I believe in god but don't seek him in religion,
And why should i, when my god exists in me?

I trust, happiness is nothing but peace of my mind,
And why should i ally it with money?

I treasure my life and live it to my best,
And why shouldn't i, when it is reflection of me?

I love my family and fond of my friends,
And why shouldn't i, when a heart beats in me?

I believe, i am sole responsible for all my actions,
And why shouldn't i, when i am born free?

Eyes half-shut and scared as hell, She was muttering to herself, " Why i have to do this. I am so scared of heights. I know, no one has ever died of this but what if..what if i am the first one. What if tomorrow is my last day on earth? Mom says if you don't, you will never know how beautiful this world is. But i am already happy. I feel so cozy ,so safe here. God O God, please don't let sun rise tomorrow..." . Don't know when her eyes closed and she fell asleep.

Apparently God didn't listen to her, sun rose at usual time. Infact minutes earlier than usual. She woke up by its blazing rays. After an angry glance at it, she looked around and saw her Mom patiently waiting in a corner. She has no choice now. So she looked at her Mom's assuring face for a minute, closed her eyes and jumped from top of the building.

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Soon, her wings stretched magically and instead of falling, she was floating. Cool breeze was embracing her as she was moving forward. She opened her eyes, to be mesmerized by the beauty she had never imagined. She was oblivious of her wide grin. Finally she had overcome her fear for flying. It was seeming so natural. "So how was it?", a voice interrupted her thoughts. She turned her head to see her mom flying beside her.

"Luv you Ma". Said the baby bird, before she dived again.

Every setting sun determines to bring a new dawn,
A new day, a new light!
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Every falling leaf smiles in a hope of a new spring,
A new beginning, a new life!
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Success brings happiness and failure makes us strong,
Dawn is truly valued when it follows the dark!
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It is better to fail in an attempt to make our own destiny,
than never try to rise in fear of a fall!

~me

of chuchus and zuzus

Earlier when we were just two, we never bothered going on a hike, and now after becoming parents we never miss any chance!

So It was beautiful day and we were out on a short hike. Shreyu was elated to see very many chuchus and zuzus. For my 13 months old, anything flying in air is a chuchu and anything running on a ground is a zuzu! I was delighted to see his joy, till i observed his source of pleasure closely.

Zuzus were actually numerous newborn baby-squirrels learning to be on their own, and chuchus were many circling vultures, preying on them. My heart started sinking, when i realized the situation. S~ being practical one, reminded me of food-chain and vultures are doing this for food not for fun, but it didn't really help. It was unfair on squirrels' parts. Those newbies were too young to understand danger and couldn't protect themselves.

Actually, there was something, i didn't notice. It is summer here, grass and shrubs are turning into hay, blending with color of these babies and giving them ample protection. On the other hand, there is abundant food for vultures, just have to look harder. Thus they also won't die of hunger. By the next spring, when grass will be green again, squirrels will be grown enough to protect themselves, but will be easier to spot by vultures. Win-win for both, once again!

Needless to say, i was at peace by now. What a flawless design! I bowed my head to lord almighty and happily continued with my hike (and showing shreyu more chuchus and zuzus).