Retired in haste; being chastened by the rushed life for long Flattened emotions create a road to nowhere, just a feeling of moving forward Probably stationary, with a feeling of being pushed by some unknown hands Controlled by frenetic brains with an urgency to inject the flow with crazy ideas Engulfed in this metaphorical inferno- the proverbial thought of being encircled By an infernal road, … Continue reading A Hasty Retreat
The only cure for writing is to write even more; there isn’t any distraction that is persistent and bold enough to pull away from this journey. It’s not the temptations of words, but a strong persuasion of the heart to translate the secret conversations. They need to be there; rest on the blank pages and cushion their restlessness. For a while, everything feels insipid, colourless, … Continue reading The Passion for Writing
As you ponder over the pages and curl them in your imagination Eared blank sheets are put to sleep with a monotonous lullaby Already, the lulled words in the mind take a retreat from the view Eyes do not care to intrude when the pages are arrested between covers The pen moves further away; the dried ink forms a crust so dense Where is that … Continue reading Some Analogies
If you have this desire to manipulate time, you may be considered a wizard by those who look at you, the exhibitionist, trying to create a dazzling drama where you are the protagonist, as well as the consequences of some lost time Eyes transfixed at the most mundane tricks ever; there is no scope for anyone to wean away the spectators from the spectacle to deceive … Continue reading The Desire
Through the narrow passages, frail images float around like wavy coagulated reality There is no reply, waving at the uninspired faces; ashen times and their powdered reality of fragile particles Weak bonds and feelings undesirable create an unconvincing narrative that rarely speaks without the aid of tensed perspectives Original languages leave the tongue as if they are being pulled away by a strong inimical force … Continue reading In the Flow
The undulating horizon is ready to fold itself Settle between the approaching darkness and taper off like the flame of a magic lamp Streaks of otherworldly light add some mysterious glow to eventide There could be the celestial eyes peeping through the intricately designed calligraphic signs Eyes try deciphering the ancient texts that appear just before the day is about to retire At this hour of … Continue reading The Fading Horizon
You can either meekly read out the words that are imposing condescending standards or take that pen to infuse revolutionary and evolutionary standards by transforming the words to daring messengers. How many times reading has to be of self-pity and unnecessary victimization due to an erroneous representation of life? Pages after pages, volumes after volumes of prose, poetry, and fiction pile up to erect a … Continue reading All about Perception
It’s the fear of being too intense that the words are wrapped in unusual sentiments More of persuasion, than being carefree with the expressions which truly matter The feelings may not have the scope to run through arterial routes Without the rhythm, the movements feel utterly rehearsed for the eyes that are impressed with razzmatazz Currency isn’t enough to decide the worth of intense feelings … Continue reading Mysterious Enthusiasm
It’s difficult looking for a shelter when the rains arrive unannounced The feet scurry through the tranquil place, at a pace of undesired hurriedness At the intersections of rain, the fine intricate design creates a hazy design There’s a thunderous roar announcing, “hurry home or look for some temporary place to crawl under” Vast tranquil suddenly wakes up with noisy chatters, speaking in a sprightly manner While it … Continue reading While Looking for a Shelter
Writing is a miracle! The entire experience of understanding the philosophies which are emerging and evolving is a glimpse of a wonderful revelation. For a writer to be able to experience them and express them in words is deeply satisfying. The world may not be ready yet, for the narratives, but the philosophies grace the pages with profound presence. When the materialistic world takes away … Continue reading Writing, a Miracle
Amitav Chowdhury 