Zindagi Bhi ...

 Zindagi bhi yuh rukh badalti hai
Kal jo beparwah si thi, aaj zimmedariyon ke bojh mei ulajh gayi hai
 
Dil jo titlii ki tarah banjara tha
Ab woh zarurato ki dor se bandh gaya
 
Parties ka shor hamara energiser hota
Ab shanti hi hame sabse zyada lubhaata
 
Ghar se baahar rehne ke bahaane dhundte
Ab bas ghar ke bistar kii raah taakte
 
Choti si chot pe bhi itna zor se rote
Ab toh bada sa gam bhi haske pii lete
 
Pocket money se saare shauk poore kar lete
Ab pocket mei money kam, loan zyada rehte
 
Maa ke khaane mei nuks nikaalte
Ab toh bina namak bhi chup chaap kha lete
 
Papa daatenge soch kar chhup jaate
Ab bas papa ko yaad karke rote
 
Bhai behen se lad ke hi chen lete
Ab toh baat karne ke liye time nikalte
 
Weekend mei sab dosto se kaise mile sochte
Ab toh bas chores poore karne ko dekhte
 
Ek car mei poora Parivar saath ghumne jaata
Ab sab apni-apni car mei alag nikal jaate
 
Har choti baat mei excited ho jaate
Ab toh khud ke birthday par phone off kar dete
 
Zindagai bhi yuh rukh badalti hai
Kuch nahi kehke bhi bahut kuch sikha deti hai

New Beginning

So here I make a comeback, after a really long gap 

trying to summarize my 3 years, to all my near and dears

come the lockdown of March 2020, there was work just more and plenty

the concept of work from home and work of home

was so new to digest, it took almost 3 months to adjust

just like old most everyone else, we also became MasterChefs

nights of Netflix and surfing, and mornings of ‘Surf’ and mopping

Spent long hours in the day working, taking breaks in between for cooking and cleaning

that was also a time for introspection, and we took a major life changing decision

to become three from two, as we were also near touching 32

And after that the story of the 9 months ahead, which were made easy by husband being the best

bouts of nausea and missing Mumma

regular doctor visits and advice on eating nutritious

creating positive thoughts to learning squats

getting to meet family after long,

that moment I wanted to forever hold-on

attending to regular scans waiting to hold those tiny hands

As the time was coming closer, my breathing getting heavier

the nights felt longer, with the belly growing larger

still remember the last few days, I had my last scan on a Saturday

the doctor said I could start preparing for the D-day

it was that final scan that showed those tiny ears and nose

the face you view so up-close

it was the best family time ever, playing cards after each dinner

the week went by and came another Saturday

another visit to the gynae, she told me the baby is slowly creating its way

but you didn't need to stay, come to me another day

That night was different, as the clock struck twelve

We all wish our mommy “a birthday special”

wrapped up our rummy game and went into our dens

later in the night started the final countdown,

counting contractions every 10 minutes down

I prepared my bag and gathered my medical file

woke up everyone as it was beyond time

we reached the hospital early in the morning

and few hours later welcomed “my new beginning”

 

Gathering strength from within

Getting strength from within

They all think its happy life

Just husband and wife

Living in a foreign land

Distant to mom and dad

Our worries are lesser

And days are merrier

It is just their perception

The reality is very different!

We are just two people living for, and by each other!

It isn’t easy to be just by ourselves in every weather

Less are the friends and lesser family

Still our days are very busy

Eighteen hours of office and sleep

Only six hours to personally reap

And if there is any further energy left

We fulfil our personal quest

You don’t often hear anything new from us

Cos ours are very fixed routines

The city clocks tick faster than yours

And we are submerged in never ending chores

We don’t share much

Cos you are sooo far to touch

We have grown stronger over the years

Sharing things would only make it worse

Why add to your worry

With our problems of sardi and garmi

The feelings just subside

In the chime of phone dial

Don’t let the happy talks deceive you

We are as human as you

Yes, we do enjoy this freedom

However, there is enough boredom

The festivals last short

Meals not spread vast

No one to pamper after a long day

Wish for longer you would stay

Every time we say ‘Goodbye’

The heart questions Why?

To everyone who thinks we are thick skinned

Its only cos we gather our strength from within!

Little Story - 2 :)

It’s time for the next sprint

No we aren’t talking about tequila and mint

When the daughter grows big

Parents start the jig

Of finding the perfect match

Whom we call the‘better’ half

They finally asked me my choice

By then I had lost my voice

Few words I could write

I know it wasn’t all right

There’s so much I hold in my heart

I don’t know where to start

It struck too late

To use the pen at length

To share my deepest feelings

And overcome my fearing

As excited as I am about living with my hubby

I don’t want to go away from my family

The independent person that I have become

I am still willing to dance to his drum

With him I want to fly

Into the thickest of the skies

Who can handle my mood swings

And lets me have my own wings

I need him to be a friend

Till the end

To hear the unsaid

To love me beyond the bed

Add me to his speed dial

Come home always with a smile

Party every weekend

With family and friends

Engrave our love forever

And hurt each other never

Share our joys and pain
Get wet in the rain

Who’d make me feel special

Like I am the only one essential

Be with me on the darkest nights

Sail through the most terrible fights

Who’d understand the reason behind my silence

Who’d allow some silent tears even without violence  

Be part of my dreams

And encourage my day dreams

Eat what I cook

Read to me, my favorite book

Who can apply nail polish on my left

And is always at the gentleman’s best

Lend me your shoulder to sleep

And your handkerchief to weep

Learn some salsa with me

Walk together by the sea

Raise our kids like the perfect dad

Promise, never at them will you get mad

Spend time with my kin

Be with them through thick and thin

Let our hearts fill with love

And hope it stays forever as pure as a dove

And I ask for all these

Because for you too, I will be...

A partner for life

The better half, wife!!! <3

How Things Change

From being a working woman

to becoming my man's love!

From being a pampered child 

to changing my child's pampers!

From being unable to take care of myself

to taking care of both families!

From being unable to decide on my clothes

to making a choice about my life partner! 

From holding scissors clumsily 

to decorating my own house! 

From sleeping twelve hours a day

to staying up all night for family care!

From skipping family dinner for my outings

to cooking meals three times! 

From cuddling long hours in bed during winter

to waking up early to ensure family is warm!

From shopping sprees during sale time

to planned monthly grocery shopping!

From last minute holidays with friends

to planned summer vacation with extended family!

From mood behavior and tantrums

to diligent karwa chauth for my husband!

Life changes from being a girl to a woman 

and we beautifully accept it in the 'Spirit of Womanhood'!