Hello. My fishes are missing!

So, today I took a day off to get back to myself and explore my creative side. I visited my blog after ages to post another poem I wrote, only to find my dear little fishes missing!!!

I don't know how many of you remember my fishes. (In fact, I don't even know if there is anyone who reads my blog or follows it at all - that's alright, don't feel guilty because I myself have been ignoring it lately.) They were these cute little orange and white fishes that used to swim in my blog, right under the sub heading that reads 'Gotchesta! Feed the fishes...'. I don't precisely remember how many of them were there, but I am guessing there were at least a dozen of them - six orange and six white fishes.

My fishes are missing and it is quite disturbing. So if any of you come across them, please return them back. Or, if anyone had 'borrowed' them without my knowledge, please be decent and kind enough to return them back to their owner (which is me). I miss them.

Yours,
Shwutz.  

P.S. Check out my new poem Rumination if you have the time to spare. Ciao! :)  

Poem: Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis – Changing World

Across the deserts of the past

I see things that not all can;

I am Time, and I shall last

Longer than any woman or man.

Across the ocean of present

The tides constantly change;

All things awful and pleasant

No longer familiar or strange.

Across the void of future

Metamorphosis perpetuates;

All creatures and cultures

Subjected to their fate.

Look around and you will find

That nothing remains untouched;

I am Time, and I shall remind

The world of its impermanence.

Written for Emirates Airline LitFest's Taaleem Poetry Award.  

Problems are like washing machines...

Poem: Indian

I hail from a beautiful country;
it is vast, but not so far away;
with Banyan as its National Tree,
and roots that go back a long way.

Rich is its heritage and culture,
Both diverse, but in harmony;
Ever progressive in nature,
the nation strives for unity.

Every time I see the national flag
I feel a surge of emotion
Proud I am like a golden stag
to call myself an Indian.  

Poem: If sky is the limit

Once a gentle voice in me
spoke as I sat feeling low,
“Keep your little mind free
of thoughts that constantly flow.”

“Fear not, my child” it said to me
“of dreaming big and bold;
For ‘big’ is all about how you see
and ‘bold’ is how you behold.”

Louder grew the subtle voice

and stronger my self-esteem,
“It’s all about just that one choice
of believing in what you dream.”

The voice echoed inside my heart
and slowly the message dawned,
“Nothing works unless you start;
If sky is the limit, aim beyond.”

(Wrote this one for Big Idea WizKid 2013.)

An interesting article on Tea

2012 ---> 2013

The year 2012 was one of the best years of my life. A lot of things happened. There were both ups and downs. Nonetheless, it was an awesome year.

Recap of 2012

Jan - Started off with Coldplay Concert in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi – one of the best experiences of my life shared with my brother.

Feb – situation got a little nasty but managed to survive and stay happy.

March – 9^th grade exams were scary, but the results were good enough.
Went on a Europe trip; visited Paris, Switzerland, Italy and Vatican City with friends, made new friends, had the most memorable time of my life.

April – 10^th grade began and made many lives hell.

May – Got to play the lead role in a musical conducted in our school. And suddenly, I was famous. It was quite an experience. Worked really hard. Bunked a lot of classes in the name of practice.

June – The school’s Annual Prize Day functions went well. Lot of catching up to do in studies. Embarrassed myself in an inter-school competition, Won 2^nd prize for the third time in Talent Contest group western singing category (was slightly disappointed about not getting 1^st place).

July – Went to India on vacation. Made a family trip to Ooty and Coonoor – beautiful places! Watched the much awaited Christopher Nolan movie The Dark Knight Rises as part of post birthday celebration with my bro.

August – Sat at home the whole month, did nothing and became lazy. Watched The Dark Knight Rises again in IMAX, won its merchandise.

Sept – School re-opened, life became hell. Made a few changes.

Oct – School remained open, exams nearly killed us all. Regretted making changes.

Nov – was a slightly depressing month. Spotted my first strand of grey hair. Won AED 1300 worth gift card. Decided to make a life-changing decision. 

Dec – Was a month of few surprises and drama. The world did not end, 21^st December was a disappointment. Watched the much awaited Peter Jackson movie The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Recorded a song.
Spent the last day of the year with a wonderful friend.

Although it did not end with a bang, 2012 turned out to be a really good year.
(Thank God!)
Hope 2013 turns out to be even better… a Happy New Year to all!

New Year Resolutions: Stick to whatever resolutions made.

...Now let’s watch the movie 2012 and laugh.