The Wandering Soul

You live in a world of unlimited choices, what exists today may not be there tomorrow.
People will underestimate your expressions, emotions, your kindness, or the way you care.
They could perceive you wrong, take you for granted.
They'll control you, judge you, manipulate you, strip you down, betray and leave you in the dark.
Taunting words, broken promises, death of a loved one, all could emotionally destroy you.

You’ll fall, bleed to death.
You'll pick up what’s left of you, and continue walking.
You are taught not to break a heart, even those who can’t handle yours.
You let go, pray for those who hurt you the most, for their happiness, they deserve better.
Your age, body, skin, choices will change.
Your scars will remain, you’ll have more wounds, and your life...will change with time. 

What matters is...

You’ve known pain like your own shadow.
You are born with a loving heart.
You’ve known to love, genuine and unconditional.
But, you don’t need a coward who’ll awaken your love but can never love you.

What matters is...

You are built in fire.
You are born for a reason, and you’ve found yourself.
You are determined.
You are still standing even after the worse storm, that too with a smile.
And that makes you strong, brave - a true survivor. 

In God's Witness

I wander lost, see you in my dreams
I lie awake, still thinking
What could’ve been if you were here with me?
May it be fate, or a change of heart
You’re gone, I’m all alone.
Does God tell you how I keep myself alive?
Do you see me close my eyes,
Breathe in your memories?
Do you hear me cry?
With a heartache that kills me?
Can you feel me reach out to the stars?
Hoping if I could see you one last time.


In God’s witness, I promise,
A vow for a lifetime and many more...
If I live again, I’ll find you.
I’ll protect you, fight your wars,
Be your hope, the way you are mine.
But...will you remember me
If I call out your name?
Will you hold me close
Feel my heart?
Will you believe if I say “I love you”
More than you’ll ever know.
I may not be your first,
But I hope to be the last you loved.

Mist

When I see you, I forget all the pain

Feel alive once again.

I wonder how does it feel to touch you,

Or hold you close?

I am just a human, having a heart

That envies those

Who gets to see you every day,

The way you smile with love,

The way you hug, arms wide spread.

I know, you are just a dream

You'll only last for a moment,

But...it's worth a wait

For a lifetime.

"Mist"

Watercolor on paper (24x22)

Verses for Painting & Photography

Broken

Someone once asked me “How do you depict something excruciating that you go numb and cannot speak. You don’t know what hit or when? It’s hard to explain! Because something just dies in you and every moment you feel that!”
It’s difficult to draw a person with such sorrow. The only thing I could think of was how if something hit a glass?
“Broken”
White compressed charcoal on black paper(30x30)
#charcoalpainting #alwaysanartist#deathandsorrow #blackandwhite

"Whiff of Life"

Combined painting and it's version as a banner. 

#painting #verses #whiffoflife #memories #thewanderingsoul @dotsandhues @dottedmoments

"Bloom"

Photograph was taken for one of the road trips

Quote: "My thorns may hurt you, but you must know they protect me from getting hurt by you. I am just a flower, not to be crushed by your whims and fancies. Nurture me, I bring beauty to your garden, a symbol of love and life." - Quotes on Life, Ayanah