Unexpected :)

Unseen, unheard - in midst of the flock
Trying to be polite, but still not willing to talk

Unplanned, unexpected - sprung upon a conversation
Listening to life speak, was a true inspiration

Stories of now, a far cry from the past
Accounts and events, that were much in contrast

Reflecting upon the self and not sighting differences
Realized the void and the building distances

Sure of being understood, poured my heart out
Listening and reasoning - you were patient throughout

Touched by the words, powered by the thoughts
Regaining peace, will now head past the blocks

Change

Change - In thoughts, in words, in deeds
Change for the better, as you proceed
Change is good, change means progress
Change now, as you return to the path of success

Different times, different thoughts

Why sell dreams, when plan to deliver there was none
Why make promises, when meaning and intent were already gone
Why tease and taunt, when all that you did was make fun
Now stop will you, for all that you wanted's been done

~ @ ~

During the times, when nights seemed endless and long
When all there was to do, was give hope and warmth
When lightening flashed and all thoughts went astray
Knowing there was someone, was reason enough to hold on

~ @ ~

Misty and unclear, when vague's the state of mind
About merriment and laughter, you're the one to remind
When lost and wandering, to you I come seeking answers
Now show me what to dream of and I will promptly move on.

Four months on and still going strong
Ups there are, but more so downs

Did the mindset change, no... may be partially yes
Did the outlook change, just a bit I guess

Is it a clear path ahead - I don't see the sign as yet
But just as always, there's one thing I do regret

Within the distorted world, entangled-engrossed
Missed out on the things that mean the most.

Bring it on

When everything is taken away
But you know, not everything is lost

When everyone has stepped away
But you're sure, that time will be short

When there is a prolonged silence
Just know that its a wait to scream and rejoice

When every step may seem a challenge
Just know that its a test to toughen you up

When there are too many questions
Have hope and you will get your reasons

If at all you are in doubt, look back
And see what all you've been through

You are in charge of how you feel
Let nothing bring down your spirit

If anyone tries to bring it down
Shout out - Bring it on, Bring it on!

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Trapped in a hollow, no visible light in sight
Groping through the darkness, not knowing left from right
Uncertain of the exit, with no map of where I am
Just going by gut feeling, living one day at a time.

Gestures

Some pictures taken at a wedding ceremony. Each of the hand gestures has a cultural/religious significance.

Paani Grahanam (Clasping of hands) - Where the groom and the bride officially hold hands for the first time.

Kanya Daanam (Giving away the daughter) - The father gives away his daughter's hand in marriage.
The bride's hands are now placed in the hands of the groomNamsakaram/Namaste (Salutations) - A gesture of greetings and showing respect

Off the track

Too many set backs, one after the other, tend to throw you off the track
You're away from yourself, away from who you are
After sometime of thus being lost, you realize (like you always do) that life's too short to be spent dwelling in those petty miseries
All you need to do is jump start life and get back to action & get back to living
Throw away the heavy rocks, carrying them around will only pull you down.
Pick up only the nice shiny pebbles in your path, that make you smile now and will make you smile even later on in life.
Never forget that you have a long way ahead to go.