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Yesterday

I took a plunge, knowing nothing of where I would land up. Felt exciting, felt scary, and most of all felt sad. For the plunge was with a friend's emotion. Didn't know how she would react, didn't feel right, but didn't have any other choice- no chioce left by one's own stupid heart. Found reason to believe I was right. I still believe so, but the mess up don't begin there. tey begin lifetimes back, but who is to listen, and who is to amend. the beginning of wars starts from the single word. the end of relationships- friendships all, from the single word. wish one could take back a single word, and like so a thousand- words, deeds, a million thoughts. maybe someday things will work out. i believe they always do. then again i believe a lot of things. besides my faith wht is there to vouch for any of them.

Intoxication

A willingful deceit,
Smoking bullets of trained passion
From the hands of known fiends
Smiling tears
Poured in pegs
By one and no less
Tormented soul
Freedom unjustified by the incessant noise
In my ear when I'm drunk
I'm intoxicated with you
With me
With life in general
Wake me up
From this unreasonable stupor
Is this me?

King for a day

Cant make the day any better
Cant think of easier paths
Smiles pass me by on the desolate highway
Today is the day I come to life..

Emerge!
Dissolve out of the dark blue
Of endless oceans of my mind
Rise above the inequities
That dot this prized universe
Free me from me and you
Freedom for solitude
Heavy price, some might say
Have you been king for a day?

Yesterday is always good
Life is simpler
You were true
Love was pure
Untainted hearts
Treasured, cherished
And warm all around
Experiments in time bending
Fast-slow, easy acceptance
Wish today was any different
Oh yes, today is.

They rule the solid mind
They seem to think divine
They have their reasons fair
I've got this to declare
A king is not questionable
A king is beyond reason
The rule under the watchful eye
Of the sovereign, parent and teacher
Treasure these days beyond measure
Experience does not come cheap
Is that blood,
Is that ink?
Doesn't matter,
It looks good
Scarlet ribbons across the ocean floor
A sign of my grandeur
A lost treasure
Sought for centuries, I'm sure
Today I am King for a day.

Palash Mitra
Oct 26, 2007

Exciting times!!

Last two weeks - hectic, crazy, strict, freedom of choice, run down by past defects, reason to belive that there is purpose, reason to defy/challenge/fail to decipher that purpose, failing health, mostly my relationship with my stomach is strained (y'know how it is... stomachs these days), non-communicative, mistake on my part, losing vital documents, mistake on my part, feeling joyful, yet sad, typical, need vacation, won't be getting one anytime soon, Delhi fabulous trip- learning, realisation, at times pain at not-so-welcome information, let down, uplifted, insiteful- human nature is freaky, but pleasant in varied circumstances, life force is the whole deal, commitment is the basic matter, you are your best judge, others your best witness, your best parameter, strictness- a means, not an end, leadership- a responsibility, a reality, not a tag, a badge or a sign or greater capability; art- a wonder, till unleashed upon the world, then only a consumer item, also dressing sense, i confirm that i have none whatsoever, Bourne Ultimatum- good film; series of trips and meetings- quoting my favourite person, myself- tiring but sattisfying- rather not just satisfying, but highly necessary for the fulfillment of one's desires- for one's happiness, others' and more of us, and them.

Finally the question that remains on our minds- burning as I speak of the days past and those to come- the question of not what is to come, not what has been the outcome, not the reason I drink too uch coffee, or the reason I quit smoking in 2004, the Question that is to be asked, maybe answered, maybe I won't- but then



Am I Excited?
About the days ahead
About the life stretching in front of me for all eternity
About the dreams I dreamt in the warmth of cocoa
About the hoarseness after I add sound to some words, others 'sing'
About what I am about to accomplish, however mighty or maybe small
About Revolution[s]


[A]: yeah, yes, Yes, YEs, YES, YESS!!!

Its damn exciting!!!

Another draft from Sept-Oct 07... I know am just to lazy to type new posts....

Past couple of weeks have been killer..

The exhibition (Written Image, solo exhibition by Hiran Mitra, at Japan Chitra Gallery at Part Street, Kolkata- 3rd to 17th of October 2007) has been a moderate success as of now. The books printed at rocket speed, have been sold off likewise. The response to the show has been quite good, though sales are not yet up to the mark. We hope to strike better next time. this was of course the first exhibit put up after the Foundation set up base in Kolkata, so its all learning (when is it not!).

Delhi Training Course- went off to Delhi, in the midst of exhibition opening, on the 30th of November, to return on the 4th morning. We were 14 of us, 12 students from diverse backgrounds, and from all parts of the city, but with a shared purpose, a lofty goal, and great deal of fun thrown in! It was a tremendous experience for me, as this is my 6th trip to SBTG, Gurgaon, on behalf of BSG, but every trip has been a fresh and joyful experience. This time especially as we got to interact with some senior members during our stay with them.  Life 
seems so different, so much more exciting once you have been to the Soka Bodhi Tree Garden! It makes one aware of the great family we are part of! The All India Student Division Meeting was held on the 2nd of October, what an auspicious day! A gathering of 1200 bright, young faces, burning with a shared commitment to realise peace on this planet! Ah what a glorious occasion!
Of course, right after coming back, obstacles abound as expected, but its all part of the deal, isnt it. Cant feel nothing but joy, when faced by all these challenges- especially in career and family front!

Just about fit in a day trip to Pune, as work piles up and Durga Pujo approaches.. Of course I would like to mention that this year's celebation is quite special, but that's for another time!