Let Go..

I Let go…

I let go of an early morning drive,

To the best dhabha in town,

Just to eat Aaloo Parantha with Chai..

I let go…

Travelling with friends to new places,

Or the late night shows,

While in a training or while working,

Due to fear and my own inhibitions.

I let go…

Of friends who wanted me to be there,

In odd hours and listen to their stories,

Heartbreaks or any other topic under the sun.

I let go..

Of buying anything new and big,

Even though I badly wanted,

By convincing me that it is TOO EXPENSIVE.

Now, at this juncture,

If I could, would go back and tell myself at that time,

Don’t let go of things that you love,

Take necessary precautions and do at least some of it.

No matter what you do and say now,

The time that went by, Will never come again.

As you grow old, you have responsibilities,

There are thousands of things you need to think,

Before you can pack and Gooo!

Even if you can do all such things,

It would never be same again.

And some of the things would appear silly,

Or health won’t support these choices.

So, do what you want to do NOW,

Be what you want to be NOW,

As when time turns on you,

It won’t stop any time soon.

By,

Tulika Jyoti Vardhan.

25-11-19

My Lady!

My Lady, do not crib, cry or sulk,

When someone says nasty things to you,

In your office or personal space,

Simply smile and let it go.

For they are fools and don’t understand,

The value of things being done,

Day in and out,

With lot of detailing and care.

My Lady, don’t feel so bad,

For clothes that won’t fit,

Just try and take simple steps,

And See the difference it makes.

Every tiny step you take,

Feel free to do it at your own pace,

With smile in your eyes and happiness in your soul,

And witness its impact on all of us.

My Lady, for once don’t ever forget,

You are a mother and whatever work you do,

Or whatever work you don’t do,

Or the way you look!

Makes no difference in your kids’ life,

Rather what matters,

How you feel when you are around them,

And this will be engrossed in their memory.

At every step, you will have,

People/family criticizing for your choices,

My Lady, you do whatever you feel,

Is in your best interest.

Above all these,

My Lady, do not forget to smile,

Even for a while,

Just before you sign off for the day.

All said and done,

You are what you are,

Created with lot of care by GOD,

So, don’t judge or devalue yourself, No Matter What!!

By,

Tulika Jyoti Vardhan
(28-5-19)

What Just Happened?

What just happened?

To that book with a page folded,

Lying there silently,

With characters waiting to be unfolded.

What just happened,

To that beautiful dress,

Bought once with care and love,

Worn once but kept with care.

What just happened,

To those friends,

Who would come and talk,

Sitting silently or during a walk.

What just happened,

To the places you once visited,

With zeal and enthusiasm,

Now it is a vivid memory.

What just happened,

To those dreams and aspirations,

Which nagged you day in and out,

Now seems to be a distant memory.

What just happened,

To that beautiful smile,

Careless, carefree and bliss,

Now it hardly stays for a while.

Sitting on the chair,

Staring at the laptop,

With the “To Do” List,

And yet wondering what just happened.

Where did I lose,

Thoughts, dreams I choose,

Now it seems as if it belonged,

To a different person in a different world.

Pondering between thoughts,

Running between work, life and kids,

Will there ever be a tiny “Moment”?

To realize what just happened?

Because what just happened,

Was a phase that passed,

A phase that changed,

Making you a “grown up” person.

By,

Tulika Jyoti Vardhan,

29/3/19