Thoughts to Words

She walked slowly amidst the lane of greenery, Her eyes were awestruck owing to its inevitable beauty. The clock’s tic-tac was not distinct but time still had wings- She climbed a hill top to fetch it and it moved far away. It mocked every walk of her, Her eyes were restless when it hid behind the fogs. The boat shaped silver beauty mesmerized her vision, She felt a paramount tranquility. Koo-koo, the caged koel at the verandah twittered. The sunlight eclipsed the boat shaped beauty- Her eyes grasped the essence of a soothing dream, And she woke up to walk the green lane to absorb reality. ©songbriti

Weaving darkness, Deceiving charm, Praises worn, Lavish lifestyle. Alarming vagaries! Morals jeopardized, Looting innocents, Breeding corruption. Hovering wolves, Camouflaged smirks. Destabilizing societies, No redemption. Integrity choked, Scandals unexposed. Menacing beasts, Hopes fatigued. ©songbriti

Oozing like a lava, Dripping into the ocean, Steaming sentiments, Hardened ages ago, Shaking with rage tonight. A reincarnation of paradise. Cultivating resilience, In lost refugees. An island with open arms, Built of immortality. ©songbriti

Get set... Sacrifice on loop, Recurrent struggles, Error: Dreams not found. Pig-headed blunders! Retry... retry...retry. Impuissant rectification, Error: Dreams not found. Switched worlds, Learnt to unlearn, Checkmate failures. Dreams successfully saved! ©songbriti

Come in dear, it is such an honour to have you here. I can't wait any longer to welcome you into our world. Initially, you were like fire, your determination was unbeatable. Give me those ashes, let us preserve them in the renowned "Four Walls Museum". Our members, will be proud of it. We have taken years to convince you to be one of us.  You were only seven years old when we first met you. What an enthusiastic girl you were! Back then, you had royally ignored us though. In your teenage days, you were so passionately engrossed in your life! You shut the door on our face whenever we hoped for a meeting with you.  This year, during September, we spotted you in the park near your house. Dressed nicely, playing with a child. If we aren't mistaken, she is your daughter right? What a well-behaved kid she is! It was music to our ears when we heard that you won the best employee award at your office. Had you not been guided by us that night, you would have probably been st

Gazing at the stars; Thinking about a thought, A single one at a time. Shifting to the next one smoothly, Welcoming each one pleasantly, Slipping into a dreamland. A night better than good; Possibly, one of the best! I envy this person's mind, Composed and obedient; Unlike mine! Juggling my thoughts all the time, Tossing them recklessly, Throwing tantrums, Silently screaming, like a hooligan, Even when it's past midnight! ©songbriti

Hearts beating Desires unveiled Metaphors helped Facts scattered Fictional climax Pages hinted. Secrets found Cupid smiled Pages agreed Words promised Love believed Commitment proved. ©songbriti

I want to cry and yet stay strong, "Crying" and "strong" are often treated as parallels. Blocking the truth from surfacing is hard, Paralysing it, to proceed further is wrong. I am harrowed by my forlorn attempts, To confess my sins to you. So much is concealed beneath yesterday. Only to make "the happily ever after" happen. A string of attachment with you, Is my only ray of hope. Residues of my past will certainly petrify you, Your judgement will bolster the darkness in me. For me to be yours, truly yours. Permit me to bury the gory past my love, Fossils will become extinct with time. Bear with me, I won't let you down, Being a perfidious lover ain't my style. ©songbriti

"You were a necessity, not my desire." Smashing your trust with harsh words, A crescendo of despair abducted you. Your dignity was tremendously injured. Hatred took charge immediately. "Come what may, I will not look back." Stone-hearted you shall be. No power will be able to break you again. You are only mine, Only I can shatter you. Your love is still a prisoner in my heart, I dare you to rescue it if you can. ©songbriti

It kept coming back time and again. The iteration made me feel restless. I wasn't tired of its existence, but I was disgusted with my cowardice. How would I ever come to terms with it what I did? I wondered if I could find peace after death meets me. I didn't intend to be unjust or to run away from the situation. Then, with time, I grew desperate for some amount of security, and I gave up. I gave up on my dream. My new found identity was a mismatch for my happiness and peace. My bank balance was secure but my sleep was ruined night afer night. The inhibitions and the guilt I had within me was my biggest failure. What is success when you have killed your dream. I deserve zilch because not for once did I care about my heart. Disguised as a perfect example of a "successful woman" for the society, I plead my dream to stop mocking me every single night. Forgiveness is what I seek for having broken my promise. A promise to give it life, to keep it safe and to live with it

Treasure your time, Treat it with respect, Season every minute with passion, Make love with those golden chances. Infinite seconds make a lifetime, Moreover, life happens only one time. Rushing aimlessly, trying to win against it? Time is your prince, you are a princess. There is no competition in love! Stop being a spoilsport, It is like committing a crime in disguise. Tame your mind, Make it obey your heart everytime. ©songbriti

A pink paper shell, Glowing with a small candle flame. Ready to impress the dark sky, It rose as high as it could, Filled the sky with soothing light, Wandered there, tried imitating the stars. Stars, the permanent residents; Laughed at it and demeaned it ruthlessly, Crushing all the hopes it had. Pink turned black, A little wax was left inside. Burnt and untended- It stopped inhaling expectations. Stars continued twinkling with pride, The flying lantern eventually gave up on life. ©songbriti

Frustration enclosed you from every angle, In a hurry to release that irritation, Free your nerves from the tension, You rush into the building with annoyance. A bundle of notes rolled in your pocket. Money, the only thing you have earned so far, Is your support system. You pay the money and find your way to her room. She is dressed as usual, Her heart is bandaged. You don't care about paying any heed to it. This is a deal and will remain so. Succumbing to your demand, She begins to profess her interest in you, That bloody wealth you possess; Has ruined her health inside out. An hour passes by, She lays naked on the bed. The same you who was insulting her a while ago, Is now desperate to come back to her tomorrow. Physically a little tired and mentally relieved, You make an exit from her chronically untidy room. Not a single person will point a finger at you. The world knows that you are a model of rectitude. "These prostitutes are characterless."

Thoughts of revenge gripped my mind, I felt an unstoppable urge; To strangle your neck, Suffocate you till you start breathing in hell. A payback is what you deserve, That would violently rip your soul apart. You infiltrated resentment into me, It grew fast and furious. Sins are sins only if you believe so. Seeing your soul suffer, Pieces of your peace struggling to come together, What a pleasure that would be! Wouldn't this be a spine-chilling story? Today, I am a non-violent person. Although this was all a part of my imagination, That doesn't mean I can't transform it into reality. ©songbriti

The place provided a panoramic view. It was there that we spotted each other. Your unblemished body was alluring, You were a perfect eye candy. I could dive into the sea of lust, Surrender to my temptations, Call it a "mistake" later, Then move on to the next chapter of life. People would judge my character. "That was my immaturity.", I'd say. Teenage would prove my point. No more guilt trips, no looking back. You would be a part of my history, But then those books made it impossible. Stories about love hypnotized my soul. Words flaunted about its eternity. This time I had no choice. And, here I am still waiting for my soulmate. Who would dive along with me, Into the ocean of love. ©songbriti

Turbulent times, Shifting was imperative. Necessity ignored, Evacuation didn't happen. Heart, that stubborn mule. Brimming with feelings. The cyclone of emotions, Hurled anger like never before. Sentiments bottled for years, A collision was unstoppable. All done and dusted. Calmness arrives. ©songbriti

The hollow of pain receives a massive push and it intensifies accepting the attack passively. Gallons of tears stored at the bottom of it. Denial gifted a moment of relief to the heart. Only a moment though. Try washing off an ointment from a wound immediately after you have applied it. The thought of this deed itself makes you feel terrible right? That is exactly how it feels when emotional pain slaps your mind. Finding a way through words, through creativity and finally learning to fictionalize pain. Feeling better again for a moment. However, this time you can keep creating these soothing moments as per your wish. That pen filled with ink is a medicine which will soak in all the tears and vent it out on the paper. Drop by drop these tears will leave the hollow and one day the hollow will disappear. The magic of creative writing has undoubtedly healed pain and cured it from within. The vicious cycle of pain does have a cure. You only need to find "your kinda medicine" to

Insecurities are clinging on to your thoughts. Living like a parasite, Sucking the life out of your motivation, Trying to make the future feel diffident. Filling it with poisonous presumptions. "What if" and "but" are the worst demons. Abandon these insecurities. Newsflash- Even breathing isn't a cake walk, It is a complex process. Breath. Breath. Breath. Exhale the fear, Inhale the everlasting dauntlessness. Allowing something to ruin your hopes, That is not happening! Use the spray of confidence, Destroy the fear. What will happen in the future? Is this what you are thinking? The future is waiting to gift you all the happiness. I repeat, breathing is a complex process, Breath. Breath. Breath. Once you stop being plagued by insecurities, Success will reside in your destiny. ©songbriti

I maintain silence and my ears listen to your advise. My body language is perfect, I'm skilled at controlling my reaction. My ears are irritated, Every cell in my brain wants to answer you. "Give it back to this person", they demand. No, no, no. This isn't the way to handle a situation. I tighten my fists and hide my hands under the table. When will this conversation end I think, The pretense continues- Your monotonous voice sounds dull. My patience has definitely increased. You have added fuel to my stubborn nature, This conversation isn't over. In the future, I will surely help you, My career graph puts an end to your obsession. The obsession to give "free advise". ©songbriti

'Baby, you are the one for me'. 'I will love you forever.' Do these lines strike a chord? While you reuse them for that special person. Huh, words- Poor words, they're exploited by you everyday. One conflict and that was it. Your rebound was waiting at the doorstep. The future has a great love story to narrate. Or perhaps, stories. Dear Ex, use your creative liberty. Come up with new strategies to impress your ' present '. ©songbriti

You meet him once, you meet him twice, If you are lucky you meet him a couple of times. The special day arrives, when you've to tie the knot. No secrets revealed. You know the best about him and vice-versa. There are so many unknown faces at the ceremony, Bow down to them my lady, Show them respect. In return, let them scrutinize your existence, They will decide what defines 'you'. The ceremony is over. Now- You are well trained to deal with 'tonight'. His bare hands will tackle every inch of your flesh, Crushing your soul, Shattering your ambitions. It's morning- Baby, this nightmare can still be stopped, Make your decision here and now. Marriage is a lifetime commitment, Don't let someone else arrange it for you, And be the cause of ruining your life. ©songbriti

Captivated by the bandwagon effect, Lost in conformity with the society. That childlike mind- With no boundaries to imagination, You are making it feel claustrophobic. Where is the curiosity buried? Need I remind you that you are your own mentor. Inevitably- There will be teething troubles in your way, Having said that- I know you will rise to those challenges. Find your joy through the chaotic road, Joy that makes you feel real. Let's not beat around the bush anymore- It's high time you get rid of self-doubt, Clear the path for new and positive thoughts. ©songbriti

Regardless of what yesterday did to you, Or how you painted it, You have a new canvas in front of you now. Fetch the colours you love, Splash your vision on the canvas. Wow, It's glittering like a star. Feels so soothing as the warm bournfire in winter. Perfect- The aura you have is gorgeous inside out. Cherish it and spread love around. ©songbriti

Promises made. Signatures decorated with emoticons. "We would be Friends till...?" "Pigs learn to fly". Gosh! That slam book was inked with a pack of lies. ©songbriti

Hush, hush! Don't let them know. Hide that red stain, You can do it very well. Replicate how you conceal all the insecurities. Although, I'm just guessing- You are having a hundred knots in your abdomen. 'Time' for sure is having a bad time. For all you know, Some species believe- Menstrual stress is a myth, Oh I forgot, it is their duty to bust it. They'd say, "Mood swings are so dramatic". And, also vouch for ignorance as the best medicine. You, my dear. Follow their instructions and obey them as always. Darling, forget that terrible pain. Hug your normalcy- See, you're doing great! Just continue pretending like nothing has happened. ©songbriti

Whoosh! And, then- Like an epidemic, Blankness spread through my mind. My blood behaved so calmly, As though it was imitating the Dead Sea. My body turned cold. "It's an emergency", someone yelled. Lying on the hospital bed, My eyes were the only ones that reacted, But, only for a few minutes. Someone came to visit me. It was as if heavy rainfall touched my blood, Stealing away its serenity. My soul felt marinated with pain. Every layer of numbness was erased. He walked towards me, Held my hands tenderly- He apologized after a decade. Death and forgiveness struck a bargain. I forgave him and death finally took me away. ©songbriti

Stay here and heal me, Fill in the void that pricks my heart everyday. If I tend to drift away from you- It is because I fear betrayal. Empower the boundary of your love with trust, I promise, I will never try to escape. Confessions aren't meant to be secrets, My emotions are naked today, They have finally come out of their shells. Last evening- I willingly allowed you to wipe my tears, There I was, crying like a child; Sharing a part of my vulnerability with you. A dream and a nightmare are two possibilities. With time, I will know which one you are meant to be. ©songbriti

' Today ' is pleading you, Waiting desparately for your acceptance. God! Are you still thinking of that memory? It's like a drop of horror is contaminating the entire ocean of peace. The mirror thinks you are a stranger. How can it recognise you, When you have forgotten yourself. One worthless memory. That is all it takes to destroy you? Change the climax of this story, Make a phenomenal comeback. Set an incredible example of fortitude, Demolish that memory and embrace ' Today '. ©songbriti