War and War

It's true, we never win with violence.
But, how do we win?
But, do we have to win?
But, what if we don't?
But, I don't want war.
But, it's easier said than done.
But, I want to be safe.
But, how can I, without war?
But, how can I, with war?
But, I'm not at the frontiers, fighting it.
So I can't decide for them.
So I can't decide for me.
But, what can I do?
But, can I do something?
Yes, have faith. In those who've sworn to protect us.
Yes, show solidarity to our nation's heroes.
Yes, stand United with a billion others.
Stop unfriending those who don't think as you do.
Stop trolling those who don't think as you do.
Be compassionate. You are on the same boat.
There's a good chance we can survive this.
But, I'm angry.
But, I can't remain unspoken when my brothers are dying.
See, that's the thing about wars.
Someone starts it.
Someone has to end it.
Someone wins. Everyone looses.
We rebuild.
We wait.
The sense of security lasts a minute, an hour, a day, a decade, a century or a millennium.
But, I'm not sure when, am I?
No, so I need to stay alert.
No, so I need to invest in defense.
The world is a jungle. And I need to stay awake.
But, is there an end to this?
But, was there a beginning either?
The answer to both is, NO!

My friend

A thought occurred today
Completely random, completely unrelated
I wasn't even thinking about you
The thought reminded me of you

What would happen if we never talk?
What would happen if one of us leaves this earth earlier than we thought?
What would happen if one of us loses the will to live?
What would happen if one of us loses it with the other? (Lol)

Nothing!

It would not change the way I think about you
It would not change how much I love you
Your memory will never fade into non-existence
Your voice will never stop singing to my soul

Nothing!

I can feel your hugs while we are miles apart
I could feel your hugs even when we'd be world apart
I can pretend to talk to you right now, and know what you'd say
You are a part of me, and you'll stay there until I'm me

Nothing!

There's not an iota of doubt within me
That this feeling well remain the same
Years and decades can't change this about you
There's no one I could call a soul sister, but you

Hmm! I just hope I find a man, who gets me half as well as you
Who I can bare my weaknesses to
Who I can show off my strengths to
I hope that I can show you off too.

I'm tearing up, relieved that the words have taken shape
Of my respect, my gratitude and my undying love for you, my friend.

Love Dudu!

Shweta Bhat's room

Shweta Bhat is my soul sister and her room houses countless memories of our times together. So here's what it means to me......

Shweta Bhat's room is paradise
It's just made for me
Although my own room isn't
It's how I want it to be

It spills out Shweta Bhat's secrets
Her 'things to do' board once read out
"Buy Ruth a gift!"
It made my day, needless to say

It can get dark and dingy
Like Snape's dungeon
It can get bright and shiny
Like a happydent using person

It's got loads of books, to choose from
It's got so many books,
that I end up choosing none at all
There's magic at work there, somewhere.

It's got a laptop,
With my favourite things to watch
It's Willy Wonka's chocolate factory
A little bit of this, a little bit of that

A lone lamp stands in the corner
Perched over a cupboard
A wishing well, I wish and
It spills over my heart's desire.

It's got that other cupboard
That houses my comfort pants
I steal them from time to time
And let her use them when she rants.

It's got 2 chairs,
She wants nothing to be placed upon
I'm so tempted, always
It's like a compulsion that stays.

It has a window to the world
Although mine has had balconies
Which open to the blue skies
The window is what I crave for.

It has a mosquito bat
That acts as a prop at times
I've never really seen her use it
Not when I'm awake at least.

Most importantly, it has Shweta Bhat
I can't imagine my life without
Who's always kept it open for me
Even if I snore aloud.

Mr Potato

Hey Mr Potato
Do you remember me?
It's me, can't you see?
Your biggest fan,
me, your soul mate
Gee, until I breathe.

My very first time,
I met the slender you,
The tender you,
Shiny and crispy
I only had a few
Minutes, you knew.

Days passed, and that was years ago
I couldn't let you go
Of you I dreamt,
My days I spent,
Every party I went
Although you cost me
Only 50 cents.

No, it was not the money
Your so dark and funny
Salt and pepper
Chilli and honey
Plain and peri peri
So plenty, why the hurry?

I was blinded by
My love for you,
My faith in you, you
Were my devotion, you
my constitution, you
My new year's resolution.

Like every great love story
This has to end
I had to mend
My broken heart
I had to tend.
Make pretend.

You had asked me to stay away
From the broken scale
What did you call him? A sorry tale,
From, the discount sale
You were so conniving,
I could tell.

I had to get over you
I had no clue
You wound your web
Everywhere,
At the corner store
That 'M' you bore.

You know what?
I'm meeting your fat twin
He's not as handsome
But it's a win-win
He's bigger and softer,
But honest within.

Do you know he's baked?
No, he's not fake.
I would not take
him, just to make
Your thin ass shake
Hard and break.

No, I deserve better
You shit old snack
I would never crack
You can never hack
Forget me now
I'm never coming back.

Right here, right now!

Right here, right now
Is all I have
Past is a memory
Etched in stone
Future is another story
Yet to be told.

Right here, right now
I'm free, unchained
I'm the only variable
In this chaotic world
I'm predictable,
In certainty, previously unknown.
I sit in silence, my senses alert
I can see the colours spurt
And hear the music out loud
My beating heart and breathing lungs.
I can feel the wind kiss my skin
And smell the earth after the first rain
I can sense my lips part in a smile
A thought dawning after a while -
What happens now? My mind echoes
Right here, right now
I see myself, crystal clear
I'm an entity
Capable, powerful
"I need to stay in the now"
I ask myself, "how?"