Are You ...

Inspired by the Song… ‘ Sunscreen’ … (Re-written in different style)

Are you …

Are you enjoying your youth right now?

You will miss it when it gets faded somehow…

Are you still caught up in your gloomy past?

You can’t change a sec in it, its not going to last…

Are you way too worried about your future today?

Real troubles in life are things that never crossed your mind someway…

Are you blunt and reckless with other people’s heart?

You will value them when they are no longer your part…

Are you busy running an endless race trying to be ahead?

Remember race is long & it’s only with your self in the end…

Are you running away from your past… trying to get rid of it?

But don’t miss your old love letters; preserve them as you always did…

Are you guilty, as you are 21, and you aren’t sure what you want to do?

Guess what… some interesting 30 year old still don’t know …

Are you missing the times when you enjoyed the careless dance?

You still can, even if it’s in your own living room, you can take a chance…

Are you worried whether you will ever find apt person to marry?

Maybe you will, maybe you won’t, but it’s not a burden you need to carry…

Are you over cautious the way you handle your life?

Do one thing each day that scares you… but… with thoughts that don’t strife…

Are you busy reading beauty magazines all the while?

It will only make you feel ugly… will take away your smile…

Are you still thinking about the words showered on you somehow?

Remember the compliments; forget insults, if you succeed, tell me now…

Are you in touch with your parents each day?

Get to know them; you never know when they are gone someday…

Are you still connected to your siblings in every way?

They are best link to you past and in your future too they will stay…

Are you very busy with your work, thinking you are doing it for your family?

But its little things that matters, catch these moments before they flee…

Live,

Love,

Dance,

Sing,

Stretch,

Smile,

Cry,

Travel,

Run

Don’t control your emotions…. Let it go wild… Let it run free… You never know when your gone for good ;)

________________________________________Rashmi (15^th August, 2010)

Somebody asked me Today…

Somebody asked me today…

‘Do you believe in Christ’…

‘Yes indeed’ came my immediate reply…

This was followed by the question… ‘What does the cross represent then’…

I replied.. ‘It represents the suffering of Christ’…

Confidently came the reply… ‘You are wrong’….

And I was given a new interpretation of the Cross which stated ‘Cross means Sacrificing the ‘I’ in you’….

Made me feel that indeed people have manipulated the meaning of the cross…

Jesus says in the bible

"Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple”

By this Jesus meant…

Cross represents suffering … In the name of Chirst we will have to go thru lotta suffering …. People will deject you…. As Jesus was dejected and rejected… This is considered as part of “cross” to bear… And in this suffering we should rejoice… when people mock us in the name of Christ… we should rejoice…. When people laugh at our beliefs calling it foolishness we should remember the words of Jesus ‘Wisdom of this world is foolishness to God’…

So in the name of Christ… we should bear the suffering offered by the Cross… That’s wat the cross represents…

Somebody asked me Today…

Somebody asked me today,

‘Have you heard of Christ, are you his fan?’

I said, ‘In every possible way’,

‘I belong to His clan’ …

Somebody asked me today,

‘Do you know what does the Cross mean?’

I said, ‘In every possible way’,

‘It is suffering of my Lord, that makes me clean’…

Somebody asked me today,

‘Is Christ your closest friend?’

I said, ‘In every possible way’,

‘In sickness and in health indeed’…

Somebody asked me today,

‘Do you find Him always around?’

I said, ‘In every possible way’,

‘Like placid breeze, my life he does surround’…

  

Somebody asked me today,

‘Is His reply quick, or as always late?’

I said, ‘In every possible way’,

'At times his answer is ‘Wait’…

Somebody asked me today,

‘Does he really forgive?’

I said, ‘In every possible way’,

'He will forget our sins as long as we live' …

Somebody asked me today,

‘Does he reply, is his answer as clear as a pearl?’

I said, ‘In every possible way’,

‘At times as loud as a church bell, at times as soft as a whisper’…

Somebody asked me today,

‘Will He give me another chance?’

I said, ‘In every possible way’,

‘If you give the heavens above more than just a passing glance’…

Somebody asked me today,

‘In asking, do you believe?’

I said, ‘In every possible way’,

‘As it’s written, ‘Ask and you shall receive’…

Somebody asked me today,

‘Has he ever let you go?’

I said, ‘No way’,

‘He is right there always, in every high and every low’…

Somebody asked me today,

‘Will He accept me, what do I have to do?’

I said, ‘In every possible way’,

He is waiting for you since ages with open arms…All you got to do is…

 'Carry your cross (suffering) … and follow Him now’…

____________________________________Rashmi (15th August,2010)

It's Then That I Miss You .... (Very Old Write)

This is a very old write… Written while I was a budding poetess… Back then while I was learning to write… Just read this after a really long time so thought of sharing… 

Its Then That I Miss You !!!
 
Tried real hard that these waves shouldn’t reach you,
But I fail miserably, so wanna tell you when I miss you…
 
When I cry over some pity issues these days,
And don’t find you to talk to and pamper me,
Its then that I miss you…
 
When I go out with my friends for a movie,
And I don’t find you besides me holding my hand,
Its then that I miss you…
 
When I sit at work idle even for few seconds,
And I just cant call you as I know you will be busy,
Its then that I miss you…
 
When in lonely nights I ask my dreams not to involve you,
But they are so very loyal to you what to do,
Its then that I miss you…
 
When I get ready all set to face this world,
And you aren’t around to tell me how beautiful I look,
Its then that I miss you…
 
When I walk in malls with my friends,
And remember the times we spent together,
Its then that I miss you…
 
When I wear the attire you gifted me,
And people around compliment me that I look good,
Its then that I miss you…
 
When I try to sleep all night, real hard,
And I know that you too are awake somewhere far away,
Its then that I miss you…
 
When something happens that makes me so very happy,
And I so wanna share everything with you but cant find you,
Its then that I miss you…
 
When I know you are in pain but you need your space,
And I cant be there 4u and tell you everything will be just fine,
Its then that I miss you…
 
When I pray each day for you, asking God to be with you,
But cant talk to you to just see if you are fine,
Its then that I miss you…

I fail to think of a single moment when I don’t miss you…

 
_______________________________________Rashmi (09-May-2006)

At Times ...

Just Penned Down a Casual Write... 

 

At Times…

At times, I don’t want you to be the perfect one,

But just a simple man loving her woman in ton …

At times, I don’t want to go out for movies with you,

But just relax at home and chit chat on topics new …

At times, I don’t want to go for a dinner date,

But prepare your favorite food, as I watch you getting bait…

At times, I don’t want you to call me day and night,

But accompany me for a long walk in the moonlight…

At times, I don’t want to be hugged or kissed,

But just you saying, being with me how much u missed…

At times, I don’t want us to have any serious talk,

But just say senseless this and that as we walk…

At times, I don’t want you to be always there my dear,

But just an ‘I Love You’ note will do when you are not near…

At times, I don’t want you to apologize and say you are sorry,

But just be silly, as I want to see the dark side of you and yet not worry…

At times, I don’t want things to go all steady in every way,

But just have simple fights, so that later you can pamper me all day…

But…

At times, I don’t want you to take me for granted somehow,

But just know that my silence means a lot my love …

_______________________________________Rashmi (8^th August, 2010)

Still ... I Love You...

Just had a word with my friend today… He sounded totally depressed with every relation around him… At times we get speechless as we don’t get right words to raise someone’s spirit high… maybe it was my day to go speechless… Hence this write ...

 Still … I Love You…

My Friend…

Remember the times we chatted all night,

And the long walks all day and also in moonlight,

But when matters went astray,

Where were you, why did you split your way …

People who know all this are very few…

In spite of all this… Still… I love you…

My Brother,

You have always been my friend my dear,

You were my guide; with you life was so clear,

But why did you not trust me bro,

Why did you leave me when I was all low…

People who know all this are very few…

In spite of all this… Still… I love you…

My Sister,

You have been the one I looked up to sis,

With you around, life has been bliss,

But when someone new came into your life,

Why did you move away when you became a wife …?

People who know all this are very few…

In spite of all this… Still… I love you…

Dear Mom,

With you around I had nothing to fear,

Even when troubles were so very near,

I am no longer your child, you once said,

Does it not affect you if I am living or dead…?

People who know all this are very few…

In spite of all this… Still… I love you…

My Dad,

You were my super hero dad,

When you were with me I was never sad,

Then why from the moment I could talk,

I was ordered to listen and follow your walk…

People who know all this are very few…

In spite of all this… Still… I love you…

My Love,

Speechless I get when I have to write about you,

Your thoughts brings back the feeling that’s so new,

Then why did we part,

Why did we lock our heart…?

People who know all this are very few…

In spite of all this… Still… I love you…

My Child,

With you I re-lived my childhood,

In your troubles, like a pillar I stood,

Then why did you move out of our home,

Leaving your mother all alone…

People who know all this are very few…

In spite of all this… Still… I love you…

My Lord,

You were my best buddy right,

We used to talk day and night,

Then why did you desert me, why?

Why didn’t you hear my cry…?

People who know all this are very few…

In spite of all this… Still… I love you… Forever I will Love you...

__________________________________Rashmi(5^th August,2010)

PS : Comments and Criticism Welcomed.....

Celebrate Life !!!!

There’s no right time to tell someone that you really care… There is no right time to find the right person… There is no right moment to be happy or sad…  

As they say…

The tragedy of life is not death, but what we let die inside of us while we live…

--Norman Cousins

When I was growing up, my father said something to me I will never forget, “Son, when you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced… Live your life in such a way that when you die the world cries while you rejoice”

--Robin Sharma

All I realized today after listening to my friends incident is… Every moment God has blessed us with is worth ‘Celebrating Life!!!’…

At times we tend to take life so seriously… We plan plan and plan and keep planning… But have you ever realized that life can be so very unpredictable... But I truly believe in the lines 'If you wanna make God laugh, then tell him your plans' ;)

Since morning I was kinda disturbed regarding some silly issue… discussed the same with one of my friend... My friend told me that your issue is not even worth worrying about... She told me about her friend in Teradata and his story stunned me... Shocked me beyond any cure…  Here's the story…

There is a guy in Teradata (Don’t wanna take names here hence would refer him with a Dummy Name: Pavan)… totally happy go lucky types… Based in pune… He has recently joined Teradata like all of us… and happens to be a old friend of my friend who narated me this story … Well this guy is committed to a girl since he was in final year engineering… back then the girl was studying in 12th std… She then moved to Banglore for pursuing her degree in medicine… He too found a job in Banglore (Being a techie) so that they could spend time together and avoid long distance relationship…. Life was going really smooth for the pair… Anytime my friend would ask Pavan how is your doctor doing…. And he would always say…. 'Jaha pe bhi hai bahut mazze main hai aur khush hai'… this was his standard reply :)

Both belonged to Muslim community and hence no issues came up when they introduced each other to their parents once she was in her final year medical college… Everyone would always tell Pavan that you are really lucky… your love life is gonna end up in marriage with no hitches… And he would always say 'This is really scary also… I somewhere always wonder how can things go so smooth… with no issues' … For the couple all they could think or hear was their upcoming Wedding Bells… 

Now my friend was outta touch with Pavan since long… Last weekend he happened to call her to check if she is joining for the Treck Teradata has organized for the coming weekend… My friend in the end asked Pavan as usual ' So how is ms doctor doing' … he replied as usual 'Jaha pe bhi hai bahut mazze main hai aur khush hai'… But this time the excitement in his tone was missing… She sensed that (guess girls are kinda good at this) … She thought worse usska break off hua rahega… He then opened up saying that 3 months back… her fiance was on her way to her college and she met with an accident… one of her friend died on the spot… but her fiance was in critical situation … she was taken to the hospital but was declared as dead… :|

My friend was all stunned… she asked 'all this while we kept asking you how is ms doctor and you never mentioned this tragedy'… he said 'No point in talking abt it right… so I nver told you guys...she is dead.. Gone for ever… but all I wish and can say is ...Jaha pe bhi hai bahut mazze main hai aur khush hai'… :|

Well indeed at times things don’t go our way… Even if everything looks right… Any moment things may change… as they say… ‘90% of our fears never come into reality’ … So never regret the past… as u cant change a second of it… and don’t worry about the future as we never know when God might implement his plan … All we have with us the Present… Live it to the fullest :)

Luv,

Rashmi

"Her Wedding Vows"

Inspired by Ronan Keatings …."This I Promise You" ..

Priest :"Do you, Steve take Alice to be your wife?

Steve : Yes father… Now and for rest of my life…

Priest : Do you promise to love, honor and protect her, forsaking all others and holding only unto her?"

Steve : For her from now on… my life I surrender…

Alice: "I Alice, take thee Steve , to be my husband to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, and I promise my love to you.."

And here begins a promise for life… 

 

"Her Wedding Vows"

My love… you are my dream my life,

Holding on to you, now I know I am your wife,

Now my hands aren’t shaking anymore,

As you are with me and so much love for us in store…

Now I am not running around you see,

No more fear, no more worries from which I have to flee,

My thoughts aren’t wandering in Paris and Rome,

As now I know my love that I am already home…

As we dance on our wedding night,

Closer than ever, we are in the lime light,

Can your hear the beat of my heart,

All its saying is, from now on you are my part…

Please don’t let go, don’t ever lie,

As anything can just make me cry,

This for me is forever, I promise you,

I am all set to start our life afresh and new…

Hope you forgive me when I make mistakes somehow,

Just remember that I am not perfect just a human my love,

When matters will go astray, and no way we may find…

Don’t let the thought of walking away ever cross your worried mind…

Maybe I might not be able to be the right person each day,

Maybe I might upset you, and test your patience in every way,

When my spirit goes low, you be there to raise the same,

And I promise I will be there too, when our monkey mind goes lame …

 All I want to say is I will be there for two moments,

Now and forever,

Whenever you feel that things ain't right my love,

Just say the 3 words ‘ I Love You’ …

And things will fall into place somehow…

_______________________________________Rashmi(1^st August, 2010)