Home:the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
But what if we were in parallel universes,with different homes in each.
What if you were born in a different home?
What if you weren’t afraid of heights?
What if you took up a different course or stream?
What if you never took that flight,where you supposedly met the one?
What if you chose a different path down after work,where you found a different favourite restaurant?
What if you never spoke to that group at the back of the class?
What if you wore that one dress,you loved so much?
What if you lived in a different continent,had a different favourite season?
What if you sent that text,at 3 AM?
What if he never took the ring?
What if you didn’t love the crazy colours on your wall?
What if you never went for that college trip?
What if the person you wonder about,ever wondered about you?
And then I realised, there’s so much more that makes a home,than just it’s definition.

You no (know) how we can unlock any door with a particular key
Imagine we could unlock and ease into conversations.
Unlock new hobbies and passions.
Unlock new travel destinations.
Unlock places where only you can go,that special place for you,which gives you a sense of comfort.
Unlock those kitchen recipe’s and homemade masks
Unlock the various world’s of Hogwarts and discover the streets of Hogsmeade,visit the kids from Stranger things,sit and sip coffee in Central Perk,and sit around in the nine nine.
Unlock meeting that one person you were meant to meet.
Or maybe it’s better that we stumble upon those things.

1 perfect evening
A sky full of stars
A light wind blowing
2-3 Dimly lit lights
A radio playing slow songs (for the feels)
1 plate of bruschetta
1 thin crust pizza with lots of cheese
A glass of your favourite drink
1 sizzling brownie
A bookshelf with your favourite books(can vary according to your favourite hobby)
No one/girl/guy/an animal(according to taste)
There you have it,the perfect date

When you smiled,looked down and said yes,I wanted to hug you the tightest,say please always be with me,hell marry me already!, I’d never want that smile to not be there,you were there were for me on those days when I was at my worst and confused about every single thing.
But instead I grinned widely,cracked a joke and laughed at it on my own.

When you got me bread that morning, cause you no(know) I wouldn’t be up till the mess was open,I wanted to jump down and hug you tight (yes I hadn’t even brushed)for you were a blessing and the reason I didn’t skip breakfast.
But instead I sat up,all lost and gave you a smile and whispered a thank you.

When you knew about my anxiety and cleaned up that puke,when you were all spick and span,when you wiped my face,held my hand and patted my shoulder (that was your way of saying ily),I wanted to tell you how lucky I was, having someone like you in my life, what a great person and friend you were to deal with all my paranoia.
But I was too embarrassed and tried to hide my face and run away.

When I came crying to you at night, because of that one guy,I no(know) how frustrating it was for you and yet you smiled,calmed me down and told me it would get better. I wanted to show the world that long distances do work!You and I were apart for 12 years before we were together again.
But I buried my face in your comfy blanket and just smiled weakly.

When you guys looked up at me, through the video call,supporting and telling me you’d always be there despite whatever was happening. I wanted to tell you,that I’m done with it,I can’t cry myself to sleep every night,that I had you guys,I didn’t need this man.
But I kept a brave face,and smiled politely.

When society told me girls don’t take mechanical,I wanted to tell them with a smile and a stern look,that I chose it because I wanted to,I liked it and wanted to pursue it. The possibility of building things, designing things and most importantly it answered my fundamental question of how things work.
And this was the one thing,I did not leave unsaid.

They said it would take time.

It.would.take.time.

About time you came you no(know)

But for you I could wait a thousand times over.

Cause you were there for me on my best days and worst.

On those nights when it rained outside and I lay in bed, or after being rejected from that audition.I just wasn’t good enough for them, but you, you made me feel on top of the world.

The comfort you provided, you somehow went along with everything that ever happened to me. You were beautiful in all your forms, all except one, and even though they compared you, tried to portray you in many different forms,I was always in awe  of you.How could just one thing just brighten my entire mood, irrespective of how the day went.

You’ve seen me in my worst state, at midnight when my hair is messy and the Kajal is spread around my eye’s.At those parties when I had to behave a certain manner, after a long trip or at a fancy place.You loved me despite seeing all forms of me, and that’s when I knew you were the one.I could go on about you all day, and I’ve thought about you everywhere, you’re my 2 AM thought and my afternoon naps dream.I could never see you change.

It was then that I saw you, and although I don’t believe in love at first sight, it was love all over again.

About time you came, you perfect slice of pizza.

Dear sidekicks,
I’m sorry I refuse to associate you with that term anymore.You’re so much more than that.
Seeing Ron Weasley for the first time I knew he was going to be my favourite, gorging down chocolate’s and his bewildered expression. No matter how the gals love Harry Potter or Cedric Diggory, I instantly knew Ron was the one for me.
Dr. Watson, I cannot get over calmness and your ability to keep it cool as Sherlock went on deciphering codes and solving cases, you were the one person that kept him at his feet.
Rhodes, you tolerated that one genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist who we all grew to love so much.
It boggles my mind how you thought for the country and your friend at the same time, while being the “war machine”,what you did ROX.
As I moved my gaze to infinity and beyond,I found you Buzz Lightyear, yes yes Woody was Andy’s favourite toy, but without you, it felt incomplete, maybe that’s the reason, he ran to follow you. Oh and your Spanish makes you quite the ladies man.
And I look at home, and yes my dad is a superhero, but I refuse to accept my mum as the sidekick.
She has the ability to read minds and fix moods and I could go on about the wondrous things, but you get the gist.
Looking up in admiration at my favourites.

Little things
They always told me to dream big and achieve big.
Why is it then that the little things make a difference.
The smile on a stranger’s face when you compliment them.
That sense of relief on a student’s face after an exam.
The rush of excitement when one person out of the 7 billion on this planet says yes.
The shock when your sibling says you look nice.
The one phone call you’ve been waiting for.
When the food finally arrives at the table.
That hot shower after a long day.
Reading your favourite book on a rainy afternoon.
That conversation with your best friend.
That one cheesy bollywood movie that makes you laugh and cry at the same time.
When your favourite team wins the match.
Looking at baby pictures, and maa ke haath ka khana.
After all we are nothing but a speck of dust, suspended in a sun beam, might as well make the little things count.

We sit by the window sill, and you tell me about your day.
There is a side to me that wants to break down your rants into completely logical arguments, provide a practical solution to all your rants.
There is a side to me that wants to hug you tight enough, come up with baseless solutions and completely ignore any logic.
You tell me that one can’t look at everything practically, and here I sit bursting with emotion and to tell you
There is a side to me that is an old romantic, that believes in a forever and there is one kiss out there that would be the one, where my foot ‘pops’ and yes I do believe in soul mates.The love letters, the slow dance and there is the kind of love where I am willing to wait.
There is the side to me influenced by everything around me, where I keep my guard up and shield my vulnerabilities. For I no(know) people come and go.
There is the emotional and practical side, and often one overpowers the other,I wish I could choose when.

Dear Dance,
I often wonder where you first came from ,cause from the age of 4 you’ve taken my breath away.
You’ve left me wondering how a part of me could love something so deeply, that every time I listen to music,I can’t think of anything but the choreography, they call me crazy for not listening to the lyrics and understanding them, but you’ve left me smitten.
I remember those classes and how you left me breathless, switching from Kathak to Jazz to Aerial to Salsa and Hip Hop, oh you have so many forms I could never name them all.
You knew exactly how to fix my moods, one beat at a time. Those time’s when I had nothing or no one but you, you were there for me.My favourite position to read in, is still that head stand, or doing pirouettes with the book in my hand
And I remember the year I almost left you, when I let you go, it broke my heart, my hands shook, nothing would ever be the same again, it was going to hurt worse than any heartbreak and I’m glad I decided against it, cause let’s face it, you and I are meant to be together, forever.
I still look at you dreamy eyed, my heart beat increases, and I can’t stop smiling
Just one question, out of the number of guys I meet, why is it that none of them can dance
Hopelessly in love with you
~A Dancer

What is this life, full of care, when we have no time to stand and stare
I read this poem as a child and was so confused by the theme.
When was the last time you slept for as long as you wanted.
Ate whatever you wanted without thinking of it’s consequences.
Had a conversation in person and you didn’t even realise how quickly time passed.
Learnt something new or read that book that sits on your shelf waiting to be read.
The last time you got wet in the rain without considering the possibility of falling sick.
Took up the course that you wanted and dressed as you wanted to.
Before we get into throwing caution to the wind and any other cliches, let’s take a moment to just stand and stare.