Submissions by shilpadhobale

I look in the mirror
Stare at my reflection
I wonder who’s that?
With a smile on my face
And questions in mind
Me and my self begin to chat.

The picture is crystal clear
No room for illusion
Though years ago
I’d say there was
Good deal of confusion

Born as a daughter
Grew up as a sister
School and college
Made me a friend
And a patient listener.

Soon I was a professional
Working hard, working long
Trainer, Mentor, Manager
Consultant, Analyst, Team member
I simply took whatever...

Between birth and death
There is life
Between living and life
Is purpose
Between wondering and knowing
There is realisation
Between desire and accomplishment
There is determination
Between knowing and reaching
There is action
Between hurdles and path
There is strategy
Between giving up and achieving
Is perseverance
Between setback and every new attempt
Is experience
Between struggle and letting go
Is wisdom
Between expectation and saying no
Is freedom
Between ordinary and extraordinary
Is...

I see it around me
and see it spreading
Will it seep into me
I wonder?
Chaos, disorder and lack of focus
Is here to choke us
I fear!

As the anarchy takes over
I wonder who am I?
A spectator, a catalyst
or a saviour;
I wonder what am I?
The cause, the effect
or the carrier.

Can I stay aloof?
Like a water droplet
floating on the lotus leaf;
Or should I take the charge?
Be the wind of change
and bring some relief.

Yes. That’s the spirit!
I have found the way,
Need to...