Big Small Life

Ever known the stars who twinkle in the night?
They twinkle till one day they'll lose all their light.
Lo, the moon who gives us moments light,
Is also every moment stealing much sight.
Behold the sun,  the true sustainer of our life,
his days too are numbered and may anytime alight.
What of the sweet baby who brings only joy?
What does he take back in his own right?
Each day brings something new, something bright;
but snatches away else which is nice, which spreads delight.
Life is so short, still some big,
 some small, and still not always right.
Why not spread some joy, make someone's life?
Why not enjoy every moment of this big small life?
because life is so short and man no great.
Who knows? tomorrow may come or nay.
So live on, spread joy, love and sweetness
and make this big small life a party to celebrate.

Happy New Year pEOple

This new year I hope I have been more courteous than I was the last time. I have wished ye all before it is past one week since the new year dawned. This new year I was at home. As always I started with the hope of leaving behind all that was bitter or not so good, and making way for all the goodies. As the last bit of bitterness, came the delayed flight schedule and Kochi's sprawling night traffic. Poor me who was supposed to have reached home by 4pm reached home after 11.30 pm. That was too disappointing, still I had successfully reached home at last, for that short recharging term break.

For the next 6 days it was fun and more fun. Mom's rejuvenating treatment seemed to be working instant wonders for me. I almost thought I would have to start dieting while still at home, lest I would end up looking like a pumpkin on my way back. But the delicacies when garnished with family's presence, become simply irresistible. I traveled very little this time around, went to some of the nearby temples, visited all my relatives, met some friends. I met up with two of my childhood friends after a pretty long while. It felt good to be those kids once again, but now talking issues which would make little sense to kids.

I was diligent enough not to make any resolutions this new year. I just waited for the new year to dawn, watched some new year programs with the family and then wished them and silently went to bed. Probably this was the first time in my life when I had a very relaxed, silent new year celebration, with not even the phone bell ringing too long. Every time things get serious around, I feel scared thinking I am actually growing up. Still, this time, I was least bothered. It was only later on that I remembered how peaceful and calm I was when this new year arrived. Again the family-presence magic.

So that was how the new year came for me. Six days at home, and then had to hurry back to my sweet hell. The airlines again played their dirty games and the delay was too bad enough that I had to get my flight rescheduled to the next day. On my journey home, I was swearing at Jetlite and while returning, Kingfisher was at the receiving end. Anyways it marked the realization of the revelation that life is not exactly predictable always. In fact it is unpredictable most of the time, sometimes in a bad way and at the same time good coz the flight delays offered me an extended stay at home.

After coming to college, the first thing I did was to rush through my registration for the third term. I did not expect to finish it all off on the same day, so I did not bother to carry along my bag to bring home those heavy text books. Anyways all hell broke loose with me trying to balance them with my hands and legs and I dropped them twice on my way to the room. At last I left half the bundle with the watchman at the hostel entrance, and then brought them in after they cooled their heels there, or rather I did mine.

So that was how this new year commenced for me, full of unexpected moments. I am once more trying to make some sense of what has been happening in class and with me. The subjects this time seem to be promising some whole lot of slumber in the classroom. So just to keep myself awake I have resorted to a last refuge, daydreaming. Hope that helps, but Oh God, do save me from the clutches of those CP granting-demanding questions. That assured, the rest should be taken care of and I am all set to ring in the new, though not very sure as to what extent I will be able to ring out the ever lingering old. Happy New Year to all ye people once again. Have a great life ahead and I wish the same for myself too.