Author: Reena Saxena

he took his
heart
to the bleeding edge

raised his head
as the sun
went down

asked the sky
to to let tomorrow
come

told the stars
they could have him
now

he left
his heart
at the bleeding edge

walked away

footprints
into night

~

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #86

Professor Geoffrey Random pondered a dilemma. Should he apply for the research money or hide his discovery till he thought the world was ready. He had tried to think through the implications of his discovery and the down side of unexpected consequences of implementing his research. You can plan and plan but the human mind is complex and can deviate from expected norms of behaviour given the right circumstances. He sighed, uncertain of what to do, trying to clear his mind and crystalize his thoughts. He unexpectedly came to his decision. I’ll accept the government grant, proceed with perfecting my research and hang the consequences. My research is bleeding edge and I will not deny humanity it’s chance for change.

Professor Random…

लहरा दो ज़ुल्फ़ें अपनी
हैं ये प्राण लताएँ
सींच लूँ अपना बंजर तन

महका हुआ यौवन तेरा
बन सर्प लिपटा रहूं
संदल का है सुन्दर वन

गूंजती हैं यादें इसमें
कौन सुनेगा इन्हें
एकाकी है खण्डर मन

तुझसे है रिश्ता कोई
क्यों लगता है तुझे
अमित है चिर दुश्मन

In response to: Reena’s Exploration Challenge # 85

रख दिया है दिल चाकू की धार पे
रिसते हैं ये घाव तुम्हारे इंतज़ार में ।१।

यूँ ही महफ़िल से उठ आया हूँ मैं
शायद हाँ छिपी थी तेरे इंकार में ।२।

और कहीं जाके रुकती नहीं नज़र
उलझ गया है मन तुम्हारे शृंगार में ।३।

उसके घर में देर है अंधेर नहीं हैं
हमने रातें गुज़ार दीं इसी ऐतबार में।४।

वो अब नज़रें चुराने लगा अमित
क्या रखा है ऐसे वस्ल-ए-यार में ।५।

In response to: Reena’s Exploration Challenge # 86