Sikharpur days (New meet-1)

Its been days after the incident of bandit attack to their village. The villagers were slowly returning to their usual life. Thankfully no one was killed in the attack and those injured were recuperating well. The bandits were sent to the Kotwal and would be sent to jail or so they had heard.

Lata was helping with the cooking with her father. Dhanush went to help in farming with parents while Sambhu and Lochan were playing as usual with other kids. It was the usual routine as peace returned in their village. As per Parvati, she was holed up in her home in the cave as she had spent a lot of her spirit energy in their adventure. She needed to recover her powers back to normal, so the friends had promised to meet few weeks later.

" Dhanush, when are we going to meet Parvati?" Lata asked as Dhanush returned home one evening.
" This Sunday, I think." He answered, " we should discuss with Sambhu and Lochan as well."
" But I want to meet her and play with her now." Lata protested.
"Don't be selfish, Lata." Dhanush tried to make her understand.

Sambhu and Lochan joined them near Dhanush's veranda as both returned after their play.
"So, what's the plan? Sambhu asked gleefully, ' I am getting bored and need another adventure!"
" Me too, I am missing the fun we had in that valley" Lochan joined in.

Lata too joined in and started pestering Dhanush about it. Dhanush tried but in vain and finally gave in.
" Alright we will go tomorrow. I don't have any work too, what about you two? " Dhanush said with a sigh.
"We are ready to go even today, but it's evening now." Sambhu answered.

So, the group decided their next meet for tomorrow. Lata prepared some dishes for breakfast and lunch as she wanted to give it to Parvati and also present it Devi Sikhareswari. Dhanush had brought sweets and bananas for the same. As per Sambhu and Lochan, they brought some of village snacks but probably would gobble it up during their travel.
They slept early and told their parents that it's their forest exploration to find consumables. Their parent protested as they were still recovering from the shock of bandit attack, but the children assured them of their safety.

It was early morning, even sun didn't rise yet, when they embark in their journey. Lata was excited to meet Parvati while the boys too had their interest, of games and treasures of forest, they might get. They walked fast and reached the cave sooner than expected. Even Sambhu was awake for a change even though he was not much of morning person and always need Lochan's support to walk.
Lata started calling Parvati as she entered the entrance of the cave, as the golden rays of sun were falling through it, illuminating the inside.
Dhanush and co went near Devi Sikhareswari's temple and paid their respect while offering sweets and banana. They prayed for their village prosperity and thanked for saving it from bandits.
As the children went behind the temple towards the short path inside, mist started to flow.
They were not surprised as they had seen it so many times. It the mist of magic that transport them to Parvati's home. They were or smiling and laughing while anticipating the meet with their spirit friend Parvati !!

A cooing voice they hear and they turned to see that it's Parvati's room. Parvati was excited and jumped on them. She hugged Lata as if they hadn't met for years. The boys greeted Parvati and all the children went outside towards the magical valley.

---- to be continued----

The nature calls

The nature calls,
with a saddened heart,
and the voice so weak,
I wonder...it will be heard !

Again and again,
bringing out the pain,
no time for healing,
only leaving the dark stains...
Some want to leave,
or change with it,
no hiding would help,
nor escaping any lanes !

Ah..it cries in silence,
as homes broken down,
choking out their freedom,
with laughter and merry,
were hunted to oblivion...
the ones stranded by,
destroyed without a thought,
years of struggle and survival,
lost for some momentary gain!

be it conscious or not,
every action had its way,
responsibility that's not taught,
hurting it night and day..
innocent lives were lost,
raising the life's cost,
but its too cheap for them,
as they have the final say!

As the time goes by,
it fails to protect,
the good and bad,
also one's that we won't detect..
everyone, everywhere,
the ones within it's reach,
would be enveloped along,
as it brings the consequences !!

The nature calls,
it's time to listen,
attentive heart, open ears....
as it calls, as it warns,
of the dangers..that we brought !

Essence of happiness

Being happy,
for what I own,
being understanding,
of choices and perception.


Words that go by,
with it's bit and pieces,
infusing light and darkness..
like the fireflies.
I see them all,
bring out my smile,
being part of them,
hiding out my vile!

I do enjoy them,
of all it's social form,
be it their adventures,
from their explorations.
They share their picture,
share their experiences,
involving the known ones,
out of innocent wishes.

But we do like individuality,
seeking of our desires,
holding the central position,
beyond other's care.
World from our views,
colorful or grey it may,
that others will understand,
and we have our say!

Not all work as it should,
and the life revolves,
and we have our shares,
of frustration and disappointments.
smiles would become fake,
words filled with lies,
heart filled with envy,
suppressing the muffled cries.

The emotions hidden,
anger in voices,
annoying attitude,
feeling so distant..
and words that hurts,
being so spiteful,
how can one retains,
the essence of happiness?

Wilderness

Wilderness...
middle of nowhere,
Nothing that I seek,
nor I aspire.

Is it a meadow,
or a forest land.
a sight of mirage,
from this dune of the sand!

Ah, its beautiful,
full of nature's glories,
as I assimilate within,
freed of any worries.

Be those ancient timbers,
the vines that it carries,
with numerous living being,
like some little fairies...

Immersed I was,
and I went deep,
barefoot on these pebbles..
with the softness of grass!

Some encounters I had,
brief as it may,
the dwellers being curious,
for this stranger's stay.

Yes, we..being outsiders,
forsaken by ancestor's past,
driven by greed and pleasure..
endangering their species so fast.

Guilty as much I am,
still welcoming my presence,
letting me the blessing of forest,
cleaning all of my senses.

A hiker, adventurer,
be a social escapist,
a nature or animal lover,
or some TV program enlist!

Time had changed,
so are we...
for better or worst,
understanding their plea.

But do I care?
as I walk,
on these treacherous terrains,
with all my packs?