True Self

Does anyone really figure out What her true self is in her life? Who one is shaped by nature & nurture Over which no one has any control How could one have a true self When one lacks any control in Shaping life’s events? Even if somehow manages to Figure out a true self Is […]

Memories

People say only memories Matter in the end, that All of us will end up only being in Others’ memories But what does this craving mean? The craving to live long after death Humans are so self-centered that All they could think is about their “immortality” In the larger scheme of things Nature treats just […]

Lost in the present

People advise to Live in the present You not just live in the present But you get lost in the present All the things you do to Stop dreading the inevitable Make you get lost in the present, ‘coz When(IF) you project yourself in the past Or into the future, your being gets rattled So […]

Negativity

People say don’t be negative But what does being negative mean? On the other hand, what is to be positive about? You’re thrown into the universe Without even being asked Only from the day one (un)knowing That there will be an end someday Always on your toes trying to Live just another day before the […]

“!!!Planet is fine, people are fucked!!!”

Celine : Hey Hildy, how have you been? Hildy : I am fine. Indeed it’s been quite a while now. What kept you so busy all these months? C: Pondering over existence, what about you? H: You pretentious narcissist. I have been happily binge watching movies and series on Netflix C: So you are actively […]

It was good, while it lasted

C: Hey it’s been a while since we conversedH : Yes, I have been quite appalled by the news I keep reading and wanted to be aloneC: What news could have such an impact on a nihilist/absurdist such as you?H: Have you read about the alleged rape & murder of a 9 years old Dalit […]

Speak Up

H: Hey, I need you to clear my doubt about something C: Tell me, I will try. Anyways your question and my answer are in the end meaningless H : Recently someone asked me “what trait of yours will make world a better place?” & I mentioned remaining silent/doing nothing C: Pl enlighten me H: […]

Democrac(z)y

C: Hey, I have something to discuss with you. You have time? H: Not much, but still go ahead C: I was wondering whether average people really care about Democracy. H: I hope so. Do you think otherwise? C: Yes, I think people care least about their country being a democratic one or an authoritarian […]

IPL or Tone Deaf PL??

C: Hey how have you been? H : I am good, considering all that’s happening in India C: Do you mean governments’ (largely union government) lack of preparedness to deal with 2nd wave(tsunami)? H: Don’t be mean in these trying times. There is no point in blaming the government. Tell me why do you want […]

Too many or too little?

H: Hey Celine, you want to know a radical thought I have been fostering last couple of weeks? C: I know you won’t leave me, even if I say no. So please proceed H: Why not we do away with elections from our democracy? C: What? Aren’t elections basic criteria to consider having a functioning […]