आज भी जब उस राह गुज़रता हूँ,नज़रें एक टक उस बरामदे पर चली जाती हैं. खुद को झूठ ना बोल पाऊंगा,हाँ, देखते ही यादेँ ताज़ा हो जाती हैं. तू नहीं, पर तेरा एहसास आज भी है वहां,इक भ्रम सी परछाई आज भी दिख जाती है. उस कमरे की तस्वीर आज भी ज़हन में हैं छपी,वह…
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The boy who failed
Raising a toast after the wrap is a great feeling,but does that give me happiness?All that glitters is not gold,would clearly define my profession’s flashiness. While sitting with a bunch of people,who are succeeding or have done a lot in life;the feeling inside is deflating,as I could not thrive. At a stage of life,where I should…
When I’m gone
Don’t hate me if I’m gone,Just know that I tried my best. Don’t hate me if I’m gone,Because it’s time for me to take a rest. Don’t hate me if I’m gone,As there were no purposeful possibilities. Don’t hate me if I’m gone,As I have been there to the best of my abilities. Don’t hate…
Tum sab jaanti ho
Tum to sab jaanti thi,poocho apne dil se. Itne saal jise god mein khilaya,sine se laga ke duniya se bachaya. Uski har dhadkan se waqif thi,maathe ki chunwat ko bhi pehchnati thi. Jiski hansi mein tumhari khushi,Aur chot lagne par tum bhi roti thi. Tumhari lali lipstick lagakar bohot baar saja tha,Apni chunar orhakar jise…
2021: The Year it was
Here I am, relishing the last trip of the year with my man and a friend who is really close to my heart. There are a few unknown people who may become friends tomorrow. My heart goes out to all who are missing here. Sipping onto a hot Ginger Lemon Honey, with the chill running…
The lady at the shack
Well, I’m bad at remembering names, so I will simply call her Auntie. On my recent trip to Goa, she was working at Johnny’s Sand Dunes Shack right outside Hotel Goan Heritage on Calangute Beach. The very first morning when we went out for a walk, she greeted us with a big smile: “Aao sir,…
Bas ek din aur
Dil kehta hain is raat ki subha hi na ho,Kal is shareen mein rooh hi na ho.Mere liye kisi ki aankh mein aasu bhi na ho,Aur bicharne ke tarap ka ehsaas hi bhi na ho. Par dimag ki kashmakash hain kuch aur,kehta hain jee le,bas ek din aur. Kal shayad woh din tera ho,Shayad ho…
The Moments of Tranquillity
The constant pressure of work can certainly become overwhelming at times. To escape from this, we tend to run away. It was a similar instance in a regular Wednesday night conversation when we decided to book our tickets and escape from the madness the very next day. The bus left on time from the ISBT…
I am otherwise a Straight man
A closet is perhaps the safest space, no wonder everyone is comfortable hiding there. I take pride in myself for being out and open. However, the journey of “finding myself” has been completely different from what it looks like now. My best friend’s mother always knew my love for him and was really apprehensive about…
Mera Satrangi Pyaar
Aaj mera pyaar aazad hain. Agar gaur se dekhu, to woh hamesha se hi aazad tha. Mere janm ke baad, Jab sabne mujhe god mein uthaya, Mere mathe ko chuma, Mujhe pyaar se gale lagaya. Woh pyaar hi to tha, Jo ek sparsh se mujhe unse ho gaya. Woh pyaar hi to tha, Jiski takat…
ANKUR MONDAL 