Happy Birthday Amita!!!

One fine day i heard a voice,

My angel's birthday was coming from all sides...

I packed my bags, was all set to leave for my friends house..

I cried in excitement, my joy knew no bounds...

I stumbled on the way, bruised my feet..

Thought of taking a nap on the soft grass of wheat...

I got up late..was shocked to see i missed the train..

But my heart was pure..my heart still vibrated the same..

With all my mind, i found an easy way to her house..

I prayed to God and pressed the mercy bell in the church town..

Oh God i realized something great..

I missed the gift at the place i slept..

I cried till my tears found no place to go..

Walking fast, there I saw my friend on the door..

She was in a frock dressed in shades of purple and blue,

She kissed me and invited me to her venue so loving and pure..

We cut the cake and sang the bday song..

We danced till 1 at night and shared all that needed to be told..

She showed me her pics,

she looked awesome whatever she tried..

She sprinked in a magic so fragrant and dear,

I thought for a moment was that magic s a symbol of my love for her..

I knew it was time to confess,

With despair on my lips, i started pouring out my fear:

Amy Dear, i have something to say,

I had brought a gift for you, which i lost on the way..

I should have wished you 3 days back,

But i stumbled so many times on my way..

Wish i could cut my heart and show..

Forever in my heart, I cherish your love ..

You are my sweetest angel this life could ever give to me,

I adore this friendship very much like i adore God..

Please be my friend howsoever forgetful & bad i might be..

For you are one of the beautiful souls, i always wish to be connected with..

Amy cried in pain and wiped off my tears..

She embraced me with all her love and told me the truth..

"You are my rose, just like I am yours..

Our heart chords have a connection, forever strengthened by love and hope..!

This friendship started centuries back,.. gonna stay for many more years to come,

Live every moment that God gave & believe in the magic of frdship as long as you live.."

Hearing such sweet words from Amy’s mouth..

I was relieved and opened my eyes....

There I saw, it was time to leave for the office..

Amy Dear, I wished you Happy Bday in my dreams..

Hope you have moments ahead full of life..

May God bless you this year everything you have wished and worked for..!!!

Belated Happy Birthday my Amy!!

Great Expectations

In my childhood days, i had seen a lot of smiles getting exchanged over the figure 101.
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A hundred rupee note clubbed with a 1 rupee coin, wrapped in a beautiful envelope with Lord Ganesh in the background, was considered a perfect gift item during weddings, birth ceremonies, anniversaries, visit at grandparents' place!!

Last Sunday, i happened to come across one of my childhood favorite novel, "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens, compiled in easy language by S.E. Paces.

Guess, what used to be the price of the book say 1.5 decades back ..INR 6..) I've always believed this to be the Dicken's best creations.. I liked the way he invented so many characters especially the terrifying and later benevolent convict, how Pip was initially attracted to flamboyant characters, how his deprived childhood made him feel thirsty for love & care from the surroundings..

When i used to read these short stories, i had absolutely no idea that in times to come writing would be one of my favorite pastimes..Today, when i heartily post my 101 post on my blog, i find no words to thank my dear blogging friends for their immense love and support..I used to be a weak student in Geography..( i was better in History..) but my stat counter tool has helped me remember the flags of so many countries, which make me proudly feel that i value this passion of mine quite a lot!!

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Because of my father's transferable job, i have been through many a schools, mainly DAVs who teach their kids not to believe in idol worship..Contrastingly, i've been born in a very religious family, infact we've a mini temple in our home..In my childhood days, i had a tough time understanding what to follow, the realization that God is one and puerile devotion towards any is the key came quite late to me!!

Today i am such an ardent devotee of Lordess Saraswati, that almost everything i do from reciting a prayer before driving to praying before publishing a post i recite a shloka, the English translation of the same i've given below:

"May Goddess Saraswati, who is fair like the jasmine-colored moon, and whose pure white garland is like frosty dew drops; who is adorned in radiant white attire, on whose beautiful arm rests the veena, and whose throne is a white lotus; who is surrounded and respected by the Gods, protect me. May you fully remove my lethargy, sluggishness, and ignorance."

In this blogging journey of mine, i faced many a stumbling blocks, i dreamt big & beautiful, i screamed out lot when things dint work well, love & hatred co-existed in my mind, i smiled, i cried, i thought that i moved up and then again moved down, i loved this world...

I re-gained my confidence, i rolled down the ravine, i walked, i learnt how to walk better till i died.. i re-collected my breath..walked some steps further until i again died.....this went on until i realized that the real way of dealing with life is to live its every moment..come what may!!

After the realization, i prayed, i tired my best but still filled myself with emotions of envy and pride, i cursed myself for feeling jealous of people in a position better than mine..

I tried to copy the way of life from everyone who passed by my side, until i realized that everyone is born to be unique, i can never be comfortable in any other's shoes,..for only i can design what my mind likes..!

For life is not what we think of it,
Life is what we make it gradually..!