i wish there was a place
that demanded no emotion of me
that made no fuss about me
that just let me be.
there is one such place,
they call it the human soul
where imaginations are on a roll
where mysteries unfold
where no lies told
but there are some
who cringe to see it
who die to be one with it
who dare to defy it
but even then they deny it...
that its just a time
its just a phase
it'll pass away
like a fashion craze
so be unfazed.
its just a trap
to stop you midway
to question your say
to make you go away
to a place unfit to stay.
i feel this way too
just as you do
its not only meant for a few
its what all of us go through
just go with the flow dude!
forget for once
that there are needs to be met
cast a much wider net
and then see what you get
its what you'll love, wanna bet?
so hold your arms out
let the sun embrace you
let the world discover you
the truest of the true
for under life's hard sun
can stand only one person
so why can't that be you??
=D
Knowing Me...
- Aakriti Anand
- If I say I'm just a teenager leading a life as normal as it can get, I sort of defy what I stand for. Its not all that easy but it has its moments. I like those moments when they come along and they bring with them a significant amount of emotion, which I only began expressing in words at age 7. Since then, its all about the writing. It gets to certain people and some just don't get it! But I think that its important for me to write because that is maybe the only talent that exists in me [not denying the presence of good enough speech to win a few here and there =P] There is little I know and there is much I simply yap about but I make sure that if its really got to be said, it better be said, however in the wrong or right. I feel much. There are lot of things I plainly observe and those are sort of the things that I adore writing about. I'm inspired by minute details and small things that have a huge impact much later on. There is much more to me that most know and many have bothered not about. Not like I want them to. But I'd like to be known. And that's what I think I stand for, being known beyond what is known. =D
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
The Difference...
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A PIECE MEANT TO BE HARSH IN CERTAIN AREAS, EITHER TO SPARK REALIZATION OR PURELY TO INFUSE SOME KNOWLEDGE. BUT ALL IN ALL, THIS PIECE EXPRESSES AN OPINION. PURELY MY OWN. I DO NOT WISH TO CHANGE ANY PERSPECTIVES WHICH MIGHT LIE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. IT REFERS TO NO ONE IN PARTICULAR. IF YOUR WILL OR CURIOSITY TO READ THE WHOLE THING HAS NOT YET BEEN LESSENED, I SUGGEST YOU READ THE WHOLE THING. BEST OF LUCK.
i think it was some sort of prize distribution where i heard the speaker say - everyone has untapped potential and talent and it must be brought out. everyone has that "something special" and everyone has a forte`. - and so on and so forth. if i still lived in an illusion, i would believe the man and really look hard to find something. at least SOMETHING.
some people are gifted or special. no denying that they excel at something and are truly brilliant at it. these are the kinds who go down in history for having aced something that others could only vie to achieve. these are the kind of people termed in English as talented.
and then there is another lot. they know lots of things and are good at them all. they are noticed and also go down in history for having being the ALL ROUNDERS. but lets just look closely at what i just said. they're GOOD at lots of things. not great, not exceptional, not any of the adjectives one would generally use for the people mentioned a little earlier.
and there is [not so surprisingly] another breed. the ones who try. they go down in history just for that. they tried. most fail, some even manage to get promoted to another category. these are the kind of people who still trust that man's words - everyone has talent.
if everyone had talent, every house would have a Mozart, every neighbourhood would boast of a Shakespeare, every area of a Shah Rukh Khan and every city of their own Barack Obama. but such things only exist in a utopic world and sadly, ours is not. it need'nt be either. if everyone was a Mozart where would there be space for any Salieri? if everyone was a Shah Rukh Khan, where would all the up and coming actors go? there is a space meant for everyone. not necessarily a space of great name, fame and recognition, but not even of a downtrodden dung heap!
i think there needs to be a balance. everyone cannot have everything. if i can write it is definitely not mandatory that i need to sing, act or dance just because someone else does! i think i am fine the way i am and i think we ought to stay in our own domains. its good to be experimental but not if it fails every time you try and still remain oblivious to the fact that its not the thing for you. we're all cut out for a certain task and its best we stayed in our own mould. if we tried [however desperately or sincerely] to change or add on to our list of accolades or skills, we are cheating ourselves, others around us and the force that created us. worse, we're simply being greedy. when you're plate has a burger, fries and a milkshake, why covet someone else's pizza!
there is a vast difference between talent and mediocrity. i don't advocate it because it is bad enough that there is a divide even when the holy books [and the Indian Constitution] say that all are equal in the eyes of god and the law. we need not impress upon others about the divide we see between themselves and us because they're the first ones to feel it. its possible [and good] to bridge the gap and know that we can create the utopia. we need not follow the fact that there is none because all these statements of equality, potential and talent did not appear out of thin air but arose out of matters of some consequence. the rest is for you to decide. you are the best judge and the worst defense.
=D
i think it was some sort of prize distribution where i heard the speaker say - everyone has untapped potential and talent and it must be brought out. everyone has that "something special" and everyone has a forte`. - and so on and so forth. if i still lived in an illusion, i would believe the man and really look hard to find something. at least SOMETHING.
some people are gifted or special. no denying that they excel at something and are truly brilliant at it. these are the kinds who go down in history for having aced something that others could only vie to achieve. these are the kind of people termed in English as talented.
and then there is another lot. they know lots of things and are good at them all. they are noticed and also go down in history for having being the ALL ROUNDERS. but lets just look closely at what i just said. they're GOOD at lots of things. not great, not exceptional, not any of the adjectives one would generally use for the people mentioned a little earlier.
and there is [not so surprisingly] another breed. the ones who try. they go down in history just for that. they tried. most fail, some even manage to get promoted to another category. these are the kind of people who still trust that man's words - everyone has talent.
if everyone had talent, every house would have a Mozart, every neighbourhood would boast of a Shakespeare, every area of a Shah Rukh Khan and every city of their own Barack Obama. but such things only exist in a utopic world and sadly, ours is not. it need'nt be either. if everyone was a Mozart where would there be space for any Salieri? if everyone was a Shah Rukh Khan, where would all the up and coming actors go? there is a space meant for everyone. not necessarily a space of great name, fame and recognition, but not even of a downtrodden dung heap!
i think there needs to be a balance. everyone cannot have everything. if i can write it is definitely not mandatory that i need to sing, act or dance just because someone else does! i think i am fine the way i am and i think we ought to stay in our own domains. its good to be experimental but not if it fails every time you try and still remain oblivious to the fact that its not the thing for you. we're all cut out for a certain task and its best we stayed in our own mould. if we tried [however desperately or sincerely] to change or add on to our list of accolades or skills, we are cheating ourselves, others around us and the force that created us. worse, we're simply being greedy. when you're plate has a burger, fries and a milkshake, why covet someone else's pizza!
there is a vast difference between talent and mediocrity. i don't advocate it because it is bad enough that there is a divide even when the holy books [and the Indian Constitution] say that all are equal in the eyes of god and the law. we need not impress upon others about the divide we see between themselves and us because they're the first ones to feel it. its possible [and good] to bridge the gap and know that we can create the utopia. we need not follow the fact that there is none because all these statements of equality, potential and talent did not appear out of thin air but arose out of matters of some consequence. the rest is for you to decide. you are the best judge and the worst defense.
=D
Friday, January 30, 2009
Appreciation....
THIS POEM IS FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER READ, ADMIRED AND COMMENTED ON ANYTHING THAT I HAVE WRITTEN FOR YOUR WORD IS MY WORLD AND IT MEANS A WHOLE LOT TO ME. THIS IS JUST TO SAY THANK YOU.
it feels good to be appreciated
when we share
with someone who is fair
and yet will show their care
it feels good to be appreciated
it feels good to be appreciated
through a star on the assignment
through even a small compliment
through flattery [but only to an extent]
it feels good to be appreciated
it feels good to be appreciated
when all hope is gone
when the current is strong
and we can't hold on
it feels good to be appreciated.
it feels good to be appreciated
its the best motivation
in any situation
i'm glad there's always
a little appreciation..............
=D
it feels good to be appreciated
when we share
with someone who is fair
and yet will show their care
it feels good to be appreciated
it feels good to be appreciated
through a star on the assignment
through even a small compliment
through flattery [but only to an extent]
it feels good to be appreciated
it feels good to be appreciated
when all hope is gone
when the current is strong
and we can't hold on
it feels good to be appreciated.
it feels good to be appreciated
its the best motivation
in any situation
i'm glad there's always
a little appreciation..............
=D
Matters Of No Consequence..
what good is an idea
one cannot execute?
what good is an argument
one can always refute?
what is the worth of love
if not traded for loss?
what guarantee of items
obtained free of cost?
what use is a dream
that disturbs a sleep?
what for are tears
if we do not weep?
why even say yes
if later you'll refuse?
why even bother recycling
when you cringe to reuse?
what purpose do
useless objects serve?
which is a courageous man
without a nerve?
what greatness in joy
achieved without pain?
why even work hard
and receive no gains?
why even make friends
who are not for ever?
why mock a fool
after calling him clever?
what need of a book
that teaches not a thing?
why expect any gifts
when none you ever bring?
what need what need
of promises a heap,
which never in a lifetime
you will keep?
why is the inside scared
and the outside strong?
why take away someone's right
through your wrong?
what use is a picture
that just gathers dust?
what fun is a doing
that's done for it must?
what need of questions
when answers there are not?
and why the thinking
when no result it has got?
for all these queries
the solutions lie within
and one who learns them fastest
does the race of life win.
=D
one cannot execute?
what good is an argument
one can always refute?
what is the worth of love
if not traded for loss?
what guarantee of items
obtained free of cost?
what use is a dream
that disturbs a sleep?
what for are tears
if we do not weep?
why even say yes
if later you'll refuse?
why even bother recycling
when you cringe to reuse?
what purpose do
useless objects serve?
which is a courageous man
without a nerve?
what greatness in joy
achieved without pain?
why even work hard
and receive no gains?
why even make friends
who are not for ever?
why mock a fool
after calling him clever?
what need of a book
that teaches not a thing?
why expect any gifts
when none you ever bring?
what need what need
of promises a heap,
which never in a lifetime
you will keep?
why is the inside scared
and the outside strong?
why take away someone's right
through your wrong?
what use is a picture
that just gathers dust?
what fun is a doing
that's done for it must?
what need of questions
when answers there are not?
and why the thinking
when no result it has got?
for all these queries
the solutions lie within
and one who learns them fastest
does the race of life win.
=D
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Slumdog Millionaire II
after that long debate about the movie, the motion picture released in India. in two languages. with two separate censor certificates. the hindi one being a U/A and the english version - A. and for reasons made obvious for those who see it in its true form in english.
i saw the movie. i liked it. i knew i would for one. it is a really well crafted, well edited and even better in execution. the sound was enthralling. the casting and characterization was awesome. i walked out with tears and hope. a smile at 12 midnight. but a debate took place between my parents and me. and i think it needs mention for this is purely why the movie has deserved what it has received.
"how was it?"
"nice. but you can't really agree with the others when they call it a beautiful movie. they could have used better language, better scenes, better everything. there has been much better cinema than this in India"
"i agree about the language but what is the better cinema?? running behind trees and girls in long skirts and extravagant setting??''
"no i'm not saying that but there are movies like TZP and Black and all that deserve more than they have gotten. they deserve to go to the Oscars"
"but Miracle Worker is a better work of art than Black - both on the same subject. and TZP is real and could have been an Oscar nominee but we have not seen other foreign language films also no, like Waltz With Bashir and I've Loved You So Long, which have qualified for such awards. the award guys would have seen Something in them na???"
"hmm, ya but there has been better cinema in India than this. it is more real"
"i disagree, i think the only film maker who has gotten close to real is Madhur Bhandarkar. everyone is still taking off the cream on the surface, not many really go underground, which is possibly what the audiences want to see now. people are still either on the surface or somewhere in the middle. very few have ventured below and given something different that everyone is waiting to see".....
and so it went on. its not necessary to know who won, who said what but what is essential is the realization that films like Slumdog, or any other for that matter, that show the inner realities and the so-called murky underbelly of the nation are what the audience wants to see now. when defining the word different in cinema, we ought to concentrate on works like these as example. it may not be a perfect and beautiful work of art but its brilliant in a really beautiful way. watch it to find out. i know i did...
=D
i saw the movie. i liked it. i knew i would for one. it is a really well crafted, well edited and even better in execution. the sound was enthralling. the casting and characterization was awesome. i walked out with tears and hope. a smile at 12 midnight. but a debate took place between my parents and me. and i think it needs mention for this is purely why the movie has deserved what it has received.
"how was it?"
"nice. but you can't really agree with the others when they call it a beautiful movie. they could have used better language, better scenes, better everything. there has been much better cinema than this in India"
"i agree about the language but what is the better cinema?? running behind trees and girls in long skirts and extravagant setting??''
"no i'm not saying that but there are movies like TZP and Black and all that deserve more than they have gotten. they deserve to go to the Oscars"
"but Miracle Worker is a better work of art than Black - both on the same subject. and TZP is real and could have been an Oscar nominee but we have not seen other foreign language films also no, like Waltz With Bashir and I've Loved You So Long, which have qualified for such awards. the award guys would have seen Something in them na???"
"hmm, ya but there has been better cinema in India than this. it is more real"
"i disagree, i think the only film maker who has gotten close to real is Madhur Bhandarkar. everyone is still taking off the cream on the surface, not many really go underground, which is possibly what the audiences want to see now. people are still either on the surface or somewhere in the middle. very few have ventured below and given something different that everyone is waiting to see".....
and so it went on. its not necessary to know who won, who said what but what is essential is the realization that films like Slumdog, or any other for that matter, that show the inner realities and the so-called murky underbelly of the nation are what the audience wants to see now. when defining the word different in cinema, we ought to concentrate on works like these as example. it may not be a perfect and beautiful work of art but its brilliant in a really beautiful way. watch it to find out. i know i did...
=D
of things we dont exactly know....
they talk of death and dying
but have you ever heard them trying?
some say it hurts
some see a white light
and the others say its like flying...
they have no experience
no proven sense
and still they refute
the claims to their frauds
and wish the world held them in reverence
towards the end
if it ever mattered
their lives would be ruined
their causes lost
their existences forever shattered
but ultimately if one sees
the world in all its glory
was never meant
or dreamed for anyone
'cause death is a certainty.........
=D
but have you ever heard them trying?
some say it hurts
some see a white light
and the others say its like flying...
they have no experience
no proven sense
and still they refute
the claims to their frauds
and wish the world held them in reverence
towards the end
if it ever mattered
their lives would be ruined
their causes lost
their existences forever shattered
but ultimately if one sees
the world in all its glory
was never meant
or dreamed for anyone
'cause death is a certainty.........
=D
Saturday, January 24, 2009
on the side....
afternoon. my family enters the restaurant with me in tow. we sit. we are waited on. we get menu cards. we see the bill of fares. we begin to order...
"one chicken tikka masala"
"one dal tadka"
"one makhni sabzi"
"3 rotis one butter naan".
the food arrives. i survey the dishes. since i am a vegetarian [converted] i have only the other two dishes to feast on. the dal is served and now its the turn of the sabzi. i allow it to enter the premises of my brass plate. it has beans, carrots, peas, capsicum,sauce and paneer.
lets get one thing straight: i do not eat paneer. i do not relish it.
"now what?? its got paneer"
"eat the rest, put the paneer on the side......."
cut to: everyday life
this one incident occurs quite a few times in my life and similar things happen to everyone. we refuse certain things put in our plates but the best solution is to eat the best, leave the rest. on the side.
this one lesson which has its origin in food i shun has become quite a huge part of me now. what ever comes in one's path is really not one's doing. it just presents itself and expects to be dealt with. there would necessarily be some elements that one cannot utilize or cope with. the best solution, instead of any other [which might lead to disastrous consequences], is to put it out of one's path.
if we begin to live with this policy of just side-tracking the obstacles that we think are problem-causing, we can save ourselves a lot of trouble, thought and energy - trust me! it is just a matter of prioritization maybe but its the only way that we can really really win with the cards we've been dealt. there's no point in packing off just because one of the five that we have is bad! that way everything would be pathetic and left off purely because it has something that is not to our liking. we'd never be happy. we'd never have anything in life to begin with......
so lets all just not crib, and indulge in the wonderful dishes on life's menu....
=D
"one chicken tikka masala"
"one dal tadka"
"one makhni sabzi"
"3 rotis one butter naan".
the food arrives. i survey the dishes. since i am a vegetarian [converted] i have only the other two dishes to feast on. the dal is served and now its the turn of the sabzi. i allow it to enter the premises of my brass plate. it has beans, carrots, peas, capsicum,sauce and paneer.
lets get one thing straight: i do not eat paneer. i do not relish it.
"now what?? its got paneer"
"eat the rest, put the paneer on the side......."
cut to: everyday life
this one incident occurs quite a few times in my life and similar things happen to everyone. we refuse certain things put in our plates but the best solution is to eat the best, leave the rest. on the side.
this one lesson which has its origin in food i shun has become quite a huge part of me now. what ever comes in one's path is really not one's doing. it just presents itself and expects to be dealt with. there would necessarily be some elements that one cannot utilize or cope with. the best solution, instead of any other [which might lead to disastrous consequences], is to put it out of one's path.
if we begin to live with this policy of just side-tracking the obstacles that we think are problem-causing, we can save ourselves a lot of trouble, thought and energy - trust me! it is just a matter of prioritization maybe but its the only way that we can really really win with the cards we've been dealt. there's no point in packing off just because one of the five that we have is bad! that way everything would be pathetic and left off purely because it has something that is not to our liking. we'd never be happy. we'd never have anything in life to begin with......
so lets all just not crib, and indulge in the wonderful dishes on life's menu....
=D
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