PAST

The PAST
Nothing but memories, rite ?
Memories which you cherished ?
Memories which you want to forget ?
Memories which you wish never vanished ?
Memories that still make you fret ?

The happy past. Never an issue :)
But , the other past
Doesn't it haunt ?
Always finds a form.
Never lets you forget, does it ?
The form of another being
The form of another thing
Anxious ?
Why ? Why can't the past leave you ?
Why can't you live without it ?
It can. But it won't . Ever
You have to live with it
It will never leave. Ever
It will recall things that horrify you
It will recall things that sadden you
It will recall things to fill you with guilt
It will recall things you wish you'd not done
It will recall the PAST
Isn't PAST-Previous All Sufferings and Torture ?
Why can't it just be Pleasant And Sweet Times ?
Again, it can.
But it won't
That's what PAST is.
Poignant and Shady Times
The Past.
It haunts.
and haunts.
and ...

-->Original by me
Sanket Karkare
26th August 09

Express

Life accelerates each moment
Raising its previous bar
It can't hold back and vent
The next record is not too far

Immediate adaptation is the need
We are pressurized to leave behind the past
Everyone aspires for some outstanding deed
The spell of success is successfully cast

However, when the subconscious self whispers
It reminds of the thing you forgot
Express this to your close once, before your disperse
Tell them " You mean so much to me and I love you a lot "

Just three magical words you need to say
Go now, don't lose the chance
Their replies will surely make your day
And you'll end up doin a lil' dance ;)

--> Original by me
Sanket Karkare
23rd Aug 09

Yester-night

Yesternight on my bed, as I lay
the ceiling turned dark
Memories gathered and began to say
I heard them clearly as a lark

They showed me the moments I spent,
the life I'd lived before
It made life here a bore
It asked, who's there to vent ?

Thirsty soul
wants adventure
Mirage is what it gets
On the whole
was this venture
a fish-caught-in-the-net ?

It laments and asks
"Even when I am on the right path,
did I meet the people wrong ?
Indecision now basks
Should I've taken the LEFT path ?
Here, do I really belong ?? "

How can a dog live with a cat ?
How can a cat live with a rat ?
Exceptions are everywhere, I know that
However, I would rather kill the pestering gnat "

It was hightime. I shook my head
the mind needed to be the real world so,
I got up startled from the bed
and tried to pacify the mind's row.

I gave my mind
An invisible slap
Told it to think
of the bright side
Made it realize, it'd gone blind
And been a silly chap
After a wink
Stupid thoughts were forced to hide

I needed to talk
The mind was in a shock
I needed to take over
Craziness had started to hover

A conversation with my mind
Was a lil' of this kind

"Needed was this step one
Required to set you free
Dear, time to forget the fun
& climb the coconut tree

Friends n family were/are/will be there for you
But, some things are to be dealt with on your own
This bitter fact is undeniably true
Boy, come out of your comfort zone !!!

Surely, there wil be pals new
But, you've just spent here days few
The more here you'll live
More buddies, this place will give

Stop this baby's cry
Time will restore it all
Just go ahead and try
Now, colleagues are here to stop your fall :) "

The mind - now fully awaken,
Started smiling, that to grounds it was taken

Nodding that this was just a ghastly sight
It got lost in the dreams of the night
It got relieved of its plight
Phew!! Time to sleep tight,
Good night ;)

-->Original by me
sanket karkare
23rd Aug 09