**Your Gaze**
Your eyes are conveying something through subtle signals;
My life flows along the current of that very gaze.
Sitting in a corner of the gathering, yet...
Enduring the arrows of your glances for so long.
As those lethal attacks strike one after another...
You silently absorb it all, blushing in modesty.
With the full intent of stealing my heart...
My eyes drift towards you, despite a million attempts to hold them back.
Staying within the bounds of propriety...
You walk the path of love and romance.
16-08-2026
**Hush Now**
Hush now; honor the bond of pain...
Let your silence reveal the circumstances.
Trust was bound to break, for he was unfaithful...
Let the heart's ailment settle deep within the soul.
Consider the impact before you speak...
Teach the art of silence to others as well.
Fickle-hearted people are masters at breaking hearts...
Awaken them from the false slumber of love.
Accepting everything exactly as it is...
Make your life easier.
17-08-2026
**Breathed Its Last**
Hardships breathed their last before my resolve...
God averted the impending trouble.
With a strong and steadfast mind...
I embraced every upcoming situation with ease.
Swallowing tears of sorrow and tears of joy...
I drank whatever life offered me.
The one who inflicted wounds spared no effort...
Yet, I stitched my torn heart back together with great courage.
Simply wearing a smile and embracing happiness...
I lived life fearlessly and openly.
18-08-2026
**Just Yesterday**
The beginning of life—it feels like just yesterday...
I have courage because I have a companion by my side.
Today, I feel like dancing, swaying, and singing...
It is a beautiful, intoxicating night of our meeting.
With care and composure... Living
Precious life is a gift from God.
One feels like getting drenched and drenching others,
For after many days, there is a downpour of happiness.
Immerse yourself in whatever colors appear,
For the atmosphere all around has transformed into joy.
19-8-2026
Tears Fell
I wept when old memories returned,
I wept when an intoxicating *ghazal* was sung.
Memories revived those pleasant moments,
And as the heart’s tale was told, I wept.
At the very spot where we used to meet for hours,
When that scene reappeared, I wept.
Google curated a lovely surprise,
Showing a cherished photo, and I wept.
In a strangely delightful manner,
When spring bloomed in the gardens, I wept.
When tremors of emotion shook my colorful heart,
And I received a letter after ages, I wept.
When all my favorite dishes were prepared,
And I savored that beloved meal, I wept.
20-8-2026
Remember Me
Remember me when your courage begins to wane,
Remember me when you feel you are losing your strength.
I will surely show you the path to your destination;
Remember me when your aspirations lie dormant.
When the mornings and evenings of life become a burden,
Remember me when you struggle to carry the load alone.
When all efforts seem to be in vain,
Remember me when your hard work feels washed away.
If you wish to start life anew,
Remember me when you begin to sow the seeds of courage.
21-8-2026
The Silence of the Ghazal
What does the silence of the *ghazal* wish to convey?
It yearns to flow through the mind, accompanied by melody and rhythm.
Wrapped in the quietude of solitude,
It seeks to endure the silent heartbeat of words.
Without explicitly voicing the sentiments of poetry and verse,
It desires to clothe itself in rhyme from within.
Abiding in its own dignity... Smoldering...
She wishes to burn quietly, concealing her pain.
She has no desire to speak or voice anything to anyone;
She simply wishes to remain silent and withdrawn.
22-8-2026
Noise
Silence creates a great uproar within;
It shakes and stirs one to the very core.
To a heart and mind immersed in pain,
It offers a heady draught of intoxicating memories.
When one is alone in solitude,
It reunites one with the streets of the past.
Meetings and partings are a part of life;
When one is shattered, it restores one's courage.
By amplifying the silence,
It soothes the inner clamor into a peaceful hush.
23-8-2026
Childhood Memories
Childhood memories are life's treasure;
They adorn the journey of life.
Every age has its own story;
That was an era, and this is an era too.
Recalling carefree days and playful mischief
Provides a wonderful reason to be happy.
To live life with ease,
One must always keep the inner child alive.
By sharing happiness and love with the world,
One can joyfully triumph over advancing age.
24-8-2026
Raksha Bandhan
It is the sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan;
A bond of love between brother and sister.
A sister is the reflection of a mother;
She sows seeds of love in everyone's heart.
For the sake of her loved ones,
She often sacrifices her own peace and comfort.
Amidst the burden of managing the entire household,
She rarely finds time for restful sleep.
While praying to the Divine,
She sheds tears for her brother's happiness.
Cherished by parents and siblings alike,
She is the priceless pearl of the home.
24-8-2026
Why isn't the daughter-in-law considered a daughter?
Why isn't she treated like a daughter?
Why isn't the daughter-in-law... Indeed...
A daughter-in-law is the embodiment of prosperity (*Lakshmi*) for the home;
She deserves to be treated with honor and respect;
She is worthy of the same love one gives to a daughter.
She transforms the home into a paradise;
She adorns the household with love and affection;
She deserves the same tender care one gives to a daughter.
25-8-2026
**India of the New Era**
India has surged far ahead in this new era;
It is brimming with technology and development.
It will not halt on its onward journey now;
It has been transformed by the advent of social media.
Uniting hearts amidst the revolution of progress,
A new India has found its footing in this modern age.
Striving to make life meaningful through values and virtue,
It has grasped the importance of an educated society.
Marching towards progress by becoming self-reliant,
Everything has been transformed over the last decade.
26-8-2026
Courage stirs within the mind,
And the eyes have drunk their fill of beauty.
Colors abound in the season of spring,
And the weather is decked out like a bride today.
Joy has been lavished in abundance,
And a lifetime has been lived on one's own terms.
A mere meeting or two is not enough;
Many desires have taken root in the heart.
Do not rely on anyone else,
For everyone lives in their own world.
28-8-2026
Monsoon Season
The monsoon season feels truly delightful;
It feels enchanting after the experience of getting drenched.
Reinvigorating longings and dreams,
It seems to whisper its melody in a gentle drizzle.
It beckons one to shyly huddle close and embrace,
And to converse in the language of silence.
How extraordinary the monsoon season is;
It stirs the heart and brings a smile from within.
Intoxicating and overflowing, it heightens the restlessness;
Drenched beauty shines through, looking all the more lovely.
29-8-2026
Eyes
The state of the heart has been revealed through the language of the eyes;
Yet, with a lowered gaze, the secret has been kept hidden today.
Accepting that the world does not stop when someone leaves,
One has shown courage by casting aside pain and sorrow.
Life is about moving forward—with this thought alone,
Every trace—name and address—has been erased from heart and mind.
Forgetting all that has passed—the past and the present—
One offers a toast of happiness with a smile.
Now, I have learned to live happily on my own;
I have shown the world that one can live with a smile.
30-8-2026
Drizzle
The drizzling raindrops are stirring the senses,
Slowly making the peacock of the heart sing with joy.
With the earthy, sweet scent of the soil,
They are perfuming the air all around. The rain pours down in a rhythmic rhythm,
Making the rain-laden clouds dance and sway.
The flowerbeds are getting drenched,
And the atmosphere stirs a longing to be soaked in the rain.
My heart yearns to bathe freely in the downpour;
The weather tempts me to step out of the house.
The cuckoo’s call captivates the heart,
While the clouds rumble and roar overhead.
Lightning flashes against the mountain of clouds,
Igniting a burning fire within my body and soul today.
31-8-2026
