The Bliss of TISS

Embarked upon a journey with stars in my eyes,

All set to realise and set my dreams on fire.

Dreams of being the best, ambitions to make it big,

A longing to excel, by making it to TISS.

Lured by quality education and a brand in human resource,

Intially i thought, that TISS was just about the course.

A visit to the campus which exudes a tranquil bliss,

Told me I was mistaken, there’s so much more to TISS !

Not just heavy jargon and scary management words,

A melange of diverse cultures surpassing Media, HR and social work.

Inhibited by an attack of vision, mission and strategy,

My initial fears are quelled by a warm welcome to the TISS family

A family closely knit with the strands of social sensitivity

Nurtures a collective response, a duty towards humanity.

A distinct feeling of oneness, a thread ties everyone together,

I find myself being interwoven in this unique bonding culture

I remember i left my hometown , apprehensive and alone,

Now its a different feeling, Kumarappa is like home !

A rustic, drenched campus beckons and enthrals me,

I look forward to tp evenings with friends over ‘chai’ at the ‘tapri’

Be it a reigning Quintessence or dancing to Megh Mudra..

Here comes the batch of 2012, we’ll usher in a new era !

LESSONS FROM A RAINDROP...

Thousands of us together , cold and wet ,

We cling together, for courage and strength ,

Formed from water , cloud dust and ice ,

And many other things, not so nice ,

Each one anticipating, a future journey untold ,

After breaking free, from this closed world ,

Upon new paths , new experiences unfurled ,

A tiny drop of water, with responsibilities unplumbed ,

Facing hardships, as I embark on my mission ,

Focusing my eyes, on a blissful destination ,

Starting off by breaking away from my cloud-mates,

I begin a frightful fall, through fog and haze ,

But as I peer down, far below ,

I see the parched Earth, rejoice and glow ,

Earth dancing in anticipation of a shower to refresh ,

This gives me a feeling of joy and content ,

As I continue my downward flight ,

Besides me I behold a sparkling ray of light ,

Inviting it to come and dance with me ,

I embark upon a rainbow-making spree ,

Transform this ray to seven gorgeous hues ,

I turn it into a beauty ,so pure and new ,

Then I see people down there behold this sight ,

Their faces lighting up with sheer delight ,

Such momentary joys dispel a hundred woes ,

Giving me a happiness, a satisfaction untold ,

I continue my journey, approaching the thirsty soil ,

Welcomed by weary farmers, after months of hard toil ,

Plants and animals alike, look to me with expectations ,

Welcoming with smiles , eras of bountiful creation ,

My duty , my purpose to fulfill these expectations ,

With a thousand like-minded drops, I feel a great connection ,

Racing along the end of a journey, selfless yet rewarding ,

With my scorched Mother Earth, I feel a strange bonding ,

And then it happens , I hit parched ground ,

My mission accomplished, whole and sound ,

Trickle down to the roots of a budding seed ,

I’m lapped up, to sprout into a shiny new leaf ,

I reach the end, alone in pain ,

Yet happy and content for ringing in positive change ,

Such a selfless life from birth unto death ,

My human friends have lived , how many of you can claim ?

I Remember...

I remember..

Lively & naive, I was a confused soul..

Trying to find my place in a completely new world..

Making sense of myself & the prevailing chaos

Is when I bumped into you, it was a sheer chance

I remember it all..

I remember..

The initial nonchalance of our first encounter..

It didn’t really matter, you were just another stranger..

I overlooked the rapport, the comfort we instantly shared..

I brushed it off casually, I didn’t seem to care..

I remember it all..

I remember..

These “chance” meetings happening more frequent..

Time used to fly by, while hours together we spent..

Indulging in conversations..talking about all & none..

I still did not realise something was brewing under the sun..

I remember it all..

I remember..

The eagerness, to see you at the start of each new day..

The never ending phone calls, the senseless talks astray..

The urge to share with you, the feeling that you care..

A sense of emptiness engulfed me when you were far away..

I remember it all..

I remember..

How things started changing, I got so used to you..

A single day without you was simply beyond purview..

A longing to belong, the urgency to be with you..

Realisation slowly dawned upon me, this feeling fresh & new..

I remember it all..

I remember..

Then began a new phase, tumultuous yet enchanting..

A bond so strong developed, through this newfound yearning..

Whispering sweet nothings over hours of coffee conversing..

A feeling of togetherness, a love so everlasting !

I remember it all...

I remember..

The travails & raised eyebrows, posed by those around..

To me all that mattered, I was with you secure & sound..

We took it all upon us, to stand together n carve our way...

With our eyes set upon a future, a blissful happy day..

I remember it all..

I remember..

The agonizing distances, the hurdles that lay before us..

It was Trust & understanding that helped us stay in focus..

Insecurities & tribulations, all aside we brushed..

Put all our faith in love, the basis that bound us..

I remember it all...

I cherish..

The moments we shared together.. happy & comforting..

It makes me want you more, a deeply felt longing ..

I look forward to the day..we together make a living..

Happy & together, a journey ever-lasting..

I’ll cherish it all...

HOPE..

Your mind engulfed by dark despair,

A caring hand, to find, is rare,

A guiding light, for this you pine,

Little do you realize, “hope” is in the mind.

Embark upon a frantic search for comfort,

People: close n distant, to them you turn,

Few minutes of love, two comforting words,

The next instant your mind, plunging depths untold.

And then one day jolted wide awake,

Your thoughts cluttered in disarray,

And then one voice you suddenly hear,

Penetrating your conscience, loud and clear.

Frightened, confused u look hither thither,

Try to locate, “This voice, from wither?”

Realize this is “hope”, speaking within you,

Your guide, your strength, forever true.

Enlightened, inspired by this guide so fair,

You break away the shackles of past despair,

Embark upon a life afresh,

Dependant not on others, but on your wise self.

Thousands you meet at the crossroads of life,

Exchange words, feelings and the likes,

But facing challenges, putting up a fight,

Turn to your “inner voice”, you realize.

One moment a caring hand, a warm touch,

Leaving you lost, the next instant,

Greetings, hugs, expressions galore,

In the end you tread this path …ALONE with HOPE.