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What’s my life been like?

Did it come as a hurricane ? just to destroy everything that came in its laps, with few people to remember me, and more to forever hate me or was it be like azure ocean ? Beautiful, majestic yet inherent with turmoil, whosoever sees and knows creating a bit of awe and fear or was it just a book that was never opened ? never read and yet occupied coveted slot that left no impression yet fitted with decor, that touched not a soul yet hovered around their existence? Maybe...Maybe it is a combination of the above, with serenity of gentle, comforting touch and gasps of indifference, intolerance when I pass this earth and look back from up above I know they have forgotten me but for sure they would let me sneak in their mind

A Diya in a river

A Diya in a river, turbulent in its flow, dancing with the waves of water, reflection on its wings The flame – symbol of life ; stretched with ripples of flow, Sailing in its light to eternity The loved ones on banks stretching with necks , eyes misty with forlorn thoughts and memories serenity absorbed in the stillness of ambience, Softly murmuring in the form of breeze. Moments holding breath of souls torn between love at the bank and journey towards eternity, The mood somber yet rejuvenating gaping fish and tumbling pebbles only hold the truth, they alone are witness to the path of nirvana The banks still have misty eyes only thing they are fading into oblivion

Japan : Myths and Realities

People often ask: Is Japan best place to live, and what makes it a successful economy? No one would vouch that Japan is the paradise to live in the world but when we compare to other parts of the world it stands out. We don’t hear the stories of Japanese fleeing the country in rickety boats like we see with the Vietnamese, Cubans or Indians/ Pakistanis flocking immigration agencies to migrate to Canada, Australia or New Zealand. However, out of the 100 plus countries or so on this planet, there are only a handful of countries where one can find a perfect blend of high standard of living coupled with bountiful nature, pollution free environment, negligible crime, excellent social benefits with courteous nationals who have tremendous sense of national pride. It seems this country is devoid of any infectious disease, starvation, terrorism, religious in-tolerance and militant labor force. Japan is by no means perfect, but on relative terms it is far superior to most. Living in Japan is ar