Category: Trajectory

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Timekeeper

Time does not heal all wounds

God does

Time does not instill courage in the heart

Faith does

Time does not repair broken confidences

Hope does

Time does not teach diligence

Experience does

Time does not guarantee anything

Effort does

Time does not betray anyone

Reality does

Time does not decide right and wrong

Intention does

Time does not reveal home truths

Character does

Time does not pronounce judgements

Outcome does

Time does not lead to decisions

Choice does

Time does not provide occasions

Inclination does

Time does not augment celebrations

Emotion does

Time does not dishearten

Expectation does

Time does not orchestrate pace

Man does

Time does not have tenses

Memory does

Time does not amend

Action does

Time does not recommend

Wisdom does

Time does not belong to you

Ability does

Time does not wait for anyone

The timepiece does

Time does not heal all wounds

God does

 

Thank you

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If you could you would?

if you could remove one habit from your routine

if you could identify a fault then work on going lean

what would it be could you nail it honestly

will false pride create obstacles in your journey

 

if you could remove one chapter from your experiences

if you could reread and rewrite it altering nuances

which one would it be the ‘why’ behind it can you see

could you afford the skill set choices don’t come for free

 

if you could remove one person from your acquaintances

if you could detect the real reason without giving defenses

who would it be would your judgement be shadowy

could you resist playing God for handing out the decree

 

if you could remove one want from your list of desires

if you could live without the extra trappings you consider so dire

why would it be would it disturb the mind tree

could you thwart the need for more is greed control the key

 

if you could remove one complaint from all your disgruntlement

if you could determine what it takes to articulate contentment

how would you be able to draw the line of satisfaction

could you stop comparing your life steering it with proper traction

 

if you could remove one tear from another’s eye

if you could be the reason for bringing on their smile

when you raise your standard of living would you raise your standard of giving

could you shun judging people and simply practice forgiving

 

 

 

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Footnote

It’s that last ten percent that matters the most

Incomplete efforts don’t have anything to boast

Stones left unturned don’t help you clear the coast

Just do it. Let the powers that control play the host

 

It’s that delicate balance ‘tween what is said and what is not

What you desire the most cannot always be bought

Often what you leave unsaid may keep you distraught

Just do it. Express yourself with honesty to get what you sought

 

It’s that thin scrawny line which takes you from here to there

If you want to scale the heights to reach where eagles dare

Trust your guts. Take a deep breath. Be brave be focused be fair

Just do it. To attain your goals however bold you must prepare

 

It’s that small act of kindness that puts soul in the universe

Every deed done with love has domino effect in reverse

A little giving a lot more forgiving and generosity will traverse

Just do it. Feel-good feelings reverberate in the entire multiverse

 

It’s that twinkle in the eye that reflects care and concern

It’s that mellowness in the heart that can sense and discern

It’s that gentleness in demeanor that imparts lessons to learn

Just do it. Give back more than you have received when it is your turn

 

 

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The fault in the stars

Of the many faults of mine overthinking is one

I often go in rambling mode never quite done

I think I must stop for a breather and learn to let go

I think I must cut the pace off life and learn to go slow

 

Of the many faults of mine being perfectionist is another

I stress myself in OCD mode and expect it from the other

I think I must realize God made us this way and that’s it

He never wanted us to be perfect only honest and authentic

 

Of the many faults of mine I can at times be judgmental

I cannot stand inanity my predisposed mode is instrumental

I think I must go easy on people who fill up this wide earth

The law of averages balances it of goodness there is no dearth

 

Of the many faults of mine a sharp temper is one for sure

I tend to lose it effortlessly and can’t seem to find a cure

I think I must practice patience and unflappability

I think it would be welcome to cultivate such ability

 

Of the many faults of mine a serious disposition is there

I can’t make small talk easily for trivial conversations I have no flair

I think I must try to pick up language and emotion of a regular

I think to the outside world my demeanor must be peculiar

 

Of the many faults of mine softness in the head accompanies heart

I can get bamboozled by emotional outpours which upset my cart

I think I must at least make one sincere effort to steel myself

Naivety in a world exacting only hurts answers don’t come off the shelf

 

 

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Daydreams

Meetings be warm and greetings be genuine

Expectations be fewer and anticipations be lenient

One life and so many facets and facades

I am searching for coherence amidst the shards

 

Friends be forthright and relatives be thoughtful

Trajectory be smooth even if the journey be eventful

One life and so many feelings and sensations

I am searching for simplicity in complex emotions

 

Affection be real and empathy be tangible

Attitudes be caring and mindsets be manageable

One life and so many corners and bends

I am searching for a compassion that mends

 

Beliefs be balanced and judgements be impartial

Obstinacy be banned and tolerance be crucial

One life and so many opinions and viewpoints

I am searching for philosophy which offers balm and anoints

 

Smiles be wholehearted and handshakes be firm

Supports be strong and manners be a charm

One life and so many rejoinders and responses

I am searching for ability to tackle the nuances

 

Dreams be audacious and aspirations be distinguished

Stars be within reach and doubts be extinguished

One life and so many disparagers and disbelievers

I am searching for courage to count among achievers

 

Thank you

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An optimistic quest

The other day I went looking for an honest piece of advice

I knew every little advice would come at a price

Would I prefer hard hitting honesty to nice sounding lies?

Would I want to be a pariah who cannot fit in but tries?

 

The other day I went looking for a smile that reaches the eyes

I knew every little smile hides stories I can’t apprise

Would I prefer superficial smiles even as the heart cries?

Would I scratch the surface and let it be would that be suffice?

 

The other day I went looking for friendship and what it implies

I knew every little emotion is expendable and ego has size

Would I prefer fun-filled alliances sans seriousness as time flies?

Would I dig deeper still where affection and hurt resides?

 

The other day I went looking for qualities and virtues I could prize

I knew every little virtue has a flipside and could become vice

Would I prefer to go along with the gang and watch as veracity dies?

Would I be able to stand on my own where herd mentality applies?

 

The other day I went looking for a minimalism that opulence defies

I knew every little move towards simple would bring about a surprise

Would I prefer to tint the green and do what public opinions comprise?

Would I be able to rebel in real and cross the contours of compromise?

 

 

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Thin line

There is a thin subtle line between a smile and a frown

It will determine how people treat you on your way down

On your way up its always bright and sunny and exciting

Downhill from the plateau of life you will need more lighting

 

There is a thin subtle line between street smart and wise

It will determine how you treat people and what you prize

There is smartness in self-interest you can race like the hare

The prudent tortoise has the last laugh even when life is not fair

 

There is a thin subtle line between honesty and chicanery

It will determine how you juggle judgements and oil machinery

There are plenty of short-term benefits when truth is brokered

What would you look back upon in life when memories are blurred

 

There is a thin subtle line between affection and affectation

It will determine how you uphold love and its qualification

Remember what you give the world is exactly measure to measure

What you will get back. So always give that which you treasure

 

There is a thin subtle line between what you see and what you don’t

It will determine how you view the world and what the world wont

Tell you. Now you have to realize where you have been missing out

When you didn’t see the underlying fluxes hiding behind the pout

 

There is a thin subtle line between ambition and contentment

It will determine the mood of your journey and its enjoyment

Sometimes you may miss your target and still not stay empty handed

Sometimes you may reach the end and still feel stranded

 

 

 

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The long and short of it

In the long run it never matters. Money name fame and stealth

In the long run it never remains. Intellect memory and health

In the short run who to impress. Family neighbors idols or friends

In the short run what to express. Aspirations and goal without ends

If you gather as much as you can take and give the rest away

What will you shortlist how will you prepare for that day?

 

In the long run it never matters. Caste creed prejudice judgements

In the long run it never remains. Feelings moods tempers predicaments

In the short run these emotions will chart your trajectory your course

In the short run your choices will become instrumental in your recourse

If you could close your eyes and see the entire path ahead

How would you like your epitaph to read after you are dead?

 

In the long run it never matters. Public opinion appraisals instruction

In the long run it never remains. Public loyalty approvals appreciation

In the short run they will have repercussions. Actions reactions intention

In the short run they will need resurrection. Care repair upkeep attention

If you endeavor to become somebody who people would reminisce

What would it be by ? Mansions trophies character or eminence?

 

In the long run it never matters. Degrees certificates references annals

In the long run it never remains. Successes victories disappointments fails

In the short run you struggle you contest you race with friends and foe

In the short run you achieve goals jobs positions contracts and some dough

If you had to pick just two things and escape an earthquake

From the above listed accomplishments what would you take?

 

In the long run it never matters. Broken hearts lost friendships feeling sorry

In the long run it never remains. Misgivings regrets relationships gone awry

In the short run it impacts and then commences a chain reaction

In the short run you must keep calm and chose peace over action

If you can objectively weigh each decision and emotion you own

You will realize how important it is to give in give up and move on

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A celebration called life

(A slightly different take)

 

From the day you are born

Till six days later when all your hair is shorn

Life is bliss

Then things begin to go amiss

Relatives keep dropping in to sign in their remark

Most of the women are worried that you are dark

Indians at heart we start wondering about marriage

Marrying a dark-skinned person requires courage

Some snigger at your helplessness some relish in it

Going to visit an infant has a peculiar fetish in it

Down the months as your eyes begin to focus

It dawns upon you group obligations are hocus-pocus

Your social smiles are greeted with delight

But you are not tolerable if you cry in the night

After year one you are no longer enigmatic

Every emotion you display is considered dramatic

Welcome to childhood

You’d avoid it if you could

Ice cream flavors to cool haircuts every decision is major

Suddenly before you blink you have become teenager

Now you are not welcome anywhere

Too young for adults too old for kids to care

Cute little dimples are replaced with life threatening pimples

Math science late nights or girlfriend nothing is no longer simple

Times flies

Optimism dies

Full grown creatures breathing skepticism

Look at the biosphere from a prejudiced prism

Oh we adults adore our complications

A Pandora’s box we open with a smile and invitation

Life’s cycle is a thingamajig we can ill afford

And we have cheek to create our own God

 

Homes to build friends to make status symbols to erect

People to please wars to wage right network to select

Decisions. Big and small

The head and a nice wall

Adulthood is fun.

Keeps you on the run

Fulfil promises fulfil obligations fulfill everything under the sun

End of the day you can bet you are still not done

Save the money and time slips away

Make time for things and wage dips away

What made you think you can have it all

Are you Cinderella at the Queens’s Ball

At the tick of 12 the party ends

At which side of the timepiece are you it depends

You have come a long way from being born

Today you have no hair left to be shorn

So take a deep breath

Before you reach death

Make every breath count

Make every action amount

To awesome.

And then some

 

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Unlimited bounty

Every morning when I open my eyes

Hope. Trepidation. New dreams to comprise

One more day has been added to my platter

Each breath filled with gratefulness is all that should matter

 

When I look about at the misery around me

Some visible scars, some hidden hurt surrounds me

One less welt makes my burden lighter

My shoulders are frail I am no fighter

 

Presently I realize I have little to complain

So much of my complaining is in vain

One moment of happiness is worth its weight in gold

An amazing journey so far, just envisage what will unfold

 

His giving is limitless it’s my brashness that binds me

His ways are soft and silent yet His abundances find me

One wrong step I take in any direction

He smiles and forgives and prepares my resurrection

 

Whether I say yes or no, whether or not I deserve

What is destined for me is always kept in reserve

One small speck on the little blue dot is looked after

Now if I don’t return the favor, I could not be dafter

 

So every morning when I open my eyes and see

The profusion of all that I have been given I agree

One word of gratitude for the life I have inherited

How does one ever recompense blessings unmerited?