Friday, August 30, 2013

Once upon a time in Mumbai...:-)

Life takes you through many turns. Some are deliberately opted for, yet some others fall into place somehow. Here's a big experience, much more shortened.

It was a brave decision to leave for Mumbai taken by me. Part of a grid that was created in my mind someday during my experiments with life. Change is always desired, and Mumbai somehow seemed alluring to do my PG. Moreover, I got through a pretty decent college.

After coming to Mumbai, life has been a blur. A very flashy blur for that matter. I could relate with people here almost instantly and it seemed my decision to change locations was one of the best ever taken by me. I was amazed at the pace with which I made friends. I wondered where did my inhibitions take off to. A spark of divine intervention; I must define it like that. Every moment turns into an experience here; giving such a sense of self reliance, happiness and satisfaction.

Mumbai may not be compared with Paris or NYC but the city's charm in itself is so attractive that even without speaking a word of Marathi, I feel at home here. The cuisine, the lifestyle of the people, the struggle with which many spend days, the luxury with which beamers pass by me- all these are incredibly astounding.

The pace of life in this city is so vigorous that I realize it's been a month since my course started. I have been in different places geographically and lived in rather diverse environments. The city of bollywood keeps throwing a bone at me for choosing it as my current home.

Yesterday (29/08/13) was another great day. First off all we had a holiday which makes any day! Secondly I woke up at 12 noon and thirdly, it was Dahi Handi which is an annual occurrence in the city. Teams of teens and kids and adults turn up to break the pot containing curd relating to Lord Krishna. Political parties sponsor lakhs of rupees, trophies etc. A political gambit I could phrase, Dahi Handi is one of the craziest, colourful and incredible sights. Human towers are made by balancing upon one another following well maintained strategy and spirit. Some stumble, some rise. Either way, for us spectators, it was mesmerizing indeed. Music, inherent in any Indian festival, takes center of attraction.

To account for experiences in Mumbai, I will have to recount every second as each and every moment is incredible here. Well, singing aloud facing the sea in Marine Drive would be a primary one which I would elaborate soon. Life seems amazing. God's grace; isn't it?

Gracias,

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Friday, August 16, 2013

Veiled Dreams


Been long since I had been in this mood....:-( ...:-)



Tonight I’m wailing
Falling unto a deep abyss
My wish is only your presence
My life is a prayer for you

I’ll turn every tear for you
My voice shall echo
From the shadows deep within
After my life, forever for you

Take my arm in your dreams
For I know what’s there beyond
I’ll guide you there
Leading our paths together

Coz tonight I weep
But not anymore
Life’s choices hit me hard
But pain is bound to me

I didn’t look for this
But this black fortune
Came my way to haunt
I turn behind for a last look

I listen those bells clanging
I feel my breath stopping
My strings get attached
My song pauses for now

Veiled dreams mute me
Final take on my life
What I'm left with
Will never be mine anymore

And tonight I smile
Rising from my ashes
My wish is still your presence
My life still a prayer…for you.


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