Haidar's Corner

You see when it starts to rain, the soul that luvs the rain lights up with an electric fervor! . I close my eyes and listen to the musical lyrics of raindrops drumming upon the rooftop, which pours down the drains. . I sit against the windows and watch countless slates slash against the pane and flashes of lightening streak across the reddened midnight sky. And then... . POW! CRACKOW! A blasting blare of thunder makes me shudder, almost jumping out of fright. . And then gradually the rumbling rolls away like a cartwheel leaving me with the sound of dripping raindrops like a collection of pattering feet tapdancing. . A cool breeze sifts in carrying with it the scent of wettened earth and the promise of a sweet and sound night's sleep. . Haidarwali 201805250053hrs

I sit here reminiscing In quiet solitude Chewing the cud Of fond and treasured memories Tucked away in deep recess I'm still enamored by the soul That has taken hold My eyes replay scenes Frozen in waiting To be or not Whichever it is I smile ecstatically For the gift of meeting you. Haidarwali 201705082101hrs

There is so much to know Yet time is not my friend A thousand glances Leaves me lost Amidst this blooming desert Of leaves, of stems and branches For foliage of knowledge Is a desert to this novice Still a chew Upon this humble morsel For sake of sustenance. Haidarwali 201805071554hrs

Emotions like 'grief' are a very painful thing to experience. When we suffer something such as loss, and we don't express ourselves, it eats at us bit by bit scraping at our soul and with no outlet to channel the grief, the longing - to fill the void created - it can and will destabilize a person. Emotions (of whatever kind) are supposed to be expressed and not suppressed. Expression (channeling) of 'negative' emotions is like the opening of a tap so that the 'dirty' water flows out after which 'clean' water will flow. On the other hand, suppression is similar to 'damming' water. Depending on how strong the dam is, the water will gradually build up pressure until that point when the dam will burst! Usually, the aftermath is unpredictable and not always positive. Internalizing negative emotions might initially seem okay - like not allowing yourself to cry when grieving.  Yet at a point it begins to take a toll and might lead to a psychologi...