My First Day at School

I was scared. I was surrounded by people, I felt like I was lost. Mom had lied; school did not seem like fun.

After mom took me to my classroom, she said she would wait outside. But I was still scared. I did not know anyone; other kids were talking to each other and making friends. But, I was scared to move.

Then, a lady came in and said her name was Tr. Lily. She made us tell our names too, I listened to everyone carefully. When it was my turn I felt like jumping under the desk.

“Aarav.” My mind said

“Yes? What’s your name?” Tr. Lily asked.

“Aarav.” My mind said again.

She kept asking and my mind kept replying.

Then, Tr. Lily taught us nursery rhymes; “Humpty, dumpty sat on a wall. Repeat students.”

“Humpty, dumpty sat on a wall.” My mind said.

Then, she read us a story, which I enjoyed.  

Then, it was time to go home. I walked out of the classroom, saw mom and started to cry.  

Imperfect Lives

Now, in between our imperfect lives
We search our talents
We play the guitar till our fingers bleed, we stay up all night to think up good poetry, we frown at our artwork
All this in a tiny room

But one day, in a room that won't seem so tiny
And at a time our lives won't seem so imperfect
We will be doing the exact same things. 

Lonely?

Outside, everything was bright. Diyas lit, Akash Kandils hung up, firecrackers bursting on every street, such joy!

But, everything seemed dark around me. I had just moved to a new city to find a job. My family was celebrating Diwali together; I had spoken to everyone in the morning.                                              

The empty apartment did not make me any happier, probably why mother wanted me to have a room mate. I slumped on the couch and heaved a sigh. It had been a long and tough few days. But, I had gotten a job just three days ago; I took it as a good sign. Realizing I was hungry I ordered food...again.

Even after the food had arrived it felt quiet and lonely so I watched a movie, I entered its world. I forgot who I was, what I was doing, why I was there and that was my Diwali.