Asian Literary Society

A soul sister is a kindred spirit, She understands your thought before you speak it, She makes you so comfortable, You can share anything without any trouble. With your soul sister, there is instant connection, You feel for her an immediate affection, You love hanging out with her, With her, your life gets better and better. Meeting a soul sister is very rare, A person full of love, understanding, care, She will give you everything, Without expecting anything. A soul sister is always there for you in any situation, She will support you with great passion, She will bring out the best in you, Encouraging you through and through. Having a soul sister is wonderful, You will laugh together and be cheerful, She will teach you the meaning of selflessness, She will keep you tranquil and erase your restlessness.

You were the blazing sun in the colossal of my life, when I had nothing other than you, my biggest treasure... Myself, a handful of sand in this vastness of autumn blaze which got flared up by the sudden inferno...... Too tired I’m...the holocaust has burned me out ...the lanes and by lanes of this poor heart has been blazed by the conflagration of passion.... My malignant steps towards the black hole seems unanswered towards the hollow unending comforts...the radiated heat has glared like hot coals on the soles of my feet manifesting indelible tan tattooing on my bare skin... The burning embers erupt every now and then like blazing cigarette butts surging my heart and soul... Perhaps, it was my mistake to interpret you; the firestorm now on the verge of saturation......will one day be a forgotten chapter in the pages of history for which I get suffocated... Want some peace of mind......wish the blaze subsides providing eternal bliss...

  Wistful wishes riding away Jockeying on as far as it may Trotting along with the zephyr Almost on the nadir Illogical sparring with the logical  Imagination swooping on elusive  Wayward are the thoughts within  Untamed, Unbridled brains Insatiable blaze of desires Humanity trapped in a maze of ardor!

Can this ever end, the blaze of constant hatred? This unstoppable conflagration has left so many hearts, homes, countries in flames and inflicted so much pain. Strangely all for what? Isn't it insane? We have set compassion on fire. Can we still call ourselves humane? Though we so proudly claim that we created the modern world so sane. It is all in vain when with one hand we hurl the bomb and with another we blame.  We pretend to make it simple and plain that peace is our motive and that we must attain. But the next day, the news comes that put our untruths to shame Again it wins, our hypocrisy and again we put humanity to flames. Hasn't this story been the same for eons, since we came out of caves and trained our minds to point our claim on the lands with distinct names? If we have to blaze, it should be the covetousness and greed and unified we must destroy this maze that imprisons our gaze to not let us see beyond those narrow lanes, we declare as our domain.

Everyday mother would say "Go child, go out. Evenings, you must meet your friends and play." So, off I would go, jumping, hopping gleefully playing those games that taught me team spirit and to stay happy with whatever came my way. Much happened in the playground but it would never return home, come what may.  So we learned to deal with conflicts while we played. All we knew was to spray the hues of laughter and gaiety on each other and to sway our bodies, matching our steps so that no one strayed. Social evenings, weddings, or religious congregations, we attended all, and with sincere hearts, we prayed, "This must never end, this beautiful age." But the prayers were a waste For it was to end and slayed, the childhood of carefree days For time and tide can't wait to be gone leaving behind only the trail of moments to stay behind as childhood memories to be cherished as a phase from the past; Also someday to share with children or grandchildren as some bedtime fa...

The day I witnessed you bud in the pot, Wished to speak with you my heart out! Desirous to share the feelings of joy or gloom, Took every care to see you full bloom. Longed to be with you every morning, To express my love and a deep bonding! Your colorful demeanor towards me leaning, Expresses your gratitude moreover and smiling. Your happiness is so refreshingly breathtaking; When the butterflies hover on you dancing, At times a playful honey bee nectar sucking, You even welcome the annoying bees buzzing! I find an unseen connection with our souls, An expression of love a beautiful red rose. My best buddy and a resilient bestie, The unconditional love that you bestow on me! You wipe off my worries an adorable companion, Gazing at you creates a sense of compassion. To share my thoughts with you  is a welcome treat, A unique soul sister that no one could be!

Having lost my parents, my grievous, lonesome life became so pale Simple gust of wind could knock me down like a gale There were many around trying to offer me solace But none could connect to my soul, none trustworthy to face Suddenly you appeared like an angel stretching out your helping hand Cheered me up with genuine feelings, each other we could understand A beautiful soul, you had your own way of dealing with life An inspiration, your smile held the power to chase away my strife From strangers, we became friends, that matured into being soul sisters We became a pair, one mind and soul, shining like the twin stars The sunshine of my life , you have an access to my soul You never judge, only embrace and support, you are my sister sole Not connected by blood, a time tested kinship, a phenomenal bond we share Through love 'n laughter, kindness and compassion, for each other we care With bright-hued friendship we share this bond transcending time, space and distance Even when apar...