A day without seeing your face is like existing without seeing the sun and the moon
A day without listening to your voice is like existing without hearing the melody of birds
A day without holding you in my arms is like existing without my soul
I simply cannot imagine my existence without you...

One of the biggest mistakes we tend to make in life is to compare oneself with others. Everyone is unique and different. We all have our own strengths and weaknesses, our own challenges and struggles and our own way of thinking and doing things. The moment we start comparing ourselves to others we are basically undervaluing and underappreciating ourselves.

The other day I saw myself in my cat's eyes
Those were the most comforting eyes I've seen in a long time
They looked at me with love
With joy and compassion
Something I haven't seen of late in a human's eyes...

I thought you were the one
But little had i realized at that point that I was flying too close to the sun
For you were a flame that consumed souls for fun
A few months of companionship and then one fine day out of the blue.. You said we were done
I must admit it hurt me bad..
I was both mad and sad
I was broken and shattered
Bruised and battered
You left a permanent scar on me
My heart could no longer feel or see
It was as if it had gone into hiding
And then somehow I picked myself up
But I never could love with that passion again...

Most days of my life I think I'm a no one
And yet the fact that I matter to someone gives me a great deal of courage and hope
It's like I'm hanging from a cliff and someone's offering me a rope

Helping someone with the intention of expecting something in return is not really displaying genuine kindness or generosity...it's more like a business transaction.

A storm passed through my city yesterday
The leaves rustled.. Strong winds blew
Thunder.. Lightning.. Heavy rain
Some neighborhoods were plunged in darkness
I could hear the sound of the wind..like an outburst of rage
I woke up this morning and stepped out of my house to be greeted by a carpet of flowers and leaves
The sight was a visual delight...
I marvelled at the colours scattered all across the road
But at the same time I was sad that the trees had been separated from their offsprings
In an instant the trees were robbed of their precious ones...
And I had been robbed of my view of the greens

I'm lying in bed next to my lover
And yet I feel a sense of loneliness within me
What feeling could be more worse than this?

My heart and soul never belonged to me as much as it belonged to you
But all you did was inflicted pain upon them
But since it came from you
I'll humbly accept this pain as my reward
And I'll cherish it forever

What is going on with this site?
Something just doesn't feel right
The views and notifications seem to have gone on a diet
Most works are now left hanging in the dark..no one shines on them a light
This is damaging and demotivating even to the ******* loyalists of this site
Whatever be the issue..it should at the earliest be sorted out.. 'Coz frankly this treatment of poets just ain't right

A flame is burning inside of me
And I'm afraid someday I might get engulfed in it and there would be nothing left of me
Save for a soul which once used to be pure but has now been filled with dust and smoke
And the charred remains of my brain which had this habit of over thinking

I was supposed to wake up in the early hours of morning
But I slept on...lost in wonderful dreams
I dreamt of a life I wish to live...
I dreamt of faces I wanna see
I dreamt of places I wanna be
I dreamt of things I wanna do
I dreamt of a love I want to feel
I dreamt of hope
I dreamt of peace
I dreamt of equality
I dreamt of justice
I dreamt of acceptance
I dreamt of so much more...
I wanted to continue dreaming
But then as the morning rays of the sun hit my eyes..
...i was rudely woken up to the harsh reality around me
Now it's a long and arduous wait for the night to set in again
For that is when I shall go back to my land of dreams and feel at ease again

I fell for her at the first sight
In my dark and gloomy life she was like a bright ray of light
She came in my life and stood by me
Save for her nothing or no one mattered to me
She stood by me when stars were bad
And I was lonesome, depressed  and sad
She breathed love into me
The beauty of life now I could truly feel and see
She's kind, humble and wise
Sometimes I think she's an angel in disguise
It's hard to describe in words what joy she brings to my heart
My life was stuck in pause.. She came and held my hand and made my life restart
She means the world to me and I love her with all my heart
Till death do us part...

I left my old house with a heavy heart
A new house... A new start
The house where I reside now is good
But sometimes I sit in silence and recall how my old house used to talk to me
I badly miss those conversations
I miss the trees
I miss the walls
I miss the smell
I miss the neighborhood
I miss the noises
I miss that vibe
I miss those memories
My friends keep telling me that I'll create new memories in my new house
And I don't disagree with that
It's just that it just doesn't feel the same
I sometimes miss my old house so very badly...

Everytime you kiss me
I go weak at the knees
My insides scream with joy and say more please...

The other night I forgot to wish the stars before going to bed
It seems they're upset with me
Since they haven't shown up tonight
I'm looking and searching all across the sky
But all I see is the lonely moon
And all I feel is my lonely heart

Sometimes you apologize not because you're wrong and the other person is right...it's because you value your relationship with that person more than you value your ego.

Sometimes words aren't needed
A look or a gesture or an action says it all

I love you not because I find some deep connect with you(Which I do)
I love you not because you make me happy(Which you do)
I love you not because you're my friend or confidante(You're both)
I love you for a very specific reason...
...when I'm with you.. I feel 'SAFE'
And as far as I recall I've never felt that feeling ever before in my life

You say that you love me
But I've seen your eyes
And they tell a completely different story
They don't seem to like me..not one bit

A month of fasting from dawn till dusk
A month of tons of praying
A month of seeking forgiveness  
A month of giving as much as possible to the needy
A month of sacrificing hunger and desires
A month of expressing gratitude to the Almighty
A month of controlling anger and lust
A month of curbing desires
A month of inculcating good habits
A month of changing oneself for the better
A month of building character
A month of introspection and reflection
A month of curing bitterness and differences
A month of building bonds with family and relatives


Its EID tomorrow in my country.. It's celebrated upon the completion of Ramadan observed by Muslims all across the globe..a month of total fasting(no food and water) from dawn till dusk..its like a month of physical mental and spiritual cleansing....After a month of intense fasting..EID is a day of joy and happiness...It will be a very different EID this time around amidst the lockdown.

You were there when the grass was green
Where were you when it was pouring and the grass had become muddy?
You were there when I was doing well in life
Where were you when I was near broke and struggling to make ends meet?
You were there when the sun was shining
Where were you when it was setting and darkness was creeping in?
You were there when the wounds were healed
Where were you when they needed healing?
You were there when the painting was beautiful
Where were you when the colours were all smudged?
You were there when I could give
Where were you when I needed?
You were there during the celebratory events of my life
Where were you during my funeral?
My deceased eyes kept looking for you in the gathering..
..hoping against hope that at least here you wouldn't abandon me
..but I was a fool from the very beginning
Too blind in love
Too blind to see the truth...
...the harsh and unfortunate truth that I was a loner when I was born
And I would be a loner when I'm gone

Clear skies
Beautiful moonlight night
Sitting on the beach with my lover
An army of stars watching us
A cool breeze blowing across
Holding hands and kissing
Sometimes she runs her fingers through my hair
Sometimes her gorgeous hair falls across my face
Her aroma is enticing
And then as the waves keep crashing against the shore
My heart can't help but want more...

Storms..floods..earthquakes..bushfires...Global warming..
Leaving devastation and destruction in its wake
We can't treat this planet like **** no more
It's high time we awake
We are robbing birds and animals of their natural habitat
I guess most of the natural disasters that mankind has been facing over the years is Nature's way of saying.. *** for tat
Cutting trees.. Building concrete jungles..Pouring wastes into the rivers and seas and oceans
We really are hellbent on destruction
We are creating a dangerous future
When will we realize it?
It's not too late for us to mend our ways
Coz if we don't then I'm afraid we'll be staring at darker days
For once we should try and abandon our arrogance and ego
Let's give Mother Nature the respect she deserves and watch her put on a show

Whatever tomorrow has in store for me
I shall wait for it with a sense of hope
Whatever be the scenario...good or bad...
..I'll deal with it accordingly

It's a new day.. a new show
Once again my dear self.. here we go
Another day of concealing pain behind a smile
It's only been a few hours since I last did that...yet it feels like quite a while
Another day of staring at the vast sky
And wondering why did my close ones leave and give up on me.. Why???
Another day of loneliness and depression
Happiness in constant suppression
Another day of suicidal thoughts
My mind and my soul ******* in knots
Another day of trying to find a reason to live
I never was heard or understood..i had so much love to give
Will I ever find love... probably no
Alone I was...Alone I am...Alone i shall go
Life and I.. We took a chance
We held hands and tried to dance
But it just didn't work out
Death is the one I'm not complete without
And so now I very well know...
Alone I was.. Alone I am.. and Alone I shall go...

A great past is never a pre-requisite for a great future.

I want to hold you in my arms, look into your eyes and touch your lips with mine in such a manner so that we both reach our destination only when we've reached each other's hearts.

I don't know much about the world
All I know is that you're my world

Nothing substantial in life comes easy
You gotta struggle....you gotta strive
And then with patience you shall survive

It's never the end....
One ending leads to another beginning

Kabhi kabar khudko ek bezubaan jaanwar ki tarah mehsoos karta hoon
Dil may taqleef hoti hai par kisiko woh taqleef bayaan nahi kar pata hoon
(Urdu and Hindi)

English translation-
I sometimes feel like a speechless animal
I feel hurt in my heart but can't quite convey it to anyone

Despite all the negativity that exists in this world
It still has a lot of beauty to offer
One just needs to open up to see and experience it

There are so many secrets I've buried inside of me...
...I'm now starting to feel suffocated
The frustration of not being able to share
Is driving me insane
This agony.. This relentless pain..
...It's like a constant headache rendering me powerless
But I gotta stick to my resolve
Come what may.. I'm taking those secrets to the grave

You can have everything
But just grant me a place in your heart
Even if it's a small one

We live in a world filled with bitterness and unjust
If war or a pandemic doesn't **** you
Then intolerance must
If you belong to a particular community.. You're labelled a terrorist
And if you are a liberal and have strong views about the government and it's policies then you're termed an extremist

We live in a world where fake news and whatsapp university rule the roost
Where most of the media propogates hate to make it's trp boost
Where good and affordable healthcare is still a dream
Where women's safety still makes us scream(in anger and concern)

We live in a world where the big pharmas mint money by playing with people's lives
And politicians try and capitalize on people's fears
Where we are still waiting for a true leader to guide us
If the government can't provide for us..
..then I wonder what did they get elected for?

So what is the way forward?
Is there a solution to all of this?
Of course there is... For starters.. Governments must work with their citizens and not against them
They should take criticism in their stride and learn from it
Question is... Are governments across the world ready to hear what their citizens have to say?
Are they even concerned about them?
Or do they only care about power..
I have serious doubts about intentions of most Govts worldwide...
I know not what the future of most democracies holds...
But a part of me... Even though that part is miniscule.. Is still hopeful of true and sincere democracy rising again...

Education imparted is useless if it lacks the ability to make a person humane

My mind is like a forest of dreams...
...But mostly nightmares though

If in love..you have to dress to impress...
...then that person simply isn't worth your time

I've known life for many years now
And yet she doesn't quite get me
She still treats me like some stranger
She always messes up all my plans
With death on the other hand...
...it's a completely different story
She seems to understand me
She visits me regularly
She always plants a kiss on my cheeks and embraces me warmly
But she never takes me with her
I beg her...
...she just keeps telling me that it isn't my time yet
I hope someday she'll hear my prayers and take me with her to that place of oblivion

I love your eyes
'Coz when I look into them...
...I forget all about my problems and worries
And I see the most beautiful of images
I feel this incredible rush of inspiration coursing through my veins
I feel this incredible strength...
....and this amazing sense of happiness
Your eyes truly are quite something
I don't know what it is in particular
But I just feel at peace when I look at them
They're like an oasis in the desert
I always feel glad when I look at them

The silence amidst the pandemic and lockdown..though haunting seems more and more eerie now
The fields and playgrounds are empty
The streets virtually deserted
My ears are now longing to hear the cacophony of a pre-pandemic regular day
I love the silence and Nature and all
But boy... What a feeling it would be to meet and hear people again!!!

He hasn't changed a bit
He was content even when he didn't have much
He never complained
Today he has almost everything
And yet he's so humble and polite
I wish I could be more like him...

Smiling is good but putting a smile on someone's else's face is even better.

You're the best thing I had ever dreamed
And then you became a reality and ruined it all

You never even said hello properly..
...and now you're bidding me and my heart goodbye forever..
...That hurts
I'm at a loss for words
The anguish is something I can't quite express in words
I just don't understand what went wrong....
I loved you(still do)...
...and I thought you did too
God.. I feel like I'm losing faith in love...