Cross

“This word has come to mean so many things to you?”
“Yes. I never thought it would be so.”

“You found the right path in life because of it?”
“You constantly found yourself facing the dilemma of whether to go through with it”

“It stands for God, mercy, forgivingness, love, sacrifice and Christ.”
“It stands for your choices, bridges, roads, temper and confusion.”

“I want to cling on to the Cross and constantly feel His love & presence so that my soul stays alive.”
“I don’t want to cross any more bridges or crossroads or my heart won’t stay alive.”

Happy Living

Eve remembered that she met herself today.


Army boots,aching legs and arms glistening with rain and sun…
Bus stops and bus rides with no destination….
Cigarettes, Crazy Caras, burying a crow, crazy loss of camera…
December Dreams, diaries, dance, desires, dares and Deer park….
Endless conversations, Eyes, Eternity…
Fried momos Vs steamed momos, feeding fish and the turtle...
Garden seats and God...
Highiest heights, hearts that died and came alive, happy living while holding hands…
Impressions, imaginations and Ijaazat…
Jelly cups and jewellery-silver Vs diamonds…
Kisses and Kanpur…
Laughing aloud and silently, Leaves crumbling under our feet,…
Monument, magic, music, mischief and being mistaken as cops…
Never alone, thinking Nothing can stop us now…
Omens, outside the circle…
Parties, parks, parents and the parrot, poems and pride…
Questions and quests…
Rains, ramp walk in nightwear, randomness, roses and romance…
Silence, squirrels, sunsets, stars and sharing sould stories…
Trees, thoughts, thums ups, and Time of my life…
Us and being understood…
Victories and voices in the head..
Wants Vs Needs and Wind beneath my wings…
Xmas spirit...
You was Me...
Zillion years gone…and yet to come...



The ABC of us. Happy Living Cara

Fears

“ Are you afraid of ghosts, monsters, vampires, evil goblins?
“No”

“Are you afraid of dark rooms, wet basements, spooky haunted houses?
“No”

“Are you afraid of fashion faux pas, wardrobe malfunctions, bad hair days on the most important event of your life?
“No”

“Are you afraid of public humiliation, obnoxious morons and rude strangers?
“No”

“Are you afraid of snakes, scorpions or crocodiles?
“No”

“Are you afraid of heartbreaks, betrayal or disillusionment?
“No”

“Are you afraid of rape, violence or death?
“No”

“ Are you afraid of life’s uncertainty, financial insecurities or end of possibilities?
"No”

“Do you think you are brave?”
“No”

"Do you think you are a coward?”
“No.”

“Is there anything you are afraid of?
“Yes. Of God, a true kiss, a loving heart and of a gentle soul.”

Tattoo

“Ah!.”
“Yes. It’s been awhile.”

“How do you feel?”
“Brand new. What about you?”

“I am not sure.”
“What’s the issue?”

“It hurts when you get it. It hurts when you have to remove it.”
“Tattoos on the soul are meant to be permanent. Why will you remove it?”

“To make way for the new one.”
“Hmmm….I get it…then choose the one you really love.”

“I can’t keep the one I really want.”
“Then get the one that really wants you.”

Robber

"What is that?"

"It's a lock."

"Why do you need it?"

"For safety."

"But who will rob you? I thought you were poor."

"I am trying to save my memories. Don't want anyone stealing them."

"Hmmm...so the lock is for your memory bank. But, how can anyone rob your memories.?"

"Anything is possible these days."

"But I thought you wanted to go bankrupt with your memory bank."

" You are right. But I have some precious ones too. If I get robbed, I might loose all of it."

" You have been robbed before. Does it really matter, Eve."

" It does. The robbers don't just rob, they even destroy the bank property."

"That's because you always try and fight them. Why don't you just surrender to them and let them take whatever they want. Atleast they will not destroy your bank."

"I am responsible for the bank's safety. I can't just allow anyone to rob me without giving him a fight. It's not right."

"Right? Wrong? No bank is safe even if there is a guarantee. Why don't you just befriend a robber for a change? He might just decide to rob the memories that you don't want anymore."

"Hmmm...It's a strange way to secure a bank...I will think about it."

Devil & the Deep Blue Sea

“You look familiar!”
“Yes. I am Eve. We used to be friends.”

“Oh yes. You have been very quiet this year.”
“I am sorry Eve. I had too much on my mind. “

“Can I help you with something?”
“I doubt it. I am waiting for God to give me a solution.”

“Hmmm…so what’s the problem?”
“I can’t decide if burning in hell is better or drowning in the sea.”

“Hmmm…that’s a tough choice. What will you do?
“I don’t know. Do you think I should just hang on to a branch instead.”

“It sounds safe at the moment. But your hands are not strong enough and...you are surely to fall.”
“ I am scared of fire and I can’t swim. Sigh.”

“Eve. Let’s just shut our eyes and stay home.”
“I knew you will tell me what to do.”

Peeping Toms

“Eve, what is happening outside?”
“I have no idea. Though I suspect we have an Adam on the run.”

“So why has it become so noisy suddenly?”
“It’s because lot’s of Adams have noisy telescopes.”

“ Is it fun using a telescope?”
“You bet. God gave us eyes that think and a brain that sees.”


“So do you enjoy it too?”
“No. I came to the Garden because it’s the only place where telescopes have the option to have a silencer. Then, it doesn’t make any noise.”

“ So what will happen now?”
“Umm…nothing. Some people will have cerebral sex and will rush towards the cigarette store for a post coital puff.”

“Oh. The cigarette store is selling noisy telescopes. It’s a circle.”
“You got it finally. Now let me enjoy my smoke. Phew.”

Blinded

“ Where have you been Eve? I thought you died.”
“ I am sorry. I nearly did.”

“Oh! What happened?”
“ It’s a long story. But let’s just say it was the longest entry of a new year.”

“ Hmmm..ok. I won’t probe. But why are you wearing an eye patch?”
“Oh!! I am having some trouble with my sight.”

“Oh God. You should stick with me, don’t disappear from now.”
‘I know Eve. I keep stumbling into the pole when you are not around.”

“So, what’s wrong with your eye?”
“Umm…the light of this new year is very bright. I can’t see well…and it has blinded me at the moment.”

“Well..don’t worry. It happens when you step out of the dark.”
“I am not worried. Just opening my eyes slowly.”