Magic

 

An inexplicable bond

A deep connection

How I thank my stars

Now I believe in magic

No existing mould fits

No explanation possible

How have we come this far

Now I believe in magic

Without physical contact

Without seeing each other

How voice and words were enough

Now I believe in magic

Distance of seven seas

Difference in time even

How did we survive all this

Now I believe in magic

What does the future hold

What will happen to us

How do we move along

I leave all this on magic

Father's Day 2021

Father's Day 2021

In my life...

You are more than I say

More than I can express

Now I want it to be seen.

In my life...

I may appear content

No matter what the circumstance

Because you are my cheerleader, have always been.

In my life...

It may seem that

I am confident in my skin

Without you, I wouldn't have a reason to preen.

In my life...

Other people may not know you

Or that you are my reservoir of strength

You are happy working behind the scenes.

In my life...

I am growing and climbing higher

Not all to my credit

After all, I come from your pool of genes.

Happy Father's Day, Dad

This is the least I can do

Every word comes from the heart

Each emotion is as it means.

Mother’s Day 2021

You make the difficult simple

Take pressure off my shoulders 

You form bridge across rivers

Shrink all encountered boulders

You brought me up with love 

Even punished me appropriately

You don’t demand any limelight 

Fulfilled, at peace, absolutely 

Your genes formed parts of me

Shared values and strength abundantly 

You have taught me to think & feel

And know the difference clearly

You do, you give, all the time

But never with malice or hate

You are full of love

Selfless and compassionate

You write blank emotional-cheques

Ready to give what you can

You are appreciated by many

But I am your No. 1 fan

Vulnerability

Vulnerability

We are quick to judge others

Pass verdict, good or bad

Hardly ever look within

How we make ourselves sad

"Why so serious?"

Asked the Joker

Are we always sad

Or always playing poker

Behind our emotional wall

We may feel protected and safe

But the harsh reality is

We become our own slave

This wall built around us

Gets bigger with time

We close doors and windows

Become lonely when beyond our prime

It is not enough to smile more

Although that helps, definitely

It is about being vulnerable

Leaning on a friend, occasionally

Being vulnerable is lowering our guard

To let others in

If others only ever stay out

Doesn't matter whether they are foe or kin

We are neither islands

Nor self-sufficient in any way

Life is not black or white

It is only ever a shade of grey

Let's get out of the head

And reach the heart

Face emotions, be vulnerable

Find a friend, be smart

Feeling vulnerable is not enjoyable

We think it is being weak

But there is strength and courage

In the help we seek

The help we get

In turn allows us to help others

Vulnerability is a two-way street

Ensures all of us grow together