An Ode to my lover | Guest Post

Guest Post by Varun Dixit

उसने कहा खेल था वह प्यार जवानी का, कोई पूछे क्या हुआ उस राधा-कृष्ण की प्रेम-कहानी का?

उसने कहा वह सब कसमें वादे झूठे थे, कोई उनसे पूछे उन आंसुओं का क्या जब वह हमसे रूठे थे?

उनका सर रख कर मेरी गोद में सो जाना भी क्या झूठा था ?

क्या झूठा था उनका मेरे सर पे हाथ फिरा के मुझको समझना?

क्या झूठा था बात-बात हमको उनका साजन कह जाना, जब हम जाते तो क्या झूठा उनका वह सिसकी भर के रह जाना?

क्या झूठे थे वह सपने जो हमने साथ में देखे थे, क्या झूठे थे वह प्रेम पत्र जो उसने हम को भेजे थे?

क्या यूँ ही झूठा था उनका हम से गुस्सा हो जाना, क्या झूठा था वह हमारी यादों में उनका खो जाना?

क्या झूठा थे सपनो का ताज-महल जो हमने उनके लिए बनाया था?

क्या झूठा था वह पहला खाना जो उन्होंने हमारे लिए बनाया था?

क्या झूठे थे वह इंतज़ार के पल जो हमने उनकी याद में बिताए थे.. क्या झूठे थे वह प्रेमहार जो मन ही मन हमने उनको पहनाए थे?

क्या झूठे थे वह प्यार से खेल जो हम साथ में खेला करते थे, वह गुलाब की हर पट्टी पे तुम्हारा नाम लिख हवा में फेंका करते थे?

क्या यूँ ही झूठा था वह तुम्हारा मुझको गृहिणी बनकर दिखलाना.. वह मेरे कहने पर साड़ी पहनकर तुम्हारा यूँ मिलने आना?

क्या झूठा था वह यकीन जो मेरे माथे पे तुम्हारा लबों के रखे तुम मुझे दिलाती थी.. हर बार जब भी मैं गुस्सा तुम मेरे चेहरे वह मुस्कान ले आती थी?

वह तुम्हारा मेरे खुशियों में खुश होजाना.. वह मेरे आंसू निकलने से पहले तुम्हारा रो जाना

वह मेरे मन की बात समझ तुम्हारा चुपके से आके मुझको आगोश में भर लेना.. मेरे कुछ बोलने से पहले ही तुम्हारा वह ऊँगली रखके मुझको चुप कर देना..?

वह तुम्हारा रोज़ यूँ मुझसे मिलने आना.. जाने की ज़िद करना.. फिर छोड़ कर हमको न जा पाना..?

वह ढलते सूरज को देख तुम्हारा मेरी बाँहों में यूँ पिघल जाना.. फिर ज़रा सी आहट से तुम्हारा सम्हल जाना.?

वह मेरे छूते ही तुम्हारे रोम रोम का यूँ थिरक जाना.. कहना बहुत बुरे हो तुम.. फिर मेरे गले से लिपट जाना.?

अगर वह झूठा था..तो फिर झूठा होगा मीरा के प्रेम राग..?

झूठा होगा वह हीर का यूँ राँझा हो जाना..वह सोहनी का रोज साजन से मिलने जाना और एक रात यूँ ही उस नदी में खो जाना..?

झूठे होंगे वह राधा कृष्ण के महारास..वह गोपियों का प्रेम योग और वह उद्धव को ज्ञान प्रकाश..?

झूठे हो जायेंगे वह सूर्य के छन्द, वह कबीर के दोहे, वह रास खान की बातें..?

मगर क्या यूँ ही सब कुछ एक पल में झूठा हो जाया करता है.. जिसको धड़कन बना के रखते है वह एक पल में यूँ ही खो जाया करता है..?

एक आखिर बार पूछता हूँ तुमसे क्या सच में खेल था वह प्यार जवानी का?

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Missing Abigail | Guest Post

GUEST POST by Prateek Singh

Isn't it weird. How a person can be normal, be sane and be happy and try as fucking hard to belong and succeed. And fit in but with all those smiles and dances and dabs wants to fucking shout out loud, wants to fucking explode with everything inside him. Just blow up and cry for hours hoping that something fucking lifts this weight off his chest. 

What the fuck is depression? Can it be medically diagnosed ? 
Maybe. 
Can you see it. 
Yes. 
Can you feel it. 
Fuck yes. 

But then why does it feel superficial why does it feel undeserved. And why does it keep coming back. Shouldn't we find depressed people funny? That they fall asleep everyday listening to the same three songs. Crying to the same three songs. Looking at the same 6 pictures. Telling themselves that they're precious. That they don't deserve things that have happened to them but that's okay it's life. It's what it is. And then maybe just maybe if they lie down at 10:23, they can fall asleep by 3:23. Twisting and turning in their own sorrow. Their own fucking broken being. And If they're really lucky. They'll sleep till 6 in the morning. And not be awoken by the same god damn nightmares every freaking 15 minutes. 

Is this depression? 
Maybe. 
Is this worth being worried about? 
Maybe. 
So then why does it feel like it's superficial?
I don't know.
But don't other people have it worse?
Yes they do.
So I am just being a little bitch ?
Yes, I guess. Maybe.
I don't know .
Then who does?
I don't know.

Ever since Abigail left, no matter how much I want to be the person I want to be i can't. she was the only one I could be anything with. And that's what I miss. That person. That feeling. That belief.

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Things girls do when they fight with their boyfriend

1. Update some senti status on facebook or whatspp. 

                           
                      

2. Or, deactivate all their social media accounts. This ritual is performed in order to make the guy realize how lonely they are without her in the big Wide Wild Web.

                      

3. Update their display picture in a hot new avatar to let him know that 'Dude, it's your loss'.

       
                         

4. Talk about him incessantly to anyone and everyone. They relate and discuss all their life's issues they faced with him and then the usual overthinking and blabbering.

                        

5. Change their relationship status to 'single' or 'complicated'. I personally have a very bad perception about such kind of girls. I know I am being judgmental, can't help it.

6. Flirt with other guys. Never ever do this girls, have some f**king self respect.

                             

7. Cry - well it is a good way to let go all of your frustration and this always works. Mad at him? Take some tissues, hit the restroom, close the door, sit on the commode and let it out(I mean tears).                   

                      

8. Reconnect with their exes. This is a really bad idea. Why? Remember it never worked in the first place and it never will.

                     
                       

9. Look for new shoulder/s to cry upon and then repeating the same mistakes. It's a vicious cycle, a dangerous loop. My suggestion? First give your best to what you have and try, if nothing works, hit the goddamn mall. SHOPPING.. Who doesn't love shopping?

                       

10. Finally, get drunk and call the guy. (Baby! I miss you**tears**-NEXT MIN-F**k you! You moron.. Leave me alone! :/ )

                   
                       

11. Stalk the guy on facebook, twitter through their fake accounts. 

           
                       

If you relate to this, share it with your friends and let them know how big a drama queen you are. It's cool to be one ;) Peace out haters!

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Why Fighting Can Be Good for Your Relationship

I know you must be thinking how fighting can be healthy in any relationship. Right? Well, really it is not that bad either.

The simplest and the first logic says 'No TWO people are the same' hence it is obviously difficult to adjust with the other, but sometimes the feelings are so true and strong that you just can't afford to let that person go. So, if you guys are fighting then take it this way: While mixing two materials the reaction between them could generate heat, like it happens in any chemical reaction. Just try to add some chemistry in your relationship! I hope you must have understood by now what I'm trying to say because I am pretty good with Chemistry and I can explain it with fairly good numbers of chemical reactions too.  

        

My second logic goes like this: If you are fighting with your partner it is not because you want to get away from him/her, well that's because you do not like something about the situation and you have full right to tell them that you're not happy as you cannot fake as well. So it's fair enough to have a disagreement sometimes. Here's a little tip from my side that whenever you fight kindly don't lose hope of getting back together because if there's no hope, there's no way. After all, if you can love, kiss, cuddle then disagreements & conflicts comes along with the package and you guys have to deal with it and sort it out, together.

         

If you guys are fighting then it's no big deal because as my third logic implies, it's good to know the dark side of your partner as well so as to know what extent he/she can go while fighting. If he/she's abusing you then you should stop him/her right away because as per my personal experience if there's no respect for each other then there's nothing much left in a relationship. You should not lose your cool over petty issues and there's no room for abuse or violence. Just peace out, lovers.

         

Now the final one and trust me the most cutest logic is: You should have the genuine perception about your partner and if that leads to some kind of argument or cold war then it's okay because later when you guys talk, trust me that will definitely become one of the best conversations. It is that phase where you open your heart and say things more clearly and even accept it lovingly as you have to compensate for the time you lost where you guys didn't talk at all. Inside, you're dying to hear something from him/her so when that happens you giggle a little, curse a bit, and realize how crazily in love you are with him/her. Well I call it 'sleeping phase' in which lovers take rest from each other and when both of them wake up, they feel fresh and more loving.

                  

So next time whenever you guys end up in some kind of argument, don't worry. Keep calm and remember to keep the flame of hope burning, maintain respect and kick start the conversation again. And tell your partner honestly what bothers you and if you think that will make you look clingy, well that's not. Trying to workout things with your lovey-dovey is pretty cool and if you're the first one to start the conversation keeping your ego aside then you're definitely going to earn some respect from your partner as well. 

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My Platinum Day of Love

You must have heard about the “platinum day of love” in T.V commercials or on any social media channel. However, do you know the story behind this tagline? Well, it is about the day when you realize that you want to spend the rest of your life with your loved one forever and for always. They chose platinum as the symbol of love because

•       It is the rarest element in the earth’s crust, just like true love rarest of rare.
•     It is considered a noble metal, and as we all know love is a noble act of offering trust.
•         Platinum is non-toxic, just like love.

Everyone has his or her own love stories, some lasts forever and some ends with a surprise or a shock. Imagine hearing my voice talking to you as you read this article because I am going to share my platinum day of love with you.

The beginning- I met him two years ago at a party. It was one of my closest friend’s birthday party, so we all were having a good time. My friend also invited him (Aman) our batch-mate but different branch.We glanced at each other but didn't talk. Everyone was enjoying the party suddenly a boy (Stranger) came to me and asked for my number. Just when I was about to react, Aman pulled me towards him. I rested my head on his chest and wrapped my arms around him with the fear of the situation. 

(When I came back home, I was only thinking about those moments of love whole night.)

The second meet-up – It was our college fest when we met again as we were in the organizing team; it was the last day of our fest and Rashid Ali was the main guest who was going to perform. His songs are so melodious and soulful. We (Aman and I) exchanged glances but as everybody was around so we didn't talk to each other. AGAIN! Just when Rashid Ali entered and started singing “Kahin To Hogi Wo”, I noticed we were behind the stage alone and it was a beautiful night, stars were twinkling and the dim moonlight made the whole scenario even more sparkling. For the first time, we talked and danced on those beautiful tracks.

(This time when I came back home, he called me and we talked all night.)

The Proposal – We started talking and spending time with each other. It was Valentine’s Day and we went to Hauz Khas Village, one of the most beautiful places in Delhi. We were sitting near the lake when he started playing guitar and also sang the same song i.e. “Kahin to hogi wo” and proposed me. We started dating because my answer was a big YES! We’ve been inseparable ever since.

(Our love grows more each day. Sometimes things get rough but he's worth it.)  

So this is my platinum day of love, when he proposed because that day we decided to be with each other forever and for always. I Love Us! 

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Never Let Me Go

I miss your brown eyes

in which I was once drowned
I miss our long talks,
sea shore walks
you used to want me,
Long ago
Oh baby, just never let me go.

Without you, my days are incomplete

My arms are getting weak
Hug me and love me
the way you used to do
I miss you so
Oh baby, just never let me go.

Wish you were here

I’m searching for you everywhere
I know I’ve made a mistake
Forgive me for god's sake
Can’t imagine my future without you
I love you from your head to toe
Oh baby, just never let me go.

Come back I promise I’ll kiss away all your pains

I'll love you till the blood is flowing in my veins
Hold my hand, together we'll flow in the sea of love
Seems like it's been forever
that you've been gone
Come back coz I’m feeling so low
Oh baby, just never let me go.

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A true Lovestory never ENDS.

We always talk about true love, how deeply you are in love with the person, how you can do anything for him/her. But we always ignore the other part of the story, about our parents, our family, and our ethics. Well this is a story of two who were deeply in love.  This story is about Sumit and Pooja. Sumit’s family just shifted to a new place where Pooja used to live. They were neighbors and soon became good friends. They both are of same age and they completed their 12^th boards’ exam together. And just by chance they fell in love with each other. Everything was just too perfect. Their families bonded well too. So they thought in future, there will be no problem if they continue their relationship.

They faced many problems but nothing could ever break the bond they shared. As they completed their graduation, Sumit’s family started looking for a girl. They (Sumit and Pooja) used to cry a lot but Sumit’s stubborn nature saved their relationship. When Sumit’s parents discovered their relationship, they broke all their ties with Pooja’s family and never spoke to them.  The only problem was RELIGION. Pooja was Punjabi and Sumit was a Baniya. Can you imagine both of them were Hindu and still faced caste issues? (Well, that’s why I hate my country and our caste system).On the other hand Pooja’s elder brother was supportive but very strict, and he felt that Sumit’s family won’t ever accept their relationship so he asked Pooja to end it because there seemed no possible future for their relation.

Sumit was finally independent and they could have easily run away and live together but they didn’t. He was afraid of the society that if they eloped, people will comment on their family, and about his sister who was studying and in future, people will make up bad things about her character also. Sumit cried in front of Pooja’s brother and somehow convinced him that there is a possibility for their marriage in future.

Sumit’s mom was getting worried for his son and people started making stuff about their relationship, but they never cared for it. Sumit’s father was a stubborn man, and he made a decision that Pooja cannot be a part of their family. But Sumit made his own decision that he’ll marry only Pooja otherwise he will not marry anyone. After some years when they finally realized how much they are in love with each other, it melted their hearts and they finally were tied to each other in the sacred bond of love, they were married. They waited 13 years for this day and finally their hard work and their love paid off. 

True love stories are so rare these days. They could have easily run away and could have started their own new life but Sumit’s love and care for his family and especially for her sister made her so strong that he once decided that he would not marry anyone. Through this story, I just want to spread a message that no matter how much you love someone but please don’t just neglect your family. Our parents did so much for us and I don’t think they deserve to be ashamed because of us. They taught us how to walk and now when they are getting old, how can you just leave them? Try to convince them, they cannot be harsh on you for long. They brought you into this world, and they always wish for happiness in your life. Love them because they really deserve to be loved.

AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER…. :)

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Crazy.Stupid.Love

I’m in love, once again. It was very tough for me to realize this but I cannot hide it anymore. I’m a very filmy person by heart that after watching YE JAWAANI HAI DEEWANI, it was so tough to control that feeling. He was by my side, but the awkwardness was there between us. I don’t know why but I don’t want him to realize that thing at all. After 8 long years, they finally met so I guess; if our heart really touched each other’s then we’ll surely be together forever.

“I want to sneak out from my marriage“- This time I’m totally positive about it, that if something was there between us, you’ll be the one with whom I’d wish to run away. 

“You’ll be my extra-marital”- I want you to be with me forever and for all eternity. No extra marital, but I’ll be loyal to you forever.

Love can make you or break you, soon he’s going to start his career and I don’t want him shattered because of me. Love happens but it just needs the right time to ignite the fire, so I’ll wait for the moment. I hope when you’ll come back, everything will be just fine and we’ll be together.

I know I’m an ass, but I want you to tame me. I know I’m a wannabe but at this time I just WANT you.
I know I’m dumb, but I want to fall in love with you blindly, dumbly in all possible ways.

P.S: I love you and I’ll miss you. Come back soon, I’ll be waiting for you. I just cannot think about any other person because my desire is to be at your side.

It’s been a year, I’m without love; but those 12 months were fine, but now without you a few seconds seems like an eternity of solitude to me. Every breath of mine yearns for you, my soul needs you, and my heart is beating for you and only you.

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The Gift of Friendship

Friendship, well I am writing on this topic because one of my readers suggested me to try my hand on it so this is especially for you. Since primary school, I had so many friends in life but very few are with me at this time. Today I was listening to radio and there was a fact which they mentioned in their show which was “91% of best-friends don’t even talk to each other as they grow up” which was very true.

As we are growing old, everyone is getting busy in their life and with their work that they do they don’t have enough time for a 2-minute conversation with their friends anymore. But do you really think is it the time which is separating us? Well, I would say it is all about priorities we set for people in life.

When we were in school, we used to talk to our school friends and then when we came to college, we talk to our college friends and so on. But we always forget about the past, about the things we shared with our old friends. As an old saying “OLD IS GOLD” but now days we just fold those days, rather than we should have a hold on those people and time.
Friends are the most fun loving, caring people one can have in their life. This strange bond can become even stronger than any other relationship. But for that we need to give time, just time to it. I would say those who have at least one good friend in their life, are the luckiest people. So always, make your friends feel special just by spending some time at a coffee shop or 2-minute phone conversation. Because I noticed, one thing, which ruins friendship most of the times, is “misunderstanding”. And they do not even confront their mistakes. One of my teachers who teach me project management always says one should talk if they want to solve all the conflicts. And I totally agree with her. Life is too short to waste, so solve all the issues in life and no need to hold onto it for long.

We always expect the other person to talk first, so be that one, and start over the conversation once again and enjoy life.

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