Pleasure

There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,
There is a rapture on the lonely shore,
There is society, where none intrudes,
By the deep sea, and music in its roar,
I love not man the less, but Nature more..

- Lord Byron

For You...

It is the summer of my smiles - flee from me Keepers of the Gloom,
Speak to me only with your eyes, It is to you I give this tune...

You've seen me

Some things i have realized over the years:

You are stronger than you think you are. You are stronger than people think you are.

I realize that, unlike many people i know, I can never believe that everything happens for the best or fool myself into believing in something that has a remote chance of happening. Maybe Im just too mature to fool myself. But i do believe that we have the strength to deal with whatever is thrown our way.

A beautiful piece of music, a touching scene from my favourite movie, a shower of sudden rain, cloudy weather, a walk on a lazy afternoon...These are the things that make me really happy. You do not need people all the time to make you happy. People are important, but unpredictable too. I know I can fulfill expectations, but it does not make sense to do that because not everyone can. It is ironical that I get happiness in making people happy, but I also realize that my happiness needs to be my own. I really do not know at this point whether it is worth it.

People will move in and out of your life. Let leaving people go. It does not make any sense to impose your friendship on them. If they realize your worth, they will not forget you. Ever.

Some things you will realize only when its too late to do anything about them. Forgive yourself.

I still do not like change too much. I still stick to the same movies again and again, the same foolish piece of music, the same lonely road to walk on. And I do not get bored of it. At All. For years together.

And yes, I can hold my own. Against Anyone.

Delusion Angel

Daydream delusion,
limousine eyelash.
Oh baby with your pretty face,
Drop a tear in my wineglass.

Look at those big eyes.
See what you mean to me.
Sweet-cakes and milkshakes.
I'm delusion angel, I'm fantasy parade,
I want you to know what I think.
Don't want you to guess anymore.

You have no idea where I came from.
We have no idea where we're going.
Launched in life, Like branches in a river,
Flowing downstream, Caught in the current,
I'll carry you, You'll carry me.
That's how it could be...

Don't you know me?
Don't you know me by now?

- David Jewell

Love is Overrated. All you really need in life is just a really good friend.

I Wonder..

I do not know whether it is fortunate or unfortunate that, in life, you will never know where the alternative would have led you.

Arrival

I was at the International Airport Yesterday night at the Arrivals terminal. I realized yesterday that all along whenever i went to the airport, it was to see someone depart or travel somewhere myself. I really had no idea what to expect at this arrivals terminal. But when i reached the place, I could already sense that this place was special. I went to receive a dear old friend, who I was going to meet after 15 long months. Met his extended family there and I could see the anticipation that they held in their eyes. Everywhere I looked, I could see that anticipation and joy in everyone's eyes. To see all those faces waiting to get a glimpse of their loved ones after such a long time...So beautiful...
A very fulfilling experience...

PS: It was a treat getting to meet my friend, but it was also an experience that i will remember. A suggestion for all those feeling under the weather..Go out there late at night and see for yourself...