There is a lake flowing by in one of the green islands of andamans. Yours truly, Ali, Udas, and Singh are the four inhabitats living in their cute littles huts abetting the lake. A small bar on the other side of the lake is the only other house.


Three bright red roses fall on my eyes only to realize that they are suns rays pervading thru the satins. There is nothing better than a stroll by the lake in the early mornings. Lazily i saunter pass the lake. The morning sun with its titillating rays seem to suggest "never lose hope. Keep rising whenever you fall down." With the pleasant feeling overwhelming my heart i enter the garden. The lotus leaf with its arms unfolding welcomes me with a mercuril dew drop. The drop blushes, reflecting the rays. Butterfly drawing the blood of a virging bud winks cudding its wings further.

Singh happens to pass by. Acknowledging my smile he hums

"Tum itna jo musku ra rahein ho
kya ghum hai jisko chupa rahein ho"

Achanak everything around seems to be changing. My heart becomes gloomy. The sun turns yellow in shame. The dew drops falls down mocking at my inability. The butterfly flew away as if it cant brook my presence. Dejected i return to my isle looking into the oblivion. The sky forebores imclement weather. Dark clouds are moving fast, bringing darker things out of my conscience.

"baharoan ko chaman yaad aa raha hein
mujhe woh gulbadan yaad aa raha hein"

Ali nevers misses a chance to tease me. Unable to bear anymore i go to the place which has been the last resort of many. Udas seems to have been there for long. He invites me to join him.

"Huyi mehengi bahuth hi sharaab ki thodi thodi piya karo
peeyo lekein rakho hisaab ki thodi thodi piya karo"

The words got lost in the darkness of my heart. I involuntarily pick up the bottle and gulped at one go. The thoughts seem to be settling and my "id" is back. Taking a leaf from his own book, i quip

Sharaab cheez hi aise hein, na chodi jaaye
yeh mere yaar ke jaisee hein, na chodi jaaye

Thus ends another day in my life

kho gaya yeh jhahan
kho gaya aasman
kho gayein hein sari manzilein
kho gaya hein rastha.
A day in my life
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