Sikharpur days (Begining of adventure)

It was early morning. The children had woken and were on the mountain trail. It was a big day as they had promised to take Parvati, the mysterious spirit girl for some sightseeing around the jungle and their hideouts in the valley. Dhanush, the sturdious lad is taking the lead followed by Lata while Lochan the tall, slender guy is lagging behind while supporting Sambhu, the short and stout boy, on his shoulder. Sambhu, though the most energetic guy in the group, is not much of a morning person.

" Where do we meet Parvati?" Lochan asked.
" Parvati will meet us by the cave entrance, right Lata?" Dhanush answered while turning his head and then giving a questioning look towards Lata. Lata nodded as it was a promise made between her and Parvati.

As the sun brightens the surrounding, they reached near the entrance of the cave. They could see Parvati waving her hands frantically. She was excited, rightfully so, for she came outside of her house to this side of the world alone, and exploration of this world was something she was looking forward to.

" Parvati, you haven't forgotten that it's also part of your training to see how much you can hold the things here in our place?" Dhanush reminded Parvati as she was busy hugging Lata and making plans for the day.
" Yes, I know and that's why I am happy. Mother won't tell me anything but I have ideas of my own." Parvati answered as she giggled along with Lata.

Dhanush admitted defeat and decided not to bother those two girls for some time and went to Lochan and Sambhu for deciding today's course of action. Lochan was too tired and resting on a rock while Sambhu was yawning while taking a lazy stretch. They had a whole day for themselves so, they first plansed to explore the jungle.

" Parvati, try holding on to those plants.." Dhanush instructed Parvati. 
" And try to remember the feeling of that time !" Lata encouraged Parvati mentioning the previous successful attempt Parvati had in Lata's home. 

Parvati did what she was asked for. She had mentally prepared form it. She slowly extended her hands towards the plant and tried to held it by the branches. She was a ethereal being and her hand passed through the branch. Again and again she tried and failed. She was getting impatient and frustrated, just then she felt a warm hand in her palms. 

" Calm down, Parvati. Take your time, you can do it." Lata whispered gently. Parvati realized her hastiness, she went back a little and closed her eyes. She could now hear the encouraging words of her friends. The friends with whom she could play, she could hold their hands, play and eat together. Yes, she could also touched Lata's toys too, she could do it. 

But why she did it? Because it was natural for her, she wasn't thinking strongly about it. Parvati opened her eyes, her mind was relaxed and just naturally hold the branch, she could touch it !! 
The children cheered her and the tiny droplets of morning dew on the leaves fall down on the soil. 

"You did it Parvati, I am so happy for you!" Lata exclaimed as she hugged Parvati tightly.
" Yes, Yes, I am so happy." Parvati was jubilant. She looked at Dhanush who was silently observing her. 
"Are you not happy, Dhanush." Parvati questioned.
" I am happy for you. So, you could touch them and hold them when you are calm. It's a good start." Dhanush answered.
"So, what will we do next?" Sambhu asked Dhanush as their primary objective got cleared sooner than they expected,
" What next, We need to see that she could be normally touching or holding things like us in our place.' Dhanush answered as he looked towards Parvati, ' the training has just started." 

There was a air of mischievousness in his voice but Parvati wasn't minding it at all. She was happy to be a little more closer to her friends. And then, there is a valley to explore, hideouts to see...so many things waiting for her.

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Voices everywhere

Voices everywhere,
making of opinions,
restricted, in silent screams...
or in overflow of emotions !

It's chaotic,
the advent of madness...
dividing the fault-lines,
spreading the sadness !

They are selfish,
greedy of their cause,
devouring the peace of mind...
without a single pause !  

There's no justice,
a lack of conscience,
discussions amid vested interests.....
becoming the humanity's vice.

Voices everywhere,
they just don't know,
or rather turn the blind eye,
against the interests of many!


Who am I to say,
whom should I care,
every one have demands,
everyone is valued....
and for everyone's sake,
we maintain the silence....

Interactions

Interactions,
some chance meetings,
could be joyous,
or be lot of pains!

We have our thoughts,
a way of being,
connections that we sought,
complimenting our feelings.
Wanting our own group,
people of similar interests,
sharing our time together,
everyday be like a fest!

Not all have the choice,
being victim of circumstance,
so, hiding their voice,
they feign their ignorance.
They could see it all,
being an outsider supporter,
but ignored in their moments...
becoming a side character.

Voices needed to be heard,
one who could understand,
meeting in the leisure,
slices of sadness or pleasure.
a sense of togetherness,
living for the moments,
of some wild rendezvous,
making of precious memories......

Interactions,
that I would want...
the ones that I desire,
that would spark the fire...
in this frozen heart.

Shikarpur days (Parvati's return)

She could touch them and hold them. her mind is still fuzzy from the morning blue but she was definitely holding the toy. She could sense the texture, shape and pressure of the object, which came to her as a surprise. The kids were looking at Parvati with excitement as they knew how much it bothered her.

" I can't believe it,"  Parvati told with tears in her eyes. She hurriedly got up went to wash her face. After splashing a mug of water into her face, she came to her senses. She put the mug back but it falls to the ground.
" May be I am getting nervous, I must calm down." Parvati thought as she went back to Lata's bedroom.
"Parvati, good morning again. How are you feeling? Congratulations !" Lata cheered her.

Parvati went back to the bed and grasped the toy to show others. The toy went up but in her excitement, it slipped from her hand. Again she tried holding it, but this time her hand went through the toy.

"Why?" Parvati shouted in confusion. A panic spread in the children's mind.  They were back to the square one. Parvati couldn't hold anymore. Lata was there, consoling Parvati while holding her hands while other kids returned to their home to get ready as they had to return back to Parvati's home. They decided to not speak about it for some time so that Parvati calms herself and things get settled. A new hope had brought this morning as they saw Parvati could touch the objects.

Its was little later in the morning, when they started their journey back. Everyone were silent and were only focused on reaching the valley and then to the caves. As soon as they entered the cave, a gentle and warm wind blew as if it's embracing and welcoming them. Goddess knew what happened and she wanted to bring back Parvati's smile. And thus, they reached the valley of illusion, Parvati's home.

"Parvati, are you alright?" Dhanush asked with a tender voice.
"hmm, I think so." Parvati said in a small voice. She was puzzled and didn't knew how to react. The visit to the village gave her both happy and sad memories and this morning was a big surprise for her.

"Parvati, don't worry, you will surely touch them again." Sambhu added, " We just have to find out the way to do it."
" Yes, yes....you did it in the morning." Lochan said with a serious voice," we will help you."

Lata just held her hand and said nothing. They had their lunch and had some random talk.  After the food , Dhanush went to Parvati.

" Parvati, do you remember about yesterday?" Dhanush asked, " When was the first time you realized that you could touch them"
"It was only in morning, after you told me so." Parvati replied,
"Then why were you holding it in first place?" Dhanush questioned.
"Why, I don't know. " Parvati thought for a while. She had no recollection of it. The last thing she remebered before waking up, was walking to the veranda, to see the moon and then returned back as she was feeling sleepy.
"May be, when I returned to bed, I might have caught it but I don't remember. I was drowsy."
"That's it!" Dhanush had his eureka moment." you did it subconsciously. It means you can do it if properly trained in the right way."

"But, how will we know the proper way??" Lata queried as she was listening to their conversation.
"Yes, how will we know that?" Both Sambhu and Lochan said in an unison.
"That, we had to discover," Dhanush said with a big smile." We will try all the ways."
 Parvati couldn't help but laugh at the comment.

------ to be continued-----

Something beautiful....

What I seek?
what I seek, 
From these desire...not so weak !
What I want ?
what I want,
from the feelings...of lonely heart !!


Its a normal life,
with a regular day..
in this usual vibes,
living day to day.....
Walking down by the lane,
driving on the route,
browsing through the net,
brought all the doubts...

I have known, 
I was shown..
what the world had to offer,
I was scared,
I despaired...
when I missed the chance....

Then questions were asked,
comments being made,
with a smile did I passed,
ignoring things that being said.
The laughter had its secrets,
the judgments were passed,
by hiding the emotions,
I numbed my heart !

But inside I knew,
my interests were few,
for I cared of aesthetics,
with my stubborn views.
Be it living or non-living,
people or nature,
but be cute or charming,
having their own allure!

why should one lies?
its not a vice,
to appreciate the beautiful !
Still they question?
having this notion...
to admit anything wonderful!

May be I won't say,
or bring to the voice,
but I do value more,
that's something beautiful! 

Winter breeze

The winter this year came late here in Bhubaneswar. But last few days were really cold where we could literally feel the chills. The weather report show a minimum temperature of 9 degree Celsius, which is a rarity in Bhubaneswar.

So, I was driving my motorbike for my daily commute to my workplace and felt the cold breeze through my whole body. I had my jacket, winter thermal shirt inside and still felt as if my body was freezing. Probably the cold wind had it's effect and I couldn't even open my palms from the handle.
Anyway, I reached my destination. My hands felt frosty and cheek icy cold, which came as a surprise as I never felt the same for most of the December and January.

Thus, I though of writing this experience ;

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I was on my way,
it was just like another day,
on the bike...that I aboard,
traveling along this concrete road.

But then I got the chill,
whole body had frosty feel,
be clothing or my drapes,
cold even entered my cape.
I was wary of the season,
prepared for occasional sneeze,
but what came to blew,
was the onslaught of winter breeze.

The conflict was immense,
so was my desire to fight,
but I had my patience,
as destination was in sight.
Winter breeze it was,
bestowed to us....this early morning,
while the sun rays were minimal,
devoid of warmth..I was yearning!

For some it could be beautiful,
abundant with the wintry flavors,
including some artistic stimulants,
for the audience to savor. 
Or display of culinary skills,
creation of scrumptious meals,
some beverages add to delight,
with hot tea or coffee !

 
The struggle is real,
for us employees,
who face the nature proposals,
be it blessings or fury....
We are expected to be punctual,
ignoring these seasonal delight,
as work is essential to society,
so, no one understand our plight....

Still sometimes do I wish,
to rest and laze around,
watch the winter's glory,
laying on the ground.
Be at home, wrapped in blanket,
relishing delicacies that I could seize,
opening my windows, walk on roof,
while enjoying the winter breeze........!!

A sudden outburst of cold wave,
snapped me out of day dream,
looking around, I realized... 
I was at the driver seat.
As I shivered and felt,
my icy hands and feet,
tormenting me as it assaults....
chill from the winter breeze !