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