Friday, May 9, 2025

Equality is a myth

Equality is a myth,

for, our wants are not equal,

our acts, were not equal, 

and rewards, are not equal... 


Don't get me wrong,

necessities are universal, 

have to mitigate deficiencies, 

for a flourishing nation... 


Yet, we force ideals,

that aren't even rational,

robbing from one's hand, 

to bestow, it to others... 


And we don't supervise, 

letting corruption, greed to rise,

things started out of goodwill,

becomes a path of exploitation... 


For, equality is a myth,

society always find ways,

through our own actions,

creating newer class divisions... 


So, be fair and neutral,

give equal opportunities to all,

appreciate the growth of one’s,

truly putting their efforts.


Thursday, May 8, 2025

Be accountable

Be accountable,

people have trusted you,

it's lives of the masses,

that are put on lines,

facing brunt, of your actions.


Be accountable,

not fall victim to pride,

ignoring the warnings,

while emotions are high,

blinding you from realities. 


Be accountable,

understand your position,

navigate through challenges, 

and take enough precautions, 

before deliberating decisions.


Be accountable,

when facing conflicts,

calibrate your options, 

and defuse the tensions,

stopping any escalations.


Be accountable,

it's your duty to fight,

when the cause is genuine,

but be ready, pay the price,

for any misadventures. 


So, ask your heart,

where things went wrong,

and bear consequences, 

when you discover faults...

Be accountable!


* No one wants war, only common man suffers. Hope Pakistan understands the gravity of these situations. 


Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Victim mindset

Wrapped in the cloak of victimhood,

we shroud the strength of our soul,

with self-pity as constant companion,

we lose the chance, attain larger roles... 


Letting precious moments slip by,

as wounded ego, blurred our eyes,

a toxic blend of pride, greed & envy,

cast shadows, over our fragile bonds... 


And slowly, poison seeps in mind,

relationships wither, as love dies,

afflicted by the curse, of self-absorption,

like a prisoner, we are trapped inside... 


And we treat others, with disdain,

depriving them of recognition,

of appreciating role and contributions, 

while highlighting our dire conditions. 


So, let's break free, of this threat,

or lose ourselves, leaving only regrets,

by opening our heart, to compassion,

guided by empathy and kindness... 


And find true happiness....

Away from victim mindset!


Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Invisible connections

These are like strings,

tied down the generations, 

a bond of love, or blood,

that keep us calling...

We might seek liberties, 

reach the peak of possibilities, 

yet, there's no coherence or synergy, 

unless we are in proximity...

Of our roots. 


In our thoughts, they prosper,

all the feelings, that we foster,

in fond memories of families,

left behind, in our journey...

And we gravitate, towards history, 

even if we're not affected directly, 

exploring links, with ancestral lands,

seeking answers, to our identities. 


For, the world, is a vast place,

each person, had their perspectives, 

still, they unite, for a common goal,

our attachments, playing its role...

So, let's celebrate, these invisible threads,

connecting hearts, feelings that spread,

influencing our actions, providing direction,

building life, from the very foundations.




Monday, May 5, 2025

The pendulum clock

With weight and chains,

the pendulum swayed,

keeping time in motion.

As its three hands moved,

in seconds, minutes & hours,

chiming melodies, in the intervals. 


It was a beautiful scene, 

but now, wistful memories, 

hidden away, in the store.

For, the pendulum stopped,

as the parts were locked,

and its functions, not needed. 


Yet, the life, never paused,

rushing into future stage,

leaving the past behind.

Still, the moments froze,

for that pendulum clock,

the day, it stopped working... 


As its masters got old,

and children, leave the roost, 

so, house became dilapidated.

But, within its wooden box,

stored away in vacant room,

the clock, was still lively... 


Sleeping peacefully, having blissful dreams,

of its masters gathering, to hear the chime,

in the rhythm, of pendulum swings!!


An empty chair

An empty chair,

recently vacated,

felt much welcoming,

to a visiting person... 


With a sense of familiarity, 

that's difficult to ascertain, 

from residual heat emitted,

by the previous occupier. 


In the outline, on the surface,

things we feel, with our epidermis,

acting as a reminder, of the time,

the seat was thriving, was alive. 


Was abandoned, being left aside,

still carried memories, of their life,

as it awaits, to serve new master,

and release energy, that it absorbed. 


The stories it contained,

being an empty chair,

conveyed through our senses,

in momentary releases...

Of lingering warmth.


Hygiene

It doesn't take much,

to maintain the hygiene,

incorporating its values,

in our daily routines...

And the advantages are huge,

not just prevent the infections,

or become visually appealing,

for the guests or visitors. 


It's not just inside our home,

where parents instill good habits,

or the practices of hospitals,

where they regularly enforced...

But infused in our culture,

street foods to social circles,

from hand hygiene to cough etiquette,

to proper washing of the utensils. 


For, these were the places,

most diseases would spread,

and we would be caught unaware,

with minor ailments to serious illnesses. 

Let us promote cleanliness,

practice it with serious commitment, 

as a duty to self and the society,

we would maintain hygiene.


Happy World Hand Hygiene Day  🙌


Sunday, May 4, 2025

Game of real estate

It's a continuing game,

of supplies, on the demands,

adding values, to the commodities, 

making people rich, and wealthy.

The ones, who learned the tricks,

would understand, rules of play,

where anything could be tried, 

to increase their profit margin. 


And so begin, the inevitable chase,

gathering, as much of the benefits, 

creating newer modus operandi, 

from consumables, to real estate.

For, the growth is then measured,

in the numbers, and percentages,

adding into the rising inflation,

while keeping essentials, out of the ambit. 


So it creates, a dangerous situation,

where the society sinks downwards,

as the values, shifted to materialistic, 

compromising qualities, for profits.

And it all comes down, to the lands,

that's limited, by space and location,

acting as a golden goose on lease,

shared by individuals, and governments. 


Thus arrived, this era of real estate, 

a balloon, that's blown too fast,

influencing our living conditions, 

in business policies, of the traders.

For, people have lost the zeal,

to spend on various amenities, 

and the merchants, find it difficult, 

with high prices, buying or renting. 


So, many business, closed shutters,

others too costly, difficult to run,

becoming shallow, with transactions, 

affecting service quality, & the trusts.

The only ones, that have survived, 

will celebrate, with a broad smile,

as they keep standing, on the sides,

owning, or leasing these properties.

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Price we pay

No amount of money,

can buy a peace of mind,

without a healthy body,

that supports our living. 


Our needs are simple,

good food, clean water,

and a roof over our head,

providing a secure environment. 


Yet, we demand more things,

from power, to better lifestyle...

Nothing wrong in having ambitions,

unless, in exchange for body’s necessities. 


It might not be our own,

even about present generations,

but, we would be inviting harm,

will be faced, in the long term. 


For, nature is never forgiving,

if we don't value its blessings,

as elixirs soon becomes poison,

be it polluted air or tainted waters. 


When various ailments affect us,

even food and water were unavailable, 

living becomes costly, & unaffordable, 

would we still hold on, to riches made... 


By selling our conscience?


Friday, May 2, 2025

Our eyes met, briefly...

Our eyes met, briefly...

And thoughts flooded inside,

in the rush of the crowd,

our moments, came to a standstill... 


You were a stranger,

never met once in my life,

then, why do it felt nostalgic,

like someone known, in disguise... 


And I, was not the only one,

your gaze, exudes similar emotions,

conveying deeper feelings, 

through soulful expressions... 


Had the urge, to speak up,

but uncertainties developed,

and we explored, with our thoughts, 

a mental connection was formed... 


Telepathy, does sound absurd,

but it was our silent communication, 

where we shared our life stories, 

the reasons, of our journey... 


But then, the noise returns,

snapping back, to real world, 

with the sirens, of incoming train, 

we stood up, for our departures... 


Never to meet again.


Thursday, May 1, 2025

Captive in a sandstorm

Feeling dry, hot winds,

as if, walking on the pyre,

with nothing but silence,

is what I encountered...

A tempest of grains,

like facing desert’s ire,

no horizon at sight,

rather these endless dunes. 


It's an unending journey,

every step feels so heavy,

as gritty winds assail me,

grazing through soft skin.

My lips dry and crack,

and throat, getting parched,

even the water I carried,

have reached to final drops. 


There's no escape,

facing these ordeals,

with a fading hope,

arrives endless fear.

What am I, if not a prisoner,

held captive, in a sandstorm,

yearning for the refuge, an oasis,

yet finding nothing but barren fields...


Resonance of our hearts

It's not easy to convey,

what we intended to say,

but it's important to know,

that we all have our flow...

And, it influences decisions,

of making deeper connections,

when we do find a resonance,

that matches, our vibrations. 


It gets attached, like a string,

when our frequencies align,

acting as a cosmic sign,

letting our hearts, intertwine...

And, we would be drawn,

like the pull, of magnetic poles,

when our energies harmonize,

calming us, with soulful chime. 


Resonance... 


It's what we seek,

in interactions, and meetings,

for things that complements,

our interests, way of living.

Yet, realities, can be harsh,

throwing us in uncharted paths,

where success of our relationship,

were plagued by uncertainties. 


Still, don't take actions in distress,

we have to be primed, be prudent,

when we choose, the special ones,

who would accompany our journey...

So, let us understand the values,

that would enhance the balance, 

elevating spirits, nourishing affections,

as our heart sings, in resonance.


Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Milestones of life

We might have missed,

or grabbed it on time,

to find the place, we are in,

or reach the podiums, of our dreams... 


Being an infant, our parent's care,

make us healthy, body and brain,

missing any developmental stage,

would have created lifelong maladies. 


Toddler, we learned from surroundings, 

kept in observation, of our families, 

exploring the areas, making friends,

the starting point, for our interests. 


Childhood, is the treasured time,

a burst of knowledge and dreams,

fuelling our creativity & imaginations, 

they helped us build the foundations. 


Then came our adolescent years,

vulnerable to impulses and emotions,

finding the right path became essential,

to determine the fate of future we hold. 


Adulthood, maturity is expected,

our choices criticized, or appreciated,

we have to learn, keep up with the life,

or miss the bus, when we truly desired... 


Either we love, or we hate,

we are dancing, with our fate,

like a mold, we were being carved, 

each milestone, chiseling & polishing...

Into our present form!