Clouds on the sky
Cast spell on mind
Bright joyous mood
Turned blurred

Tears rolling down
Like downpour from sky
Bold voice of mine
Seem heard loud
only in silence…

cloud moves..
heart rejoices..

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!!!

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 !!

Under the dark but jewled sky
With the smiling stars
And shining moon
I sit alone waiting for your arrival
Come ' on dear
Let's have talk
Let's have fun
And let's fall...
To the laughs from that!!

The days and nights
I enjoy each with you
Is a blessing from my Lord
And I believe it in solid...
But for his grace ...
You and me would still be
Unknown hearts to each other ...
He gave you to me ..
To care for you a lot
And vice versa too...
And for sure
he wants me to love you
to love me....

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!!

Rope tightly tied to  poles
Feels the pain of  little girl's legs
Moving as hands horizontally held
Balancing walk from fall into hunger  
Agitated little face reflecting it !!

Small boy steps his dance smilingly
To music of Nashik Dhol
Tuned by a mother's mind
In pain and sorrow...yet with hope !!

Father walks round and round
Whipping his own oiled body
Stubbornly bearing pain of beat
Picking tiny coins thrown by crowd
Into  collection plate of their life !!

A circus for living !!

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 !!

She Stood firm on her roots
tossing head to blowing breeze
Boldly bearing scorching furious heat
And Joyfully embracing the chills
flowing under her heels...
She endured her life each day
To the tunes of nature's choice..
And petal by petals she blossomed
As an angelic wild flower
Of grace and power...
Smiling lucidly to the world around..
Still standing  firm on her roots...!!

Life seems beautiful when
I see you smile
Though apart thousands of mile
Life seems ugly when
there is gloom on your face
Even when we are together at a place..

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 !!

Mango tree in the yard,                        
stands tall and calm
Seasons change
Appearance budge
Yet remains firm on roots

Sunshine and thunder shower
harsh wind and deep winter
Always calm through out
Standing deeply rooted.

Different shades of green
Dark, darker and the lightest
Reflect like neon on night
the  Colours of autumn..
The roots hold still
In its own shade.

In every leaf and every bloom
Trust, it’s the roots
That nurture growth
To touch the sky and back
standing still ….
Rooted to the core…...!!

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...!!

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 day her dark hazel eyes
Met him under  grey cloudy sky
White illusional thoughts
Set in her baby pink heart
Scribbling  violet violent romantic words
That "you are mine "!!

Grew up in green and glow
Bright yellow dreams filled with his ****** and care
Blushed in purple under fictional world
Of  "you me and love " !!

Changeless attitude in pitch black  scorn and slur
Angered her to shiver in red
Yet, back as cool as blue placid waters
Flowing as dazzling maroon stream in thoughts
Of " still I love you" !!

Drained emotions turned her brown  
As dead fallen leaves with little silvery hope
For a soothing touch from his golden hands
She whispered to herself
" Thank you for my colourful life"

Umpteen reasons behind the silence
Yet gets silenced time and again..
crossing fountains of fudges
borne enough in abundance...
As mind fancies your image..
With accompanying twists of dance
to tunes of beats the breeze delivers
from the  far end of world...
Proving again.....egolessness
in the care for the soul it adores !!

-kavitha prabhakaran

I thought I could be happy
As you would make me happy
With you around me..
As your gift for me
On my special day...my birthday!!

But
As always

Loneliness accompanied me
In your place
With Wonderfully packed gift of
Disappointment!!

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 !!

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…..

What am I today
Is not what I wanted me to be yesterday!!

What I will be tomorrow
Is unknown to me ..
Yet I believe
I will be me ..the real me !!

Light walked into my life
Disguised as you...as my life
Spreading the light so bright
Making my future so bright and right
Making way  ahead without any fright!!!

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 !!

While water boiled in the sauce pan
I viewed through the window panes
At the  rains falling in arrogance
And  the Earth bearing it in silence ...!!

Green trees around enjoyed the shower..
As tiny birds onto nests, themselves retired !!
Taste buds yearned for a hot cup of tea
With spices added in plenty....!!

The noisy furious  wind blew ..
Spicing up the monsoon woes !!

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!!

There’s  always a fire
With no flames
When a soul draws near—
A spark that flicker softly,
Yet burning strong and clear.
It kindles warmth within,
Even when in frostbit
A quiet glow, unwavering,
Soft, yet full of light.
A silent force, magnetic,
Unseen but ever true, genuine
Calling out, unspoken,
In a language meant for two.
Compassion like gravity,
A gentle, steady hold,
An endless bond, a quiet flame
That never fades or folds.

If only darkness is felt
In and around you....
Remember...
Hard work and patience
have a say... and pay..
To make you glow like a full moon
From being a no moon !!

Fragrant lush green
Shines as emerald
In the bright shower of
Mid noon sun…
And
In the deepest corners of
My heart it reminds me of
Glowing me
And the doting you!

Beneath my ..

Fancy dresses
Designer jewellery
Coloured smiles
Beauty make ups and
Gorgeous Make overs....

Resides....

A Burning heart
And a paining mind !!

Sometimes it's scolds
sometimes soft word
Sometimes piercing glance
Sometimes romantic looks
I miss all these now....!!!
Unable to tolerate, I vow
Will die without these
As  addicted I'm  to these!!

Shielded me  from the scorching heat
Giving warmth in the smoky winter
Held me  steady in the turbulent storms
By the ways you held me tight ..
At the home I have found ...
In the middle of your heart . ....!!

Frightening  howls from far end of night
Haunted  her mind with wild thoughts
Sending cold vibes across her mind and body..
As she lay there with eyes closed
Adding  darkness  to her darkened world….

Hoping for  ray of moon to touch her  paining mind
Offering a soothing light to heal wounds of her soul
Inflicted by rough knifed words that slit her bones
Causing pain more than broken glass
Cutting her tender skin…
 
With hope she sleeps with half mind open
Waiting for sun to shine above her head
To walk straight in bright light  free from fear of losing him...
And walk with emptiness
Than bear the love for some one
Who has almost killed her and left her!!
She is now a free bird....
Ready to fly again high ...

Bright red hibiscus buds
Eager to bloom , smile in shyness
In night's darkness , yet glowing
Under the golden moon !!

Glossy red frills of blossomed flowers
Sway in buzzing breeze in adorable style
On cheery fulfillment of  life
Under the million rays of mid noon sun !!

In the earth's spin withered flowers lay fallen
With neither smile nor glow ..
But still, there are golden lights
And diamond rays, as always .....
And life continues....

I don't like to fit in
Where I'm not needed
Be it the world or your heart
Though both mean the same to me.

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....!!

In the dazzling darkness of  serene night
tiny stars shut their twinkling eyes
Moon  clad in gorgeous golden glow
Pose in an alluring smile
In the warm thoughts of togetherness
On sun's arrival after a night's break !!

Blossoming sunlight springs in shyness
with moon disappearing silently
hiding from the vibrant view of burning sun
blush and hide is accustomed
to growing love for each other every day..
Though
Never destined to be together ever
Like me and you forever...!!??

Knock down by furious fate
Let teary eyes turn around
For hands to hold tight
From falling apart...!!

Smoke from sorrows
Cast it's spell on night sleep
Eyes robbed of soothing heal
Yearned  to hear cradle songs
To sleep in peace!!

As stood in darkness
Burning soul shedding invisible tears
Craved for a candle light
And a gentle rain !!

Held upright by caring hands
Singing lullabies for tranquil sleep
Bearing happy lights all through
I see you stand.. ......as God!!
Or Are you God send  ??!!

@ kavitha prabhakaran

Rain drenched trees
In  green groove
Stood boastfully holding
drops of happiness!!

A walk up for handshake
With a smile broad of care
To  Gleefully residing trees...
Drenched me with showers
Of heavenly little drops of water
They held in them to offer!!

Lesson taught with warmth
In chilling rain...
From nature rain and trees
Happiness be shared
With ones you are cared!!!

Why does the mind
Keep thinking always?
Often it is bright hopes
But more often
tangled in dark thoughts.

Sometimes it's fear,
At times  it's courage
And a lot it wanders
afar to unseen land
across untouched sand !

dominance of thoughts
Always on mind, never calm
Why? Sometimes it’s work
Every so often it’s home,
When will this endless
Chatter of thoughts cease?

“Meditate”  I hear  for “Oh God,”
With eyes closed, focus set
I try to still the storm within
And yet A train of thoughts
Rushes on , nonstop…!

With tranquility’s golden ray
war within ceases- mastering the art  
to control the flow of  thoughts
And now mind is clear…!
But for how long?

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 !!

Inborn talents suppressed deep
Under the layers of cornerstone
With feelings of repression
Flowing like river of red all through
Fighting wars within self
And conceding defeat everyday
As barter for harmony to surround !!
Yet ..
At time that's so perfect...
The Mighty's hand extends
To nurture concealed skills
letting the soul sing a song of joy
And float on the flow of life
To destination satisfaction!!

Between  prayers and tears
Is heard the whispers
uttered in tune so low ..
by melancholic mind...
Understood by none
than the resident there.....

Yearned for some one to confide to
But found none to confine to
Cried days and nights  of my loneliness
Longing plentitude of completeness,..

Believe seeing my weepy soul
And helpless to give a candid console
The master designer of my life gifted me a loving soul
As my protector and saviour as whole
Destined to be my strength at large
Till end of my life always to recharge !!

Oppressed mind, repressed soul , suppressed heart vanished from my memories and  self...
And disappeared to the vanity with a never return back promise to their self..

Mind, heart and soul regenerated alive
Encouraged dreaming colossal to survive
Supported and Illuminated by  the gift of God
Gazing to a destination good and odd.
.
Alterations marked the gift of God's ingress
Rediscovered my writing passion in progress
Guiding me to the world of words
And aiding me to find my word from words..

Sparkle in smile, compassion in eyes,
zeal to care, meticulousness in advice
I feel the touch of the master creator
In this..his gift to me!!
Doubtlessly I know... The master creator himself....is THE GIFT TO ME!!

In your signature smile
I fell too deep..
Now
The Universe in view
For me is you !!

Sometimes, it cuts too deep
A wound beyond time’s heal
What hurts more is realizing
Who hurt, and who is hurt —
Both adored by me…!!

The pain of being wronged,
When there’s no fault to justify
Leaves an endless echo of sorrow.
And enduring each moment,
through toughest of trials,
As the pain refuses to ease !!

Every glance at the one in pain
Still inflicts much more in me - pain
When the eyes shine with care
Towards the hurter,
though shadowed by hurt..

And as a silent witness,
So helpless
Every ounce of pain I see
Drowns me down
to Bottom of Earth!!

Like the Innumerable  stars  twinkling  on  the sky
Infinite emotions keep glittering  in my heart...
Is my heart like a sky.....
Or Sky is like my heart ??

Surrounded by the ocean and sea
Lies the beautiful piece of land 
So Serene and beautiful
Deemed to be God's own country !!

Deemed God's own
Seemed occupied
with people devil's own..
With lack of love and harmony..

God set to  test the future
Of man helpless before nature..
Downpour started without an end
With a message God send...
Disaster!!

God's own country was in floods 
With suffering so boundless
People without food and home
Making camps  their home.. 

Self help , mutual help 
Community help ,became the slogan...
No loss allowed to happen..
Care , love and sharing shone....

So too the face of God..
Love  harmony and humanity  prevailed
Downpour subsided... 
Country again became God's own country. 

People called themselves GOD'S OWN PEOPLE!!

Her crown shone like fire
Unbowed and unyielding
sturdy, steadily embracing
strength in a shower of rain
utterly in the shower of pain.

Foot grounded amply-
facing storms and thunder
Amid threatening lightning
And drops of rain chilling  
from crown to feet and core .
she stood strong and certain.

Rain recedes, lightning ceases
the storm  and thunder choose peace
She stands  there to a way clearer
like a nourished plant –
basked in brilliance of life.

Trust, hardships and pain
Often head us to spot
where , we  truly ought to be
And, where we need to be
If faced firmly,
With hope for a dawn and light
than drown to depths of dark!!

You came as a gentle breeze
Touched upon my inner heart
Making me realise who I'm
And took away the tears
That I stored of pain....!!
When again can I feel the squeeze
Of you...oh gentle breeze
To make me off pain so complete??!!