Recharged with Nature

 

 The serenity of blue and gray reflections soothes my eyes. I inhale the crisp mountain air and it fills me with vigor, as I  exhale my insecurities gently away.

 I stare at the glassy facade, I feel it staring back at me piercing through my pretentious armor, seeing right through me as it reads my mind, it understands and declutters it at the same time.

  The daily clamor of do’s and don’ts slowly fades away from my mind as I close my eyes to inscribe this moment in my mind for later.

 When I open them, I see soft ripples flowing gently away from me through the obstacles where nothing can stop them. 

They flow because they want to, making peace with every rock and hurdle in its way saying, “It's okay, just let me be". 

 I keep a fallen leaf on the surface and it obediently takes it away, it's made its course and it knows where to go. 

It talks to me, It gives me confidence. I gather all the energy it is emitting and it fills the emptiness which grows inside my heart. 

I feel confident, to go where life takes me, I just have to meet every hurdle and get past it peacefully and not let it pollute my mind and body. 

I feel rejuvenated, I'm going to be okay.      

  Every time I come here something speaks to me, 
sometimes it’s the water body, so gentle and free, 
sometimes it’s the mountains, so strong but humble, 
sometimes it’s the breeze, so sure and firm,

They're always there, my faithful friends. 
They tell me exactly what I need to know at that time,
 fill me with assurance and renewed hope.

 I've had my fill, I am at peace, 
I'm recharged .... Until next time!

A Lake to Remember

I came upon a pondered lake,

It took my breath away, 

I’m not a nature poet as such, 

But this one had me sway.

A still from a picture painting, 

Not a breeze to move a leaf, 

Yet gentle swirls did make the lake, 

Not disturbing it’s peace. 

I saw it mimic the trees and clouds, 

With every stroke and hue, 

The mountains holding hands they did, 

Beyond horizon’s view. 

Lost in its rippling charm, 

Living there I could, 

Gazing at it night and day, 

it sure would do me good. 

Alas my troubles brought me back, 

To the reality I own, 

Captured the moment to see in time, 

When needed a moment alone.

Circle of Friends

Every so now and then, 

Life takes us for a spin, 
To catch our breath we need some space, 
To keep us sane we need a place, 
Free from worry, come what may, 
A place to forget the troubles of the day. 
So comforting, so safe, we can freely share our fears
There is no judgement, we can easily let go our tears. 
Every time we meet, it’s like a Refresh button
All our worries are momentarily forgotten. 
I want to share my gratitude with each of you, 
For making me a part of your lives too. 
I thank thee God for my circle of friends, 
Whom I, will cherish till the very end.

I try to Smile

My heart is heavy and trembling cold, 
Its rhythmic beat loud in my ears, 
My lips quiver as I try to smile, 
Pushing away thoughts which bring me to tears.

That rhythm falters when you turn your gaze towards me, 
I await that familiar look,  a nod, your loving smile, 
I wait for your arms to open, your eyes into mine. 

You look at me… but your mind  is far away, 
Delved into your ambitious troubles, 
Figuring out through it all, a way. 
“I’m doing this for you”, he says,  
“To take care of you when I’m gone”. 

Then why am I grieving now,  when you’re still with me.. 
Craving for your touch, your attention, your love? 
In silence I’m watching you and I’m mourning, 
I’m mourning and grieving the loss of love,  laughter and romance. 

I need your happiness so I keep silent 
As I watch you,  I wait for it, days.... months turn into years,
For your contentment , your moment, your peace 
In your happiness lies mine, I try to smile. 

Like A Wilting Flower

Like a wilting flower lives,
Drooping day by day,

Trying to lift, trying to smile,

With nothing more to say…

The fragrance had left its body

The charm was next to go,

The poise and youth betrayed its soul,

Vibrant colors no more.

Watching people passing by,

Not a glance they dared to throw,

Thinking back that once nearby,

It was the center show.

For happiness or despair,

For love or console,

It’s the flowers who get torn from its roots,

Left to wilt and die alone.

Sweet Summer Breeze

 Sweet summer breeze, 

Come play with my hair. 

Fragrant mix of flowers, 

Let me breathe you in. 

Soft bed of grass, 

Let me cool my tired feet. 

Bees buzz diligently in my ear, 

Birds tweet in joyful choir, 

Let me close my eyes, 

Lift me and fly me away, 

Let me be free.

 

Barren Heart

Barren Heart

    Silence.... 

....not a sound to be heard,

not a beast in sight....not even a bird.

so quiet it is as I look up the sky,

I'm filled with memories so bitter,

.... my feelings die.

As I look around me alone with my mind

it's an emptiness I see

and in my heart I find.

   This is my life, so barren and quiet,

I slipped and fell hard, 

no help in sight!

Where did they all go , 

disappeared without a trace....

the one's I loved and cared, 

all now without a face.

It's like a glass cage I'm in 
all hollow does it seem
I play my part as a puppet does,
then retreat back into my dream.
Silence....!
no thoughts to be heard,
no memories play ,
all feelings seared.