Alibaug to Goa Biking Expedition Dec 2007

यह सुनेहरा असमान,
एक विशाल चित्रभूमि

यह समुन्दर की लहरें ,
असीम हैं उनके दायरे

यह सूरज का ढलना,
ढलना फिर उभरना

यह पंछीयोंकी उड़ान,
अमन का पैगाम

यह खूबसूरत समां,
हर दिन नया चित्रहार

- Akky

Akshay & Amit - Alibaug to Goa Biking Expedition Dec 2007

People waste too much time and energy in arriving at a decision; not enough in capitalizing on it – Akky

Aug'10

To the serene lake and
the misty mountain peaks
I dearly missed them
all this time

To the sound of silence and
star gazing at night
I am going to miss you
all the time

To the very special moments
and spotting the pink butterfly
I will treasure you
all my life

I am just back from
a trip to paradise
and now I wonder, why?

- Akky

P.S: To Paradise and Back revisited.

Feb 2009

मिले थे सिर्फ दो बार
ज़िन्दगी भरकी सौगात मिली
कभी ना भूल पाए
ऐसी प्यारी यादें जुड़ी
बस यूंही बातों बातों मैं
यह दुनिया उलझती गयी

चाहकर भी फिर ना मिल पाए
आखिर गलती भी हमारी थी
हमने कसम जो खायी
आपने उसे निभाई
बस यूंही बातों बातों मैं
यह दुनिया उलझती गयी

डरते हैं उस दिन से
जिस दिन आपसे टकरायेंगे
क्या पता उस दिन भी आपको
पुरानी कसमें याद आएंगी
बस यूंही बातों बातों मैं
यह दुनिया उलझती गयी

घम नहीं हमें किसी बात का
नाही कोई तकरार है
बस मिलनेकी चाहत है
और उसी दिन का इंतज़ार है
क्या कहें, बस यूंही बातों बातों मैं
यह दुनिया उलझती गयी

- Akky

Photo: Artist's Rendition - June 2010

In you,
I see a rock star
I see an opera singer

In you,
I see a carefree bird
I see a conscious soul

In you,
I see a compulsive talker
I see a absorbing listener

In you,
I see a torrid lover
I see a understanding partner

In you,
I see a spoilt brat
I see a loving mother

In you,
I see a confused girl
I see a woman of substance

In you,
I see my fantasy
I see my girl

- Akky

P.S: If you like this, you may also like to listen to My Girl by Temptations (on YouTube)

Singhagad in the rains

Chasing the sun,
we were on top of the clouds.
At nature’s mercy,
we were enraptured by the hatched conspiracy.
– Akky

Golden Gate Bridge, SF - August'09

The single biggest factor that holds everyone down is the fear of failure or rejection. Once you circumvent it you are always bound to win. Either you win the chase or you win over your fear. – Akky

Close your eyes
Open your arms
Feel the drift
Take the leap
- Akky

Sunset at Juhu Beach

It’s been a while
a while feels like ages

Eyes have been looking
been looking for you

I knew I’d notice
I’d not miss

For I have been waiting
been waiting for this

I want to tell you
tell you how it feels

And I have no doubts
Yes Baby, it’s You

- Akky

Solo flights - Paragliding at Kamshet Oct'08 (Photo Courtesy: Rajsekhar Aich)

Light on my feet,
I am ready to fly
Not born with wings,
But I have the zest to try

I am not afraid to fail,
I am not shy
I belive in me and
I m the one who wants to fly

- Akky

P.S: Re-phrasing the moments while I was preparing for my first solo flight :)

Update: Kunal sent me this video of my first flight. Yaaay!

Logan Square, Philadelphia (place I wrote this down)

Few years back
I said to myself
Said to myself
that You were the one

Even that day
I had no doubts
Had no doubts
deep in my heart

I wanted a chance
to look in your eyes
Look in your eyes
and confess my love

I promise I tried
to ask you out
Asked you out
but you weren’t convinced

Now that I think
I should have tried
Should have tried
and given my best

Here I am today
and I want to confess
Want to confess
you’re still the one

I don’t expect
for you to feel
You to feel
the same as I do

I want you to know
that all I wish
All I wish
is good for you

Nothing’s gonna change
of what I feel
What I feel
is my love for you

Years down the line
and all I fear
All I fear
you may still be the one

- Akky

P.S: I wanted to compose this into a song but that didn’t happen :( and it was one of the reasons why it took me so long to post it on my blog. So, for now enjoy the lyrics of what could have been my first debut single ;) Click here to see Logan Square in all its beauty.

Mid-air San Francisco to Chicago

“Every sunrise that fights to breakthrough, germinates a million hopes to soon follow through.” – Akky

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ISB iDiya 2009 - Winner

“Success or failure is not a reflection of who you are, its simply a local maxima or minima.” – Akky

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Colors of the 'Monsoon Sky' from my window

“A freshly painted canvas is up in the sky, any single moment you can give it a try.” – Akky

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Reaching for Nirvana - By Rajsekhar Aich

“Hunger is what it takes to earn the bread.” – Akky

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Windscreen on a rainy day in Philadelphia

For a moment,
I was lost in another moment.

In that moment,
I lived a thousand moments.

- Akky

P.S: Liked this one? Just for fun you should also check the “Parody of a Moment“. Click here to browse through few other rhymes. You may also like the Quote-Unquote series.

Sabarmati Aashram - MaR '07

Stream your thoughts,
Bring it on.

Let them flow,
Keep it on.

Even if no one cares,
I am tuned to your song.

- Akky

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iNDiAn CEO WitH SiddhiViNaYak tEmPLe in the BAcKdRoP - 03:45am JuL'07

Every single day I fail to deliver
And every single day I don’t live up

Every single day I face failure
And likewise every single day I don’t give up!

- Akky

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Mid-air San Francisco to Chicago

I don’t know how it feels
To find the love of your dreams

The one you are destined to meet
Could be seated next to your seat

An unknown looking glance
Could lead to that chance

A couple of introductory greetings
May lead to future meetings

Sharing your life’s motivation
Initiate an engaging conversation

You may go different ways
And that is how things could stay

So don’t hold back even that slightest thought
Why keep anything in your thinking hat

For all you know you may never see
The love of your life from your dreams

- Akky

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Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2009

Even though I don’t run a marathon to win, on finishing I always emerge as a winner. – Akky

Villagers we met en-route to Harishchandragad

Every single day reinforces my fundamental belief that people are good and they would like to exercise this inherent urge to do good without having to go out of their way. – Akky

Lake Raleigh - (click to see the bigger version)

Trails could reach places
But the road couldn’t

Woods were dark and motionless
But the birds weren’t

Ripples travelled far and wide
But the water didn’t

Time passed and skipped beats
But the moments didn’t

Life will take a turn and shall try to move on
But thankfully the memories won’t

- Akky

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Parktowne Place Apts - Linx Cafe, Philadelphia

I sat
Time flew
It took me
9^1/2 hours behind.
- Akky

“Decide for yourself; leastways you will have no one else to blame.” – Akky

View from Peth Fort during Monsoon

Love is in the air
and its been a long time of despair.
Even I want to witness this affair.
- Akky

P.S: Attempt at writing a haiku. Would love to hear some feedback and extra points if you can guess the context right :)

“I am an a$$. I seldom tell people what they want to hear, I tell them what they need to hear.” – Akky

“I don’t climb mountains to conquer them but to get conquered.” – Akky

“Anyone can run a marathon, but not everyone does.” – Akky

“Sometimes it just pays to think less and do more. Amen” – Akky

“Don’t just say you have changed because change is impermanent.” – Akky

“All business books are misleading. They only discuss the dumbest of events in hindsight which later turned out to be the best things to happen to anyone. ” – Akky

“A good start is just half done. Good finish ensures battle is won.” – Akky

P.S: Credits » bE A SmArT FiNiSher

“Be alarmed and take serious note if you see yourself always occupied with urgent things on hand and leaving the important ones to become urgent.” – Akky

“Screw-ups aren’t all that bad, especially because you can think of them years later and have a hearty laugh.” – Akky

“Everyone digs a pit. Some use it to litter, while others use it for their grave. Only a few see it as the initial phases of the foundation for their multi-storied building and so they keep digging harder.” – Akky

“To start with its the passion, nearing the end is the sheer joy of fulfillment. So, its the midst you need to overcome with focus and a lot of persistence.” – Akky

“Everyone does his best to justify the path one chooses to follow. I have realized I am no different, except that I know I do.” – Akky

“If it is you who can fix things right, then why wait for some divine intervention.” – Akky

“Failing and not knowing why is a classic case for ensuring more failures.” – Akky

“One day I will not remain as dumb and as foolish I am today. And that is what I fear.” – Akky

P.S: The one in the pic is Akshat. I am behind the lens :)

“Discover thyself and the world shall take notice.” – Akky

“Silence the coward within.” – Akky

“There is no harm in going all out for your goals, unless you don’t aim to achieve them.” – Akky

“If only starts decided the outcome, not many would have made it to the record books.” – Akky

“Utilize today, to not waste another tomorrow for today.” – Akky

“Do not think beyond the choices you can make.” – Akky

“Summit is only a point from which one can safely return.” – Akky

Context: Thumb rule to follow when on a hike.

• TrEk ki YaAdEiN DoStOnKi zUbAaNi
• Dhak Bahiri – An Unsuccessful Attempt, Successful Hike

“You need no more reasons to give your best than to prove right the people who believe in you.” – Akky