Imbibing the serenity.

There was so much chaos inside her, that she wanted to give away
The somnolent clouds drifted closer to hear what she had to say
The breeze blew through her hair, distant fog encompassed her
And then it began to drizzle. 

Adorning the Cliché

Mumbai Monsoons are here. Finally the thunderous sound of rain drowns the traffic noise. The hot humid noons are replaced with the dull cold atmosphere. Even though as clichéd as it may sound I love these days cuddled up and waking up lazily. A day spent off work can revitalize the soul. Watching out the window appreciating nature as it cleanses the world is a spectacular sight. Sipping off hot ginger tea while laying hands on the best book around is heaven for me. I see a crow sheltered in my window trying to protect it's slightly drenched feathers. I see colorful umbrella tops of various shapes and sizes. Children wobbling in their over-sized raincoats waiting for their school buses.
Most of the time we're so encapsulated in our work that we seldom appreciate the beauty of the simplest things. Many a times we're physically at one place but our mind is cluttered and boggled with thoughts. I wish we had a switch to turn our mind on and off at the right moments. Time is running out our hands, appreciate little things. Spreading a smile across someone's face is the least we can do. We often feel demotivated and inferior to others. We compare our lives to another's when there is only one unique being on earth like you. It's alright if you feel like you aren't moving closer to your goal or even if you don't know what your goal is! Keep trying new things, look out for that silver lining. With a content and happy attitude no entity can ever push you down.

I head out for a walk with friends and we have hot "batata vadas" (Crisp potato fritters encased in a gram flour batter) and chai. We sit down and laugh as we tick off our list of clichéd things to do on a rainy day. It may be the same old practice being carried out for years but it makes my heart beam as we chatter away relaxing and making the most of the monsoons!

The Flight of Life..

Soaring across the wide blue sky

Looking below on where shall I dive

A relishing fish for my family

They are the purpose and my reason to be alive.

I glide and swoop along with the wind

and dip my beak to catch a fin

I stumble, I roll, I fall into the sea

Eyes set on the goal but the fear of not achieving is all I had within.

My feathers are soaked and the burden is too heavy

Till I'm ready to fly the opportunity will be long gone

Thoughts of the cries of my babies haunt me

It turns dark, losing all hope I drag my hurt esteem along.

When I reach home they embrace me

Drooped shoulders and lowered eyes

They notice something is wrong and comfort me

There are no whines, no wailing cries.

This is what family is all about

They help you rise when you're at your lowest ,when you feel defeated

And rejoice in your victory as it is their own

I could not sleep and as soon as dawn struck I retreated.

Caught the first fish in the sea flying against the wind

Every day is a struggle and we must strive on

I returned to the loudest clamor and joy in the tree,

Never let your failures dishearten you as LIFE surely and undoubtedly goes on!

Don't Walk Away...

During the weary day, the sun is my companion,

When night draws by the twinkling stars become my roof overhead;

The constant traffic at the brink of the footpath is  a part of my life now,

I may be one of the children of the streets but I have a vision to march ahead.

Don't give me that look, dear passer-by,

I will not beg but atleast give me an opportunity to shine;

Behind these shabby, dirty clothes there is a hidden heart of gold;

Yes, we both are the same, even if not blessed with riches by the divine.

Don't shoo me away or be disgusted by my rags, I'm a human too,

I am a child wandering these streets for love and compassion I never got;

This life may not have given me a full belly,

But the hope and dreams in my eyes is something the world has forgot.

Life is full of ups and downs I believe,

So what if I started low;

The zest and enthusiasm for life which I have,

Will surely one day make me glow!

And then she smiled...

She closed the misty window and drew the curtains 

She didn't want anyone to see

The unbalanced quarrel of emotions

that she wanted to set free.

The pounding rain on the windowpane

seemed as if calling out to her

While she was drowning into thoughts oh so unsettling

Causing everything inside her to stir.

She wanted to rise up strong

So she smiled to the world trying to forget her past

She forgave herself for her irrelevant reasoning

Liberating her feelings and her thoughts.

The rains receded as if consoling her

She opened the window and let the fresh breeze rush in

Although the guilty pleasures of reminiscing never left her side

All she wanted was to smile inside.

- Aparajita Marathe

18th June, 2015

First Step.

Just finished college and I'm standing in the middle of the bridge, with a plethora of opportunities waiting ahead while in the back leaving a bundle of unforgettable moments. The past holds you so tight that it's hard to break through.We tend to become a tad bit too comfortable with our life. 

Why are we so afraid to take that first step? Maybe we're all afraid to fall down, get hurt or lost. We are scared of something we haven't even experienced yet! Change is an evident part of our life. Yet so many people succumb into their daily routine life as it feels safe and right. I've lived with my parents so far. Travelling with them only during vacations or max to max travelling during our college industrial visits with the authorized teachers. It's like a protective bubble we've built around us and we prefer to stay inside it. Ignoring the plight and the misery of the world outside. 

I guess it's time to step out of this bubble and face the new world. 

Being a computer engineer I never thought I did justice to my degree. As in I took efforts to score well in the exams but was this enough, NO! I forgot to dream as there was a planned map laid before me. I kept looking at the tiny space surrounding me, the small world that encompassed me rather than focusing on the big picture.

I always have wanted to write and write through my heart to the people who can connect. Make people feel secure and connected, that there are others in this huge world wanting to make a difference but are lost where to start. One thing is it doesn't matter how old you are to start something new. You live only once and there's a limited amount of time left. There is something new brimming in every corner. Never lose that urge to learn, keep looking for ways to help others and keep that child inside you alive. Whenever a problem strikes it's not the size and gravity of the situation that matters. It doesn't matter who is there and who isn't. All that matters is your attitude towards LIFE!

So this is my first step into my new life. I'll minutely observe the world, constantly learning, reading good books, and shaping my personality to be a better person.