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The Introvert

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The Introvert With an unsure mind I put down my pen, Like a goldfish swirling around its confined haven I know not where the way ahead leads, Where in this huge jungle I shall ever find complete peace Discouraged seldom by others and often by own, One  venturesome  leap ahead follows three back in the known. I gaze deep inside myself too often, Thinking of my actions and others’ reactions, Lost in thoughts of the least importance, Over time they delve deeper carving my subconscious Aware and readier, my mind becomes, For splashing disappointments from around, Fewer words I speak than what reside within, Surrendering to action-reaction thoughts that have me bound The thoughts still hammer me, Of what shall others think as they peruse over these lines, Now that’s enough already, I want to break free of those shackles and lies I look above and admire the Sun, Which shines on its will, Nonchalantly and merrily, Not hindered by

Teachings from the sea

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Lately I had an opportunity to visit Ladghar in Konkan district of Maharastra. It is one of the not so famous beaches in the state, where man is yet to fight against the natural beauty by commercializing it. Ever since my childhood, like many others who’ve spent their childhood far off the huge waters, I’ve had this strange attraction for beaches. The vastness of the sea and the soothing sound of the waves has always fascinated me and made me want to get amalgamated in that mystic beauty. This was the first time I had a chance to stay overnight by the beach.  I had only imagined how the beautiful sea looked like during the dawn! My wish list also had a point saying “Go for a morning jog by the sea” on it. This was my chance to have it marked it checked.  And that was done. Not only was an item marked “done” in my life, but also a metamorphosis seemed to take place! Mystical the sea is. Sometimes thought provoking, sometimes perplexing, but always consistent. Never does it fail to g