Cosmic dancer adorned with ash
Being the beginning and the End
the form of father and mother
You, my Lord, my Universe !!
Of Creator, preserver and destroyer
My mind always falls for the destroyer
of thoughts and deeds wild and weird.
The destroyer of dreadfulness around
With tangled locks and Ganges in flow
Wearing Crescent moon’s golden glow
Serpents twining around neck
Meditating in stillness, profoundly deep
From third eye, wisdom's fire does leap !!
With trident in hand, and drums that  beat
In your fierce form, mostly misunderstood
Yet in your benevolence, lies the world's fate!!
Mahadev! Your grace is my ultimate state.
Every breath of mine is a gift from you
And every breath sings your praise and fame
You are the timeless one, beyond all ages!!

At dim-lit room’s corner
shines a candle bright
embracing its own doom.
life so tender of wax and wick
Yet, rendering un-definable warmth
no matter what of occasions.
An Altruistic flame on flickering dance
Glows for others, for others it shines !!
But does it weep in silence?
Secrets of sorrow kept alone to self.
who remembers the candle?
Who feels its plight?
as flames begin to fade
As it, self annihilates!!
Who values its sacrifice?  
Of burn for others and lay down life?
Not for any acclaim
But, for fulfilling life’s purpose!!
Will the candle’s legacy live?
In memories warm and stories bright?
When darkness falls
And there’s a candle ready to glow!!

Beneath the swaying trees
Where rivers flow silently,
a tale unfolds, as old as the sun.
In God's own country,
where hearts are kind- a partial truth
A mystery lingers in the collective mind.
Of the plethora of wealth that flows in
from lands afar middle east and west.
Yet, some say, the bowl is still empty
With a need for pleading on the loose!!
who are responsible?
With nothing Right and Left to ruins
sightless of lotus bloom
Is it the rulers, with vision unclear
Or silent voices, we struggle to hear?
Where are the famed heaps of wealth?
Of the land, now with begging bowl
it pains on labels, harsh and unkind.
On this land of beauty and endless charm !!
Let the ample fields where spices grow
Make the state, grow and glow
Weaving a story of hope, new and bold
where the future can unfold…
to rise above and find its calm.
for resilience to shine on every face !!

Mind worries as sun blazes
dwindling up water sources
held so close like precious treasure,
As earth spins, yearning for change!!

Soil waits in anticipation
Longing for monsoon’s gentle touch
and to hear stories from heavenly sky
gathered by collective clouds!!

Leaves stretch out their eager hands,
While roof tops become willing recipients
To embrace the raindrops
As convoy from the sky above!!

Mind dances as if on cloud nine
As celebration of renewal
Of dried-up life and leaves...
Waiting for the splash of rain
across every breeze in its way...
Of lone long walks with no barriers
between soul and heaven!!

Life's music plays
sweet and harsh tunes,
with marks of joy
And sorrow interwoven,
Better listen to the rhythm
Within, close to the heart
The beat unbroken and unyielding.
With belief, in self-worth
And the hidden power
To cross the flowing sorrows
And climb the joyful mountain.
With a smile… without doubts.
Whispering to wind…
“My journey has just begun"!!

In the sunset of unspoken dreams
Where it’s remains once danced in glitter
Drenched in fire , now seems  resigned,
Lies in ashes of memories, intertwined.
And the flickers that once warmed the soul,
Rests in the unattended corners,
Of the heart, silent and deep.
With hopes for a new beginning
From every finish, like a rise of phoenix
From the unattended corners of heart!!

I’m back to my place ,
that prepared  me to race
A place that  let me learn
To keep shoulders up than to lean
Gave me strength  to stand tall
In every situation that tilted  for a fall
Taught me to hide worries under a smile
And make my walk worth while
A place that made me freak as a teen
Showed me a   world I had never seen
Gave me heart breaks  
Removable by no hacks
Where it was fun
To hang around under sun
With friends and theirs too
Enjoying life with no clue
Of what  in store for future
As that was our nature..
Thoughts of all brings smiles
but now  within It’s cries
for the Years  that distanced
Me from this place for no stance..
Like an alien in the land I stay
As how much I miss this place all way
I’m back to my place
To breath its air  for a day's phase
I’m back to my place, I'm lost!!!

You see me as a person
A single one,
But within me,  
There are thousand me
One who cries within
And sometimes shedding tears
In the loneliness of own world
And then there's another me
Stamping out melancholies with a smile  
Talking to faces me on the way
Known to me, with bursts of merry
Sometimes cry my eye’s out
Within hands that hold me tight, as own
And sometimes I refrain from dropping tears
As not to drench their heart with my tears
And pan out to  opt a happy face..
Not letting anyone know
What's within me …
Again, The world sees me as a whole..
While I'm whole in pieces .!!

Mind ignites with hope
Setting it ablaze sans any dope
Body and heart in perfect dance
Syncing with dreams, in a fervent trance..
Running swift towards the goal,
Every inch, in a determined stroll.
Mind observes keen, though not in sight
A sign of change, very much under light
With  transformation whispers in the air,
A total shift, beyond compare.
Change, the inevitable dance,
In every circumstance, a chance.
With every step, like a journey begun,
For the change, the constant, under the sun.

standing  beneath a mammoth  hill
Gazed up in fright and awe
as umpteen  thoughts raced across
On how to touch its majestic crown
to witness the world that lay underneath
from its wondrous height, but then
Will I succeed?

Determination whispered in my ears
with a lofty “yes” ,though shivers struck
a moment , then with a deep breath
And  firm foot- stepped up.. doubtless
of  Will I succeed?

Each breath accompanied every stride
to fulfill a dream that heart dreamt of
To touch the glory, that shines atop
For a panoramic view of nature’s  best
And mind settled  with no question of
Will I succeed?

Joyful tears stream down
At the sight of serene and tranquil greens
that lay at foot , imbibing a vanished pain
for sweeter  joy, And in deep breath
a whisper was heard..
“I have succeeded”….,!!

An over long  hustle and bustle
Tends Mind to yearn a hush
As it seeks a way - A path to maturity
Where wisdom holds sway
For a journey of inward flow
Searching purpose of soul
And cognizing  design  of life…!!

Life’s ebbs and flows guides me  to wake
As consciousness dawns within
Like radiant sun, edging out
the ignorance prevailing in and out
embracing the truth
And the essence of life !!
  
Vowing  to forsake , toxic talks and choice
I embrace silent moments
With stillness in thoughts
Letting spirit rise higher and higher
To become a better person,  as I aspire
with grace, In this sacred space of life!!

Standing  tall and stable,  
With no branches broken
And no trunks scattered
But intact with loyalty,
forever bound, even in wildest storm!!

A character like rare,
precious gem...
Through tests and trials
proved time and again,
marking  loyalty at its  core !!

As many stories unfold..
Like a lamp of trust
and  light,  in sight..
it gleams , surrounded by hues
Of black and white...!!

A lifestyle never forged..
But living  like a dream
With no compromise.
But completely true
having no veiled lies.. !!

A choice made deep within.
To be true to self  !!

The child in me plays gleefully
Spinning the umbrella as if
In a whimsical way…
As a way to get soaked
in the drops of rain
And fall in the world
of magical display.
that fills my heart with joy
As the rain softly twirls…!!
Sipping a  cup of warmth,
held close in  hand, And
gazing from afar, enchanted and charmed
I wander through the misty wonderland
Created by the dense drops from the sky
And then sneezing all-day
Sending a sigh of fever
But still enjoying it
As monsoon’s gentle touch…..
And then waiting for another drench
A moment
that nothing else can restrain!!.

In the golden dawn,
the sun does rise,
Casting its glow
upon the skies...
All alone....!!

With silvery brightness  
Of no complaints,
All through the day
Upon the sky smiles  and shines
All alone !!

As day bids its fond adieu
For the sun to retire...
With a colourful gleam
it sets down  from the sky..
All alone. .. !!

Somewhere, some how..
It relates  with me .
In the journey of life...
For the brilliance of standing
All alone !!

In the realms of dream
When stars and moonlight
Weave their tales..
I seek solace in the ocean
Of my eyes
As your smile hurts much
Along with unspoken words
And innumerable emotions,...
Your gaze takes me away
from being as my self
to the deepest
layer of the wild ocean...
Filled with blues and sharks
And the striking tides ....
And i lay there..
Under the moon light..
In the realms of my dreams
Thinking of you ....!!

Let silence speak for a moment
While i gaze into your eyes
to explore what they may seek
And to know if our paths
Shall ever converge....and
If we were meant to be one
to become symbol of  perfection
for the world around..
Or just live our  lives apart..
Like the sun and moon
Never to be together...
Just playing the hide and seek !!

Like a scar it burns within me
For letting go of possibilities
And probabilities to score
On held talents and make them grow
To seize the day and drink life’s wine,
But as of now the voice of my life
Seems much like whispers’ caught
in wind’s dance
faded and evaded the chances
of singing a symphony of joy
by making much from the precious
gift of time……!
A lingering sense of remorse
Flowing tears of regret..
colours a vibrant view on life….
To make life much more
Beautiful in my own way….!!

Sun refuses to wake
And the sky is coloured cloudy
Gentle breeze  dance and play
Caressing cheeks and hair as
Chillness comes along
Southwest direction in row…
And the earth seems ready
To quench thirst  
with the first droplet of
Heaven’s dew ……
As  the monsoon arrives
In style !!

Though destined to be one
A wrath so unforgiving
Seems to have torn us apart
Making us drift apart
In ways different..
As two desperate leaves
moving along...
One guided by wind's dance
other flowing along gentle stream
In the nature's vast expanse
Finding solace in seperate fate
Embracing the beauty of solitude...
Dreaming to cross paths..
Somewhere and somehow..
As journey continues...!!

Your smile, a gift,
Brightening the world,
Radiating warmth,
With each curve unfurled.

A treasure, priceless,
Shared without a fee,
A beacon of joy,
For all hearts to see.

In this act of kindness,
A day is transformed,
Not just for them,
But for you, a day reborn.

So let your smile shine,
Illuminate the way,
For smiles are treasures,
Words can't convey.

In the dark before dawn,
they sparkle like diamonds
And smile  as budding stars
along the greens of my path
filling fragrance
all through my way...
And blooming
As radiant lovely flowers
On the fall of first ray
Of morning  sun....!!

-kavitha prabhakaran

Morning walk, a stroll with the rising sun,
Beneath the morning sky, wandering as one.
Awakening mind, body, spirit in tune,
Engaging in silent discourse with the breeze at noon.
Listening to chirping birds' melodious song,
Smiling at cheery faces, feeling belong.
Inhaling scents of blooming flowers so sweet,
Joyfully shedding calories, a wholesome feat.
Simple walk brings ample gains,
A word to share, walking brings no pains.
Embrace it daily, a habit to adore,
For sure, it will inspire you to walk more.

Offended in depth
Propels crystal waterworks
Shining bright and clear
At  corners of oculus either side
Holding on from downfall
As frightened  to crumble on fall
much like me…,
not ready to fall
for any one’s sake….!!

Stars shine in her eyes
Yearning to live a life
Firm in mind to fall in place
either illusional or real..
Sans  letting life to leave
No less than a reconquer
Of the lost glee  .
She  dreamt..
Of umpteen pictures with songs
Unique  song of silence  said it all....
And i backed her dreams
With my own song of silence...!!

Like fish out of water
I gasp  for a bit of breath
Wriggling left  and right
I end up waking straight
As some voice from invisible self
Seem to pierce my inner soul
In the deep dense night
Of intense silence..
Surrounding darkness sends a shiver
Along the rhythm of talk I hear...
But from where??
An echo from heart..??
Or a babble of soul??

Mind and heart
float in harmony
along with thoughts
comforting  a feel  
of your presence ...
but, never quite often felt
is  the hold on hand..
that gives a vibe
of being cared…..

Accompanying  each other
complimenting one another
walking  uphill and down hither
Taking twists and turns thither
at every nook and corners  together
a journey  without a  bother
for years down altogether..
Still on ways smoother
Than any feel of smother
With no bubbles  of  frother
But as real like a  soother..
With all imperfections like any other
For our friendship is like no other
Cheers to you , my friend forever...!!

Violent waterfalls in the
wilderness of vast greenery
Showered on her the
chillness of heavenly drops..
In the taste of  her favourite strawberry....
With alluring scent of red roses..
Sending  vibes  of happiness..
Across her spines..
driving her into her own world..
of dreams and fantasies.....
And the waterfalls continued
It's magical silvery smile!!

Endless circles of act,
one after another
Without a thought
or a re-thought
Just got to  get wasted..
the spirals of knowledge
acquired with pain, lying
Un awakened... Unused!!
And there's  neither a sign
nor a signature ....
Of my existence....
so long.....so painfully !!

Under the shade of greens
Gentle breeze
Along the trees
Turns pages of book
That has my mind on it.. !!
By my side, the sparrows
Walk on wall much alike jump
And then fly so lively
Leaving in me a thought...
And a  wish. ...
If I could fly.....!!

Some facts
I know are true ..
And that's understood
To the core ...
Still
there's an anxiety
Between certainty and  illusion
Like dream and reality
And in between I live
My life ....!!

Shimmering sharp words
Slit my throat deep
Aiding bleed profusely…
While your words dazzled 
Like a sword..
Viciously laughing at the fallen me…!!

the noisy outbursts
Like a sort of tantrum
of all words quite lucid
on anchoring at shore
than setting a sail across  
the globe....
tends sleeplessness..
And the wakened dream
takes  to depths of water
Layered in layers
In search of peace within
and to behold the beauty
of the unseen world
always dreamt….!!

Bordeaux bottle
Glittered  like  emerald
While the dark red wine
Smiled through the glasses..
Of a  classy store's window .....
And the beaming smile
Of beautiful wine said  it all.....!!
My mind too ....
returned a gracious smile....
But I moved on....
Window seat journey..
Drizzling rain..
Chill weather.. ..
Memories....!!

Vast greyish orange sky
Wore a festive look..
As moon and stars
Bejeweled in gold..
Illumined in dark...!!
birds danced their way home...
While evening wind..
Slightly unfurled the fragrance
across the horizon...
And there the sun set down..
For a night's slumber!!

Drops of  tears
Moved down her chin
But the brightness
In her eyes..
Indicated...
She's not perturbed..
rather firm for way forward....!!
And then the smiles
A smile of sweet revenge..
And a sign of determination..
to keep away at bay the
recrudescence of any pain...
and she stepped ahead
With hope ....!!

No curbs
No obstacles
but only crystalline path
I feel, i find and i see
for a breakthrough
in my landing spot
lending me voice
to sing accolades
Of unseen Power
For the perfect timing
Of all lovely miracles...!!

Drizzling rain
Aims for umpteen smooches
On her fairy face..
And she too plays
hide and seek
With the naughty rain...,,!!

Fierce attitude
To be an achiever
So as to hold  the
trophy in hand
High upto sky...
And so  toasted
the efforts...
But then realised
hopes had holes
As I stood still
At where it started !!!

Shimmering sharp sword
Slit my throat deep
Aiding bleed profusely…
While your words dazzled  bright
Viciously laughing at the fallen me…

Like a lonely tree  
I feel I stand ....
At times tossing  head
to either sides...
Just to know if it's you
Who's passing by my side ....!!

Moon in the morns
stars with their stares
Keep themselves mum
With the rise of  day's sun !!

Walking by the woods
Had view of tiny flowering buds
That bloomed on the sideways
As a  beauty in sight by all ways.!!
Walking with a smile
In an inimitable own style
With a talk to others for a while
Gets to step on an extra mile !!
Little moments of enjoyment
Gives a sense of fulfillment..
As there's no retirement..
For these tiny amusements !!

-Kavitha Prabhakaran

Petals of  dried flower  
Lay fallen dry and dull ...
Happy fragrance sent around
On glorious colourful days
Fades from memory..
As  songs loses its words
And words loses its music...
And trying to hear the unsung song
I feel fallen....
With no glorious past
Or colourful future!!

Nostrils clash gifting breathlessness...
Twists and turns lends sleeplessness....
Though on cosy comforts for a
peaceful slumber ....!!
And then ..
Interference of inhalers and steams
Aid in clearing war within nasal base
And  a feeling of relief  surrounds..
Though it's a bit away from feeling afresh !!

Distance between you and me
Distanced words from me
Though rainbows shine
Bright in the heart
With every colour of it
reminding you...
In the broad void mind !!

Lingering taste
Of treasured memories
Awakens soul
from tending deep  falls
keeping me on track
with all other thoughts
set aside…..

Whole of me is devoted to you
much like a doll
dancing to your moves...
Cheerfully smiling through
Though bleeding deep within....
In the wait for a scent of you
least from far....
For me to stay alive !!

Chillness pierces  my skin
Through every cell it touches
Yet I move along the path
Pulled by the dreams to move...
As lights shimmer to music
Of playful autumn breeze
And darkness of  night ,
darker again....
Yet...I move along....
To unknown reach.....
A destination so uncertain
Still I need to reach!!

Standing on  top of the world
Shouting from bottom of the heart
Holding you tight to the core
Beyond which impossible for more
To  show world that’s deaf and blind
Of how much I adore  you…..
Be aware,  on your hold
Swings my life, either
to shine like a lively star atop
Or fall like a burnt charcoal dead
deep down !!