Yesterday while walking in the rain and strong winds, my umbrella blew in the wind direction. It was crazy and I laughed like crazy. At that time a teenager was walking alongside. He also started laughing. It was all laughter. Yet my fingers were numb due to the cold weather and icy wind. I was struggling with my umbrella while trying to straighten it. And then I saw the same youngster coming towards me. He was still laughing. He took my umbrella and pointed it along with the wind direction and the umbrella looked like an umbrella once again. He again laughed while I thanked him. I was thankful indeed. This small incident filled my heart with warmth for the people of this beautiful country.
Living Stories
Vague
Somewhere deep
the fear clamours
to be set free
but vague is the shield
to hide behind
see that’s what is art
and the poetry
not a gift of gab
but just a sheer veil
that hides the face of fear
Inertia
Shine and rise
while the sun shines
while the fingers tap the keyboard
and give out that dearest sound
while the pulse races
and the brain weaves the stories of hope
while the adrenaline still gets to flow
Being normal
Conformity is a major building block of the giant superstructure of Normal. Normal keeps the engines of the human structures of society, culture and politics, oiled and running. Those who stick their necks out and decide to create their own path and walk or even better, sprint on it, are not ‘normal’. On the other hand, conformity is the way to go for the most because it ensures survival. The jagged edges of exceptional do not bruise their inner child, who is scared as it is. Fear ensures conformity and courage challenges it. Courage leads to extreme successes and failures and many times failures are the stepping stones for success and vice- versa. Success is like walking a rope above the ocean of conformity. This is so because, success thrives on exceptions and challenges. Success needs its own path. Do you still want to be normal?
Light
Feel light and float better
grab each strand of positive energy
and fill the heart and body
and soul
Float free
Deepsh27 