The year-long drought..!!

Unlike the usual projects, ours was a unique lot,
Without an inch of work, employees were left to rot.


The mood was dull, and the faces hung low.
But the day you showed up, we all moaned "Oh..!!"


It's amazing how a pretty lady changes the scene,
The boys who sulked in lethargy, were today so keen..!


Along with the charm, a ray of hope you brought,
Your smile finally ended the year-long drought.


The game of chase, began, quite sooner than I thought,
Each trying his hand, leaving me in a tight-spot.


For, I never mastered the art of wooing,
But in the corner of my heart, love indeed was brewing.


Every few minutes, I managed to steal a few glances,
Learning that you are single only increased my chances.


My happiness knew no bounds, when I caught you staring,
Considering 'em lucky, I kissed my new-shoes I was wearing.


Looking forward to our rendezvous, I came dressed in white,
Baby, you just add some color and I'll always be your knight..!


-- Lokesh Chauhan

The New-Age Love..!!

She:

Keeping up my word a raunchy dress I wore,
Waiting alone in the bar, felt like a whore.

Like every other fcuking time you turned up late,
It's been ages since we had a real good date.

Rubbing my emotions you just wanna get laid,
Well, Had I asked for money, you would've readily paid.

And that just gives me another reason to hate,
Enough of the empty promises, now I won't take the bait.

He:

Well to be honest, sex is indeed one of the things,
But I wanted more of this relation unlike the routine flings.

To prove my Love I won't cut my wrist,
Please be assured you definitely top my list.

Gimme one chance & I'll make it upto you,
The night is about to end & the sky has turned blue.

The lust in my eyes I know you can't resist,
Push me back as much you want, being a MAN I'll still persist..!!

And they lived happily after....

--Lokesh Chauhan

Come back..!!

Bashed by all, saying I've lost the touch,
The words don't flow & the depth ain't much.


Is it the less of Love or is it just You,
Feels like an eternity since the last kiss you blew


The allegations you hailed, touched a new low
Like a mere cripple, I stood watching the show.


Stepping on the Sidewalk, you were happy to leave,
Consoling my emotions I was left to grieve.


Already been a month & that's quite enough
My tears haven't stopped, looking at your stuff.


I promise I'll make it upto you for what I lack,
Baby, forget the past & Please come back.


Gimme a chance 'n it won't go in vain,
Just like the old times, we could be together again.


My eyes have only shed blood, ever since you left,
All I need is you, to reclaim the missing Zest..!!


--Lokesh Chauhan

RISE Above..!!

Hassled by the men in her Life, She decided to walk Alone.

Though glad at ending her turmoil, Her heart let out a moan.


Most of 'em were rude, while the others just too shy.
Yet there wasn't a single guy, In whose arms she could lie.


Crushing their memories under her feet, dumped them in a bin.
Healing all the wounds, they say, Time is the best medicine.


In Spite of all the success at work, she felt a hollow within.
Wanting to share her joy, kept looking for someone to 'lean'.


Life isn't all hunky-dory with Cushions to meet
Here's an advice for the lady to ease out the heat

"The chances of ending up with a perfect MAN, is one in a crore
Well, they don't make BOYS these days, like before..!"

Let Nature take it's course, And you shall RISE above.
Gracefully accepting him with flaws, would mean real Love.

-- Lokesh Chauhan

A sweet little stalker..!!

Saw you the other day, trotting in the rain,

The yellow dress you wore, lit up the lane.


Chasing in the Market, to you I was glued
The perfume you wore, stirred up my mood.


Unable to control, its your hand I felt,
The heat it caused, was enough to melt.


Just when the crowd got alarmed, I had to sway,
But I'll be back for more, pouncing on my prey.


See, I ain't a bad guy, & my love for you is true,
Stop seeing that Buddy of yours, or I'll kill him too.


Not sure what people call, but I've named you June
It's just afew days more, & we'll be one soon.


Forget the money as I only 've my heart to Offer.
Meaning no harm, I'm just your sweet little stalker.

-- Lokesh Chauhan

A Fling for Life..!!

Synopsis:

'A Fling for Life..!!' is based on a true story. Someone too close to me, went through the ordeal (unfortunately).

This is a common story of a boy and a girl meeting at office, to be the best of the friends. But does the friendship transform into love.? For it's not always that you have a happy ending. Do you.?
The boy loves (yes, he still does) the girl a lot, however, he couldn't say it to her. On her Face. And by the time, he garnered courage, she got hitched to someone else.

Come to think of it. You've loved someone for good 4 years but the other person still treats you only as a good friend. What could have been best for him? Backing off at the right moment or still persisting to woo her.


Poem:

Sitting alone on the porch as I ponder on my past,

The light would've been still shining upon me, had I asked.

Quite long ago, when I first saw you in a Stark-Red frock,

A sparkling Clutch to match, you stood aloof from the flock.

It was a mutual friend at Office, who made us meet,

Felt as if the Gods had conspired in attaining this feat.

Putting up an effervescent grin as I came upto you,

Very soon we struck a chord and all my inhibitions flew.

Our occasional dates gradually transformed into a daily affair,

Trying to find my missing heart, I knew Love was in the air.

After four years of togetherness, we were a perfect blend,

Still contemplating your mind, I treated u only as a friend..!

Mustering all the courage one day, as I parted my lips to propose,

My heart sank, sensing the gravity of words you chose:

    "I know 'bout your feelings for me, but I still can't nod,

     Me sharing the same grief, it's only your happiness I pray to God."

    "I no longer have the right to command & that's only fair,

     But it's my engagement the coming week, and I want you there..!!"

Hailing infinite curses at Lord, that night I wept like a kid,

Yet standing in the banquet, behind a bouquet my face I hid.

Sitting besides your would-be man, my heart you ruthlessly mauled,

Still unable to comprehend the reason why I was called..!

Re-visiting the old memories, it was the last that I saw of you,

Not regretting a single moment, my Love I know is true..!

-- Lokesh Chauhan

Being a Sophomore...!!

Synopsis:

"Being a Sophomore...!!" is a short take on having completing my second year of marriage. And yes, it has been a hell-of-a-year. Both in terms of intensifying our fights as well as sharing a great bond. I do feel lucky having a great life partner, who shares my thoughts, my vision, my ideas and what not.

You know, it feels awesome just knowing the fact that, yes, there is someone in the world for whom you could give anything. Do anything.


"Elated in achieving this milestone, forever to go..!"

Poem:

Not quite long ago, while I was a lone soul,

Life had tons of emotion, but inside a massive hole.

A fine day You came along, like a sudden gush of breeze,

Just one look at your face was enough to drop me on my knees.

Your dashing nature flushed all my miseries down the sink

After years of pursuit, I've finally found the missing link.

Taking the day off, as I gear to celeberate our anniversary,

Being content at my take, a strange thought isn't something to worry.

 "What's a couple-of-years old marriage all about,

 Is it less to speak and more to shout?"

The above notion might at times sound true,

For only reason, that, our PATIENCE has grew.

The antics I try, to charm you, often depict me as a schmuck,

You being my sole priority, for the rest I don't give a f**k..!

--Lokesh Chauhan

A Rusty Heart..!

Synopsis:

What happens when your feet are clutched with the daily boring routine, that just includes home to office and back to home. You start to lose the charm, the effervescence. "A Rusty Heart..!" is one such small poem about a boy caught in grave tentacles of Life. Yet, he has the determination to succeed. The will power to overcome.

However, just when you've managed to forget the past, and move ahead, What if the past comes back. What if it starts to feel like deja-vu all over again.?

Poem:

Driving hysterically to Office, as I again got late
Squeezed my bike between cars, cursing the bloody fate.

Lost in my million woes, I woke up to a deafening roar
Hit by a car from back, the blood started to pour.

Yelling at the driver, to punch, my hand I drew
The face had a striking resemblance to the girl I once knew.

Recollecting the old times, we stood staring the other in the eye
Unfazed by the hundreds of speeding cars passing by.

The aroma that you always wore, still lingered on my face
Hoping to learn you're unmarried, I pried to find a trace.

In Spite of being six years, since you left after the hideous fight
I'm still unable to wipe off the tears you brought, the very unfateful night.

For all the agony you inflicted on me, I parted my lips to scream
A tight slap by my dad, instantly woke me up from the dream…!

The sexy figure had now transformed into an angry old man
Somehow saving my ass, to the Office I quickly ran.

Hiding from my manager, as I stealthily entered the bay
My boss pounced on me like a tiger leaping on its prey.

The afternoon meet with the Client brought a new ray hope,
Spotting her in the Conf. Room, gave me a high without the dope.

She had grown up the ladder winning accolades for her team,
And I had stumbled at every phase like a falling beam.

Learning:
Instead of leaving the trash, I was chewing the same old bread,
The key to a happy Life is only in moving ahead...!


-- Lokesh Chauhan

The Last Word..!!

Wrapping up my desk today, as I look back in time,

The feelings that I wish to convey would obviously rhyme.

A Day wouldn't ever complete without few P-one's and P-two's

But the post-celebrations were terrific, especially for the unlimited booze.

The credit for the upbeat-tempo, goes to our very-famous Level A,

Who invariably striving for team's success, lightens up the bay..!!

Besides few minor hiccups, my journey (3.5yrs) has been all hunky-dory.

It's finally time to move-on in Life, & for that I ain't sorry.

My quest for a perfect Employer is something I'm yet to crack,

Though presently it feels as if the GOOD days are BACK..!

Taking no grudges with me, today I'm parting on a good note,

Hoping to someday cross paths with you, donning the IT-overcoat.

-- Lokesh Chauhan

Sweet moments of time..!!

 **dedicated to my wife**

The lights were blazing and the blinds pulled over,

The scene was intense with your head on my shoulder.

Each second heightened the gravity of your pains,

Strangely, the doctors were happy with no complaints.

Putting a brave face, my tears I hid,

Just to ease your pains, my Life I could bid.

The time was up, when they shifted you above,

Fretting in the lobby, I was praying for my love.

In a corner inside the O.T., I stood mesmerized at the sight,

Draped in a blanket the li'l one emerged like a knight.

His mere presence brought a big-smile on your face,

Defying all odds, you had finally won the race.

The hardships a lady does face, only makes me think,

She is indeed a powerhouse, often pushed to the brink..!!

--Lokesh Chauhan

The Chase..!!

Panting along the road, as he stood to catch sum breath,

The scene before him resulted in almost certain death.  

Missing her by 'that' much, he abused the flat tyre,

The tail lights of the (departing) bus shone like a fire.  

Grimly holding his face, sat in a corner on the (bus)stand,

Today had been exactly an year when the love-story began.                 

Taking the same bus to college, they met on a fateful day,              

She forgetting her purse, he was more than eager to pay.                 

Apart from the pleasantries, she had a glint in her eye,               

Dumbstruck by her beauty, our Romeo begun to fly.                

Gradually as the trips increased, so did their bond,               

He quickly fell in love just waiting for her to respond.  

After an year of struggle, finally mustered the courage to propose,

Though, missing the bus today, his heart took a thousand blows.  

Suddenly, a girly figure, emerged from behind the wall,

His mouth let out a quiet sigh, staring at his Doll.  

As if destined, she had a premonition of his inner will,

Ignoring the Richie Richs, she chose him for the thrill.  

Comprehending the above episode, I've started to feel,

It Ain’t about the money, determination is enough to seal the deal..!! 

-Lokesh Chauhan

My prodigy..!!

**Dedicated to my boy Vivaan..!!

No Longer flirtatious, Though I'm Still a handsome Guy,

Your occasional perky smile, lends me the much-needed High..!

Lately, the beard 's turned , to my utter dismay,

Yet the age seems worthy, when in my lap you play.

Your actions tend to create a sense of deja vu,

I kinda see a Junior Lokesh in all that you do.

Unlike other Pops, I have only advice for thee,

"Live your Life in Style, with dignity being the Key...!!"

--Lokesh Chauhan

Thy Leader...!!

Dressed in khadi with swell shades to dote,

I took off to the polling-booth to cast my vote.

All set to choose, I searched for their sign,

Failed in spotting the "lotus", though others seemed just fine.

Still trying to figure out, the Officer squealed aloud,

"You are not alone here, can't you see the crowd.?"

"Modi is my leader, & I'm here to increase his tally",

Pat came the reply, "But in Pune, Shiv-Sena is their Ally".

With all my ignorance, I asked "Then, What's their sign.?"

His eyes turned red as if I were a filthy Swine.

Trusting his word, I finally chose the bow & Arrow,

Hoping to elect my leader who's indeed emerged as a PHARAOH...!

**Based on my voting experience at Pune**