जयंतिलाल का चश्मा

कल कक्षा में हुआ एक अजब कमाल,
जब भागता भागता आया जयंती लाल;
हालांकि, वह हमेशा की तरह देर से आया,
लेकिन आज 'होमवर्क' के सारे प्रश्न बाना लाया.

सभी ने भौहें उचका के उसको 'आश्चर्य' से देखा,
लेकिन जयंतिलाल के माथे पे थी संजीदगी की रेखा;
'वैसे ही......जैसी आलोकनाथजी के चेहरे पे होती है,
जब उनकी बेटी के कन्यदान की रसम पूरी होती है !'

हढ़बढ़।हट में,
मास्टरजी ने भी तिरछी नज़रों से कॉपी को देखा,
हर उत्तर को बढ़े ध्यान से परखा,
तब मास्टरजी भी चक्कर में पढ़ गये,
की जयंतिलाल से कैसे यह सवाल बन गये?

मास्टरजी को अपने कठिन सवालों पे गुरूर था,
जिसको आज जयंतिलाल ने किया चकनाचूर था;
सवालों के ऐसे-ऐसे जवाब लिखे,
की मास्टरजी भी तारीफ़ में कसीदे पढ़ते दिखे....

'जयंतिलाल बहुत होनहार हो तुम,
अपने दोस्तों के लिए मिसाल हो तुम;
तुम्हारी यह कॉपी बुद्धिमत्ता का प्रतिबिंब है,
सभी विधयर्थीयों में तुम्हारा भविष्य ही स्वर्णिम है !!!'

यह सुन जयंतिलाल भी सोच में पढ़ गया,
'की उनका 'मास्टर' ज्योतिषी कब से बन गया?'

थोड़ा बिदक्ने के बाद,
उसने मुस्कुरा के आभार व्यक्ता किया,
और कक्षा की इस विडंबना को दूर किया:

उसने अंततः अपनी उपलब्धि का राज़ बताया,
और अपने नये 'लाल' ऐनक को लगाया.
यही 'ऐनक' था उसकी सफलता की निशानी,
जिसपे बन गयी एक पूरी कहानी,
लाल चश्मे ने बनाई जयंतिलाल की प्रतिष्ठा,
और शुरू किया एक असीम रिश्ता....

What's in the age?

One day,

I was talking to my younger cousin,

Who was busy fighting a virtual person,

and was subsequently thrown out in the last bout,

I asked for my turn, while he was in doubt.

But, he resisted citing an interesting reason,

He said I'm too old to enjoy 'the Play Station'.

I was surprised & irked at the same time.

Thinking, what was the logic behind quoting this line?

Then,the chain of thoughts occupied center stage,

And the question cropped up, 'What's in the age?'

When Mickey Mouse doesn't think of whom should he amuse,

When 'the Famous Five' can solve a criminal case after finding the clues;

When Harry Potter delighted everyone to its praise,

When Mr. Bean entertained without uttering a phrase;

When the newspaper offers everybody to flip through the same page,

Then, tell me folks, What's in the age?

Sometimes, a youngster can become an inspiration for many,

Not just for you, but also for your granny,

It might be because of one's style of making a penny,

But, the age surely doesn't create botheration for any.

When Justin Bieber can set twitter trends on fire,

No matter what Oprah Winfrey desire;

When 'Sanskaari' jokes sets everyone laughing out loud,

And being retweeted by Kim Kardashian leave them feeling proud.

The quirkiness with 140 characters makes a difference,

So, what's the point of seeking age as the reference?

When the season cycle remain same for all,

Some enjoy summers, others like fall,

It's more a matter of mood and nature,

How can age factor justify this feature?

Sometimes, a Lieutenant performs better than a Major,

Though both underwent the same training of becoming a soldier,

It just happen to have occurred in different time frame,

Where both enjoyed equal opportunities of the game;

But, one acted brave & exhibited courage,

That is what differs them, its not the age !

When social issues affects equally,

When the political constraints disturb mentally,

Then, an 'Aam-aadmi' factor consolidates this rage,

And raises the same question, what's in the age?

Even the friendship doesn't ask for the age tag,

And is catalyzed by elements of fun & gags,

If your expression is bound by the psychological cage,

Just ask, What's in the age ?  :)

#Random topic with systematic output

#01-02-2014

Locked Up !!!

'Die another day',
that's what I always pray;
But, it all depends on an unknown fate,
of which I can't predict the date.

I know the meeting is fixed,
I know the life has been risked;
Still I'm unsure about, around which corner will it meet?
How pleasantly will it greet?

Is it the consequence of my fear taking over me?
Am I been locked up by my own key?

If yes, then what will set me free?
Undergoing introspection under the bodhi tree?
Or my proven skills to ignore and flee?
Or is it just a  psychological spree ?

The lateral thinking and the vertical thoughts,
it's an entagled situation where mind is caught;
How to proceed and where to go,
Which act is friendly and what poses as a foe?
 
The quest continues and troubles life,
Making it a challenge to survive !!!


#Bas aiwain....

Where's my Santa?

'Christmas carols' is in the air,
And, the atmosphere is uplifted by the prayers;
But, I'm puzzled by a simple line,
"What to expect from Santa this time?" ;)

Should I expect something incredible?
Or should I look for something probable?
This complication persists and so is the confusion,
And I started looking for 'my Santa',who can answer these question(s):

Who can get me a 'plum cake' from Santhi bakers ?
Who can share 'awesome music' that will be a monotony breaker ?
Who can answer an awaited question of 'having a cup of coffee together'?
With whom would I like to share my chocolates rather?
From whom should I ask for a pending birthday treat?
And, with whom would I like enjoying a crazy feat?

I've listed just a few reason(s),
Would you like to be my Santa this season ???


#Lovely Christmas rhyme with tangy lime

The Lost Wallet

What's that one thing whose value fluctuates on daily basis?

What's that one thing where a person can check his monetary traces?

No, it isn't a hi-fi gadget,

It's just a pocket sized wallet ! ;)

This story is about a lost wallet,

Who parted away from his mistress;

'Lady in possession of a wallet!' does pose an intriguing question,

But, it's a societal trend where unisex culture evens out the equation. :)

The wallet was nervous after parting away from her,

And out of anxiety his vision was blurr(ed),

He thought it's going to be the last day of his life,

And that he's left all by himself to survive.

On the other hand, his mistress was unaware of the fact,

That her wallet went missing on some unknown track;

She was busy enjoying the evening with her mates,

But, later, she repented the consequences of this undue fate.

Subsequently, the wallet started sobbing out of despair,

He waited for someone to adopt him as an extra pair.

He evaluated himself of the monetary value,

And smirked at something, he didn't wish to tell you!!! :)

Next day the Mistress started searching for him,

But, didn't find him anywhere she thought he could have been;

After a lot of dejection and pain,

She ceased the mission after all the efforts went in vain.

The process ahead turned out to be a tricky affair,

Making legal complaints and managing the fare; 

Blocking the ATM card was a different experience,

Justifying her own identity posed a hurdle in clearance.

The fate of wallet is not known to anyone,

But, the Mistress surely misses her best companion!!! :(

#Written on: 14-09-2013

# Inspired by an actual incident.

#Mistress (as per Webster’s dictionary):
1. a woman who has authority, control, or power, especially the female head of a household, institution, or other establishment.

Thanksgiving: because a ‘Thank you’ was due!

Thank you!  Thank you!! Thank you!!!

That is all I wanted to say,

And, thought of expressing the same,

In my own creative way.

So,I’m writing a poem for your delight,

Bringing a few memories back to the lime light;

I’m arranging passed moments from my hindsight,

And I hope the scattered jigsaws will be set right.

Over phone,

You sounded confident with your scintillating voice,

And helped me in making my college choice;

But when I reached here,I didn’t find you,

And a ‘Thank you’ is what was due!

I played badminton after quite a long time,

And, we managed the shuttle between the parallel line(s);

I was encouraged to see an ‘active’ you,

And a ‘Thank you’ is what was due!

You always greeted in a pleasing style,

Your jovial appearance and the beautiful smile;

I was spellbound by the warmth shown by you,

And a ‘Thank you’ is what was due!

Just in an year’s spell,

You decoded this institute quite well;

How the people,the place and the system functions,

You shared a lot about the links and the junctions;

I was overwhelmed to see an ‘analyst’ in you,

And a ‘Thank you’ is what was due!

The tips you shared were worth following,

I did try a few and it added to the zing;

The secret of library basement is actually known to a few,

And for sharing it,
a ‘Thank you’ is what was due!

When the EPL team owner inquired,

and an instant answer I required,

I could not think of a negotiable reply,

Then you came for my rescue like an ally;

I was moved to see a 'friend' in you,

And a ‘Thank you’ is what was due!

 The Pink Puma Bag is an element of attraction,

 As it spreads in the air that feminine fraction,

 I was thrilled to see the bag with you,

And a ‘Thank you’ is what was due! 

Well…

Some instances might have been left unquoted,

But, the beautiful ones have been well noted;

I hope to express my gratitude in future too,

And let ‘the Thank you’ be left: as a due!!!

#Thanksgiving: written for a dear friend on her birthday to express my gratitude.
# Actual 'Thanksgiving': Fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag 

(As per Oxford English dictionary)