We are all lonely. Terribly lonely.
Sometimes I want to scream at the top of my lungs in a crowded place out of sheer loneliness. And sink on the concrete floor with my head tucked between my knees. I want someone to look into my empty eyes and read my story. Then comfort me with a hug. But I stand quietly in the corner of this posh restaurant smiling politely at the couples walking into it with their fingers interlocked. They wait for their table. I wait for mine. In the meantime, I stand there alone, a thousand thoughts run a marathon inside my tiny head. What have I done to deserve it -- is one such thought. Sometimes I talk to others. Those who appear to have it all. After 15 minutes of easing into the conversation, I find they are no less miserable. If I'm a Siberian desert - cold and barren, they are Sahara - few people come to visit them - a very few walk with them under the scorching circumstances. Deep down, we are all lonely. Terribly lonely. We all seek one person with whom we can share that
True -- persistence and determination will get you a long way if you're given the chance.
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DeleteThat was a lofty poetic sixer, Saru:) It crossed over the fence!!!Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteI am bowled over with your beautiful comment. Thanks Sir :)
Deletesixer of a poem! true! chance and confidence are two pillars of success :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton, Ankita!
DeleteLike the lady who commented before me said 'THIS IS A SIXER OF A POEM'. Brilliant Saru!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Red!
DeleteYour poem surely says a lot about the formula of success!
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Deletesure shot formula :)
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DeleteGreat Saru..SIXER it is..indeed...:-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Maniparna.
DeleteCricket and life's lessons. How well you write. Also, I love your creative photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton, Rachna!
DeleteSuperb one
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vinisha!
DeletePositively beautiful Saru :)
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DeleteThat was a classic shot to six. Great one Saru and of course much much better than helicopter shot! ;)
ReplyDeleteLOL, thanks Krishna.
DeleteIt is indeed a sixer. Persistence is important but people often want everything in one stroke. Beautifully penned, Saru.
ReplyDeleteThat never happens, hard work is the key. Thanks for reading, Kiran,
DeleteThis is unique ! For a second, I thought that you wrote about Dhoni ! :)
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DeleteNicely words, Saru.
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DeleteSo Impressive, I'd love to learn it. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading!
DeleteSome patience, some inspiration and some momentum is all what it takes. Very nice formula :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope it works for me.
DeleteWonderful verses Saru..Lovely post :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Nagini.
DeleteA Poem on Cricket ... this is definitely out of the box and so wonderfully unique :-) Being a big Cricket fan, I loved this a lot :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that. Thanks for reading, Amrit.
DeleteSaru, you have perfectly captured the thoughts and emotions of every such cricketer who despite being talented may not have got a chance to show it :). Lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Aseem.
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