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Buds, shoots and leaves

Seven Rose plants were laid to rest today. After several trials, many buds, many more blooms eaten by nature’s cutest creations and many re-positions to pander to light and air fickleness, I had to concede that my balcony was just too moody for these seemingly hardy yet extremely delicate plants.  न चलती हवा काम आई न धीमे धूप की तपन न हल्की वर्षा की ठंडई न प्यार से बोले वचन . मेरे गुलाब आए , खिले और बिखर गये . किसने सोचा था कि  छाया भी कभी कातिल बन जाएगी . पर चार गज़ का आँगन मेरा , मेरे दिल का बाग़बान , मेरी राज़ों का रखवाला , मेरी सोच का कदरदान , यही समझाता रहता है कि ज़िंदगी एक नाटक है जिसका सूर्य है सूत्रधार और हम उसकी कठपुतली. यहाँ कभी पंखुड़ी हंस कर खिल जाती है तो कभी हवा से हिल जाती है . हम तो बस माली हैं , समय के . निगाहें हैं , एहसास के . कुछ दिख जाए कहीं तो परखना ज़रूर , इस लेन - देन के चक्कर में , संभलना ज़रूर . And so, my tiny garden tutors me...

Child forever

Does a fish catch cold? Can a Sun ray turn to gold? What if the sky turned green and stalks grew inside the bean? Where do all the colours go when the lights are out and candles blow? Who made the smile, ma? And why does it tickle so? How do you know my bruise will heal? Kiss it better, seal the deal. Why is a cuddle the best of all? When will the kitten call? Will the Sun always shine so bright so every misty morning turns out right? Tell me what is yet to come Let me in on the fun. My curious mind will always seek and keep me young and on a peak. My wings will always stand to fly down valleys lush, up endless sky. Because that's what you taught me, ma. To be, to live, to ever see. So my heart is warm and mind is free. Happy Childrens' Day :-)