A Heart-to-heart Chat with "Me"

I: Hey, here comes the nocturnal creature! what's up with you?
Me: Nothing great, same old story. Phoenix born and reborn as usual...
I: Which way this time?
Me: On the bank of the endless river...
I: Ohh, life?
Me: No, love
I: Well, what's the difference?
Me: Just like day and night
I: So your dreams being shattered?
Me: I rebuilt them
I: Sounds good
Me: It's great
I: You happy now?
Me: It never felt greater before
I: Aha, seems you're about to fly your dreams
Me: No, I ride them
I: Okay, roots spreading stronger?
Me: Deeper in to the earth
I: How about flirting with the stars?
Me: They are my eyes
I: Sippin' through your heart?
Me: Umm, Smirnoff sounds familiar...
I: What about the sun and the moon?
Me: My true companions
I: Game for tea?
Me: Coffee is the all-time hit
I: How about your nocturnal dos?
Me: Black Sheep Clan walks with midnight hues...

This is how the endless tete-a-tete goes with "me"...beyond all ages, all dreams, all limits. Do you talk to "you"?

For the Friend that You are

Dear You...

Take my hand and travel with me
I would like to go to the moon with you
Dance to the tune of raindrops
Touch the golden sky...

Steal my glance and see through my eyes
I wanna catch those glitters scattered in the stars
Chase after the dragon flies to my heart's desire
Fly through the nightingle's croon...

You must be thinking what I'm upto this time. Just singing my own tune and be lost.. isn't it nice to get lost in one's own dreams? When it comes to my dreams, you know it means "us". Think of the house we'll make home together. Dreams live their own lives...

"What's sweet to you - honey, sugar?"
"No, her lips"
"And what's soft?"
"Her hands"
Sweeter is her smile
Softer is her heart...

Okay, your apple is the sweetest of all. No doubt about it. But dear friend of mine, you need to treasure your dreams. And your apple too. After all, sweet things sometimes come to your threshold and ring your doorbell. Don't leave the hand alone and let the smile fade. As a friend I confide in you.

Me

A Dirty Scar

This is about a girl I know. A simpleton at heart, her honesty shines brighter than the sun. And her heart purer than gold. She met a guy, fell in love and life started singing a beautiful note, untill it took an ugly turn...

She loves the sky. Maybe that's why there're stars twinkling in her eyes. She loves the color of the rainbow. She believes, true colors never fail to shine. Her heart dances to the tune of raindrops. There are dreams in her eyes, dreams that she knows she can let come true. What makes her look so beautiful? Her honesty. After all, it earned her some of the best jewels as her friends. She's sincere with her friends. She treasures her friendship. She thinks beautiful, that's how life is beautiful.

Then she met him. She had a new dream. Everytime he came in to her mind, the world around her seemed lovely. Love gave her a totally different meaning. He's so caring. He understands her problems. Feelings he shares with her are so full of life. Sometimes she thinks she'll go crazy, she can't handle so much love. Does he feel the same way?

The sun seems to shine bright and high, unaffected and unemotional to the feelings studded mortals. It's 3.30 in the afternoon. Gosh I can't read any more in this scorching heat. Who can bear it? But I don't mind a little evesdropping...

He: "Give me some idea man. I've already spent enough"
Friend: "Beta you have to spend something if you are lookin' for something"
He: "Arrange a room for me yaar"
Friend: "Monday ko mera room le le. I can give you that. After you, I'll also make a try if possible..."
He: "But I don't think she'll agree"
Friend: "She considers me as a good friend and trusts me a lot. I don't think she'll mind"
"And start keeping condom with you now :-)
you can need it anytime"
He: "Okay"
Friend: "Is this her first time as well?"
He: "No, she is experienced"
Friend: "Aren't you gonna do everything with her if you got the chance?"
He: "Of course"
Friend: "So don't worry just make her excited and then see what she can do to you
She will she will rock you!!!"

All this while, she was busy dreaming about him. His simplicity made her fall for him. His honest confessions about love sound so true! She still dreams, worships his love, being totally unaware of his evil intentions. And of her friend's ugly instincts.

Friends, don't you think she deserves a better guy? And a far better friend? What should be the punishment for betrayal of friendship? What about love? Will anyone teach those guys a lesson on relationship? Or maybe teaching is a far cry. I believe in God. In honesty of feelings. WHAT GOES FROM YOU COMES BACK TO YOU ONE DAY. Right now, I'm rushing to the girl. Honesty prevails and true colors never fail to shine. I must tell her this.

All That Matters is You and Me

Me the insomniac: Okay. Sounds not so impressive. But I'm cool with it. I'm among the restless nocturnal species. Late night party hoppers. Courtesy, my evergreen Ganga Dhaba (is anyone asking for its location??). My day starts with midnight stroke. Over a hot cuppa (a different concept though). And the endless discussions with my fellow Black Sheep Clan members (if we meet, I promise to introduce them to you!!). India shines left-right-centre ways. Unemployment, king of the castle. Chemical Brothers or Tenacious D, System of a Down is simply unbeatable. Student life zindaabaad!!!

Me the movie buff: Thanks to Sunny. Gosh I hardly afford to miss any!! Katrina looks cute but Shahrukh rocks. Inside the movie hall, my little world imagines, dreams, dances and sings. Outside, it shades a tear or two, for the broken hearts, broken dreams. Ichi cries too. But Sin City heals. The real world moves on. So do I.

Me the bookworm: Imagine yourself in the sea of books. Cowboy romance or call centre flicks. Soul inspiring or self invoking. Old classics or Hinglish types. Thriller sounds better, but adventure rebounds. I'm game for an eternal dive in this sea (remember, it's paperback edition).

Me the dreamer: I dream, I live. And I dream. Passions never die. No, I never try to kill them either. I let them fly high, fly far. But not beyond my sight. After all, dreams are for keeps. And then they come true! Believe in them, live them.

Me the phoenix: Here comes the Insomnized Phoenix. I live and relive. Born and reborn every moment. Out of my dreams, my hopes, my passions. Every day starts with bright sunshine. Every night brings down a sky-full of dreams. That's why there are stars in my twinkling eyes.

Can you see the sparks? Do you identify with any of these silhouetted "Me"s? If you do, we are meant to be friends now and for the times to come. And if you don't, still I extend my heart for your friendship. Life's so small, but true friendship lasts it and beyond.

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Are You Lovers or Just Friends?

You two are best of buddies. You share every emotional tinge of your feelings with him/her - laughter, tears, anger, humor, happiness, sorrows. In every possible way, you share a much comfortable and candid relationship with your friend. With time, friendship grows freely and fully. With every single moment, your relationship deepens and feelings take a new turn. Over a period of time, you tend to ask yourself - is it just friendship or something beyond? You tend to develop feelings beyond friendship. Maybe you'll end up together. But this is what you feel. You are still unaware of your friend's feelings. You want to express your deepest feelings but at the same time you're scared of losing your long-harvested friendship. What if s/he retracts? Are you confused? Not yet ready to take the bold step? Think again about your feelings. Ask yourself the following questions.

1. Is your friend constantly in your mind throughout the day and night?
2. Do you wish to see him/her every single minute?
3. Is s/he the first person you want to share your thoughts whenever you're happy or sad?
4. Does his/her thought remind you of all the good things around you?
5. Do you dream of spending your life with that person?
6. Do you enjoy his/her company the most?
7. What do you feel when you see him/her with another companion? You go green with jealousy?
8. What if that person chooses a different companion to stay with forever? Can you live with it?
9. Do you feel on top of seventh heaven when s/he gives you utmost importance among other friends around?
10. Can you imagine life without him/her?

Ask your heart for the answers. Remember, your heart will never disappoint you. Now go ahead woth your heart. Take that bold step once and for all. Friendship or love, life is beautiful both ways!