I am fear,
The dreaded nemesis,
Prophesying time,
Wrapped in miseries and tears.

I am despair,
The doomed progeny of life,
Ugly and devilish,
The haunted sibling of bliss.

I am frailty,
Taciturn & meek,
Like a slave imbibing hurt,
In conditions bleak.

I am reality,
The annihilator of delusion,
The naked truth of existence,
The sublime provenance of death.

"Shashank"

"Shadow"

On a moonless night of intense spring,
I saw a shadow lurking behind the trees.
It was in search of a prey,
Eager to devour someone’s happy days

Now, I see that shadow everyday,
Roaming freely on streets and subways
Though, I’m still under eight,
Yet, it covets my innocent flesh.

The wise allege, “My gender tempts the shadow.”
In reality, their silence feeds it.

I’m not the cause of shadow
I’m only a victim of it.

'Shashank'

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'The Blue Moon'

Behind two close eyes,
A flashback runs of moments worthwhile.
The moments are few and far between,
But, she has been in them times umpteen.

Ingratitude does not dampen her efficiency.
Negligence does not hold back her buoyancy.
I always remember earnestly!
Her sincere help in instances of adversity

She is definitely a god gifted boon.
Akin to once in a blue moon,
And, I can’t forget her.
Be it morning, evening or noon.

'Shashank'

When it rains

When it rains,

The wind blows whistle,

The soil begets fragrance.

The birds chirp happiness,

The trees shed colour.

When it rains,

Birth brings desire,

Death relieves pain.

Flesh longs youth,

Soul spectates.

I never ask, I never seek

Memories easily banish me.

But, when it rains,

A corner, somewhere, in my heart

It aches, cries & grieves wistfully

Only, for that moment, I become human again.

 

The earth longs for the cold.
The twilight bids adieu rays.
Lovely clouds kiss the darkness.
The mighty sun bemoans the distance.
The moon waits impatiently,
For now, it's her chance to acquire the gem.

"Time Pass"

Whenever Oxytocin driven neurons release Dopamine in mind,
O friend! Thy love becomes divine.
Distances vanish with passage of time
Keep trying, always,
Things will be absolutely fine.
You know I’m a big recluse
Still, you bank on my lines
Your rustic charm is sine qua non,
Spiced with emotions, Combined with lovely motions
Let her smell it, Let her feel it
I’m sure she will fall in line.