Lighthouse

In pitch darkness of fear and ambiguity, my heart starts shivering in search of a rescuer; then a thin clear light shows up stretching itself to guide me and tells me I am here to hold you as lighthouse gives hopes to sinking boat.

 

Source

My soul the savior

Enlightens the correct path

Propose direction

The above poetry is Haibun(Prose+Haiku/Tanka). I have chosen Haiku to club with prose.

Writing for  #AtoZChallenge April 2017, Day 12 - L for Lighthouse & sharing with

Heeding with Haiku  

@Sonal 

Karaoke

Have you ever tried Karaoke singing? It is so much fun, my kids love to sing karaoke and both of them give their own twists and newness to the same song. I really feel pleasure to listen to the young music band.  Isn’t it strange too, same song, same lyrics yet each one have individuality.

Well I think life is also like singing karaoke. Yes it is, for an instance we come across innumerable kinds of situations and each one of us has the ability to tackle them in ones own unique way. The way we handle taking care of the best possibilities is what makes each one outstand in a life's journey.  Each one of us has a different experience of life, though some circumstances maybe nearly similar. So pick your favourite number and sing your heart out the way you want it to as it's your turn to do wonders.

Life put forths myriad of situations ahead of every one, but the best solution lies when we deal with them in our own style. So don’t compare the situations or person, go with your inner voice that is straight from heart.

Writing for #AtoZChallenge April 2017, Day 11 - K for Karaoke

@Meenal 

Justifications

Keep the coffee on table, instructed Rhea to her helper and she sat on her favorite red beanbag with newspaper to read on. Doorbell rang and the helper Jhansi opened the door to greet Mayur saying “Namaste sahib” and took a handbag from him to keep in the bedroom.

“Hey, you are back; I thought you would return tomorrow from your extended holiday trip. How was it?” Rhea hugged Mayur and again took her seating position on the beanbag. It was clear in Rhea’s eyes that she missed Mayur’s presence.

Mayur on another hand was little hesitant and was feeling guilty about his trip as he missed Rhea’s exhibition.  You know these marketing team they come up with their innovative ideas at last moment or else I would be back by yesterday and the execution was entirely depended on me and you know…”

Rhea interrupted Mayur saying, ”I asked how was your trip and not the reason for its extension. You already mentioned all these on phone 2 days back. Why are you repeating the same? I am asking how was your trip, was it a success with clients or not? Why are you giving unnecessary justifications? Is it all ok?

“Justifications! I am just saying you why I couldn’t reach to attend your exhibition and you are saying I am giving unnecessary clarifications”, annoyed Mayur said it all in one go.

“I didn’t ask for any, then why you are stating the reasons. I do understand work commitments are priority”, Rhea tone was getting harder.

“When did I say work is more prior than you”, Mayur was now all puzzled where the topic was going to end.

“I just asked you how was trip and you are answering me why you stayed back than planned, uff”, Rhea left to bedroom leaving her coffee, beanbag and confused Mayur.

Isn’t it common scenario for most of the arguments, what is questioned and what person answers is contrastingly different. Sometimes we receive justifications when they are least expected and sometimes when we need it for sure we get no reasoning.

Timing of justification is very important or else it looses its value. So next time before giving justification for any question, listen properly, analyse and then answer. If it is required then go ahead with it; if not just keep mum and avoid a situation like Mayur faced.

What are your views on justification? Have you fell prey to unwanted justifications?

Writing for #AtoZChallenge April 2017, Day 10 - Letter J - J for Justifications.

@Sonal

Invisible Mask

Poser skin

Invisible one

Unknown side

Pretending

Hides numerous emotions

Walking as routine

Balances

The vast world around

Refrain to

Express heart

Modesty each time is tough

Imbalances self

Don't you all agree that we all at some point of time don a mask? Sometimes it's to be modest and sometimes to avoid a situation, in both the scenarios the mask is invisible. And if such masks are donned regularly by near ones then we will actually forget the real personality. Such invisible masks can only be removed by having a healthy conversation. 

The above poetry form is series of Shadorma; which is 6 line poetry (each stanza is of 3-5-3-3-7-5 syllable count). 

Writing for #AtoZChallenge April 2017, Day 9 - Letter I - I for Invisible.

@Sonal