Couldn’t bond with someone

New camaraderie is

Extending hands for you

Move on!

Creativity is waiting for you

So what, if you

Lost your muse for once

New vision is

Taking shape for you.

Move on!

Life is waiting for you

So what if, darkness

Is suffused all over

New dawn is

About to rise very soon.

 Submitted to: Magpie Tales

                            Short Story Slam

                           Poetry Picnic 

                           One Single Impression

Anger management

 

I know it is a very stereotyped topic, talked quite often; still, I want to point out some tricks.

Many a times, we come across several issues in our life, which instigates our anger. It could be a hard argument with someone, difference of opinion, mismanagement of home, any unfulfilled wish, any kind of failure or it could be any misconduct of your children, etc.

If you feel angry or hyper that you could have an outburst or spill some inappropriate words in counterattack (remember, anger goes away but the hard words you say in anger stay), then:

     Get away from that place immediately. It can break the discussion and prevent further attacks of words. You can talk later with a calm and composed mind. That would be fruitful. Things will seem more reasonable. You can think before you want to say something.

Drink a glass of chilled water.

Think about consequences like:
Our outburst can lead to a serious fight, causing a destroyed harmony of your   
home or relationship. Remember you’re not going to be this angry always. It’s just a momentary rage.

It is very-very hard though, but you can try...Sing your favorite song. It can divert your mind. If possible, plug in your ear phone and engage yourself in some household work to avoid further chiding.

You can avoid those situations which can make you angry or promotes argument and can disturb the peace of your home. Anger is generally unavoidable and hard to control but it is destructive.         
So try to keep yourself calm and compose to fill peace in your life. Control your anger now and you will be thankful later. 


           

Celebration!!

Celebration!!

Celebration of hope. Hope of eradication of corruption from our country. Corruption, which is making our country weak from many years, and we are vulnerable to endure everything. But we are not. This “Fight against corruption movement” for which Anna Hazare, his team and the entire nation is raising a voice, proved it.

Finally, we people have partly attained the success in the battle against corruption. We have advanced a step forward towards the path of triumph and “Corruption free India”. Today, Anna Hzaare ended his fast as the parliament passed the resolution accepting the demands of Jan Lokpal Bill.

Hats off to Anna and his team. Hats off to the Indian people. Without their support, this movement wouldn’t have succeeded like this. Indian people have really created a history by their tremendous support towards this historical movement. Their zest, maintaining the peacefulness is splendid indeed! Though, there are few people who considered it over dramatized.  Some tried to put hurdles on the way. However nothing matters now. It is the beautiful and striking example of the strength of Indian Democracy and Integrity. Role of media truly deserves an applaud for connecting us with this movement closely and thoroughly

.

We always heard of freedom fight and JP movement, but it is that incredible movement which we witnessed. This generation should be proud that they got the privilege to be part of it.  As Anna said, it is a partial success, it is, but let’s hope for the best. And people should be determined to change themselves and our society to support the success of this movement further. India is rising and it will be shining.

Congratulations India!!   Jai Hind.

Love is like a river

Love is like a river

Never bind it in the terms

Let it flow freely

 If the emotions are

Real and true,

Nothing matters at all

It will be all yours!

Written for: Carry On Tuesday

 Also Linked to: One Single Impression

Enemies of peace

Peace is the best asset in life. Nothing is better than peace to make your life blissful. However, certain things can breakdown your peace, making your life disheveled.

Anger:

Anger is the greatest enemy of peace. Controlling anger is the toughest task. It may be very difficult to control your anger at times, but once you overcome, it can sustain harmony. So try to control it. Otherwise it can lead to a fight, disharmony of your home or surroundings and eventually can tamper a good relationship. It is very likely that you may hurt your near and dear ones in the momentary rage of anger.

Jealousy:

It is the key factor of ruining a relationship and finally peace of your life. Jealousy, though a very common and natural feeling, is a weak point of a personality. It indicates low confidence because the person who is jealous does not have trust on his potential. People keep thinking about other’s achievements and get jealous and lose their grip on their own perspective. So don’t get jealous with others and trust your ability.

Impatience:

A major factor to promote anger, depression and frustration. Everything in life takes its own time to accomplish. So learn to have patience, trust your ability and wait for the right time for the right thing.

Bad health:

It is the most common factor to annihilate peace from your life. It is said health is wealth and it’s completely true. You can face and tackle all the problems of your life if, at least, you are hale and hearty. Circumstances of Running to the hospitals regularly can disturb you mentally, physically and financially. So please take care of your health so that you can take care of your dear ones and fill peace in your home and life.

Pessimism:

Positive attitude towards your life is the best way to enhance the chances of success. Negativity can fill your life with uncertainty, mental disturbance and uproar. So be optimistic and try to get rid of negativity and have peace of life. There’s always a ray of hope, you can discover in life.

The aura of dusk

The sky turned rosy

Waves of breeze is doing waltz

Dusk draped the aura

Flocks of vivid birds

Breath of freedom they inhale

Going back to their home

Submitted to: Haiku Heights

                           Haiku My Heart

Also shared@ Ruby Tuesday

It’s time to say goodbye

Yesterday I saw a movie “Anjaana Anjaani” Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. (I love the song 'Tujhe Bhula Diya') After watching that movie I realized that how complicated a relationship can be. How difficult it is to know a person. How peculiar feelings can be.

It’s strange that sometimes, people can’t understand people in even long time relationships and sometimes it’s inexplicably easy to connect with someone profoundly. But unfortunately, sometimes despite all the ‘made-for-each-other’ type vibes, they are not destined to be together.

It’s time to say goodbye

It’s all over

They met in life

Just as a stranger

Their eyes met

And it connected someway

Lips showed a hint of smile

And they became friends from that day

A strong connection

That never felt before

Started to bond gradually

And emotions peeped from the core

They shared their sorrows

They both were in pain

Pain turned bliss with their amity

And they were able to laugh again.

They shared their happiness

Memories of early good times

When they enjoyed their life

Mirth resonated like chimes

They talked about their obsessions

And their hatred

How agony assailed them

And they felt like cheated

Life for them was like shipwreck

Gradually it became like a cozy nest

Their camaraderie taught them the gist of life

And they decided to give it their best

Their destination arrived, they didn’t realize

Their heart heaved a sigh

Their togetherness was about to end

And it was time to say goodbye!

(Though in the movie they met forever but I preferred to end this on a final goodbye.)

Submitted to: Magpie Tales

                           One Single Expression

                           Carry On tuesday

Also Shared @  Poets United 

 

Lullaby

Lullaby you hum

The sweetest tune in the world

Makes me sleep peacefully

It takes all my pain

Sends me to the land of dreams

Melody echoes

Written for: Haiku Heights

                       Haiku My Heart

Lesson of life

Published in Aama Odisha: A quarterly published, bilingual (Odia & English) e-magazine



She was watching television. Every news channel was raging with the fight against corruption. She changed the channel and started to watch songs and tried to search some good films. But her mind was stuck to the news channels. She returned back to them. The entire nation was supporting the anti corruption campaign to make the country corruption free.

Her throat choked to see the energy of youths. Even old age people and children were participating. They were lighting candles in support.

One part of her heart wanted to go and light candles in support but how could she?

Her husband was an ordinary but honest government employee. But she was not happy. She always compared her life with high society people. Their lifestyle fascinated her immensely but her monthly income was not enough to add luxuries in their life.

“Many people are earning so much money and making their lives better. They have all the luxuries of life and fulfill all the desires of their children but we…?”

“Doesn’t matter what other people are doing. We can have our daily meals. We are educating our children. We have the peace of mind. What else do you want?” Her husband would say.

“Huh! Peace of mind. Just eating and sending our child in government school is not life. Just see around you. How people live lavishly. Madhu always displays her new jewelries to me. Neena is going for a long vacation with her family to Goa.” She said rolling her eyes. “And we are always stuffed in this small old house. I haven’t bought a single earring after marriage.” Her tone turned nagging and it became a daily business. Everyday her husband would returned to home, exhausted and she would start nagging at her high volume.

After a year her husband started to do what she wanted. Their life became plentiful gradually. Her nagging stopped. After three years she had everything in her life to show off. Her face beamed with happiness and pride. But one day her husband got arrested because of taking bribe and some scam in his department.

How could she take part in anti corruption movement when she herself is corrupt and forced her honest husband in the quagmire of corruption? 

“So what once she held the hands of dishonesty? It has made her learn the lesson of life.” Her inner voice suggested. “In the greed of gaining the luxuries in life she has made her husband lose his dignity. She lost peace. Her children felt bad in the society.” Her eyes filled with tears and heart with grief and regret. “But now she knows the gist of life. Honesty is the best asset one can have in his life. She too will extend her hand of support in this movement!” She thought resolutely.

 Written for: Thursday Tales

Shared@ Sunday Scribblings

My world!

You honored me

With the beautiful word in the world

You’re joy of my life…My son

Tears sprout in my eyes

Heart churns with agony

To see your pain

My eyes shine with bliss

To hear your mesmerizing

Chuckle  and laughter.

Peace and emotion

Envelop me when

I hold you in my arms.

The world is pure with you

My world revolves around you

And you’re my world!

Beauty of nature unveiled!

The field is dancing

With the melody of mellow breeze

The Beauty of nature unveiled.

Their hard work flourished finally

In the form of golden crop

She chuckles with delight

‘You can beat the poverty’

 Her heart assured her blissfully

 It will bring prosperity.

Mother will beam with contentment

Father won’t have to stoop

Burden of debt will be released.

Submitted to: Short Story Slam

The rickshaw puller

“God! It seems that entire town has arrived for shopping.” Vidya gasped and finally came out from the crowd of the hectic market. She was walking hastily encumbered with some packets.

“You took almost four hours to buy few things.” Saurav said in fake irritating tone.

It takes time when you’re shopping for clothes.” She said nonchalantly. Saurav smiled.

They asked for many pulling rickshaw but no one was empty or ready to go to their destination. Finally they got some empty rickshaw and Saurabh approached a rickshawala who was very old. He immediately agreed to go.

“Would you able to tow us?” Vidya asked seeing at his age and health.

“Yes, yes.” He put in hurriedly. They got up on the rickshaw and it proceeded in their destination. On the way they spotted an ice cream parlour and in that hot weather Vidya immensely wanted to have that. She requested the rickshaw puller to stop aside for few minutes. He mutely stopped the rickshaw at the roadside. They went to the parlour to take ice cream and came to know that it a restaurant also. Vidya asked Saurav to get something packed for the dinner as after this hectic marketing she was in no mood to cook. They ordered paneer dosa. It took some time and Vidya was feeling guilty as outside rickshaw puller was waiting.

“Saurav, give him some money and tell him that it will take time and he can leave.” Vidya licked the melting ice cream. “He is so old. I’m feeling guilty that he is pulling such weight.”

Saurav went outside and returned after few minutes. “He says, he can wait.”

After some more minutes they came out and the rickshaw puller was waiting patiently. They continued their journey. After reaching home Saurav paid him his wage and after a quick thought he gave him some more money for making him wait.

A smile flashed on his face. “You know this is my first wage today. People often think to see my age that I am not viable to pull weight and refuse to take my rickshaw. But you know there is no one to take care of me and my wife so I have to work. If everyone would think like that, how will I manage to earn money?” Rickshaw puller said and departed from there in search of some more passengers, leaving them emotionally perplexed.

 Submitted to: 3WW

                             Magpie Tales

                              One Single Impression


 

Blissful always!

Today I was reading a Post by Preeti Shenoy (She is the author of “Life is what you make it”) and it made me laugh even in my downcast state of mind. It was a video of a child’s laugh. (Click the blue word to check out and I’m sure you’ll laugh too.)

It is said that laughter is the best medicine, a healer and laughter of a child is divine. So mesmerizing that you can’t resist smiling. Even in your worst mood.

A child’s mind hooks on something, say some peculiar voice and they laugh again and again on the same voice. If you stop making sound they wait for that. (You can see in the video).

So a child’s laughter is the best healer.  If you’re really in a  bad mood and anyone laughs beside you, sometimes it can aggravate your mood, out of annoyance but not a child’s laughter. It’s heartening and blissful always!

Keep SmilingJ

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

As the Independence Day and Republic Day approaches patriotic songs echo throughout the surroundings. Be it news channels, music channels, FM Radio or any reality show, everywhere we can hear patriotic songs and it is very pleasant to hear. It is the impact of these songs that they literally give me goose bumps. Reverence for our freedom fighters and soldiers reaches to its optimum level.  (I know all the Indians feel the same way)

In our life we are too much occupied with our tensions, various problems and enjoyments too. The Independence Day and those patriotic songs remind us that how fortunate we are to breathe in a free country and are free to do whatever we want to do in our lives. We are free to take our decisions. We have some rights. But we have some duties too which we should follow. All the pains and struggles have been taken by our honorable martyrs. It’s because our soldiers we enjoy our life safely. We sleep peacefully.

In our life we thank those people who help us or who do something for us. Though Thank You is a very small word for our freedom fighters and soldiers but still I, on the behalf of our nation would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of them who fight for the welfare of our country. Who fight against corruption. Who fight against those anti social and greedy elements who want to tamper the grace and unity of our nation. We all wish and hope that harmony, integrity and strength of our country remain indelible.

I feel happy and proud to wish you all - “HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!”

This auspicious day is the most pious festival of India and those patriotic songs are all time favorites. The Tricolour, our national flag make us feel proud! Proud to be an Indian.

                                                 

                                                            JAI HIND