There was a time,
when I used to be happy,
used to smile and see
the world around me.
...
I don't wish success or riches in my life,
Not even willing to be great.
not eager to know my future,
Nor even dissatisfied with my fate...
...
Ah see! The sea is calm to-night,
Silent sky covered with moonlight
Sweet is this night-air,
Everything seems to be tranquil and fair.
...
Brooding over something with a long face,
Standing in a corner, looking for gone-days' trace;
He was waiting for his turn with a heavy heart,
Away from others, he was standing apart
...
The bright sun in the sky,
White-mountains standing so high
Flowing rivers and fruit laden trees
They all never teach us to prejudice
...
Sourabh Sarvottam (Real Name- Sourabh Mishra) is a writer and poet. He has written several stories, poems and plays. His plays have been performed in various theatre festivals and competitions. His Plays and poems are mostly on philosophical themes related to morality, society, life and death, evil or humanity. Sourabh Sarvottam has also been actively involved in the production of several theatre shows and short films. He started his career as an English writer and Editor after completing his post-graduation in English literature from DAV Centenary College, Faridabad affiliated to MDU, Rohtak. His published works are - Offbeat Odes- An Anthology, Ehsaas Kavya Kosh, Yog Darshan- Safalta ka mantra and Become Successful Through Yoga- Essence of Yogic Philosophy. Sourabh Mishra has done Masters in English Literature from Mahrishi Dayanand University, Rohtak and has been involved in production of several theatre shows and short films.)
Ah! My Childhood...
There was a time,
when I used to be happy,
used to smile and see
the world around me.
The beauty of nature
was a pleasure to me.
playing with cute puppies and birds
was fun to me.
Those happy days are gone,
gone away.
now everything around me,
seems to be dark and grey.
I am always sad and demented with worry,
full of tension and in hurry.
There is no smile on my face.
Life has become a harness race.
Ah! I wish
I could be a child again.
Could play and run
with my friends once again.
Ah! my childhood
where are you.
I miss those days.
I cry for you.