It took my all to stand

It took my all to stand,

when they were rushing forward,

there were sacrifices to be made,

pushing me with difficult choices,

still I persisted, in defiance. 

They say, celebrate small successes, 

but no one remembers second place,

in a world of increasing competitions,

there's many fighting for center stage,

ignoring ones remaining in backgrounds. 

It took my all to stand,

for, I too admired their acts,

qualities displayed, which I lacked,

inspiring me, for improvements,

working towards my own growth. 

Yet, there's never a steady glow,

flames flickers, when distractions showed,

little by little, building the foundations,

creating my place, with contributions,

finding joy, from small accomplishments. 

It took my all to stand,

still not enough to leave the mark,

being overshadowed in their ranks,

shining brighter like radiant sun,

and I, a candle in the daylight.

Teasing the gullible

They are gullible, so naive,

innocent hearts, ready to believe,

so we play pranks, gentle tease,

for some laughters, in-between. 

It's fun, these lighthearted banters,

strengthens bonds through playfulness, 

let us relive our childhood moments,

that developed, our sense of humor. 

Yet, there are certain nuances, 

to be observed, without lapses,

for, they are weak and vulnerable, 

being prone to emotional distress. 

So, we create positive environments,

that build trust, not causes anxieties, 

so they don't identify it with bullying, 

rather enjoyable interactions. 

For, they are gullible, so naive,

seek your guidance, to perceive,

so, let them smile with glee, 

find pleasure, in jokes & tricks.

We are connected, by invisible strings

We are connected, by invisible strings,

thoughts resonates, hearts do sync,

sharing desires, feelings that spring,

being in love, like our dreams. 

And I gaze, upon your eyes,

falling deeply, when I dive,

these tender emotions, softy flies,

taking me to places, that you hide. 

Your each move, invites pleasure,

sway my mind, losing composure, 

so many wishes, keep sprouting,

showing dreams, of future outings. 

There are no words, for these sensations, 

which flows, with our conversations,

while your hints, and subtle gestures,

giving me signals, for getting closer. 

We are connected, by invisible strings, 

in your embrace, I stopped deliberating,

professing our love, let moments begin,

when we explored, our heart's calling.

Who bears the weights

Who bears the weights,

of the crimes committed, 

by individuals, & communities, 

sometimes leadership of nations? 

For, we are the supporters,

of friends and our families,

getting emotionally attached,

and stand, with decisions of country. 

But, their causes are not always just,

with consequences, demanding reactions, 

flames were spread, we get involved,

as bystanders, treated as accomplices. 

And we grieve, for being the victims, 

after encountering, stray projectiles, 

damaging lives and our properties,

being connected, with places of origin. 

So, who bears the weights, 

of instigating harms on innocents,

blamed for being taking the sides,

where does, true responsibility lies?

Emotional scenes

Growing up, I watched the scene,

where their eyes, glued to screen,

when characters fight, tears stream,

as drama unfolds, in-between. 

And I wondered, what's the allure,

watching them cry, as they endure,

conflicts brewed, conspiracy ensures,

them to stumble, when facing failures. 

It was the time, in every channel, 

most viewed, were such theatrics, 

capturing attention, of our families, 

watching them together religiously. 

Most plots were intentionally crafted,

create atmosphere with background music,

to evoke strong reactions from audience,

gathering more views, higher TRPs.

And it succeeded, forming connections, 

tragedies in plots, building up tensions,

keeping viewers invested in narratives, 

of being witness, them overcoming challenges...

For strengthening relations. 

Goldilocks zone

Inspired by fairy tale,

of Goldilocks and three bears,

scientists termed goldilocks zone,

to define habitable area around stars.

For, here, conditions are right,

where liquid water could exist,

being not too hot, not too cold,

temperature were manageable. 

Yet, it goes beyond temperature, 

requiring balance of many factors,

like gravity, mass, nuclear forces,

without which life's not possible. 

When researched, experts could find,

million of places, were ready to thrive,

be in present, or billions of years past,

life might have prospered and died. 

And here, comes an important question,

were we actually alone, like Fermi paradox,

or are the seeds, of previous organisms, 

that's explained, through functional genome.

For, there were many such times,

when goldilocks universe survived,

in planets, moons, comets & meteors,

as they endured, till reaching new sites. 

P.S. : Inspired by YouTube channel Kurzgesagt- in a nutshell; Ancient life as old as universe.

Changing relationships

Relationship were about connections, 

while developing feelings of affection,

where the wants, needs and wellbeing, 

were bound to duties and obligations. 

For, people have accepted the roles,

giving purpose, with sense of control,

keeping them busy and occupied, 

for a happy and fulfilling life. 

There were exceptions who stole,

enforcing their will, using loopholes, 

to satisfy them greed and desires,

weak and gullible were exploited. 

Then we arrive to modern times,

where lines were blurred, tasks redefined, 

as people become more independent, 

with opportunities, they could find. 

And here, relationships changed,

no longer sacred, with dwindling patience, 

for, expectations rose, with options laid,

bringing negotiations, for every pledge. 

Changing relationship... 

Now, it makes me wonder,

was it moving in better directions, 

when there's no distinction between,

deeper engagements & casual relations?

Our realities are connected

Our realities are connected,

from things visible to eyes,

to the invisible forces of life.

Still, we are too occupied, 

in daily rushes, of routine kinds, 

to give it any attention. 

Yet, we listen, for motivation, 

stories of elites, for inspiration, 

those who achieved great success,

rising from poverty, without privileges. 

And they all speak of the secrets,

of focusing heart, on goals set,

believing them completely in hearts,

keeping them in prayer from above. 

Our realities are connected, 

vast universe or quantum entanglement, 

influencing the functioning of world,

And we could see subtle signs,

in scientific research, spiritual minds,

sharing wisdom through their finds. 

For, it's the art of visualization, 

that helps us reach destination, 

of our dreams, goals, aspirations, 

when we have faith, trusting ourselves!

Peer pressures

We, human, are social beings,

so make groups, & communities, 

since the time, we are child,

it's injected, in every opportunity. 

Outside families, we make friends, 

classmates, colleague, or relatives  

having direct or indirect influences, 

impact our lives, affect our views. 

We connect, in common grounds,

our age, interests, work or status,

putting pressure, through peer groups,

to conform behaviors, change values. 

For, we crave their acceptance, 

while worrying, of being ostracized, 

there's also feelings of admiration,

that fuel our desire of validation. 

And these thoughts have impacts,

on our choices, and taken paths,

which are beneficial or detrimental, 

depending on the groups we follow. 

Then again, it's not permanent,

feelings changes with environment,

if we don't have inherent passions,

our perspectives & values sways...

With time & place!

Chonky

My face beams, watching their acts,

there round bodies, in fluffy attire,

they walk, lay, stumble or play,

being lazy, clumsy, slow in days. 

Chonky... 

These chubby creatures, 

might have been fortunate, 

having their hunger satiate,

while being spoiled enough

to make body overweight,

or just a natural process, 

of accumulating fats,

storing for the future. 

And it tickles, our funny bones,

watching plump body, puffy cheeks,

be the chubby cats or per dogs,

and wild rodents like squirrels, 

even marmots and groundhog, 

being too large for their sizes,

creates unique sense of humor, 

bringing smiles on our lips. 

Chonky... 

We want to hold and play,

to pet, even mess with them,

laugh at their visible annoyance, 

and carry snacks, as peace offerings. 

for, it's just an affectionate call,

we still understand the concerns,

for being aware of the risks,

of them becoming overweight. 

Amusement parks

When mind needs a break,

being away from the routine,

we search for entertainments,

that fills our day with joy,

and we find the best place,

where caters to every age,

not too far, not too close,

and covered in few hours,

with an immersive environment. 

Amusement parks... 

It's a wonderful place,

with its games and rides,

having attractions many,

for weekend gateways,

thrills of roller-coaster,

riding the water slides,

splashing in the pools,

or sitting in Ferris wheel,

gazing vast expanse of sky. 

Children's love the carousel,

some drive the bumper cars,

while families explore rides,

from spinners, to drop towers,

haunted houses & 4D theaters,

some special have snow world,

each theme have their allure,

all fun & games, for the players,

and dining, for exhausted souls. 

Amusement parks... 

It was fun, when I was young,

now older, don't find the urge,

still I recall, those adrenalines rush,

fear and anticipation, of taken rides,

the happiness, of the memories past,

nudges me, to find the opportunities, 

of getting these sensations, once again,

for retaining, that feeling of nostalgia,

while escaping, from the mundane.

Was it envy or contempt

Was envy or contempt, 

questioning inherent advantages,

when we encounter obstacles, 

while others were less affected.

For, they had been fortunate, 

having support of social structures, 

from connections, to the finances,

and assistance, of better circumstances. 

And we, facing the hardships, 

each step, being difficult climb, 

with setbacks and failures, 

acting as frequent hindrance. 

Still, we gather courage to fight,

reach positions, with patient sight,

only to be demanded heavy price,

losing our peace, as a sacrifice. 

And we witness, one in heights, 

flying freely, indifferent to our plights,

not understanding our conditions, 

while promoting their biases.

So, it becomes an endless quest,

chasing the shadows, of their lives, 

to be treated as one of their equals,

while building resentments in hearts.

Fear of losing friendships

Friendship, a beautiful bond,

being part of us since childhood,

chatting, playing, spending time,

filled with joy and happiness. 

We plan for adventures, 

meet regularly for recreation,

cheering efforts for achievements, 

while sympathizing the other's losses. 

Yet, people changes with time,

following dreams, worldly aspirations, 

as frequent gatherings were replaced,

by seldom calls and messages.

And we realize, drifting part,

as we move, to separate paths,

with personal or work obligations, 

creates divides, build the wall. 

And then, we face real world,

shares of successes & failures,

accelerating the mental distance,

involving in status and finances.

It sprouts fear and hesitations, 

stemmed out of low self-esteem, 

while triggered by envy in shadows

finding others grow in positions. 

Still, our heart remembers,

memories of innocent past,

untainted from ugly feelings,

just pure delight of connections. 

May be, that's what we miss,

when we reflect, and reminisce, 

letting go of moments of bliss...

The fear, of losing precious friendships.