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Introspection

Self-assessment through a reflective gaze seems to be a daunting quest,
For to unfold the deepest of realms, in the corridors of memories one must invest,
Acknowledging progress and reliving achievements might feel wondrous to ingest,
While reminiscing failures and identifying defects might be hard to digest.

I have frequently succumbed to the chaotic cataclysm of the last 2 years,
It has been ground-breaking and perception shattering..facing and battling my fears,
It has been emotionally exhausting and mentally daunting..embracing the pain and wiping my tears,
It has been gruelling yet elevating, unlearning everything I was fed by society and discovering myself for real,
It has been exasperating yet forbearing, healing from the wounds of mental and physical ordeals,
It has been burdensome yet empowering, working towards turning my jeers into cheers,
Yet I have questioned everything I did, thought and felt seeking self-consciousness,
For in knowing oneself truly and completely is essential to attain internal consonance.

So my question to you is..do you ever sit down and look back on the year that’s passed by?
Do you reflect on your journey or are you a passer-by in your own life?
Do you see the things holding you back and figure out how to change things, or do you not even try?
Do you remain in a vicious cycle of sitting around whining and complaining, or do you envision battling the strife?
If not, then it’s time to start – just sit down and pick your brain apart,
Self-discovery will give more than money, fame and success can ever impart,
For wisdom and fulfillment comes not with age, but from looking within and learning from life until you depart.


The Sole Conqueror of All Miseries

Our parents were blessed in mid-January of 1993,
Giving birth to a cute Indian kid who looked more like a firangi.
Little did they know you’d grow up to become the family treasure,
And the brother that they’d give you 3 years later would love you more than any scale could measure.

You were always the quiet, reserved, diligently intelligent kid,
Realised it early that a small circle held more value than having many friends did,
I’m grateful to you for exposing me to a multitude of stuff,
Sports, music, shows, video games..you influenced my life more than anything else could’ve.

It’s funny how we were polar opposites when equated,
To the extent where nobody really thought we were even related,
I guess the way we fought with each other publicly was the only proof,
Besides the fact that we managed to live under the same roof.
I’m glad that we eventually managed to create a bond so dear,
And I know for a fact that we’ll always maintain it irrespective of whether we’re far or near.

Even though I’m the younger one, I’ve seen you grow too over the years,
Fighting everything on your own and holding back the tears,
No wonder you’re so strong, courageous and brave in our eyes,
The way you’ve proved everyone wrong with your resilience fills me with pride.

You don’t know how good it feels to see you happy and settled in Canada now,
Figuring and sorting out personal and professional life, making others wonder how,
As a result, we haven’t met often…I know we’ve been used to living apart for a while,
But I hope we meet soon, because not being able to be around you for so long makes me feel vile.

From Ekant to Rahul, I’ve seen the transition and evolution,
I believe that your experiences have led you to be your best version.
You’ve had to overcome a lot of hurdles along the way,
Weathered the storms of life to see the sunny parts of each day,
I feel so fortunately blessed to have you as my elder brother,
And even if I don’t say that enough, just know that I’ll be there for you forever.

The Goddess of Triumph

To say that I’m grateful for your existence would be an understatement,
Just like saying that I troubled you only when I was in your stomach would be a misstatement.

I am aware that it was not easy, the life that you chose,
Falling in love young, sacrificing everything, only to have no one close.
You thought you had your siblings to fall back and rely on,
But they showed their true colours; they were full of poison.
You were so brave and courageous in that agonising environment,
Despite losing so much, having us made you feel triumphant.

You have always been an amazing woman and a devoted mother,
So over-protective of your children, even though they’ve grown much older.
I’ve seen you do it all for us over the years, without a complaint or a stutter,
From stayin’ up late nights to chat about real stuff, to wakin’ up at 5 a.m. for me to prepare supper.
I appreciate everything that you’ve done for us, in an effort to be your best,
I feel it’s about time for you to live life for yourself, enjoy and leave out all the rest.

Our relationship has been through crests and troughs,
You have had to tolerate my recklessness, mistakes and bluffs,
We spent a few years during my teenage without seeing eye-to-eye,
Only to realise over time that we only had each other on whom we could rely.
Developing that friendly, understanding bond made a massive difference,
I’m glad we’ve both parented each other well enough to never jump the fence.

I really hope you know that you’ll always be a Goddess to me,
Not coz your presence lights up my world, but coz I’m amazed by your ingenuity,
Your kind heart and beautiful smile masks all the pain you’ve ever felt,
You’ve tried to make the most for us, with all the cards you’ve been dealt.
Your selfless nature and unfaltering belief in us is something I really admire,
To see you eternally happy and at peace, is something I truly and deeply desire.

To say that you are the best mother one could ever ask for is an understatement,
Just like saying that I won’t try my best to look after you when you grow old is a misstatement.