The woman in the mirror

This one's for whenever you doubt yourself or feel down.

Been repeated over and over

I've said it again and again

but I'll say it a million times if i have to,

You're amazing.

When everyone around's chasing

after fake, plastic beauty

Girl you stay true

The world needs more of you.

When all are engrossed in appearances,

No regard to health or wit

Standing out from the crowd

Babe,you are the best.

A mind as sharp as yours

with an equally rocking body;

you make every woman jealous.

Yes, be proud of yourself.

So look in that mirror

and see what i see:

The woman that I love, adore

Looking, smiling right back.

A million miles

Just like yesterday

The memory of you remains

Clearer than crystal,

I see your perfect face.

Swaying to the gentle rhythm

of the midday metro train

content here, across from you

I watch the girl of my dreams.

A gentle smile this way

Among friends to avoid trouble

in a world where anyone's a spy

wish it's just you and I.

People all around us,

yet all I see is you

As hair falls across your face,

that sight of you, stuck in my brain.

If this night would never end

I'd be below that one window

See you wave, see you smile

For you, I'd walk a million miles.

 

Is it enough?

A world dominated by chaos
Nothing makes sense anymore
One trail after the other
Thought after thought, i wonder.

Is passion enough?
Does love alone suffice?
Blinded by prejudice;
all around, lies.

What happened to family,
Days when that was all a man cared?
Father and son, set out together
Mother and daughter, united as one.

Look around; presently you'll see
Everyone's changed from family.
what I want, what I like
Me, me and me.

What happened to chivalry
When everyone cared about each other
Honesty, forgiveness, compassion
All but souvenirs of the past.

Couples that run away
In unbroken love
It's all they need,
As long as they're together.

Where's asking permission;
Sincere, open, trusting relations
Blessings or misery, a harsh choice
Does love alone suffice?

Sometimes it does,
sometimes it doesn't
Heights of joy, depths of pain,
Love surely makes it all worthwhile.

Somewhere in Venice

Through the streets
In between canals
As day gave way to dusk
I found myself, lost.

Every step further
Deeper into the labyrinth
Amidst strange cafes and wines
Lost in a sinking city.

Wandering with a greater purpose
than to just come out
With every corner, passing turn
Finally begin seeing myself.

The gondolier sways the oar
Rowing the newly wed couple
A special day to remember,
Memories for a lifetime together.

The sun's finally gone
As the city bustles with life
A man walks to his upset woman,
An embrace, a kiss.

Life goes on, undaunted
The harsh truth forgotten
That beneath all this life
The city is slowly dying.

Then I walk out
The grand canal finally shows
That life in the moment is what matters,
When lost somewhere in Venice.

A photograph

A simple, elegant moment.
A memory etched in time.
A smile so gentle on a beautiful face.
A goddess from heaven.

Every detail stands out
like a diamond in the rock;
She sure is the epitome
of all that is strength and beauty.

Framed at the perfect moment,
captured at the right second,
she turns any frown,
yes, upside down.

Like flashbacks in dreams
she's here every night.
In the depths of my heart,
the center of my mind.

Drifting off to sleep,
I hold you close,
next to my soul,
I still can't believe, you make me whole.

Tonight, as the night gives way
to another dawn, a gorgeous day,
I'd just take this time to say
I love you, every single day.

Though time may blur it,
and the colors get faded,
I'll forever keep;
This perfect photograph.

Valentine's Day / Singles Awareness Day 2014

TO DO :

[ ] Watch the sunrise
[ ] Enjoy beautiful music
[ ] Breakfast in bed 
[ ] Watch a movie
[ ] Read a book
[ ] Have a hearty lunch
[ ] Lift some weights
[ ] Go to the beach 
[ ] Watch the sunset
[ ] Take a long walk, listen to more music
[ ] Meet friends
[ ] Dinner
[ ] Eat Dark Chocolate
[ ] Read in bed till late

It's all about loving, Yourself and your Other Half.

Here's a box of chocolates for you
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To all couples: 
Happy Valentine's Day!

All single guys and gals:
Enjoy Singles Appreciation Day with a blast!

Cheers!
XOXOXO

Peace with the past

In battles with our day to day monsters, sometimes we wish we had back up. Something that gives us a little advantage, that winning edge. 

What if I said you do? What if I say, your past is the key to unlocking your future? 

Some of you would agree, others, not much so. Here's what I mean. 


Forgetting the past is just another form of denial. While it is a way of relief from the ever-haunting nightmares, this relief is only temporary. They tend to affect you, negatively, every time they come back. We go through what we do for a reason.

The demons of your past are the monsters that can out-roar any beast your future unleashes.  But to tame these wild beasts, we must first make peace with them. An understanding of the reason and events that led to the demons being released in the past is critical. Once this has been accomplished, the demons will no longer haunt you. Instead, they become your personal attack dogs, giving you the strength and power to defeat anything that comes your way, effortlessly. Though taming them is no easy task, trust me, it will be worth it.

It's Valentines eve and here I am, in front of my computer, reminiscing the past. And I think it is safe to say, I'm getting there. I'm in the process of making peace with the demons of my past, and it is happening. Slow, yes, but progress nevertheless. I am beginning to feel proud of myself, of the man I'm growing into. And I am prepared to face what the future holds in store for me. For that, I thank my past.