Redefining Horizons

Where do they all go?           It was the question that intrigued me as I stood watching the casket of my grandma being lowered into the grave. I, as a child having lost my life’s only anchor, was crying my heart out. But as soon as this question gripped my brain I stopped crying. Surely, it is not possible for someone to come out of nowhere and go into nowhere. Surely there has to be a destination. Quest to solve this riddle, I learn has made saints out of men.  As I grew up, the question lost its sheen as I busied myself growing up. It was not forgotten. I didn’t know that it was lurking somewhere within me till it surfaced with its full intensity as I stood at the crematorium on a Sunday witnessing another customary 'send-off'. Where do they all go from here?           As I stood watching the near and dear ones of the departed, somber in sorrow, I also noticed few who m...

   O ne often hears the saying, " Justice delayed is justice denied " . It is often quoted in the corridors of law depending upon who wants to use it, where and when. Irrespective of who quotes it, the underdog stands to suffer the consequences. There were times when I wondered, how delay impacts the affected and afflicted but never actually gave much importance to it.. Not till now. Not till it hit me personally.      I shudder at the very thought of going to a police station or court. Like all law abiding citizens, I have tried my best to be on the right side of law. Such was life till now, I didn't have to get into a civil court room ever.  I have been to departmental courts where mostly I was presiding and so ensured speedy objective disposal with scant regard to positions, personality or influences. Consequently, I was entrusted either with complicated cases that guaranteed severe personal adverse implications either from the powerful or from th...

The intricacies of budgeting.. Those who have don't spend it.. Those who want it don't get it.. As i try balance cheese and chalk.. Lord, isn't this real life?? Why don't we know what to ask for!! Why don't we know what to do with what we have.. Why waste a life chasing name and fame That at best can be reached grabbed and stacked? How kind of Him.. he doesn't give all that we ask for How relevant the prayer.. Lord give me this day my daily bread.. so meaningful so beautiful.. As i look back at these 28 years of matrimonial bliss.. Of holding hands and walking the worlds weird ways.. Through thick and thin.. difficult days Making us grow more fond of each other Tough times sticking us closer together Each one holding the other dearer We built our life brick by brick, Against odds seemingly insurmountable in this life's perilous journey Her perseverance and patience come forth in shine i am awash in her love and care.. Free to...