Strangers To Friends

Few old friends, few new people and I

Like chain links kept free.

People with new faces

Pleasantly welcomed me at different places.

Long distance were shortened by our talks,

Talks in disguise were building blocks.

Trek to the Double Living Root Bridge

Had about 3k stairs - each of height 4 inch.

At the destination, our legs became wobbly

And our empty stomachs started making noise slowly.

The villagers were kind and good,

They gave us food and we had it as if it were a loot.

Under the bridge, the river was shallow

We sat soaking our feet as the fish were kissing us hello.
We played with water like school kids
Chain links inched closer bit by bit.

The next stop was Mawsmai Cave

There also we let the school kids behave.

Made our way in the dark

A head collision made a laughter spark.

Singing, chatting, laughing we went back.

In our hotel, we played cards back to back.

Next day we were at the Bangladesh border,

Interacted with and learnt stories from a soldier.

Both sides had same soldiers in different uniform,

We salute their love for the countries they are born.

Our journey took us to Dawki's Umngot,

Clear water makes it a tourist spot.

We took our boats

And stopped by big river stones.

We bathed, swam and then camped

Near the river on the sand.

Bonfire, cool breeze and rum

Oh! Nothing was humdrum.

The group had a comedian, a guitarist, a fast n furious driver, a shy guy,

A poetess, two card lovers, a singer and I.

Once I had a trip

Started with strangers, ended with friends.

The Night Was Scary Without You

Part-1

The flight was on time and so was I,

But I knew you were not nearby.

 I was so excited to feel lonely,

It was supposed to be a short wait only.

I came alone, waited alone,                                                                   

There were people around but I talked to none.

                                            I looked left, then right, then I looked at the roof,

                                            Reading all the posters and advertisements in a loop.

                                            I watched people come and go,

                                            Trying to understand the stories I didn't know.

                                            I came alone, waited alone,

                                            There were people around but I talked to none.

I finally called a friend,

It brought my silence to an end.

Well talking is better than waiting,

Clock pendulum oscillating.

I came alone, waited alone,

There were people around but I talked to none.

                                            Waiting was not a torture,

                                            Until came an officer.

                                            He told me that the airport must be closed,

                                            I went blank as I was shocked.

                                            I came alone, waited alone,

                                            There were people around but I talked to none.

The Night Was Scary Without You

Part-2

Standing at the gate,

For the first time I wished you were not late.

Night seemed so dark and cold,

Afraid of any new twist next moment may unfold.

I came alone, waited alone,

There were no people around and I could talk to none.

                                               Waiting room was big,

                                               Not big enough to make me sit.

                                               Fear, anxiety was all I felt,

                                               Introspection of my decisions made me sweat.

                                               I came alone, waited alone,

                                               There were no people around and I could talk to none.

What made me so scared I thought,

May be I was haunted by the pessimistic ghost.

You were also tensed,

Pressing your car throttle to maximum, I sensed.

I came alone, waited alone,

There were no people around and I could talk to none.

                                               Finally, you came and others too,

                                               I made a quick prayer, "God, Thank You!".

                                               Shouting, "Do you have any clue,

                                               The night was scary without you!".

                                               I came alone, waited alone,

                                               There were no people around and I could talk to none.