POETRY
If you like poetry or like to wrap words and soak in their warmth, this section is for you.
Fly Fly, Soar the Sky
Fall down, never drown
Rise above, give it a try
Thorns or roses wear a crown
Run Run, rabbit run
Run fast, ace the race
Eat your greens, don’t hop
You’ll be eaten if you stop
Learn it all, do it all
Rest not, for you will fall
It’s a thing, pretty marginal
Go the extra mile, be phenomenal
Who will take you? Who will try?
Who will love you? Who will cry?
Birds can fly but rabbits not
Make sure you never shed a teardrop.
— Zaigam Akhtar
When you’ve lost to your temptations
Make allowance for forgiveness or at least you can try
When you’ve had your trials and tribulations
Remember that you can scream but you cannot cry
And when you dream, dream alone,
For you must carry that weight on your own.
When you’ve built it all from the ground up
Pray not with sages and saints
When it all crumbles and your faith shakes up
Take heart man, for nothing besides remains
And when you create - do it without an ounce of pride
For when you die, you’ll leave it all aside.
When you lay in silence at night
and there’s nobody about to comfort you
When you understand a man’s plight
You will shed a tear or two
And when the next day, you’re up and about
Carry on you must without a shadow of a doubt.
When you think you’ve had it all
You’ll realize it’s only the beginning
When you’ve overcome your fear and fall
You’ll face the sham of meaning
And if you still strive to do what must be done
You’ve earned the prestige of men.
A contrasting glimpse into the minds and struggles of two different people on the same road journey but different journeys in life.
Babloo:
Bright sunny day, Long windy way
Babloo in his cab driving Sahib far away
Eyes on the clock, hands on the wheel,
Must drive fast, for Sahib and his deal
“Take me in an hour, I’ll double the fare”
Sahib's words left no choice to spare
Mounting money needs and no place to hide
Finally woke up today on the right side
Racing through the crowds, cutting through the pack,
Caught a glimpse of Sahib seated at the back
How blessed is he to have this life
Educated, wealthy, and wise
His heart sees dreams, his desires not lost in screams
When the wallet has riches, is there anything he misses
Oh wonder how that feels, living a day sans worries
No panic of paying bills, no pressure of family needs
Buying all things that the heart bids
A confident smile with an impeccable style
Commanding respect from afar a mile
Fun banter with pals over imported whiskey in a mall
Summoning people by his side at the tip of a call
What love he might receive from his kith and kin
Cause he never has to nay and can agree to their whims
Grand holidays, luxurious stays, and gifts he always pays
Money indeed buys happiness as my experience says
The Rolex on his strong wrist glistening in the rays
Would it change my time if I had it one of these days
Alas, my time has lapsed I must accept
Pray my son has it in his good fate
Letting out a sigh of despair and hope
Fighting the bleak present with mope
Glanced at the mirror, locking eyes with Sahib
His mind and thoughts I could never comprehend
But our exchanged smiles bridged our worlds for a moment
Sahib:
Sahib had his executive role to play
On this bright sunny day, long windy way
Miles to cover, anxious to the heel
Must reach fast and win that deal
Doubled the fare, only time is worth a care
A few extra notes too easy to spare
Too many risks at the table await
Money fame and pride are all at stake
Slow traffic and busy folks all through the track
Trusting Babloo with time, seated at his back
A moment of jealousy for his elementary life
All about food, clothes, and shelter with little strife
Simple are his dreams, and his desires it seems
when the heart is so clear, is there anything he misses
oh wonder how that feels, living a day sans worries
no panic about losing face, no pressure of winning the race
Cruising through challenges with dignity and grace
A genuine smile and an innocent gaze
Touching people's lives with empathy and praise
Fun banter with pals sharing everyday rants
Embracing love and support from all ranks
What love he might share with his near and dear
Cause he has time to spare with no qualms or fear
Caring family and concerned friends with all foes at bay
Indeed real happiness that money can never pay
The idol on his dashboard glistened in the rays
Would it bring me peace if I had it one of these days
Alas, the problems are too many I must accept
Pray I can borrow his calm and content
Jostled by his loud sigh, wondered if he read my mind
Hidden beneath layers, only stress and anxiety to find
Locked eyes with Babloo, brief and quick
His shy gaze revealed nothing much to comment
But our exchanged smiles bridged our worlds for a moment
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