#SnippetsOnLife2 - Life and Darkness

Have you ever thought about the bright side of darkness in your life? Recently I had the opportunity to ponder upon the reality and even the myths related to Darkness.

Dark times are always the torchbearer of reality
Yes, that's true. You might ask, "What is the reality?" Well, the reality is anything that makes you realise where you stand in your life, in other's lives, in your relationships, and sometimes within you. Darkness gives you some serene moments to see things clearly. It helps you comprehend things beyond your prejudices, judgments, and premonitions. Darkness helps you see beneath the superfluousness of life. Once darkness seeps into your life you get to know the real importance of light.

Darkness makes you a better judge of fake promises and genuine feelings
I have seen and heard people making promises; small, medium, and big promises. Yes, promises come in all shapes and sizes. But only your dark days helps you to know the worth of those promises made in your hays days. People and promises come with terms and conditions with that asterisk mark that you might have missed out like the way you miss out some crucial clause while you sign your insurance papers. Moreover, you do not even realize that before darkness has already fallen upon you. Once darkness engulfs you, you get to know the vitality of genuine promises.

Darkness reflects upon the Brighter side of people you might have easily overlooked before
The darker it gets the brighter a person might emerge. Good and genuine people are always best recognized in the darkest of times. Some people believe in deeds rather than in words and that's why they remain silent and nonchalant in bright daylight and like to act in the dark phase of your life. Once darkness falls upon you, you realize words are nothing but a farce.

Dark roads are the best way to find even the faintest of light even at the farthest corner
When all roads end. When you realize there is no way back. When you are stranded between darkness and nothingness, that's the time your senses are most agile. Your senses are able to find paths that remain hidden in the broad daylight. Darkness helps you bring the best of you in the most bizarre way. Only when darkness blinds you, you are able to see properly.

#snippetsonlife1 - Life and Its Sense of Humor

Life never fails to amaze me with its quirky sense of humor. It has its own way of maneuvering things that seldom suits our wishlist. No matter how many rules we follow in life, Life never follows any of our rules. Forget about rules, it does not even consider our wish, hope, faith, belief, nothing at all. Life follows its own set of rules and plays with them as per its will. 

"Life has its own will and on top of that, it has a dry, sarcastic, sense of humor."

Sometimes, Life might bestow you with a small boat of hope when you are in the midst of nothing, which will be enough for you to find the shore of courage. however, it might also snatch way the only source of light on a dark night when even the star denies to shine and compel you to wander around that same nothingness. 

Top 5 Ghazals from the man with a Golden voice- Jagjit Singh

The Golden voice of Jagjit Singh 

(Source - Internet)

My playlist has always been stuffed with ghazals. The credit goes to my elder brother (Bhaiya) who introduced me to this beautiful blend of romance and melancholy years back. I still remember he bought a cassette (yes, back then CDs didn't hit the stores) of ghazals, which he claimed to be "The Masterpiece" by "The Golden Duo"- Jagjit Singh and Gulzar. Back then, I was too young to comprehend the depth of the connection, which my brother felt with the songs and appreciated in silence. My only take away from that cassette was the "Marasim" (connection) with the enchanting voice that would linger in my mind even after the music system had been turned off for hours- the Golden voice of Jagjit Singh. 

Today on his 77th Birth Anniversary, I am reminiscing, the soulful voice of a man with golden heart. 

Happy Birthday Jagjit Signh ji!!!

"Ek Puraana Mausam Lauta, Yaad Bhari Purvayi Bhi

Aisa To Kam Hi Hotha Hai, Wo Bhi Ho Tanhaayee Bhi"

Here, I am listing the most magical melodies voiced by Jagjit Singh ji that will take you to a surreal journey of music and emotions.

1. "Baat Niklegi"

The first line of the song "Baat Niklegi To Dur Talak Jayegi" was true to its words. The success and praises for this singer started with this song and still denies to fade away even after four decades from its release (1976).

This song marked the beginning of the new era of ghazal in India that made him an overnight star countrywide. He shared this album with his life partner, an equally talented gazal singer, Chitra Singh. The album was named rightly as "The Unforgettable" because every single song from the album was cherished by gazal lovers and beyond. Before this album, he rendered his voice to some Bollywood scores like "Laagi Ram Bhajan Ni Lagani" and "Babul Mora Naihar".

2.  "Hontho Se Chhulon Tum"

Next on my list is the ever-charming gazal that epitomized the essence of platonic love.

The song is immortal in every sense. Jagjit ji did not just sing the song; his alluring voice has captivated the imagination of the lovers of all generations. Sometimes I wonder was it for his voice that the poet penned these words- "Honton Se Chhulon Tum, Mera Geet Amar Kar Do"?

This song featured in the movie "Prem Geet" on the lead pair Raj Babbar and Anita Raaj. The movie did well at the box office but this song remains to be the main highlight of the movie.

3. "Jhuki Jhuki Si Nazar"

Talking about the magnificent Bollywood score sung by Jagjit ji, I just can't miss this song. 

“Arth” has been (literally) one of the most “meaningful” movies witnessed in the Indian Film Industry. The story, plot, narration, direction, cast, and every single aspect of the movie were worth praising. The icing on the cake was the songs by Jagjit ji. And this particular song was the best among the rest (though it is hard to pick just one of his songs). If you haven't heard it then I won't be able to express in words what you are missing. As the lyrics of another classic from this movies says "Tu Nahin To Zindagi Mein Aur Kya Reh Jayega"...

While the movie is often recommended as one of the “Top 25 Must See Bollywood Movies”, I believe that this song has seat in the topmost position in the Top 5 Must Listen To Bollywood Ghazals.

4. "Tum Ko Dekha To Yeh Khayal Aaya"

If you have recently fallen deeply in love and want to express your intense emotions for your beloved, then this is the song. 

"Hum jise gun guna nahi sakte

Waqt ne aise geet kyun gaya

Tumko dekha to yeh Khayal aya

Zindagi dhoop, tum Ghana Saya"

This lovely song has been a personal favourite of mine (well that goes for all the songs on this list). 

The song featured in the 1982 release, "Saath Saath". This song beautifully amalgamated the true essence of love into a ghazal. The magic was created when the charismatic voice of Jagjit ji was greeted by the simplicity of the story and cast (Farookh Sheikh sahab and Deepti Naval ji). I wonder if there was a day in the past few years when I didn’t listen to this song (at least for once).

5. Hosh Walo ko Khabar kya

"Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya

Bekhudi Kya Cheez Hai

Ishq Ki Jaye Phir Samajhiye

Zindagi Kya Cheez Hai"

If you are in love and you have not been able to make others understand your array of confusing feelings, then you can always take refuge to this song. 

Amidst the quest to counter the cross-border terrorism this song comes as a fresh breath of spring breeze in the movie and in your life as well. Song divinely depicts the budding love story between Seema and Ajay (portrayed by Sonali Bendre and Aamir Khan), whilst in college. Sarfarosh was released in the year 1999 was claimed as a superhit at box office.

This song is a spell that cannot be explained or expressed. Therefore, I will not even dare to try to explain it to you. Just listen to it (again) and know what I am talking about. 

I know, this list is just the tip of the iceberg. As I said its "top 5" but trust me most of his songs have the potential to take place on this list. but the prolem is I cant include all the songs. So, adieu friends. 

Hope you enjoy this list and fall in love with this majestic voice (again).

Hindi Poetry: Purani Yaadon ki Galion Mein

पुरानी यादों की गलिओं में
टहलना हमने बंध कर दिया है
जाने वो कौनसा लम्हा था जो
अब भी उन्ही गालियों में रहता है?

वो गालियाँ जो रंजिशों के मोहल्ले से गुज़र कर
बेबसी के कूचे तक जा पोहचती है.
वो तंग सी गलियां जहाँ अधूरी कहानियाँ
अब भी मजबूरियों की महफिले सजाती है।

पुरानी यादों की गलिओं में
टहलना हमने बंध कर दिया है।

वो गलियां, जो आँसुओं की पियालिओं से
अब भी हमारा स्वागत करती है
वो गलियां जिन में अब भी
कितनी दुआएं उनकाही, अनसुनी बस्ती है।

Purani yaadon ki galion mein 

Tehelna humne bandh kar diya hai.

Jaane woh kaunsa lamha hai jo 

Ab bhi unhi galiyon mein rehta hai?

Woh galiyan jo ranjisho ke mohhale se guzar kar

Bebasi ke kuche tak ja pohochti hai.

Woh tang si galiyan jahan adhuri kahaniya

Ab bhi majbooriyon ki mehfilen sajati hai.

Purani yaadon ki galion mein

Tehelna humne bandh kar diya hai.

Woh galiyan, jo ansuoon ki pyaliyon se 

Ab bhi humara swagat karti hai

Woh galiyan jin mein ab bhi 

Kitni duayen unkahi, unsuni basti hai..

6 Word Fiction - WAIT

"My wait prolonged. He moved on."

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Hindi Poetry - Mujhe Naye Dharm Ki Zaroorat Nahi

मुझे नए धर्म की ज़रुरत नहीं

गलत ही सही, इंसान बजाऊं

मुझ मेरा ईश्वर मिल जायेगा

मुझे जीने का सलीखा आजाएगा

मुझे नए धर्म की ज़रुरत नहीं

जब खुद ही खुद से मिल पाऊँगी

मुझे ईश्वर तक का रास्ता मिल जायेगा

मुझे इस जीवन का अर्थ मिल जायेगा

मुझे नए धर्म की ज़रुरत नहीं

पहले मैं मौजूदा धर्मो को तोह समझलूँ

मुझे मेरी पहचान खुद ही मिल जाएगी

मेरे अस्तित्व बोध हो जायेगा

धर्म आख़िर होता क्या है?

सिर्फ ईश्वर की खोज?

उस परमशक्ति तक पोहोचने की सीढ़ी?

ईश्वर तो मन में है, उसे जग में और कहाँ पाऊँगी?

अगर धर्म ईश्वर तक का रास्ता है

ईश्वर तोह एकता में बस्ता है

तो सबसे अलग नया धर्म कहाँ पाऊँ मैं ?

इस अंतर को भेद कैसे पाऊँ मैं ?

मुझे नए धर्म की ज़रुरत नहीं

पहले "मैं" और "खुद" से उठ जाऊँ

मुझे आगे बढ़ने का अयन मिल जायेगा

मेरी आस्था का आधार मिल जायेगा

muhjhe naye dharm ki zaroorat nahi

pehle "main" aur "khud" se uth jaun

mujhe age badhne ka ayan mil jayega

meri astha ha aadhar mil jayega

mujhe naye dharm ki zaroorat nahi

galat hi sahi, pehle insaan bajaun

muhje mera ishwar mil jayega

mujhe jeene ka salikha ajayega.

mujhe naye dharm ki zaroorat nahi

Jab khud hi khud se mil paungi

mujhe ishwar tak ka rasta mil jayega

mujhe meri zindagi ka arth mil jayega.

mujhe naye dharm ki zaroorat nahi

pehle main moujooda dharmo ko toh samajh loon

mujhe meri pehchaan khud hi mil jayegi

mere asthitva ka bodh ho jayega.

akhir dharm hota kya hai?

sirf ishwar ki khoj?

us paramsakti tak pahuchne ki sidhi?

ishwar to mann mein hai, 

use jag mein aur kahan paungi?

agar dharm ishwar tak ka rasta hai

to ishwar ti ekta mein basta hai

sabse alag naya dharm kahan paun main?

is antar ko bhed kaise paun main?

mujhe naye dharm ki zaroorat nahi

pehle main khud se to upar uthoon

mujhe age badne ka ayan mil jayega

meri astha sarthak ho jayegi.

Hindi Poetry - Filhaal

सूबह आँख खुली तो देखा 

दिन की पेहली किरण बाहें खोले 

मेरे उठने का इंतेज़ार कर रही थी 

कुछ नई उम्मीदें थी 

कुछ पुरानी परछाईयाँ। 

दरिचे से बाहर झाकं तो देखा 

नीले आस्मां के तले हरा भरा 

बरगद का पेड़ रहे तक रहा था 

कुछ वक़्त की कहानियाँ थी 

कुछ धुप छाओं की ठिठोलिया। 

पर कमरे की और एक नज़र दोराई तो पाया 

चार दीवारों के सन्नाटे के दरमियाँ 

किसी की आवाज़ मुझे पुकार रही थी 

कुछ तस्वीरों में छुपी किलकारी थी 

कुछ पन्नो में दबी सिस्कियाँ। 

अब वक़्त से कोई शिक़ायत नहीं 

मझधार में एक कागज़ की नाओ की तरह 

फिलहाल मुझे डूबने का इंतज़ार है 

एक झलक सी है साहिल की, और 

कुछ बहते पानी की अंगड़ाइयाँ 

Subha ankh khuli to dekha

Din ki pehli kiran bahen khole 

Mere uthne ka intezaar kar rahi thi

Kuch nayi ummeedein thi 

Kuch purani siyahi/parchhaiya

Dariche se bahar jhaka to dekha

Nile asmaan ke tale hara bhara

Bargad ka pedh rahe tak raha tha

Kuch waqt ki kahaniya thi

Kuch dhoop chhaon ki thitholiya

Par kamre ki or ek nazar dorayi to paya

Char deewaron ke sannate ke darmiyan

Kisi ki awaaz mujhe pukar rahi thi

Kuch tasveeron mein chupi kilkari thi

Kuch panno mein dabi siskiyan

Ab waqt se koi shikayat nahi

Majdhaar ek kagaz ki nao ki tarah

Filhaal mujhe doobne ka intezaar hai

Ek jhalak si hai sahil ki, aur
Kuch behte pani ki angraiya

Hindi Poetry - Tanhayi

तन्हाईयाँ भी कभी तन्हा नहीं आती,
कभी याद तो कभी  कभी फ़रियाद ज़रूर लाती है। 

दिल की गहराइयाँ तक छू जाती है,
 कभी सतह पे रेहकर सब कुछ भुला  देती है। 

तन्हाईयाँ भी कभी तन्हा नहीं आती,
कभी ज़िक्र तो कभी फ़िक्र ज़रूर लाती है। 

होठों पर बेज़ुबान तड़पती रहती है,
कभी आँखों से बेधड़क बयां कर जाती है।


Tanhayi bhi kabhi tanha nahi ati, 

Kabhi yaad toh kabhi fariyaad zaroor lati hai. 

Dil ki gehraiya tak choo jati hai,

Kabhi satah pe rehkar sab kuch bhula deti hai.

Tanhaiyan bhi kabhi tanha nahi ati,
Kabhi zikr toh kabhi fikr zaroor lati hai.

Hothon par bezuban tadapti rehti hai,
Kabhi ankhon se bedhadak bayan kar jati hai.

Cee's Which Way Challenge : Streets of Kolkata

Streets of Kolkata

Every street has a story. Every person crossing the street helps to augment the story...

Linking to Cee's Which Way Photo Challenge

HIndi Poetry - Rishtein

(Source - Internet)

जिन दीवारों पर सीलन पढ़ जाती है
उनपर कोई रंग काम नहीं आता
जिन रिश्तों पर दरार पढ़ जाती है
उनपर कोई मरहम काम नहीं आता ।


Jin deewaron par silan padh jati hai
Unpar koi rang kaam nahi ata
Jin rishton par darar padh jati hai
Unpar koi marham kaam nahi ata..

Hindi Poetry - Pathjhar Ke Phool Sa Ye Dil

(Source : Internet )

पथझड़ के फूल सा ये दिल 
मुरझाकर भी आज खुश है 
बसन्त की मीठी यादों ने
उसे मेहका जो दिया है

मनो रात की सियाही में
भोर की लालिमा घुल गई हो
ग्रीष्म  तपन पर
 पेहली बारिश  बूंदें हो जैसे

समय  की धूल में ज़िंदा
एक  मासूम सी हसरत हो जैसे
या मंदिर की चोखट पर
एकाकी जलता हुआ दिया हो

ये दिल सरल है या पागल
इसे आदत हो गई है
वर्तमान के घाव के लिए
अतीत के मरहम ढूंढ़ता है

Pathjhar ke phool sa ye dil

Murjhakar bhi aaj khush hai

Basant ki meethi yaadon ne

Use mehka jo diya hai

Mano raat ki siyahi mein
Bhor ki lalima ghul gai ho
Grhisham ki tapan par 
Pehli barish ki boondein ho

Samaye ki dhul mein zinda
Ek masoom si hasrat ho jaise
Ya mandir ki chokhat par
Ekaki jalta hua diya 

Ye dil saral hai ya pagal
Ise adat ho gai hai
Yeh vartamaan ke ghav ke liye
Atit ke marham dhoondta hai

100 Word Fiction - I Left the Keys on the Door

“That’s it Yash. I can’t take it anymore. And I am sorry that I trusted you.” I left the voice message, put the phone down and turned to take my bags.

I looked around the house, my home and left the keys on the door with tears rolling down my cheeks.

 

We built our dream home. Even the tiniest thing in our home testifies the love we shared; every corner witnesses our vows, our happiness, our sorrows, our passion, our trust.

We weaved a perfectly beautiful dream that just silently crushed under the betrayal of Yash.

Dreams are an illusion.

Linking to Friday Foto Fiction

Hindi Poetry - Lamhe Guzar Jate Hai Par

(Source: Internet)

लम्हे गुज़र जाते है पर 

उनकी यांदें खुशबू बनकर

ज़िंदगी को मेहकाती  रहती  है। 

कविता की किताब में 

एक सूखा हुआ फूल हो जैसे 

किसी अधूरी शायरी में 

छुपा हुआ सनम का नाम हो जैसे। 

लम्हे गुज़र जाते है पर 

उनकी कदमो की आहट इठलाकर 

मन को गुदगुदाती रहती है। 

ढलती पिघलती शाम के किनारे पे 

घुलती हुई कॉफ़ी की तरह 

धुंद में लिपटी उलझी 

कमल पर ओस की बूँद की तरह। 

Lamhe guzar jate hai par

Unki yaadein khushboo banker

Zindagi ko mekati rehti hai

Kavita ki kitaab mein

Ek sukhe hue phool ho jaise

Kisi adhoori shayari mein

Chhupa hua sanam ka naam ho jaise

Lamhe guzar jate hai par 

Unki kadmo ki ahat ithlakar 

Maan ko gudgudati rehti hai

 Dhalti pighalti shaam ke kinare pe

Ghulti hui coffee ki tarah

Dhundh mein lipti uljhi 

Kamal par os ki boond ki tarah

Hindi Poetry - Yaadein Bhi Ajeeb Hoti Hai

(Source: Internet)

यादें भी अजीब होती है 
कभी नैमत बनकर बरस जाती है 
कभी क़यामत बनकर गरज जाती है 

एक सफर सा हो जैसे 
जो ख़तम नहीं होती है 
हाथ थाम कर चल पड़ती है 
और भूली बिसरी गलियों में 
तनहा छोड़के गुम हो जाती है 

यादें भी अजीब होती है 

एक कोहरा सा हो जैसे 
सामने होती है पर नज़र नहीं आती 
बस एक एहसास सा होता है 
किसी लम्हे के गुज़र जाने का एहसास 
और एक गहरा सन्नाटा रेह जाता है 

यादें भी अजीब होती है 
 कुछ भूली  नहीं जाती 
कुछ साथ नहीं रेह पति 



Yaadein bhi ajeeb hoti hai
Kabhi neymat bankar baras jati hai
Kabhi kayamat bankar garaj jati hai.


Ek safar sa ho jaise
Jo khatam nahi hota hai
Haath tham kar chal padhta hai
Aur bhuli bisri galion mein
Tanha chhodke gum ho jata hai.


Yaadein bhi ajeeb hoti hai


Ek kohra sa ho jaise
Samne hoti hai par nazar nahi ati
Bas ek ehsaas sa hota hai
Kisi lamhe ke guzar jane ka ehsaas
Aur ek gehra sannatreh jata hai.


Yaadein bhi ajeeb hoti hai
Kuch bhuli nahi jati
Kuch saath nahi reh pati.

Hindi Poetry - Zindagi Yunhi Guzar ti Rahi

   

कभी हस कर कभी उदास 

ज़िन्दगी यूँही गुज़रती रही । 

कभी लम्हो में कभी सदियों में 

सिमट कर बेह गयी । 

कभी मुठ्ठी से कभी ज़ंजीरों से 

फ़िसलती चली गयी 

ज़िन्दगी यूँही गुज़रती रही । 

कभी याद बन कर कभी दर्द बन कर

दिल में घर कर गयी । 

कभी एहसास की तरह कभी तेज़ाब की तरह 

सुलगती रह गयी । 

कभी अपनों की तरह कभी बेगानो की तरह 

आज़माती चली गयी 

ज़िन्दगी यूँही गुज़रती रही । 

Kabhi hans kar kabhi udaas

Zindagi yun hi guzar ti rahi..

Kabhi lamhon mein kabhi sadiyon mein

Simat kar beh gayi..

Kabhi mutthi se kabhi zanjeeron se

Phisalti chali gayi.

Zindagi yun hi guzar ti rahi..

Kabhi yaad ban kar kabhi dard ban kar

Dil mein ghar kar gayi.

Kabhi ehsaas ki tarah kabhi tezaab ki tarah

Sulagti reh gayi.

Kabhi apno ki tarah kabhi begano ki tarah

Azmati chali gayi

Zindagi yun hi guzar ti rahi..

Hindi Poetry - Akshhar

अक्षरों से खेलना मेरा सपना है

अक्सर उन ही से हार जाती हूँ । 

मन में कदम रखे जब लगते है अपने है 

कागज़ पर आते ही खो देती हूँ ॥ 

कोई टीस है मन में दबी 

लफ्ज़ कुछ परेशान है । 

मेरे ख्यालों की सियाही से भरी 

कलम भी बईमान है ॥ 

न जाने कब बिन बताये आये 

दबे पाओ किसी कागज़ पर उतर आये । 

या फिर इंद्रधनुष बन जाये 

जो नज़र तो आये पर साथ न चल  पाए ॥ 

पूरी हो कभी मेरी भी कहानी 

जो कब से है मुझे सुनानी ॥ 

Aksharon se khelna mera sapna hai

Aksar un hi se haar jati hoon

Mann mein kadam rakhe to lage apne hai

Kaagaz par aate hi kho jate hai

Koi tis hai mann mein dabi

Lafz kuch pareshaan hai

Mere khayalon ki siyahi se bhari

Kalam bhi baimaan hai

Na jane kab bin bataye aaye

Dabe pao kisi kaagaz par utar aaye

Ya phir indradhanush ban jaye

Jo nazar to aaye par saath na chal paye

Puri ho kabhi meri bhi kahani

Jo kab se hai mujhe sunani.

Hindi Poetry - Shunya

Source : Internet

शुन्य आखिर है क्या?

क्या है इसका अस्तित्व?

निरर्थक तो नहीं है 

पर कौन जाने इसका अर्थ?

आरम्भ इसी से सबका 

अंत भी सबका सिफ़र 

विज्ञान का आधार है ये 

विस्तृत है इसका सफर 

मायने इसके ढूंढने वाले 

समय की रेत में दफ़न है 

स्थान बदले तो कमाल कर डाले 

रेखाओं से भिड़ना इसका फन है 

निर्गुण है निराला है 

शांख्याओं की बुनियाद है 

अनूठा है आम भी है 

परिकल्पनाओं का स्तम्भ भी है

तन्हाई में दुर्बल सा लगे 

वास्तव में परम प्रभावशाली है 

केंद्र बिंदु है हर दशमलव  का 

हर समूह में सर्वाधिक बलशाली है 

शुन्य वरदान है या धोका 

प्रचलित है इसकी चर्चा 

पर अनदेखा न कोई कर पाया 

इसकी अध्भुत शक्ति  और सरलता 

एकाएक द्रिष्टि में ये तो है बस 

विज्ञान की गोद में बैठा एक नगीना 

Shunya akhir hai kya?

Kya hai iska astitva?

Nirarthak toh nahi hai,

Par kaun jane iska arth?

Arambh isi se sabka

Anth bhi sabka sifar

Vigyaan ka aadhaar hai ye

Vistrit hai iska safar

Mayene kise dhundne wale

Samay ki reth mein dafan hai

Sthan badale toh kamaal kar dale

Rekhao se bhidhna iska fan hai

Nirgun hai nirala hai

Shankyaon ki buniyaad hai

Anutha hai aam bhi hai

Parikalpanao ka stambh bhi hai 

Tanhayi mein durbal sa lage

Vastav mein param prabhavshali hai

Kendra bindu hai har dashamlab ka

Har samuh mein sarvadhik balshali hai

Shunya vardaan hai ya dhokha

Prachalit hai iski charcha

Andekha na koi kar paya

Iski adhbudh sakti aur saralta

Ekaek drishti mein yeh to bas

Vigyaan ki godh mein baith ek nagina

Written for  IndiSpire Edition 141  

100 Word Fiction - The Bridge

Source : Internet

Ryma stood at the end of the bridge and stared at it as she did for the past 7 years each morning.

She closed her and uttered, “You still need time?”

She opened her eyes and spoke to the air, “okay I will wait.”

Every day she would come and stare at the bridge in hope to see her father coming however, she left with the promise to be there again.

Seven years ago, her father left their village through this bridge to protect the nation’s boundaries and promised his angel to be back at the blink of an eye.

Hindi Poetry - Zindagi, Tu Nayab Hai

ज़िंदगी, तू कितनी नायब है,

हर सवाल का तेरे पास जवाब है। 

कभी तू शीतल नदी है,

कभी तू नाराज़ चट्टान है,

कभी तू अंतहीन सदी,

कभी तू पल में मुरझाती मुस्कान है। 

कभी तू रिश्तों की माला है,

कभी तू माला की  गांठ,

कभी तू रोज़  खेला,

कभी तू अजूबा आँठ। 

ज़िंदगी, तू कितनी नायब है,

समस्थ अनुभावों की क़िताब है। 

Zindagi, tu kitni nayab hai,

Har sawal ka tere paas jawab hai.

Kabhi tu sheetal nadi hai,

Kabhi tu nazar chattan hai,

Kabhi tu antaheen sadi,

Kabhi tu pal mein murjhati muskaan hai.

Kabhi tu rishton ki mala hai,

Kabhi mala ki ganth hai,

Kabhi tu roz ka khela,

Kabhi tu ajooba anth.

Zindagi, tu kitni nayab hai,

Samasth anubhavon ki kitaab hai.

Hindi Poetry - Shanti Tu Kahan Gayi?

शांति तू कहाँ गयी?

मेरे खिलोनो सी टूट गयी। 

या मेरी सहेलियोँ सी रूठ गयी ॥ 

मेरे सपनो सी खो गयी।

या हमेशा के लिए सो गयी ॥ 

तू उम्र की तरह ढल गयी । 

या मेरे अपनों को ही खल गयी ॥ 

तेरी आँस में मैंने पलके न झुकाई । 

ढूंढने में तुझे कई सादिया है बिताई ॥ 

अब तो मेरे दिल पे छाया यह है एक सवाल । 

तू है कोई सच्चाई या है बस एक खयाल ॥ 

Shanti tu kahan gayi?

Mere khilon si tut gayi

Ya meri saheliyon si ruth gayi

Mere sapno si kho gayi

Ya humesha ke liye so gayi

Tu umr ki tarah dhal gayi

Ya mere apno ko hi khal gayi

Teri aans mein maine palke na jhukai

Dhundne mein tujhe kai sadiya hai bitayi

Ab toh mere dil pe chhaya hai ek sawal

Tu hai koi sachhayi ya hai bas ek khayal