Unveil the Other Side

 It was constant pitter pattering outside with thick rain drops hitting the glass pane at the brim of my balcony. While I lay on the bed lazily reading my book all I could hear in the last half hour amidst the monotonous rainfall was a couple of honking at the nearby junction where cars sped by indicating their movements. A faint cry of a bird that lived in a nest on the backyard tree was heard too. Yes, the distant dog barked profusely, I presume it to be due to the sight of kids walking in full rain gear and boots. My focus shifted back to the story in the book.I frantically started reading the next few pages that had me gripped. When the story ended I closed the book and still engrossed in those characters and their doings I failed to realize that the musical rainfall had waded off and the silence was replaced by noisy traffic, people talking, loud music from the neighbors house, the florist who comes on his cycle selling flowers shouting the names of the seasonal blooms as he p...

After having read the article in " The Times of India ", a vague thought runs in my head.It may sound really wierd but how I wish it was true. The article talked about a new planet discovered in another orbit which revolves around a star in a different solar system altogether. " A rocky planet, same size as the Earth has been discovered orbiting a star like our sun." That sounds a bit of fun. " Although the planet, Kepler-20f could have a thick water-vapour atmosphere, its surface is believed to be too hot for life. " As I read through these lines my witty brain was thinking beyond physics and astronomy. A set of "what ifs?" questions popping up, I was lost in an imaginary world - yeah of course, I had landed on Kepler-20f :0 I was standing in the centre of an island which was densely covered with coconut trees.Mild tropical climate and the wonderful shore. It was perfect to the ultimatum. The roaring waves and me walking on the sand , was an eu...

On feeling you - A shivering dead heat I turned weak Can barely stand on my feet Pathetic is the leak Tasteless turned the meal Had an apple minus the peel No medicine no wine Helped me stay fit and fine Here I am shooing you away Laying on my bed I say Cough, sneeze, and the pain Never come again

Far above the land I know Heard a voice of glory In search of it I started this beautiful journey Was it a dream? Or in real I don't know Wish I could join in Harmony Soul and heart never apart Darkness fills the space Pain felt , sorrows burried Deep within. I want to be there With you.. Can I ? Response is what I cry for In return you sing these tunes Nostalgia hits and I am unaware You care, Dont you But why is that I feel alone Simple and beaten Can you lend a hand please, I plead A soft gentle touch I know forever you are there Besides me, holding me Showering the love I need.

Disclaimer: All characters in this short story are fictitious. If any resemblance to either living or dead then it is purely co-incidential. Bhoomika ran out of the main door bidding a Goodbye. As her parents wave their hands, she jumped into a taxi that had been waiting for an hour. Her flight from Delhi to Chennai was scheduled to depart at 6 am and she was running late as usual. Bhoomika worked in an MNC after her graduation. Holding a masters degree from the University of Stanford landed her in a position that demanded her skills to be used to the maximum. Talent and expertise at the best, made her conquer the title Senior Manger, Marketing team. Close to 10 years into this corporate world had proven her abilities to sustain and bring in the best of the bests. Well, now she was working on a collaborative project that requuired a third party involvement. Risks are bound to be while working on any high profile projects in this highly challenged and competitve era. Bhoomi had it in he...

Ventured out on a casual stroll In the street saw I A kid cajole its mom , for a decent toy buy Shabby looks, clothes tattered Cruel 'NO' is what I hear Dreaming kid's heart shattered Rolling down its cheek, I see a tear Kid rest his head, couched safe Mom sits there and embrace She had no penny To feed her little sonny Harsh was reality that hit her hard Begging continued on the street No signs of betterness on the card She stood fighting the cold, bare feet A stranger crossed the busy road Filled of trucks with heavy load Picked the toy from the vendor Placed it in the hands of the little wonder A gentle tender smile Is what I'd been waiting all the while Bewildered, I stand there Ahh! there are people who care and share..

Days and nights Come and go Simple it looks The life that throw problems at you making you the "STRONGER YOU" Banking your strength A step a time you took Came a demonic hurricane Strong winds blew Stronger you stood, little you shook Was it the fear within? You constantly yearned to win. Burn down, Feel the cry Weep along, Dont be shy Vision clears Gone are the fears Start afresh holding the happy - strings of life. Don't you worry No happiness comes easy Push and Pulls - Prone to happen No matter what season Keep those lovely smiles coming.

Ray of light far from sight All his need is a caring feed A place to sleep, a blanket to keep - the despodent waif Warm and safe Cruel men see the poor one plead, Emptiness filled hearts hesitant to share a part. On the pavement's corner sits this lad a bit. Weak and pale telling his tale None hear Do they feign fear? Hoping - is all he could do for some fresh hot stew Every passer-by down the lane Ignore this guy and all his pain Why is this scene not wiping off my brain Serene it Remains Revives time and again As I sit by the window of the train.

Twisiting the gold chain I lay, waiting for you Tuning my tiny brain - to a glimpse of grey and blue Are your feelings same as mine? Neither able to wine nor dine Do you ponder over - what to do ? If "yes", Drop a simple clue. Amidst the striking light, high up there Smiling face is what you wear Slowly bringing up signs of roars Promising your way - down here, for sure Was it the sight of a Withering flower That spelled you into a beautiful shower? Indeed I accept, you do hear Our deep prayers forever and ever May you come a zillion times Each visit, remain fresh as lime Soothing calmness - divine crime Clings on for a lasting lifetime.

BIAL - That's the abbreviation of Bangalore International Airport Limited . I with a friend and my dad headed towards this destination last friday. Its a clean 45 km drive one way. The traffic seemed to have come to halt on a friday night at 10, maybe a result of rising fuel price and adding to that the inflation taking tolls on the commuters. Weather was cool and the dark clouds had covered the sky, hiding away all the stars. The strong chilly wind that was cutting through the half openend window, ran my ears numb. It is a national highway that I need to take after a few initial rough city roads. As I drive through at a speed marking 100kmph on the display meter, few drops of rain made its entry on the glass surface in front, blurring the vision for a moment, until the wipers came on. A few gossips and giggles kept us engaged till we reached the parking lot at the airport. A glance at the clock confirmed the time - it was 11.05 pm. Malaysian airlines was to land at 11:25 and we w...