HE….

They say you are a fool. I say, “I know.”
They say stay focused. I say, “I am.”
They say then don’t veer off your path. I say, “I don’t.”
They say don’t play games. I walk away.

Every day brings with it a new dream, a new path, a new goal. Then why not follow it? Years back, I had made a commitment to myself – to stay true to the mind, to the conscience. Life since has been so simple. No, not easy, definitely not, but refreshing yes!

I have never compromised my dreams. I won’t say I have lived them all. I am still working on quite a few but I have chased every one with all my passion. However, what’s a dream that has been lived? It’s too real, too mundane. I live for the journey; the plaque does not hold my interest. I conquer, I move on. They know when I am stuck in my own victory – the smile is plastered a bit too wide, the incurious eyes are glazed with monotony, the head sits heavy on the weary shoulders. They heave a sigh of relief.

Fresh dreams are calling out to my soul; the sweet smell of new hope is rousing my spirit. Life is blooming; I have spread my wings wide, ready to soar the sky. My steps are hurried, my eyes twinkle with the anticipation of unknown challenges, yet the heart is embracing the comfort of familiarity. Now I am intoxicated with ambition, the head is spinning and I am almost nauseous with greed. Those unknown faces are again dancing in front of my eyes. They are back to haunt me, shackle me and I can already feel myself slipping. I shut my eyes to not see them; I try to shout them away but my voice is strangled in my throat. And then HE comes….showering me with encouragement, emancipating me from self doubt.

I still don’t open my eyes; the fear is still lurking around. I feel his breath on me and his arms around. Now when my head has stopped hurting, my heart has settled down, I gradually open my eyes to see my goal much closer.

I turn around for HIM,

HE, who is now far, far away waving at me,

HE, who will wait for me always,

HE, whose one glimpse makes my heart skip a beat,

HE, who chases my demons away for me,

HE, who miles apart, is always with me,

HE, who taught me to live my dreams….

HE, whom the world calls my husband.