inner voice

Happy Karwachauth

Observing fast since dawnKeeping him in prayersthe whole day,Will wait for the dear MoonFrom many miles away.A tradition to testThe bond of life-The unbreakable relationshipOf husband and wife.Dr Vikas Jamwal(Kamdhenu Homz)Jammu. 

HYPOCRISY

With a hang dog expressionAnd reflection and repressionChameleon I remembered suddenlyHow it changes its colour amazinglyand gracefullyAhh! Humans when I harked backWith thousands of faceinto one intact;Double standards and janus facedIt left me amazedMealymouthed lures youReact and respond youdon't know how?Talking sweetly with a winsome smileShowing care and concern for thyRevealing their true visageExactly like a savageInsulting thy, disdainful anddisrespectfulBehind your back, makingyou regretfulSo inhuman they areHitting even when you areWounded, suffering alreadyand passingThrough ardous times;feeling like regressingSham, bogus, fake and faux pasIngenuine, spurious and bossThen the chameleon vanished at lastProving that world is cruel, inhumanand too vast.Epitome of scepticism,dubiety and doubtTurned about, no need for a boutI got a lesson againThink logical.. ....bear this in mindIn judging and knowingthe intentionsSince there may be repentanceMocking at your pain and sufferingWe, insulated, have nonefor buffering.This lesson in mind is to be keptWhile taking a next step !!!!!Aditi ChoudharyMiranda House,Delhi

where did that smile go?

Where did that smile go?I don't know!Was it all my fault?I think so!Does it bother me?Yes it does!If a thousand apologiesbring it back?I'm ready if the Sorry does!All the while I've been searchingfor the answerBut that cruel one shroudedin secrecy evades meWill I ever be able to seethat smile again?I think so!While I Continue to thinkWhere did that smile go?Abhishek Khajuria