Which type of fire burns in those eyes? Do the heavens rest or woken up by the fiery spirit While earth echoes the concerns of that fiery unrest Prescient nature halts for a moment to interpret the quest When will heavens open up to rain down some light Maybe the time isn’t favourable now till descent of night Reading those eyes for some foreknowledge require … Continue reading Blazing Eyes
The busyness of streets drowned my intense dialogues I could not concentrate. So many faces and expressions Occasional stares and glances, but few words did filter through Jarring steps jolted the nerves It isn’t easy to follow a rhythm that is set for the crowd Colloquial languages blend to create an intense buzz around Slowly percolate the consciousness Old dialogues mixes with the new ones- … Continue reading Footsteps
City lights brighten up life for long hours Infuse life with extra dose of radiance Squinting windows of modern architecture Reflects the monotony of everyday extravagance Shiny strip of boulevard awash with busyness Even the rains could not keep away the crowd After a brief respite, city life magically awakens So many footsteps chronicle the journey Skillfully maneuvering through life Weariness is suppressed to go … Continue reading Evening City Life
“When you start looking at life from a new perspective you will find yourself surrounded by solitude, and you will have the luxury to enjoy the entire experience.” ~Amitav Continue reading New Perspective
Quantifying feelings Is a fatal flaw Happiness always is And Love always will be Why measure? May be lack of perspective Or, no heart to accept The eternal bliss Of both Happiness and Love An essence to cherish© Continue reading To Quantify
Disrobe the cloak of repentance Let the soul be bare and free Surrender to the embrace of nature Take a dip in the eternal flow of life And feel the soul revive with gaiety Feel the cathartic effects of ablution Drink from the pure fountain of life Every pore is a conduit for realization A prayer to enter the hallowed chamber Accept the offering of … Continue reading A New Journey
You are never alone in your thoughts Subliminally interacting with likeminded Soul who is listening to you in earnest There may be innumerable dots to be mapped Waiting to be connected with to reveal A soul who has waited for eons for this moment Follow the guiding star and be true to yourself To the most cherished destination you deserve For a traveler with honest … Continue reading Thoughts Travel Far
When things fall apart You see the strewn pieces That once was part of the puzzle Now you see things with clarity Each piece you thought fit perfectly Yet they fell apart Somewhere the bonds gave way Thought to be stronger Some minute fractures neglected When things fall apart The whole puzzle crashes Revealing the hollowness Pick up the pieces Try bonding them with reason … Continue reading When things fall apart
Amitav Chowdhury 