Weird dream

Sometimes I wonder why it is what it is

Like those dreams,

Which wake me up in the morning before I want to wake up

They are weird,

Not as much as me though.

The last dream I watched asleep,

I saw you. 

Yes, isn't it weird? 

'coz I don't think if I still remember your face correctly.

Well, even in the dream,

I saw pictures of you

They were happy pictures,

Of you and your family.

There was everyone who probably matter to you the most 

And you were happy.

Though in few pictures, 

You had aged a bit, 

And started looking more like your dad. 

You had slightly longer and curlier hair

And you were cleaned shaved

But you had a magical smile

And you still possessed those tiny dimples.

I saw you had posted happy pictures

And that you have probably started writing

I saw you had written poetry

Though I don't know why some of them were about loneliness

And in one picture I spotted a guitar which you were happily playing with your brother.

You had a small house and satisfied eyes.

I tried to look for you in the dream after I saw those pictures,

But I couldn't find you or your poetry.

Its not likely of me to watch such dreams

Seeing happy people sometimes make me sad or envious

But it wasn't a sad dream,

I felt happy and strangely relieved.

I wanted to save that dream, 

I wanted to share it with somebody,

Who's better than you to share it with?

Sometimes I wonder why it is what it is 

That its making me write poetry

Its always easier to write poems than talk, right?

Successful Sunday

Sometimes I wonder what a successful day is for me. I had a successful Sunday yesterday, well, kind of successful. 

I woke up early in the morning, naturally and not by a alarm clock or phone ring. I felt well slept, refreshed, energized and motivated. I didn't procrastinate as I always do. I didn't lose myself in mundane chores of everyday household this day. 

I had set-up a nice working space for myself. I had put on some on my favorite music and some of 90's Bollywood music too (I must tell you they are an absolute mood up-lifter if you have never tried it, works like a charm). I made a delicious cold coffee for myself; rich, dark, strong, creamy, chocolaty, exactly the way I like it. I held brush after a long time. I tried blobbing paints on paper. I was not really very happy with my first painting attempt of that morning. But I was glad I was learning, I learnt what style worked for me, and what not. I didn't feel scared to try on new things. I started another painting. 

And then, I had to meet this beautiful friend for lunch. It was a simple lunch but oh don't we just love to hangout simply sometimes. Making travel plans, eating, a little shopping may be and most importantly, admiring and supporting each other. 

I continued my day watching old movies on Television and resuming painting. It felt nice. It felt relieved. It felt peace. I was really happy with my second painting I must tell you. I decided to treat myself a little and I put on my headphones and headed out to try some street food. I rarely go out alone to eat, but I love doing that. It feels great, like I have a power and I am enough. 

And those times, I was only wondering that how important it is to have such days, with no drama in it. I agree life is a very long, complicated, dramatic movie. The casting never ends. Genre keeps on changing. One moment you think its a romance genre and other you find it being drama. Its comedy but its sometimes mystery and crime too. Well, I keep trying for making it a musical with romance and comedy and very little drama too of-course, like a pinch of salt in it. And then, some drama did happen. What is this movie called life without drama in it, eh? 

So, I had a kind of successful Sunday yesterday. But it had me thinking, how I want all my life's days like! Being happy and feeling peaceful isn't really too difficult, is it ? But when an external force tries to change your initial inertia and cause you to change your movie's genre, what should you do? Resist? Change? Don't give a damn and keep on enjoying your own musical?! Trying to figure out this last bit... 

I hope you all had a successful Sunday too. Would love to hear what makes it work for you. 

पुराने महल

पुराने महलों के मलबे को माथे से लगा रखा है, 

और सोचते हैं कि नसीब बदलता क्यों नहीं।

Puraane mahalon ke malbe ko maathe se laga rakha hai,

Aur sochte hain ki naseeb badalta kyun nahin.

दिल का हाल

कभी जलता हूँ धुऐं सा, कभी लहरों सा बहता हूँ,

जो तू न हो पास मेरे, तेरी यादों में खोया रहता हूँ,

तुझे तो ख़ामोशी के सिवा कुछ न दे पाया मैं,

आज ये बूंदें पिरो, दिल का हाल मैं कहता हूँ। 

Kabhi jaltaa hu dhuyein sa, to kabhi lahro sa bahtaa hu,

Jo tu na ho paas mere, teri yaadon me khoya rahtaa hu,

Tujhe to khamoshi ke siwa, kuch na de paya main,

Aaj ye boondein piro, dil ka haal main kahtaa hu.

शांति

बहुत शांति है यहाँ 
कोई सैलाब नहीं इस समंदर में 
धड़कनें भी थोड़ी धीमी हैं 
तेरे और मेरे दिलों की 
बेचैनी नहीं है कोई 
न कोई फाँसले दरमियाँ हैं 
किसी बात का डर भी नहीं 
न किसी रफ़्तार की न किसी मंज़िल की तलाश है 
बहुत शांति है यहाँ 
एक तू है, एक मैं हूँ 
और ये गहरा समंदर है 
लहरें हैं कुछ पर बेताब नहीं 
आसमाँ भी उदास नहीं कि आफ़ताब नहीं 

TinyTales #2

She paused her day chores to talk to him.

He paused her call to carry on with his day.

#Priorities

आज सुबह

आज जब मैं सुबह घर से निकली 
तो चिलचिलाती बदन को जलाती धूप न थी 
मौसम ख़ुश्क न था 
हवा में एक महक थी ख़ुशी की 
कोयल की कूक सुनाई पड़ रही थी 
कुछ पेड़ों पर फ़ूल भी दिखाई दे रहे थे 
पत्ते रोज़ से कुछ ज़्यादा हरे दिख रहे थे 
आज कहीं हड़बड़ाते लोग नहीं दिखे 
रास्ते चलते साईकल से ऑटो टकराते नहीं दिखे 
दिन के शुरू में चेहरे पर एक मुस्कान खिल गयी 
जैसे कल से ढूंढ रही मैं ख़ुशी मिल गयी 

रंग

इन रंगों की दुनिया को बेरंग मत करो,
इन्हें बिख़रे ही रहने दो, बेढंग मत करो।

In rango ki duniya ko berang mat karo,
Inhe bikhre hi rahne do, bedhang mat karo.

Cry Cry

I cry a lot!

I cry for silliest of things sometimes.

I am a cry baby.

I am telling you. I cry a lot. 

Like really cry a lot!

I don't know what to say. 

Anything makes me cry.

I had teary eyes an hour ago.

Sometimes, I don't know the reason myself.

Sometimes its something very beautiful.

Sometimes its something too ugly.

Sometimes, its helplessness. 

Sometimes, its anger.

Everything makes me cry.

That's how I know to express.

Stupid rhymes

I dream, I fly

I love clouds in the sky.

I whistle, I walk

I write poetry and I talk.

I paint and read stories

I love stupid theories.

And there are times

When I write stupid rhymes.

As long as you love me...

I'm tired, I'm sleepy, I'm bored, and I need fun...

Ever since I've started blogging, I'm posting my poems and thoughts. Let this post be something very random and fun. No, I'm not telling here any of my love stories. Its just a game. A good time-pass indeed!

Thanks to Anurag who tagged me in his post. This is the first time I'm playing any such game.

So here it goes..

The rules are very simple!

*Rules*

1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, IPOD etc. on shuffle.

2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.

3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS...

1. If someone asks you, “are you okay ? ?” you say:

Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers (:O Seems like I'm really not okay!)

2. How would you describe yourself ?

Unchained Melody - Elvis Presley (The title sounds good, but the song sounds despo... :|)

3. What do you like in a guy/girl ?

Jhoom barabar jhoom - Jhoom barabar jhoom (No interpretation for this one!)

4. How do you feel today ?

Kheva re kheva - Doli sajaa ke rakhna (Not able to relate to even a bit of it!)

5. What is your life’s purpose ?

Open Road - Gary Barlow (Is it trying to indicate me towards my life's real purpose, the person who really needs me most? *thinking*)

6. What’s your motto ?

Kal ho na ho - Kal ho na ho (Sahi hi toh hai ;))

7. What do your friends think of you ?

Rukmani.. Rukmani - Roja (I knew they're the culprit ones..can never stop gossips!! :P)

8. What do your parents think of you?

Kaagaz ki kashti - Unsorted (May be they find their own childhood :))

9. What do you think of often ?

Aanan faanan..hua kya se kya - Namastey London (LOL.. perfect!! :D)

10. What is 2 + 2 ?

Gulaabi aankhen - The Train (What is the math in this?! :P)

11. What do you think of your best friend ?

Roz shaam aati thi - Imtihaan (But now my best friend forgot me :'( )

12. What is your life story ?

Dil diya hai.. jaan bhi denge - Karma (Waah Waah!! :P )

13. What do you want to be when you grow up ?

Baadal yoon garaztaa hai - Betaab (Weird.. totally absurd!)

14. What do you think when you see the person you like ?

Aa khushi se khudkushi kar le - Darling (OMG! :O I'm not-at-all a despo!! :@ )

15. What will you dance to at your wedding 4th anniversary?

Teri deewani - Kailasa (Auwww :) )

16. What will they play at your funeral?

Tu is tarah se meri zindagi me shaamil hai.. Jahaan bhi jaaun ye lagta hai, teri mahfil hai - Aap to aise na the (Auwww.. this one's making me emo! *sob sob* )

17. What is your hobby/interest ?

Cheeni kum - Cheeni kum (Hmm.. I dunno howz that a hobby! :|)

18. What is your biggest fear ?

Yu hi chalaa chal raahi - Swades (That's never a fear!!)

19. What is your biggest secret ?

Dil ne kahaa chupke se - 1942 A Love Story (*blush* *blush*)

20. What do you want right now ?

Tera muskurana, fir has ke paas aana, mujhe apna naam batana... - Jhankaar Beats (Auwww... When am I gonna really experience that ^_^)

21. What do you think of your friends?

Halka halka sa ye nasha - Chocolate (Dosto ke sath aur kya.. cheers!! ;) )

22. When you want to rush to the toilet, what do you think ?

Silsila ye chaahat ka - Devdas (:O)

23. Person you hate the most is in front of you, what will you tell the person ?

Aashiqui mein har aashiq ho jaata hai majboor - Dil ka kya kasoor (Hmm...)

24. You have just won a lottery. What will you sing ?

In aankhon ki masti ke.. - Umraao Jaan (And I thought we were talking about lottery!:P)

25. What will you post this as?

As long as you love me - Backstreet Boys (Perfect! :):)):))) )

Oh by the way, out of this, 9 songs I listened to first time. And 15 I rarely listen.. I guess my media player was choosing the songs to play which I never do otherwise.. I should have better used my mobile phone's media player!! :D