Our world, torn apart by knives and shanks or sorts
people shedding sweat blood and tears
hope is bleak for a new dawn of freedom and peace
is there not a god who hears the cries of those who fear?

the horizon lights crimson through clumps of clouds
optimism grows with every ray
"accommodating us, this world shall do"
or so the optimistic say

bloodied hands stain the lands that our fore fathers had built
yet we live with this delusion that a hero shall arise
each story we read of fictional beings
it is that, that false hope and belief which would bring about our demise

yet sardonic voices extinguish the faint existence of a dream
insanity fills the void with haste
the pursuit for solace gains greater significance, casting aside all faith
like one who drinks from an oasis, the searing sand is all that he tastes

but what if acceptance of this mirage is all that is left?
a shadow of what we truly desire
as it fades away the dark reality sets in
even the hope in our hearts can't light a fire

barren and arid, this land holds no sign of life
laying face up to the sky, like a carcass the vultures circle you with intent
death follows the bleeding heart, one that is clouded in a mist
the choice is yours to fight the impossible or die as dinner with the desert scent

Vines coiled along the terrace above

grapes that hang supple and sweet

each of a colour different from the other

those that capture ones attention without effort nor need

along comes one with a belly of a prune

the salivating fox, eyes set on the prize at hand

temptation drives the hunger within

an opportunity to dine as royalty he assumes as grand

thriving on the attention from the world

his actions are perused by echelons of sorts

another unfortunate fool they see

a fool who remains blind to what rots

whispers of the idiot who does not see

reach the fox as he takes another fruitless leap

eyes now open, veil of hunger removed

hanging head in shame he trots of in to the wilderness dark and deep

darkness surrounding, the moon as his light

staring at the shell, inside just a void

the water he stares at, a draught he takes

it hits him then as he drinks from the lake

he wanted what would only last a moment

a mistake built on assumptions

but it lead to what would give him life

a lake that filled his void, no questions nor presumptions

You're the fire that i embrace

without fear of the searing heat

but yet i douse your flames without a care

only to realise that I'm alone in the dark and chilly breeze

you're the water that quenches my every thirst

giving me life itself

but yet i toss you out into the sand

granting me certain death and a ticket to hell

you're the earth that protects me from harm

sheltering me from a world of danger

yet i destroy what u are with uncontrollable rage

but as i look into the barrel of a gun, i wonder how could i lose you

you're the air that allows me to breathe

letting me live my life in splendour

yet i chose to block you out and live in a vacuum

only to see that it was not i who had the choice but you for its like u render

your the element, the reason for my being

without your presence I'm just an anomaly

the world assumes that I'm as strong as i seem to be

yet I'm only as strong as the love u have for me

Rain pattering from the heavens above

down upon a thousand dreams

gone with the wind the fluttering dove

flying away from it's troubles it seems

left behind on a barge of bricks

an old man sits alone

waiting for his time to come

waiting to leave his flesh and bone

miles away the star that was slowly fades

diminishing with every tear drop shed

slits of sadness yet unknown pain

now all that remains is a past full of regret

the dream of freedom sits on the balance

between a day of insanity and a night of peace

stand on the edge against the wind

and fight the fist that u try to resist

Expectations we keep

The inevitable doubt

Pipe dreams we have

The future written in grout

Winds ever changing

House of cards stands still

A rug pulled from under us

Tumbling down that rocky hill

Yet we stand up

Wounds fresh and deep

Aid we require

Is the forgiveness we seek

The path of redemption

Impossible to locate

Yet hope for another chance

Is something we can’t forsake

Prove your worth with the time you have

The future holds potholes of sin

This dark path never ends

But I ask the one I love ….would you follow me in?

Soul without a body

heart without a mind

what weighs upon you

is a world in which kindness is hard to find

consoling words

mean nothing to the lonely heart

although for happiness to remain

there are those who do their part

as days go by

the wrench tightens its grip

life flashes by now

as u taste blood at your lips

slipping away from your hands

what you hold dear to you goes

but clarity returns through your front door

with your life filled with purpose again...and in your hand a rose

Floating through space and time

as far as the eye can see

the darkness of damnation

reveals a world that is ever lonely

peruse through others hearts

love more than hate red you shall find

yet the rage rears its ugly head

and even secrets from the past aren't left behind

through the silence of the world

understanding is sought

patience is a virtue

a virtue that brings back happiness the world forgot

Beautiful as the dark night sky

yet dangerous as the stormy sea

travel into uncharted waters

and risk being stung by bees

conservative parents are a norm

as daughters are gems to keep

you may love them for all that they are

but insult the parents once and she would put u to sleep

beware the brother of your queen

but fear him you do should not

stand your ground and gain his respect

and a new friend is what you got

as you walk along the streets

just watch your surroundings

cause every family has their spies

and everything you do becomes a recording

this is life with Indian girls

dangerous as it may be

this why we love them more

cause they bring thrill and suspense to our lives as u can see

Your loneliness u disguise

under the veil of smiles for all to see

yet your sadness shows

with the presence of what was not to be

the silence by which you live

is a torture on its own

it is your desire to be free

but to take u away there is no one home

live your life

learn to be free

just pray, just pray

and your painful nightmare might turn into joyous glee

On a star filled night

you reveal yourself with a bright and soothing beam

everyone assumes you are their lover

but there's more to you than it may seem

single and lonely they look to to you

for that glimmer of hope

the belief that there is some out there

to love and to cherish, to have and to hold

yet there are some who fear your existence

for your light has fueled century old myths

sending us all into a whirlwind of emotions

as our fears crawl out of the dark abyss

your simplicity fuels our sophistication

you inspire us with your unrelenting gaze

you are the witness to a million love stories

you are the light that guides us out of the dark maze

your beauty fuels our imagination

either making us beasts of the night

or knights riding out

out of the thick white haze

Chilling breeze that blows through the air

painful as it may seem

its the only comfort you shall ever have

while you look to the heavens and scream

to think the world has your back

is a common misconception we live with

nothing can stop us from being consumed by our lies

as we sell our souls to the devil bit by bit

the truth may hurt as u may have known

but its the only way to get on with your life

life's deadly grip upon your throat

it just castes a shadow over your eyes

like the dunes of the desert

your problems arise

its at your weakest moment, with death at hand

the aid that you seek will arrive from the sky

life is a journey

yet death is not the end

if only we knew what was waiting for us

just after the next bend

letters of thought all written in time

words are what decide your fate

with moments of clarity slipping by

a single fumble could decide between love and hate

the beauty of paper upon pen

is shown to the world

through those beautiful words

to that very beautiful girl

like the flow of water

a million words can be said

either to describe ones perception of life

or to tell how much one wants death

even logic can be questioned

at the oddest points in life

with changes of an alphabet

happiness can change to you being stabbed by a knife

now i just want you to know

before you go away

it was his goodbye that made you go

now i hope its my hello that would make you stay

Some sit and wonder

while others walk and wait

there are those who hope and pray

thus they procrastinate

how do know if it was the time

for you to say how you feel

for you to just risk it all

in just a sin gal moment under the pressure that you feel

in your confusion

you almost said what would have changed your fate

now with all the mixed signals your getting

its really messing with your head

your mind is clogged with the image of her

allowing her to take control

get a grip of what is your life

and the truth shall unfold

remove the object of your desire

and moments of clarity shall resume

for its only with a clear mind and the purest of hearts

that you can ever continue

Under the beautiful moon lit sky

facing the cold but soothing breeze

i watched the churning of water on the shores

while thinking of you, if you would ever be with me

now i turn to the sky

facing the big bright moon

looking at her as though i would look into your eyes

and ask, is there a chance for me to be with you?

i know i can never buy you all the riches in the world

nor can i bring you the biggest diamonds there are to find

so i hope bringing a smile to your face will do

for that is all i can offer you this time

i know i may not be prince charming

nor a rich fool with plunders from all of the land

i am just a simple soul with one wish in mind

and that is for you my princess to take my hand

I woke up one morning

drenched in a cold sweat

the sun had not risen

but alert i was, much like a bat

strange dreams haunted my mind

most of them of you

one of which you were leaving me

another , i was cold and blue

it ate into my heart

this pain and sorrow

it was tearing me apart

after making me hollow

you were gone now

gone to a better place

one without darkness

one without my face

but wait, now i realise something

something terrible and true

those dreams i had were not dreams at all

in actual fact it was i who had left you

people say that honesty is good

but that's a lie

because sometimes being honest is what u do

but people just leaves without saying goodbye

that's what i fear

with every passing day

a moment in which i revel my heart to you

only to find that you have flown away

this secret i harbour

i have to keep

its one that will bring about anything

including the death of me

maybe i lied

maybe its true

i guess i don't know her

but now i hope its you

Stealing lonely hearts with a simple smile

that was what this beauty did

walking on with poise and style

she had them at her feet

you can say i was like one of them

taken by her looks

but i was no fool

for she was just a pretty face, one you find in books

why didn't he fall like the rest?

that was what she thought

intrigued by my actions

she sought out to find out more

a single hello started it all

now shes got my heart in her hand

clenching her fist

and all of this could just end

why i let her get to me?

this i do not know

will she ever stay with me?

i sure as hell hope so

now its a gamble

and i have all the cards

i will play everything

except you, the queen of hearts

Watching the sun set over the horizon

i wish you were there with me

just as that thought left my mind

you came and sat beside me

surprised and confused i was

by your very presence

i didn't know what to do

for i thought,to you i was non exist ant

as we sat there wondering what to say

the clouds rolled in

removing all that was nice

including the happy ending

the rain came without warning

just as you had arrived

it could not be st oped

like how tears had filled your eyes

now we are soaked to the bone

looking into each others eyes

as i fall to my knees

knowing that what I'm about to ask is not a lie

under this rain

i look up at you

and i ask

will you love me as much as i love you?

A lie i said

i lied so well

but when i saw your face

a lie was one thing i could not tell

i did it once

i wanted to die

and now i know

to you i can never lie

but yet i do it everyday

something that i will regret

i know you will hate me

but i shall always love you back

this pain that i live with

it hurts so bad

to lie to you

its not a sin, its more than that

now I'm on my knees

looking up to your eyes

praying to god

that i don't make you cry

one lie led to another

that was my mistake

i understand if you shall hate me

to end your misery i shall not stay

Every night i look at the stars

wondering who i am

trying to find my identity

but it all seems like a sham

lonely and hollow

this was how i felt

until you came along

and gave me a life itself

i thought i had to change

everything about me

just to be with you

and to make you happy

but how wrong i was

this i realised

cause i fell for who you are

and you likewise

now i turn to your eyes

to see my reflection

no more the image of a lost soul

but one with an intention

now take my hand

and hold it tight

as i don't want to lose you

in this whirlwind called "my life"

A bleeding soul i was

when you first saw me

then you ran me down

without giving any warning

there was no blood

nor no pain

just sudden shock

as i realised what i had gained

you hit me hard

it sent me back

back to a time when

my life had purpose and i lived with intent

you came to my rescue

as you thought i was hurt

but in actual fact

you pulled me out of the shadows and cleared of the dirt

i thank you now

but its not enough

i owe you something pure

more than a beautiful dove

I'm confused and blind

by the beauty that i see

for my first love as gone away

and she shall never be

but now i as i walk alone

down the streets that are dimly lit

i realise that the world

is nothing more than a dream

we hate it so much

this life we leed

yet there are others who want our life

for it is the best thing that they could ever have

as i think that my life is worthless

some one crashed into me

a meeting by accident it may seem

but fate had other plans for this worthless soul it may be