"Muzammil Ibrahim , it is time to go"
I get up , wash my face for the last time and take a final look at my cell. It was very dark, dingy and used to get very cold during nights. Not a very homely setting, true. But these are the kinds of cells that are generally given to hardcore terrorists, I was no exception.
I walk out of my cell, the guards bolt the door behind me. The cell had become quite a familiar place for me probably because I had been living there for six months . I vividly remember the scene when the judge had said "Muzammil Ibrahim , you are found guilty of participating in the killing of innocent people going to the 'Akshardhaam' .You are awarded death penalty , to be hanged till death"
As I was walking towards my fate , I thought " Had I always been like this?"
A spontaneous answer came from within "No"
It was true, I was once a successful engineer with a recognized degree. "Then what triggered me to become what I am today?"
I remember. How can I forget that day. No father can forget , nor endure what I had. I had held the emaciated body of my son in my hands. He had been stabbed so badly I could not recognize his face. His wounds outnumbered the hair in my head. What kind of a father would remain normal after that. I lost all sense of logic, all sense of right and wrong. I had to take revenge but my enemy was anonymous . So I set forward to take revenge from the entire world.
What followed were very hard days. I joined a group of fanatics who were hell bent on 'jihaad'. I did not like them nor their concepts but they were the easiest way I would get my revenge so I stuck around with them.There was a lot of agitation among us. We were very different , only one thing united us 'hatred'.We were given militant training , we were trained to kill. After many months of training and brain washing we had become machines to kill , machines who would shoot on a single order. We did not know who were the people we were going to kill, we just knew that we had to kill.
Now when I reflect on alll this I realize I have become what I hated the most. My son was killed,I was wronged. How many sons did I kill, how many wives did I widow? I can't remember. What will I answer allah when he questions me . How will I answer my son?
The guards escort me to the place where I will be hanged. The sunlight stings my eyes.
I am escorted to the raised platform , my hands are tied.
Jailer - "Muzammil Ibrahim any last wish?"
Stop all this hatred , this killing. It does no good. My son was killed, I killed many to take my revenge , this has to stop.But I think I had lost my right to wish a long time back
"No"' I say
The black cloth is draped around my face.I close my eyes, that was the last ray of light I was ever going to see..............
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
A 5p success story
Genere- Fiction
Introducing charecters –
10p – a guy with cg 10 :P
5p- a guy with cg 5 \m/
Anna – a very beautiful gal
C.G.P.A- The Boss Of the educational institution
SCENE 1 ( 10p and 5p are having a meeting with cgpa)
CGPA – “Hello 10p how are you, how is your studies goin on ?”
10p – “Hello sir , studies is not goin on that good , exams are
nearing and I have only revised the sylaabus thrice.”
CGPA – “Don’t woorry you will do fine , you are our college’s hope …..etc etc….”
5p –“ Ehm .. Excuse me sir..”
CGPA- “Yes what do you want , say quickly, don’t waste my time”
5p – “Sir you had called both of us for a meeting, you are acting as
though I am not present”
10p- “How does it matter. Everyone knows this year I am going to walk
away with the best pay package”
5p –“Does that mean you can talk to me like this?..........”
CGPA – “He has all the reason to do so, after all he is a 10p”
Sp – “Sir are you forgetting the fact that I am also a student if this
institute. I also competed against the same kids and qualified and
even got a good rank.Isn’t this enough to show I am not a fool as you
think I am “
CGPA- “It doesn’t matter, you have proved yourself worthless here.I
called you here because we were contemplating on the fact whether to
allow you to sit in the placements or not, seeing your record”
10p –“Very true sir , he will bring shame to the institute”
5p-“Just because I scored less than you does not mean I am inferior,
in fact I know a lot of things you don’t, you are just….”
CGPA – “You have the audacity to challenge the best student of the
campus, very well.I am giving you a chance to sit for the placement
but you will make a mockery of yourself, just look at you you area a
mere 5p , you are below the normal people …………………….”
5p - “Scoring marks is in no way proportional to knowledge. Just
because I refuse to mug does not mean I don’t know anyhting.Anyway
thank you sir for your kind words..”
SCENE 2 (JUDGEMRNT DAY DAY OF PLACEMENTS- 1Op and 5p are sitting
outside ?nescafe fully dressed)
10p is assured of his success, he has even prepared his victory
speech. 5p is quite tense and nervous
Enter Anna
Anna to both of them – “Hi I am Anna, guys I need a little help urgently”
10p – “I m abc.I m a 10 p”
Anna- “HUH….EXCUSE ME”
5p – “My name is xyz and I m not a 10p(pun intented)”
10p – “Are you a student , what’s your c.g,”
Anna- “I am not a student……”
10p –“Then don’t bug me , I have to concentate”
5p to Anna – “What is your problem?
Anna – “I need someone to come with me urgently , need a hand in
something and I don’t know the area. I can’t trust strangers. It’s imp
, you guys are students right? I need your help urgently . Please”
5p – “I have an inteview to give”
Anna – “Itll only take a little while.”
5p – “Ohh ok….”
Anna – “Thanks , see I need to …”
So 5p and Anna go to Vasco to do her work.On the way back
Anna – “Thanks dude I owe you know”
5p – “No problem………….”
Anna- “You seem a bit tensed, about the interview…”
So 5p tells her his present state
Anna – “Ohh .. never mind about the c.g.I bet they will like the fact
that you have done so many projects and other stuff”
5p – “I hope so “
So after that 10p and 5p go to give the interviews .10p comes out of
the interview hall saying ‘carcked it man’
5p is really nervous , but goes inside
Inside – There are 4 to 5 people sitting , but in the corner seat is …………..Anna
5p is amazed but does not show it
During the interview they ask him all sorts of questions and weird
stuff. 5p tries to answer all but honestly says no in whatever he
doesn’t know.
Interview over .
In the evening that day
5p is waiting restlessly for the result while he sees Anna coming up to him
5p – “Hi , I didn’t know you were in the interview panel . I would
have behaved better else”
Anna- “Don’t mind bottomline is our company has selected you “
5p is shocked , numb and is at loss of words
5p – “ Thank you , thanks…………..”
Anna – “Don’t thank me I didn’t do a thing. They were impressed by
your skills and stright forward attitude”
5p – “Wow this is crazy……….”
Anna – “So where’s my treat….won’t you treat me “
5p-“Ya , but will you go I mean ………”
Anna- “Ya you’re a nice guy..”
So Anna and 5p go to Shahi to celebrate his success. As story goes 10p
cracked the interview and is now working in a software company. 5p
also got a job , did well there and now owns his own firm.And by the
way he is happliy married to Anna :D
Introducing charecters –
10p – a guy with cg 10 :P
5p- a guy with cg 5 \m/
Anna – a very beautiful gal
C.G.P.A- The Boss Of the educational institution
SCENE 1 ( 10p and 5p are having a meeting with cgpa)
CGPA – “Hello 10p how are you, how is your studies goin on ?”
10p – “Hello sir , studies is not goin on that good , exams are
nearing and I have only revised the sylaabus thrice.”
CGPA – “Don’t woorry you will do fine , you are our college’s hope …..etc etc….”
5p –“ Ehm .. Excuse me sir..”
CGPA- “Yes what do you want , say quickly, don’t waste my time”
5p – “Sir you had called both of us for a meeting, you are acting as
though I am not present”
10p- “How does it matter. Everyone knows this year I am going to walk
away with the best pay package”
5p –“Does that mean you can talk to me like this?..........”
CGPA – “He has all the reason to do so, after all he is a 10p”
Sp – “Sir are you forgetting the fact that I am also a student if this
institute. I also competed against the same kids and qualified and
even got a good rank.Isn’t this enough to show I am not a fool as you
think I am “
CGPA- “It doesn’t matter, you have proved yourself worthless here.I
called you here because we were contemplating on the fact whether to
allow you to sit in the placements or not, seeing your record”
10p –“Very true sir , he will bring shame to the institute”
5p-“Just because I scored less than you does not mean I am inferior,
in fact I know a lot of things you don’t, you are just….”
CGPA – “You have the audacity to challenge the best student of the
campus, very well.I am giving you a chance to sit for the placement
but you will make a mockery of yourself, just look at you you area a
mere 5p , you are below the normal people …………………….”
5p - “Scoring marks is in no way proportional to knowledge. Just
because I refuse to mug does not mean I don’t know anyhting.Anyway
thank you sir for your kind words..”
SCENE 2 (JUDGEMRNT DAY DAY OF PLACEMENTS- 1Op and 5p are sitting
outside ?nescafe fully dressed)
10p is assured of his success, he has even prepared his victory
speech. 5p is quite tense and nervous
Enter Anna
Anna to both of them – “Hi I am Anna, guys I need a little help urgently”
10p – “I m abc.I m a 10 p”
Anna- “HUH….EXCUSE ME”
5p – “My name is xyz and I m not a 10p(pun intented)”
10p – “Are you a student , what’s your c.g,”
Anna- “I am not a student……”
10p –“Then don’t bug me , I have to concentate”
5p to Anna – “What is your problem?
Anna – “I need someone to come with me urgently , need a hand in
something and I don’t know the area. I can’t trust strangers. It’s imp
, you guys are students right? I need your help urgently . Please”
5p – “I have an inteview to give”
Anna – “Itll only take a little while.”
5p – “Ohh ok….”
Anna – “Thanks , see I need to …”
So 5p and Anna go to Vasco to do her work.On the way back
Anna – “Thanks dude I owe you know”
5p – “No problem………….”
Anna- “You seem a bit tensed, about the interview…”
So 5p tells her his present state
Anna – “Ohh .. never mind about the c.g.I bet they will like the fact
that you have done so many projects and other stuff”
5p – “I hope so “
So after that 10p and 5p go to give the interviews .10p comes out of
the interview hall saying ‘carcked it man’
5p is really nervous , but goes inside
Inside – There are 4 to 5 people sitting , but in the corner seat is …………..Anna
5p is amazed but does not show it
During the interview they ask him all sorts of questions and weird
stuff. 5p tries to answer all but honestly says no in whatever he
doesn’t know.
Interview over .
In the evening that day
5p is waiting restlessly for the result while he sees Anna coming up to him
5p – “Hi , I didn’t know you were in the interview panel . I would
have behaved better else”
Anna- “Don’t mind bottomline is our company has selected you “
5p is shocked , numb and is at loss of words
5p – “ Thank you , thanks…………..”
Anna – “Don’t thank me I didn’t do a thing. They were impressed by
your skills and stright forward attitude”
5p – “Wow this is crazy……….”
Anna – “So where’s my treat….won’t you treat me “
5p-“Ya , but will you go I mean ………”
Anna- “Ya you’re a nice guy..”
So Anna and 5p go to Shahi to celebrate his success. As story goes 10p
cracked the interview and is now working in a software company. 5p
also got a job , did well there and now owns his own firm.And by the
way he is happliy married to Anna :D
Monday, March 15, 2010
YOU ARE SPECIAL
There is no other one like you
No other as special as you
No other in the world has your smile
No one in the world has a heart like you , so fragile
You have your own dreams to achieve
To fulfill those all the blessings may you receive
There is none other who has your laughter
May you laugh your way through life and it’s slaughter
No one cries like you when you are in grief
I pray that these moments in your life be but brief
There can be none a better than friend than you
I have always found a shelter in your friendship , in you
The way you walk , the way you talk are one of kind
All the cheer and joy of you do remind
Were you always like this , so nice ?
It’s unbelievable you are there in this world full of vice
You have a smile as beautiful as red roses in spring
You’re eyes sparkle with joy ,all the joy that they bring
You are special , you ought to know it
Coz what you have , many are far from it
God made you in the palm of his hand
You are his own child , that you should understand
So today I feel very happy to declare
That you are very special , and for you do we care
No other as special as you
No other in the world has your smile
No one in the world has a heart like you , so fragile
You have your own dreams to achieve
To fulfill those all the blessings may you receive
There is none other who has your laughter
May you laugh your way through life and it’s slaughter
No one cries like you when you are in grief
I pray that these moments in your life be but brief
There can be none a better than friend than you
I have always found a shelter in your friendship , in you
The way you walk , the way you talk are one of kind
All the cheer and joy of you do remind
Were you always like this , so nice ?
It’s unbelievable you are there in this world full of vice
You have a smile as beautiful as red roses in spring
You’re eyes sparkle with joy ,all the joy that they bring
You are special , you ought to know it
Coz what you have , many are far from it
God made you in the palm of his hand
You are his own child , that you should understand
So today I feel very happy to declare
That you are very special , and for you do we care
DEAR FRIEND
You were there when I was in need
You were there when I was in dire straits , indeed
You did not leave my side when I was in gloom
You supported me when life’s flower was not in bloom
You were like the air ,always around
You were my aide while others could not be found
You were like the polar star, always there
You showed me the correct path , the path that was fair
You were my worst critic always pointing out the mistakes
You were best fan, making me happy no matter what it takes
You were like the morning dew always pure
You stood with me always so sure
You made me do crazy things which I would never done
You made sure that all the knots in my life were undone
So today from the bottom of my heart
I pray that nothing do us apart
You were there when I was in dire straits , indeed
You did not leave my side when I was in gloom
You supported me when life’s flower was not in bloom
You were like the air ,always around
You were my aide while others could not be found
You were like the polar star, always there
You showed me the correct path , the path that was fair
You were my worst critic always pointing out the mistakes
You were best fan, making me happy no matter what it takes
You were like the morning dew always pure
You stood with me always so sure
You made me do crazy things which I would never done
You made sure that all the knots in my life were undone
So today from the bottom of my heart
I pray that nothing do us apart
COME ON NOW SMILE SUNSHINE
What happed if you could not get what you wanted
What happened if your wish was not granted
You will surely succeed the next time
So wipe your tears for the last time
Come on now smile sunshine
Sorrow is like your elderly aunt
It comes once in a while
And what you want it will not grant
But it only stays for a short while
Come on now smile sunshine
You won’t get anything by fretting over what happened
What is gone is gone what has happened has happened
You had no control over things early on
From now take control of your life right now right on
Come on now smile sunshine
Always remember there are people backing you
To whom the most important person is you
They eagerly wait to see you happy and laughing
They want you to start over again ,to see you striving
So come on now smile sunshine
What happened if your wish was not granted
You will surely succeed the next time
So wipe your tears for the last time
Come on now smile sunshine
Sorrow is like your elderly aunt
It comes once in a while
And what you want it will not grant
But it only stays for a short while
Come on now smile sunshine
You won’t get anything by fretting over what happened
What is gone is gone what has happened has happened
You had no control over things early on
From now take control of your life right now right on
Come on now smile sunshine
Always remember there are people backing you
To whom the most important person is you
They eagerly wait to see you happy and laughing
They want you to start over again ,to see you striving
So come on now smile sunshine
WHY
Why is this dullness , this sorrow
Why is there no life even if we have to borrow
Why today brothers fight against their own
Why in the heart of man seeds of hatred as sown
Why today people are bent on fighting
Why sibling is against sibling
Why today we can’t see the larger view
Why today we have such a partial view
Why today a line on the map is reason enough to kill
Why kids are given guns to play, why this skill
Why can’t we live in peace and harmony
Why can’t we listen to the music of love, it’s symphony
Why can’t we forget our differences and extend
Why are we bent on bringing this world to it’s terrible end
Why do we forget that we all are the same
Why do we forget that we all pray in the same name
Why are there still thousands of hungry mouths to feed
Why is there much with some , none where the need
Why do I still see crying faces, their eyes brimming
Why are there many clouds but no silver lining
Why are there so many questions but no answer
Why …….
Why is there no life even if we have to borrow
Why today brothers fight against their own
Why in the heart of man seeds of hatred as sown
Why today people are bent on fighting
Why sibling is against sibling
Why today we can’t see the larger view
Why today we have such a partial view
Why today a line on the map is reason enough to kill
Why kids are given guns to play, why this skill
Why can’t we live in peace and harmony
Why can’t we listen to the music of love, it’s symphony
Why can’t we forget our differences and extend
Why are we bent on bringing this world to it’s terrible end
Why do we forget that we all are the same
Why do we forget that we all pray in the same name
Why are there still thousands of hungry mouths to feed
Why is there much with some , none where the need
Why do I still see crying faces, their eyes brimming
Why are there many clouds but no silver lining
Why are there so many questions but no answer
Why …….
SUNSET
The sky is lit with red as bright as fire
There is a hue of crimson only as much as you desire
A border of blue can be seen dabbed with a golden glow
Not to forget orange , indigo and all the colors of the rainbow
Surely it is the work of an artist , such a masterpiece
The whole sky is the canvas the whole as a single piece
The red reminds you of love and of passion
The blue reminds you of mercy and compassion
Every other color has some meaning and a reason
Why it was used in used and what does it beckon
The sun, the shiny mass sinks in the sea lighting it on fire
One fails to understand this wonder no matter how much you aspire
How the sky is ablaze even as you gaze
How the end of day marks the beginning of another, the transition phase
Why in the atmosphere there is a silent lull
But the setting is in no way dull
How among the sadness there is a slight joy only a slight tinge
Why you wait for it all day and what is that pain that binge
When this beautiful work of god passes away
You hope there was more of it even as you go away
There is a hue of crimson only as much as you desire
A border of blue can be seen dabbed with a golden glow
Not to forget orange , indigo and all the colors of the rainbow
Surely it is the work of an artist , such a masterpiece
The whole sky is the canvas the whole as a single piece
The red reminds you of love and of passion
The blue reminds you of mercy and compassion
Every other color has some meaning and a reason
Why it was used in used and what does it beckon
The sun, the shiny mass sinks in the sea lighting it on fire
One fails to understand this wonder no matter how much you aspire
How the sky is ablaze even as you gaze
How the end of day marks the beginning of another, the transition phase
Why in the atmosphere there is a silent lull
But the setting is in no way dull
How among the sadness there is a slight joy only a slight tinge
Why you wait for it all day and what is that pain that binge
When this beautiful work of god passes away
You hope there was more of it even as you go away
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
I spent these years of my life
Following the easy path
But I didn’t succeed in my strife
So I have decided to take
The road less travelled
The road were nobody treads
The road which everybody dreads
The road is bumpy , the road is long
The road is as silent as death’s own song
I stand here alone waiting for company
I waited for a long time but I didn’t get any
I must begin my journey soon
I was waiting from the morning and it’s already noon
I know the journey is not easy
This thought often makes me uneasy
But then the road is sure
And it will lead to the destination most pure
I look back to see if there is anyone
I look back but I see none
I will wait some more
I have decided now I can’t turn over
I must follow the road
The road less travelled
The road less travelled…..
Following the easy path
But I didn’t succeed in my strife
So I have decided to take
The road less travelled
The road were nobody treads
The road which everybody dreads
The road is bumpy , the road is long
The road is as silent as death’s own song
I stand here alone waiting for company
I waited for a long time but I didn’t get any
I must begin my journey soon
I was waiting from the morning and it’s already noon
I know the journey is not easy
This thought often makes me uneasy
But then the road is sure
And it will lead to the destination most pure
I look back to see if there is anyone
I look back but I see none
I will wait some more
I have decided now I can’t turn over
I must follow the road
The road less travelled
The road less travelled…..
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