Dream Catcher

When I stand I front of the sky touching heights in an elite area of Mumbai. My  mind runs in numerous directions and my heart traces a set of questions that my soul stands firm to take it.
My eyes are falling on these huge towers and it twinkles like a baby's eye stuck on a candy.I am wondering and counting my blessings to be so much better than many but my thoughts bouncing a question on me ,being from a middle class family ,these houses you can only dream of .And I think the maintenance of this fancy luxury would not even be my family's bank balance.
Then,How justified it is to dream or rather can i dream.
But somewhere my soul taps me on my shoulder to whisper in my ears,yes may be you can move in there.The power of faith and trust on one's skills and capabilities can carve rainbow at night.The fire to achieve illuminates each day to be blown off at the end by putting no efforts and walking directionless, running to catch a dream, when its not even in sight.

At times i wonder we are a knitted bunch of dreams that loosen up to tighten the cord of stresses and when we are not able to hold it together each strand in the chord moves out to fly un-supervised and at times catches the wrong, to never return to the right.In simple words i can say your dreams should bring out the best in you and not the lust of power,greed and money that you forget your essence and walk on path of exploitation and wrong activities.

Coming back to the twinkle in my eyes, i am still fixed on the height there and wondering if i can catch my dream and reach a respected position where i can sleep contently to the hard earned luxury of life.A position that i can dream of now, can ever be a tomorrow?
To all the questions my soul whispers just two word "May be"
So it is possible, a numerous success stories stands as an example,i hope mine too in future.
Till then a secret to share i am blessed with everything i need in life!But the human heart"Ye dil maanagay more"

-SSW

Words

Know how much they matter,
that each of it can hold a power!

Know how much they care,
that each of it always remains fair!

Know how much they heal,
that each of it when felt within.

Know how much they hurt,
that each of it when comes rough.

Know how much your words matter,
that each of it when you begin to utter!


-SSW

Never do we think before putting our thoughts in words.
Do we ever,that this can either tear the person apart or gather his broken pieces for once we could be there too.I so wish each one of us knew how much they matter.

Zero Tolerance

As a Mumbaikar we all are used to traveling as that defines our skill of commuting with fervor,and i am sure whoever has visited this place must have had a ride in local train and if you wish for some more spice and  adventure,try your luck in office hours.
So i will be narrating a very common sight of local train during peak hours

• A jam packed compartment that will be sighted as empty by the ones getting in.

Areyyyyy...Andar chalo kitni jagah hai!

• Expression of outrage for the ones who block the door.

Areyyy....Chalo Hato...Akal nahi hai...utarna nahi phir bhi darwazay pe!
In Marathi...kaaay re baba...kaaay kadat nahi mansaana...

• The Train Gang

Jagah pakdi hai

• People hanging from doors and breathing for life.

 Dhakka kya maarte ho...kisis ke jaan ki parwah nahi...

• The run for the rent of single bum

 Zara andar khisko..thoda khisko na...thoda sa aur
If bad day grumpy reply-jagah dikh rahi hai

• The Quick scan

Ap kidhr utrogay
Aur Aap
Apke side walay,
Peechay...
Achaaaaaa and the engagement ceremony...by pointing(Seat Fixed)

• The Dancing white cords 

Before you overthink earphones***

In ladies compartment

• Madam apka bag aagay lo...* looks from corner of the eye

• tapping on shoulder...Baal bandho! Frown**

• Ouch Mera pair(leg),zara aagay badho ..........Reply,Tum jao ,jagah kidhr hai,

          Back reply (Ice Breaker) Toh dhakka mat maaro
         And the volcano erupts to display a heated show of morning hour.

• Ye kaise hai...nahi bohut mehenga (The luxurious shopping)

•  The revolving eyes (scanning of outfits)
• the morning brunch and evening gossips
• the secular reads
• And the last peaceful sleeps 

-SSW

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A Special Gift

Disclaimer:This poem is written by my closest,a friend special in every way.She has taught me what friendship is and i cant hold myself from posting it here.
Thanks Sabika!


With the lord she speaks for me
There she is, quietly and sincerely praying
Her eyes are wet and hands spread forward
Like a humble child asking the Almighty.
She asks for happiness,
She asks for relief,
She asks for success,
She asks for contentment.

Her prayers are filled with love.
Her heart filled with care.
The world doesn't know about the restlessness inside her.
She's calm on the outside.
Smiling, to conceal her pain.
Moving on with her life, with her duties,
While silently talking to the Lord.
Silently praying,
But not for herself.
She is my strength,
A blessing from above!
The answer to my mother's prayers.
She is in all true sense
My Friend, my sister, my love,
Her motivation helps me to navigate
Through the hardest of ways of life
Keeping my secrets safe,
She listens and empathizes.
And most importantly
She never leaves
Even after seeing my darkest side and my flaws.
She stays, holding my hand, smiling,
Reassuring me throughout the way
That her love will only grow.
For it stands on the foundation of a stronger love
The love for AHLAYBAIT A.S.
That love which keeps us both alive!
And how can we not hold on to that?
I cannot be thankful enough
For every caring word,
For every caring touch,
And for every caring gesture,
For everything,
I will love you, forever!
- Dr. Sabika Saiyed (PT)
for my bestie Saima Wasti

 P.S:Each word of this poem carves a million smile in my soul.

Book:The Kite Runner, Author: Khalil Gibran . This is my favourite quote dedicated to you!

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                FOR YOU A THOUSAND TIMES OVER!

Roza..

"Roza",
a sacred word which means to fast...
lets leap ahead to know what it does.

So,When i say,i am fasting,

Does it mean to be just hungry,
or to keep myself all day thirsty?

Also,When i say, i am fasting,
Does it mean to eat in morning,
And once again from evening?

The answer is beyond what it seems,
It lies in knowing the seen unseen!

And so, when i vow to fast for a day,
My soul rejuvenates to smile and weigh,

The blessings around me begins to sway,
And reminds me of my strength and faith!

Hours without water and the summer heat,
How do you manage when you question me..

To this the answer lies across a divine faith,
that gets carved in my soul with every day!

The recitation of Quran makes me understand,
and shows me way that is beyond trance!

The devoutness of the day is not mere hunger,
but reflection of patience all day i remember!

 The leap of anger how well can i  suppress,
And the smile of love may be i can spread!

When my heart meets an eye of hunger,
I know the need within him that flutters!

An act of kindness is to keep it hidden,
I learn it when for 'you' my prayers begin!

When my creator showers me with mercy,
I learn to share it on my fellow beings!

They all account for every act of worship,
Rewarded equal to my roza's hardship!

My roza believes me to dream of hope,
When dusk quenches down my dry throat!

The cold water when flows through my soul,
In gratitude my pride bows down on floor!

And when i gather with all to break my fast,
My eyes shines with gleam of love and trust.

The delicacies around is the luxury of lord,
That showers my lessons with a reward!

How beautiful turns the ambience around,
When spiritual essence rises to rebound.

My heart fills with patience and prayers,
That this month brings in to dwell.....

So my roza mirrors me to know myself,
As this month takes a leap ahead

Of it , I shall cherish the memory of patience,
and every time i learnt a divine lesson!

So,When i say,i am fasting,
Its beyond me being all day hungry
or to keep myself all day thirsty!

When i say, i am fasting,
My every minute is a blessing!


-SSW