Why is it, the way it is?

(... Sneak peek into an Orphan child's thoughts...)

Why is it, the way it is?

Why no one was happy when I was born?

Why my very shelter was torn?

Why is that they called me a problem child?

Why the treatment I got was never mild?

Why the kids next door smiled all the while?

Why I was never even greeted with a smile?

Why my clothes & toys were stained?

Why everyone around were so strained?

Why a decent college didn’t come my way?

Why from everyone was I kept away?

Why was I the caretaker, all the time?

Why was I then, never worth a dime?

Why only my failures were highlighted?

Why as a living thing, I wasn’t cited?

Why getting anything was never so easy?

Why I had to keep myself for lifelong so busy?

Why is it that my struggles go in vain?

Why my pains keep appearing again?

Why is that I don’t get the care I need?

Why nobody cares, when my heart bleeds?

Why can’t I seek peace of mind?

Why with such a life should I bind?

~ Ruu ……

30^th October 2009, Bangalore

Why is it, the way it is?

When Sands left the hourglass behind

When Sands left the hourglass behind,

A timeless journey took over.

A journey so picturesque that destination didn’t matter.

And for once, in the open space, time didn’t matter!

As destination didn’t matter, directions were many;

Though directions were many, decisions didn’t matter.

For every decision chose a path, without much ado;

And every path so picturesque that destination didn’t matter!

With the hourglass left behind, time too, was history,

Pains of Past were history, and so it didn’t matter!

As a timeless journey began, every moment was ‘present’,

Present, they say is a Gift; So, even future didn’t matter!

On its maiden voyage, every sand particle was elated,

As it left the hourglass behind, the Sands were truly liberated.

For, again the sands were blown by the wind – as untamed as mind…

The Sands gained a new identity, by leaving the hourglass behind!

~ Ruu ~

30^th July 2009

Bangalore

फिर से क्योँ?

तन्हा तो हम तब से ही थे,
जबसे साथ तुम्हारा छूटा था;
दिलासा दिया था खुद को तब से,
मालूम होता है वो झूठा था!

एक अरसा हुआ, हम तनहा ही रहे,
न मंजिले बनी, न रास्ते छूटे;
आज जब तन्हाई की आदत सी लग चुकी हमको -
फिर से पुकारा तुमने, उतनी ही मोहब्बत से!

... मगर क्योँ? फिर से क्योँ?

~Ruu
22nd July 2009, 2230hours, Bangalore

Back with my Blabber!

... It's been a while; well, a really really long time since I wrote!

But does that indicate silence of my thoughts? Actually not!
I've still been doing all that "excessive thinking" , often termed as "over analysis".
However, was too lazy to log into my laptop to write down my thoughts.
(Sometime being lazy is good! Or so I say to comfort myself.)


Anyway, now, I'm back!
And this time, I will try to be intentionally lazy when it comes to laze!

Cheers!
-R

Power of Prioritization!

Prioritization – A way to organize your day to day life & the bigger picture too!

So, what happens when someone takes the prioritization for granted?
Or when the priorities are just as powerless as the absence of it?

Simple – people gets defocused!

For instance, as a student, my top priority should be enhancing my knowledge & pass the exams with flying colors. Now, if I don’t prioritize right – I may just end up as a average student or a drop out!

Similarly, as a grown up, depending on what I’m seeking in life - my priority can vary from spiritual nirvana to that of establishing a firm future. But, if I don’t get my priorities right- disaster awaits. Missed goals, loosely tied relations, professional failure and more – including shaken self confidence over a period of time (post-retrospection)

Having said that, before it gets too late, won’t it be a good idea to prioritize?
Or perhaps – put learning to prioritize on the top priority-list?

~~ Ruu ~~

17^th August 2008, Bangalore

... You cast a magic spell (on me)....

... You cast a magic spell (on me)....
With your romantic talks,
With your honest eyes,
With your loving hug,
With your naughty lies....

... You cast a magic spell (on me)....
With your intense thoughts,
With your passionate heart,
With your considerate touch,
With your unparalleled art...

... You cast a magic spell (on me)....
When you look into my eyes,
When you play with my hair,
When you hold my hands,
When you whisper "I'm here"

... You cast a magic spell (on me)....
When you make me feel secured,
When you take me as I am,
When you respect my love for you,
... and ...
When you say ... "Baby, I (still) love you"

~ Ruu ~ 4th June 2008, Bangalore

“Long Distance Love” … A Survival Quiz!

So, you are in love & you are geographically distanced! But do you have what it takes to survive your Romance? ....Your long distance love? Take this quiz to find!
“Long Distance Love” … A Survival Quiz!
For each of the quiz question, pick one (& only one) answer from:

• (a) Of course!!!
  
• (b) Yes
  
• (c) Not Sure
  
• (d) …Umm…

Quiz Questions:

1. Intention: Do you have a burning desire or at least an honest intention of teaming up again with your partner… sooner than later?

2. Communication: Do you spare some dedicated time for quality communication with your partner on daily basis?

3. Sensitivity: Do you really understand & acknowledge when your partner expresses how much he/she miss you?

4. Expression: Do you, once in a while, explicitly express (to your partner) how you feel about being by yourself and about your intentions?

5. Openness: Do you genuinely discuss with your partner about your pleasure, achievements, sorrows, desires, secret crush, recent date etc

6. Respect: Do you respect your partner’s time & space? Do you respect your partner’s feelings & openness towards you?

7. Humor: Do you still have that special connect – so much that you can still make your partner roll in laughter, once in a while?

8. Futurism: Do you really see a future with each other? If yes, do you discuss the planning & strategy in going about it with your partner?

9. Creativity: Do you get creative in the way you communicate with your partner? (Chat/E-mails/Snail-Mails/Greeting-cards/personalized-gifts/creative-SMS/…etc)

10. Long Distance Love: Do you have faith you really have what it takes to survive your romance? … Your long distance love?

Answers & Analysis:

Mostly (a): You Rock! You should share your tricks with others in your situation
Mostly (b): You can make it through the rain! Yes, you can survive this LDL
Mostly (C): You really want to give a try? No, Really????
Mostly (d): You need to stop reading this & go find a “local” date for yourself!

~Ruu~ May 8^th 2008, Bangalore

...You...

Dear “YOU”...

You are more than a man... you’re my angel;
You are more than a soul … you’re my existence.

You are more than a ray… you’re my sunshine;
You are more than a breeze… you’re my breath!

You are more than a music... you’re my heartbeat;
You are more than a hue ... you’re my rainbow.

You are more than a quote ... you’re my motivation;
You are more than a poem... you’re my inspiration.

You are more than silence... you’re my peace of mind;
You are more than solace… you’re my oasis of life.

You are more than a dream... you’re my memory;
You are more than a fairytale... you’re my Diary.

You, to me, are … more than you can imagine…!!!

~~ Ruu ~~ 14^th April, 2008
~~As I say Good bye to “You”~~

Never been loved this much!

For love, I will...

I've seen it in your eyes,
I've heard it in your voice,
I've felt it in your touch,
Oh! I've been never loved this much!

For love, I'll be alright,
I'll try with all my might;
For love, I'll wait...
even if you get a lil late.

Because..

I've seen it in your eyes,
I've heard it in your voice,
I've felt it in your touch,
Oh! I've been never loved this much!

For love, I'll work hard,
& be strong when we're apart;
For love, I'll believe ...
Believe in you and me!

Because..

I've seen it in your eyes,
I've heard it in your voice,
I've felt it in your touch,
Oh! I've been never, ever...

Never, ever been loved this much!

~ Ruu ~25^th April 2008, Bangalore
For you, My love &  for your love for me!

I'll be here, right here; until you find me! 

Busy Lives!!!

Why does our life get busy?
What happens when our lives get busy?
Do we have any control over our very own lives?

Why does our life get busy?
When priorities change in life; that is when life start getting busier.
And life remains busy until we think we have done enough for that priority… and of course until we nominate yet another ‘top priority’!
Well… once we get our passion set, our world revolves around that goal.
And nothing seems to be even half as important as that priority – not even self!

What happens when your lives get busy?
24 hours for a day runs short.
Time management – appears just a mere management term!
you are unable to do anything you think you should be doing; Be it contacting friends, calling up family members or even taking time for self. Everything else in life takes a back seat … except the current top priority!
NOW – the next question is …
When we dedicated all the time we have with all our might; to our ‘Top Priority’ – sacrificing everything else in life – Does it guarantee ‘peace of mind’ thru ‘sense of achievement’? Unfortunately – not always!

Do we have any control over our very own lives?
Ahh! That’s a question or it’s a symbol of confusion?
Many people say… that’s a question – a starting point of ‘Spiritualism’
Question? Confusion? Spiritualism?
....
Sorry
...I can’t cover that here... U see… I’m leading quite a busy life!!!

~ Ruu~
23^rd April, 2008; 00:05 am, Bangalore
Why are people so busy???