Thinking Of You ... Jul 14, 2013

I think of you
The many yous
Faint images in the passages of my mind
The time when you meant the world to me
And I to you
But journeys converge and part
You have gone your own way
Still you remain in the fragments of memory
Filling inches of a coloured tapestry
Each thread speaks tome of where you and I crossed paths
When we shared dreams
The took different turned when the roads forked
Some choices took me high above the limits of self doubts
Others cast me into the depths of living hell
Enriched no less from experience
Heartened that possibilities remain to be found
Then in quiet moments
Faces, places, names, memories
I think of you.

Woman .... June 10, 2013

You see only the tough exterior
You see the smiles,
May hear the unladylike laugh
Maybe you just see a clown of a woman
Nothing pretty to the eyes
Nothing smart in the brain
Not even acceptable at any level
Just a woman
One to mock
One to find faults with
One to insult or be rude to
Only a lowly woman
Might you then be gallant enough
To stand in her womanly shoes
To tread the steps she takes
To do the things she does
To be as strong in resolve
To hold her tongue words that would cut you down to size
Could you lay in her bed of thorns
As her heart bleeds its burdened sorrows
Unspoken
Unheard
Nothing more nothing less
Can you be that woman
Just simply a woman.

.ani 10-June-13

Waiting .... Dec 04, 2011

against my window
searching into the distance
never did your shadow cast
might I have blinked
missed the moment 

if i keep looking
perhaps you will
gift me with a glimpse of your shy smile
eyes lowered as you hurry by
so here I remain
hopeful

~.ani original 30th Sept 2010

Moments

alone desolate
carnage death
amongst the sordid images
stood proud and stoic
ebony alongside ivory
encased in the best mahogany
drawn closer almost afraid
Bach, Beethoven and Mozart
played out to my touch
from memory against these
long silenced keys
music soared heaven bound
momentarily flooding life
into where living had long ceased

Art of Talking ... Oct 12, 2010

We talk

In riddles

I probe

You side step

In circles

No end

Out it comes

A shy blurt

Love you

I laugh

Quiet silence

The end

I See ... April 21, 2010

When opulence and wealth

Designer labels expensive toys

Insignificant without value

Recipients blinded in a greedy orgy

I take a step back

And see with my mind and heart

I see children all bones

Taut skin

Swollen belly

Cracked dry thirsting mouths

Crying without tears

As hunger claims yet another

I see the women squatting

Under scorching sun

Small chisel and hammer

Working rock into pebbles

For few measly coins

That might douse fires in empty bellies

I see men become beasts of burden

Their youth plundered

Their frames bent in submission

Jostling for extras

That might add to the scraps

Each calls his meal

Some have more than others

Yet some others have nothing

Like death knolls toll

Humanity loses itself in its greed

There are many losing themselves

As poverty and hunger spreads

Closing 2009 ... Dec 31, 2009

not exactly a poem, just some wishes to all

~~~~~~~~

the hours tick by

soon a new year comes

look back only for lessons learnt

leave regrets and disappointments

in the past where they belong.

infinitely happy days are wished

as the new year unfolds

that every endeavour is success met

and every day end achievement get

blessed and properous

with love hugs and well wishes

.ani, ashna and kasha

Sand … Oct 20, 2009

Sand
Swirls in the desert wind
Like tiny tornados
Amusing
Melancholic
Inspiring

What journeys
What tales
These grains of sand
Know
That eludes
The seeking

Poignant
Pregnant
Warm air
Caresses moist skin
Hands shade eyes
From blinding sun

There
On the horizon
Dust clouds
Fast approaching
Lay still
Surrendering

First layers
Like sandy tomb
Fall heavily
Hands grasp
Lifting
Life lease renewed

Clear Skies ... Oct 19, 2009

It's been a while since I penned anything, more for the lack of feeling I have creativity left in me.

Hence this is an attempt after a long long hiatus from poetic rambling.

I hope I might capture the essence without sounding like a loony.

So here goes ....

.ani






sunlight
scorching
burning
blinding

blue skies
span endless
after days of dour clouds
tainting moods

expectant
hopeful
bursting excitement
something waits

slow tired steps
quicken to unheard beat
rhythm gains tempo
persistent demanding

fear dissolves
failure not so daunting
possibilities innumerable
inhibitions shed

past hold lessons
future the unknown
present shapes molds
change like clear skies
welcomed awaits
those who embrace
plunging feet first
landing on solid ground

.ani

Dreams Unrequited ... Feb 24, 2009

words spoken
actions taken
from a time when
the sun shone on tender blooms
here now lay petals crushed
hushed words unspoken
bears the silence of unrequited dreams

Letting Go ... Jan 28, 2009

it's never easy letting go
but such has become
a part of me

whenever my heart begins to soar
with the joy of knowing you
almost inevitably I have to let you go

flickers of hope and love
I might nurture to grow
stunted almost immediately

it's not so much your departure
but that your path and mine
seem never to converge into one

the hollow emptiness
that always follows
leaves me somewhat desolate, somewhat blue

but in time
as always all returns
to status quo

me alone with love and empty arms
you never alone with all your charms
once again I've learnt a lesson in letting go

Christmas Almost ... Dec 22, 2008

all trees and lights shine bright
year end excitement
reverberates in the air
old closures
new beginnings
season's favourites
on street corners

children world over
day dream of stockings filled
and trees with gifts laden
perhaps even catching the happy
jingle of sleigh bells
accompanied with fast fading HO HO HO

snow flakes and chilly faces
raindrops soak to the bone
as scurrying feet
weighed down with bags of goodies
head homeward
tis the time for family and reunions
may the reason for joy abound
burn bright and strong
within each our souls

........................................



Blessed Christmas 2008 to everyone passing through.
.aniashkash

Three Men ... Dec 07, 2008

You who fathered those whom
Leah, Bilhah and Zilpah bore
and christened Israel
how is it possible
one so favoured amongst
those cloaked in God's power
be such despicable scum
who made Rachel weep

Oh Mahodara
remover of obstacles
wit and intelligence
you were bestowed with
but it seems in losing your head
when in mortal form
you created division and tribulations
axing all bonds of attachment

Hrshikesa supreme one
master of past present and future
creator without limitations
like comforting cocoon
oblivious as to your humbling spell
gives calm where there is turbulence
frees me of fetters and bondage
your unselfish protection
humbles this servant

Different are these three men
who journey on parallel paths
never meeting each unawares
of stains and markings
like tapestry
left upon this land
yet leave memories
giving promise and hope

Shimmery Fairies ... Dec 04, 2008

here my heart is free
out in the wide open sea
as waves of joy
in buoyant rhythm
whisk me into a realm
whence peace tranquility
descend
as my eyes
dance along with
with fairies
carried shimmering
into blue yonder sky






Written for a friend whose camera immortalised this moment and whose free spirit should never be caged. Dedicated to 'Uncle' simply because.

From Shadows Into Light ... Oct 25, 2008

the world in turmoil
when evil held fort
good mercenaries
fought
using the cover of dark
to reclaim territories

a furlong forward
ten lost
vanquish darkness
whispered illuminated shadows

whence those victorious
pried open
the reluctant
flooding hope
aspirations
lighting each step forward

Opposites Alike, Aug 08, 2008

by busy street
you find him
with tool of trade
spread out
in quiet welcome
a missing heel
hole in the sole
a quick fix
is at hand

across the distance
scraps of paper
peppered lyrical
speaks in prose
of times and lives
another busy street
wares of words
a soul not whole

two opposites
yet alike
life's destination
transitory still
paint palette
poised to stroke
passing canvases
you and me

Smile Jul 29, 2008

smile more often
said he
a stranger
in distant place

such pessimism
such negativity
will you live
life like so

ironic
never had he
seen her smile
never would

twitching seemingly
poised to crack
severe features
remain unexplored

another time
some other place
so radiant
blinding

essence recaptured
bubbling to surface
journeyed destination
iridescent shimmering

once furrowed brow emotionless eyes
again burn passionate aflame
home to roost
her forever smile

It Rained ... Jul 19, 2008

outside
a symphony plays
allegretto
crescendo
fermata please
now with energico
interspersed
march and bouncy
finally
lulling andantino
and then silence
crisp chilly air
the first song of birds
clouds bow aside
streaks of light
memory of rain
raising vapour
disappears
mercury rises
stiflingly
humid
hot
step out
deep breath
come play again
symphony of rain

Home Coming Jul 17, 2008

(For my 'critique' Mohan ... this is as happy as I get buddy *grin* ... hope you like it)

....
candles flicker
dancing with the breeze
incense fills the air
worshipful murmurings
resonate against walls
piety oft scorned
uncomfortable
partner alongside
festering materialism
solace sought
unthinkingly find
feet led by heart
transfixed gaze
upon shadows
playing
in mind's eye
one sees God
arms welcoming
soothing
reassuring
as day turns to night
amongst the heralds
the homecoming
of one prodigal child
gives much rejoicing

Mind's Centre Stage Oct 06, 2007

There
Defiant
Megaphone in hand
A soapbox stage
Braying
Caterwauling
Incessantly demanding
One then two
Handful crowd
Louder, bolder
Ignoring taunters
And booing crowd
Like solitary dog
Barking but ignored
Increasingly hostile
Loosing focus
Men in uniforms
Arrive on scene
Audience disperses
Grappling, struggling
Dethroned and devoiced
Carried away
Leaving ones mind's
Centre stage
Once again devoid and bare