White "If we lived in mountains" If we had moved out to some small mountain place, We would plant roses and oranges on that land, We would bring heaven on this earth, And I would reach the stars with just my hand. I wouldn't be lonely when the foxes howl at night, In this city where only pollution passes by. Late at night, with someone I care for, I would just lie down on the ground and watch the sky. Eating warm homemade food from familiar plates, Chatting about what happened today in that small town, As the cicadas buzz me to in just a few minutes, I would be the happiest queen even without the crown. ©Anagha Ukaskar

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White There should be more to life Than fear of survival. She should be strong, Not helpless or vulnerable. There should be birds, Singing her songs and melodies, There should be comedy To erase all tragedies. There should be paintings, Depicting end of this world. There should be flowers To celebrate a new one. ©Anagha Ukaskar

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White 22 years ago, There must have been flowers, Blooming love and happiness. A rain washing the town, August's gentle embrace. There must have been tears, Running down the happy faces. A chit-chat about newborn, And their previous guesses. There must have been celebration For the child, most awaited. There must have been favouritism For the only sister gifted. She must have lived a fairytale, The one to be told. The day when I was born, Like this, I hold. ©Anagha Ukaskar

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White मेरे और मेरे इस आत्मा के जन्म का अंततः मुझे अर्थ मिल गया है। हर क्षण, हर दिन, हर बार उसने स्वर्ग से परे कृष्ण चरण की ओर बढ़ाया है। सुनी है प्रेमी के बांसुरी की धुन, देखी है उन अमर आंखों की सुंदरता। जाना है जबसे परमानंद के आश्चर्य को, उसका संगीत अब और क़रीब है आता। जीवन एक अजीब सी खुशी से कांप रहा है, अपने स्वामी से एक होने की आशा। इस एक क्षण के लिए युगों ने जीवन जिया है, मिलना है उससे, जो है हृदय में हमेशा। अंततः दुनिया मुझमें धड़क रही है, सम्पूर्ण, कृष्ण की हो जाऊंगी मैं! प्रकृति, एक विराम है विस्तृत, कुछ यूं हरिधाम लौट आऊंगी मैं! ©Anagha Ukaskar

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White "The world must die For my happiness to live" I came to this conclusion, I made myself believe Before I flipped the coin And I saw the other side, Where lived the confidence And people with pride. There wasn't shame or The concept of right and wrong, Where skin tone didn't matter Or the language of any song, Where I could say and do what I like, Where I wouldn't be judged For the things that bring me joy And they wouldn't budge By all the questions "who" and "why", All the constant eyes For simply loving someone, And something for my skies Which used to be dark And lonely to the core, But have became clear, Now shine often and more. But it's just a sweet dream, Another side of the coin Which can't be flipped yet Since it's not just mine, I'll just wait for the change To be free to smile Without being asked for the reason, Every once in a while. And it all would be easier To be able to live in, And it wouldn't have to be burned For my happiness to win. ©Anagha Ukaskar

Anagha Ukaskar

White We have flowers, we have rain, We have blessings, we have pain, We have rare evening views, We all await night's muse, We sip tea and morning calls, We get busy with Sun's hauls, We love the window and the wind, Crystals and chimes that we pinned, We love the yellow rays in spews, As much as we love the blues, We hear the song of the birds, And the little neighbor's words, It is still, yet rushed... A quiet day in August. ©Anagha Ukaskar

Anagha Ukaskar