A Good Life

  A grand congregation of shapes was organised by the wise Octagon. There was only one condition though. ‘Only complete shapes can participate’, was the clause. So, on the day of the gathering, one by one, the shapes started to arrive. Circles followed by squares, rectangles, and hexagons. It was all going as per plan till a Semicircle showed up at the entrance. “Sorry, complete shapes only,” said the doorkeeper. “But I am a complete shape,” it defended. “I am a Semicircle!” “You’re cute,” the doorkeeper giggled. “You’re just half a circle, my friend.” Soon, a triangle arrived. “Wait, I’ll have to check about you,” said the doorkeeper and went inside. “Sorry, they say you are just half a square,” the doorkeeper said once he returned. “That’s not fair,” said the triangle. “I am a Triangle!” “Listen, guys,” said the doorkeeper. “This isn’t cute or funny anymore. Complete shapes only is non-negotiable.” “We want to speak to the wise one,” said the Semicircle. “Yes, I second that,” sai...

  Tomorrow    A day we all take for granted, Is one that is not guaranteed, Tomorrow may come or it may not, We never really know His plot.   I hope there’s a tomorrow for all, But, should one of us get the call, Have you lived your best life yet? Or will that day be filled with regret?   If in your heart are things untold, Speak up for your words are gold, If in your list are things not done, Start ticking them off, one by one.   Go meet your family, be with friends, Should they be upset, make amends, Relationships matter more that the ego, For loved ones, be kind, learn to let go.   For worldly treasures you sell your time, Putting yourself on hold is such a crime, Unfulfilled desires burden your heart with sorrow, Desires which you put off until tomorrow.   If you are tired of running my friend, Take a break, it’s not the end, Make time for all things you wanna do, It’s your life, if not you then who?   So, let’s remind ourselves, let none...