"Blame Game!!!"

Hyderabad, August 25: Two Bombs exploded at Lumbini Park and Gokul Chaat killing more than 40 people and injuring atleast 70 people.

It has been more than 48 hours and still the government is clueless about the operatives. The only statement which caught my attention was of Andhra Pradesh C.M, Mr.Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy stating “Pakistani and Bangladeshi operatives are behind the blast”. The usual blaming by our politicians!
Looks like, all the blasts or any other unfortunate event in our country are caused only by Pak or Bangladeshi nationalists.The moment the blasts took place, Indian intelligence agencies started crying on Pak and Bangladeshi operatives. I really wonder about the quick response they give. If they are so quick in their duties, then they should be quick enough to prevent these attacks. Never knew they also followed the trial & error method : the guess game (learnt all that crap in my school math!).
Guess work and blaming begins even without an iota of proof!!
It has become more like a face saving statement for the politicians. I agree there might be a possibility of foreign nationals involved but one cannot be sure of it. There are many regional terrorist organizations in India itself. The Naxalites,ULFA are also serious threats to our country.
Sadly, everytime an attack took place in Hyderabad, the intelligence agencies already had reports of probable attacks. But due to their negligence and feeble security measures innocent lives have been killed.

The leaders of our country talk about peace efforts between India and its neighbouring countries. But do they think twice before they say something which will completely disrupt the peace process between India and Pakistan.
Just when relationships between India and Pakistan are getting better and moving towards peace, such events happen. The terrorists who are involved are anti Indo-Pak friendship.
Terrorism is not based on religion,location or community. It is a universal problem and we have to be united to abolish it. We should have the courage to find out the true root cause of the incident rather than blaming it on foreign miscreants.

Kudos to the public of Hyderabad for facing these blasts unitedly and trying to cope up with life. People irrespective of religion,caste and creed were there at the locations and hospitals trying to help each other in such a critical scenario. This act of humanity is really commendable!!
Lets pray for all the souls who have lost their lives in this ghastly act of terrorism. Somehow deep within my heart, I know humanity still exists and we can continue our efforts of building a strong Indo Pak friendship and a world free of terrorism!
So, think before you take the senseless reports and statements of intelligence agencies and politicians to heart. They just want to walk away from their responsibilities!
Together,We can surely get rid of Terrorism one day……Inshallah!!

Things Only A MOM Can Teach!!!

My Mother taught me about ANTICIPATION: "Just wait until your father gets home."

My Mother taught me to MEET A CHALLENGE: "What were you thinking? Answer me when I talk to you... Don't talk back to me!"
My Mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE: "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."
My Mother taught me HUMOR: "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM: "Will you *look* at the dirt on the back of your neck!"
My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY: "If I've told you once, I've told you a million times: Don't Exaggerate!!!"
My mother taught me about BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION: "Stop acting like your father!"
My Mother taught me about RECEIVING:. "You are going to get it when we get home!"

My Mother taught me LOGIC: "Because I said so, that's why." & "If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to The store with me."
My Mother taught me to THINK AHEAD: "If you don't pass your spelling test, you'll never get a good job."
My Mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT: "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."
My Mother taught me about GENETICS: "You're just like your father."
My Mother taught me about my ROOTS: "Do you think you were born in a barn?"
My Mother taught me about WISDOM OF AGE: "When you get to be my age, you will understand."

My Mother taught me about JUSTICE: "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you. Then you'll see what it's like."
My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL: "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
My mother taught me IRONY: "Keep crying and I'll *give* you something to cry about."
My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS: "Shut your mouth and eat your supper!"
My mother taught me about STAMINA: "You'll sit there until all that spinach is finished."

My mother taught me about WEATHER: "It looks as if a tornado swept through your room."
My mother taught me how to solve PHYSICS PROBLEMS: "If I yelled because I saw a meteor coming toward you, would you listen then?"
My mother taught me THE CIRCLE OF LIFE: "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
My mother taught me about ENVY: "There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do!"

The Scenic Sunset *

Today's sunset turned my mood:180 degrees...from a boring and busy life which i have been living!

It was an usual evening till the time i opened the windows of my room and noticed the beautiful sunset!

As if the windows opened the doors of a whole new world of picturesque nature! I grasped my digicam and immediately went on to the terrace. It was looking as if the whole horizon was just a painting and the hues of the sunset was extracted from the painters brush. I spent around half hour on the terrace, clicking pictures and staring at the reddish orange sunset till it completely wallowed itself in the darkness of the night.

Finally,the sun helplessly surrendered itself to the mighty night who owns half of the entire day!

It reminded me of the unpredictability of life....one moment it is vivacious and the next moment it is completely dark and lifeless!

It was one of the best experiences i had in recent times which rejuvenated my mind and soul!

It gave me a sense of pleasure for capturing some beautiful moments in my camera(the pics on the left)!!

Time Rewind!!

2nd week of june and my memory reminiscents the good old school days and the beginning of a new academic year.The first few weeks of school was always exciting and fun!!

Preparations for the first day would begin one week in advance.... the countless trips to the shopping arcades for clothing and stationary stuff. With new books neatly covered and some fancy labels....one would be filled with alacrity to go to school!

The first day would begin early,it would be a day when most of us would be experiencing the sunrise after a gap of 2 months.We would neatly get dressed in our new uniforms and rush to school , making resolutions to perform well in studies....with silent prayers to have lenient teachers for that year!

The whole day would be of leisure with very few classes as we would try our best to convince the teachers not to teach anything on the first day itself.....with a chorus of "plzzzzz ma'm" !

The ambience would be filled with noise as we used to catch up with friends after a long gap and discuss vacation adventures and the latest news(plus gossip and rumours) which followed by meeting new joinees in our class and trying to get acquainted to them.

While checking the time table for the year....our eyes would straightaway search for games,art and cultural activity periods and whining after checking the double periods and the strict teachers who are going to take classes for that year.The visit to the canteen would be refreshing as everyone had their share of snacks and colas accompanied by constant chattering.

Altogether, the first day would be filled with enthusiasm and it would take more than a week to pull the gear and get engrossed in the routine of classes and exams!

Time seems to be eternal.I have overcome those days,but still the memories are fresh in my mind....as nostalgic feelings are disclosed!

Solitude of my Soul

One of my favourite poems.....i can still feel it whenever i read this!
I wrote it in Jan 2007 .....during a mood swing which resulted in these flow of thoughts....
With each passing day we discover our inner-self even better.
Our Soul is the only eternal companion in this journey called "LIFE".

Solitude of my Soul

Standing in a busy street,feeling alone,
I see the world,still as a stone.
People passing by,behaving as strangers,
Emotions and feelings are endangered!

Screaming to the world,I am here,
I scream till my voice becomes unclear.
Going away,people unable to hear,
Leaving me alone,all near and dear!

Crying for help,pleading with tears,
Engrossed in their lives,no one cares.
No time to stand,No time to gaze,
This alien attitude leaves me in a daze!

I remain silent and stop complaining,
people think happiness i am containing.
people are deaf,people are dumb,
people are blind,and have blocked their mind!

Left with my soul,to understand my stress,
Sure,It will take me away from Life's mess.
Leave me alone,Leave me alone,
Let me embrace the solitude of my soul!

--Syed Imtiaz

By the Seashore

I have always been mesmerized by the ambience near the sea...and love to spend my vacations in coastal places.

Unfortunately there is no beach in hyderabad :(

It gives me immense pleasure sitting on the seashore and observing the conversations of nature.
And watching the sun rise and the sun finally hiding behind the sea at the end of the day is also beautiful!!
I have written this poem in december ' 06 during one of my trips to Goa and the different beaches on the karnataka coastal lines.

By the Seashore

As I walk on the seashore,
beautiful feelings i explore.
Leaving my footprints behind,
I turn back to see, not a single i find.
The waves vanishing my footprints,
No idea at what it hints.
I want to create an identity,
but the waves dont understand my necessity.
I am here,past forgotten,future unclear.

I sit on the carpet of golden sand,
cool breeze fondling my hair and hand.
Moist air and sound of waves,
tensions and sorrows it shaves.
The waves trying to come near me,
each time it tries harder to touch me.
My only companion in this lonely moment,
trying to feel me after my consent.
I am here,past forgotten,future unclear.

I close my eyes,calm and composed,
to the nature have all my feelings disclosed.
Touched and felt by the moist breeze,
have made all my worries decrease.
Enchanted by the hollow sound of the waves,
for such peace, my mind always craves.
I am here,past forgotten,future unclear.

I open my eyes,to see a world so pure,
this moment is enough for sorrows cure.
The blue ocean ripples to the extent of my sight,
where the sky and the sea unite.
This scenic beauty is truly a delight,
making my heart serene and light.
I am here,past forgotten,future unclear.

I have experienced a moment of spellbound,
peace and content is what i have found.
My wounded heart has now been healed,
pains and sorrows have been sealed.
Forget the past,the future unseen,
Enjoy the present is what i mean!

--Syed Imtiaz

>>The Invisible Mask<<

Hey friends,
I would like to share one of my poems titled 'The Invisible Mask'.
I have always felt that we are scared to show our real self to others.....we disclose only a part of our idenity to different people and always want to be within the limit of goodness. Somehow, we all try to be diplomatic in whatever we do.
I agree, we ought to be diplomatic sometimes....but is it agreeable at the cost of our true nature??
We just try to hide behind a mask....a mask which is only visible to us.....our friends dont even have a faint idea of it....For them the mask is Invisible!

*The Invisible Mask*

The different masks,today we wear,
our true self it is we declare.
To each person,we have a mask so unique,
its all like a game-hide and seek.
Our thoughts have always been hidden,
Is speaking our hearts forbidden??

Always trying to please and impress everyone,
A life so insecure has begun.
Living a life,fake and superficial,
Its no way going to be beneficial.
Its like a drama,its like a play,
Different masks for a different day.

When one mask is removed,
another mask is approved.
Constantly changing and hiding behind a veil,
Our worthy identity we always conceal.
The fear of rejection has crept in our mind,
people's judgement has made us blind.

Pretending has become a second nature,
and our real self is always in capture.
Let us throw away our masks,
I know, this may be a difficult task.
But....we have to show what we are,
and respect people for who they are!
Remember....I am what I am!!
for what people think....i care a damn!!

--Syed Imtiaz

I would be glad to recieve comments.....Do you wear an Invisible Mask??

My Entry into the World of Bloggers

4 May 2007: Old Blogger physically dismantled
8 May 2007: Imtiaz joins the Blogging world

Finally....the day has arrived!!
Checking out the new version of blogger.com .....the lava of desire of getting into the world of blogging since couple of months has finally erupted!
Initially an year back.....Blogging never really interested me. I wud sometimes read blogs.....and hardly imagined that i ll end up blogging.
But i must agree , present day blogging is more fun, a place where one can exchange information and also sometimes be the critics to someone's writing abilities or may be comment on stuff copied from other sources! ;)
I have been checking blogs by other bloggers....and many consist the zenith of creativity! It is interesting to know about people's lifestyle and cultures. I hope,now that i have started blogging....i explore more interesting stuff and interact with different people.

All that you can expect from my future blogs are my poems,write-ups, some interesting events happening in my life and sometimes articles copied from varied sources( jus to keep u glued to my blogs....cant help it!) .......and yeah....they might also have a philosophical touch!
Being a novice in blogging,I wud greatly appreciate comments on my blogs!.....so that i can continue this.

Thats it for now.....
Happy Blogging!!

--Imtiaz Syed