Girlfriend !!

Life began with waking up and loving my Girlfriend's face.She was my first love. I haven't loved anyone as much as I've loved her. She was there for me whenever i was in need of. She was there to comfort me, when i felt sad & lonely. She was there to fight away my Nightmares..

Now Years have passed, I've "grown up"... I've spent a generous period with my so called 'Cool Friends', that whenever she came to meet me i was embarrassed !! My Love for her had declined...

More Years have Passed,
I've become "Mature"... Busy with my "Professional" Career, I don't call her so often, but when i do, i know that she hasn't changed a bit, she luved me more than ever...

Yesterday, she left for abroad... to a country were she might find her happiness... And It was then i realized... How hard it was to be left alone !! It was then i realized... How hard it was when there was no one to weep your tears when you cry !! It was then i realized... How hard it was when you don't have a shoulder to rest upon while u feel frightened !! It was then i realized that i should never have left her un-noticed, she wouldn't like that... It would make her feel sad..

If she wasn't happy, there's no point in me being Happy. If she was frightened, there's nothing that would have made me courageous. If she was lonely, there's nothing in the world that can make me lively...

She will be loved for the rest of her life, as she had loved me in the first place...Because, That's the way every MOTHER should be treated.. No, that's the way every Mother WANTS to be treated !!

                                "How did you find the energy,
                                           to do all the things you did,
                                  To be teacher, nurse and counselor
                                            To me, when I was a kid.

                                               I see now it was love,
                               That made you come whenever I'd call,
                                             Your inexhaustible love,
                                            And I thank you for it all."

The Hand that rocks the cradle is the Hand that Rules the world. Love You Ma .. will really miss you a lot...Sorry, for leaving you unnoticed, unhappy...You were the reason, that I've been forgiven for most of my sins.. For Sure Heavens are under your feet...Love you...

- Nashmal Nizar [Courtesy : My Mom, who had left for Saudi Arabia Yesterday, Leaving me all alone :( back here at India]

An Apartment For Rent

This one was written by a 17yr old, dunno his Name - but still is a great piece of work, i believe

A man once lived,
In an apartment for rent,
To pay for it,
Half his salary was spent.

The room was cold,
The walls were bare,
The man owned nothing,
Except a table and two chairs.


And then one day,
His neighbour asked him,
Whether they could live together,
And share the apartment.

The man said yes,
For he had been lonely till then,
Some company would be good,
And so their friendship began.

The walls were painted,
New furniture was bought,
Carpets were laid,
Fancy artworks were sought.

As the months passed by,
The man began to trust,
The new friend of his,
With his closest thoughts.

In a silver drawer, he said,
Were all his gold and money.
And beneath his bed,
Lay all his photos and diaries.

Thus they lived together,
More like brothers than friends.
Side by side they ate,
Between them was no difference.

One day he arrived,
After a tiring day at work.
What he saw before his eyes,
Crushed his heart and shattered his world.

The silver drawer was open,
There was nothing inside.
He searched under the bed,
It had nothing to hide.

As he slumped to the floor,
The man began to weep.
As he wailed in pain.
Nothing could reduce his grief.

It took many weeks,
For the tears to dry.
Still there were sleepless nights,
When he asked himself why.

Why had he been betrayed?
Why did he trust his roommate?
Was it all his fault,
Or was it just his fate?

Life became normal again,
But this time, the colours were black and white.
There was no laughter, no fun,
No more happiness in his life.

He immersed himself completly,
In building his career.
Sometimes he wished for a new roommate,
But his mind was crippled by fear.

Memories passed through his mind,
Memories of an empty drawer and overturned bed.
They robbed his sleep of dreams,
And gave him nightmares instead.

An year later the walls were lined with,
Employee of the month certificates,
Overlooking a cold living room,
Devoid of life, and filled with gloom.

That was when it happened,
The man heard the door bell ring.
He wondered who it could be,
Usually, no one ever visited him.

"Excuse me sir," the visitor said,
As the man suspiciously looked at him.
"I was wondering if we could live together,
And then, maybe, share the apartment?"

The door should have been slammed,
Onto the face of the visitor,
Not a moment's hesitation should've passed,
The man already knew his answer.

Instead the door was still open,
The visitor stood there waiting,
Should he agree or not,
The man was still thinking...


-Nashmal Nizar (Courtesy : An incredible thought-burst of a 17yr Old) 

Ice Cream

"It was an unseasonably hot day. Everybody it seemed, was looking for some kind of relief, so a bakery cum ice cream store was a natural place to stop.

A little girl, clutching her money tightly, entered the store. Before she could say a word, the store clerk sharply told her to get outside and read the sign on the door, and stay out until she put on some shoes. She left slowly, and a big man followed her out of the store.

He watched as she stood in front of the store and read the sign: "No Bare Feet." Tears started rolling down her cheeks as she turned and started to walked away.

Just then the big man called to her. Sitting down on the curb, he took off his size-12 shoes, and set them in front of the girl saying, "Here, you won't be able to walk in these, but if you sort of slide along, you can get your ice cream cone."

Then he lifted the little girl up and set her feet into the shoes. "Take your time," he said, "I get tired of moving them around, and it'll feel good to just sit here and eat my ice cream."

The shining eyes of the little girl could not be missed as she shuffled up to the counter and ordered her ice cream cone."

(As Narrated by my old friend, Rameez P.K at a Short Story Competition, 2002) 

Move On !!

Its 2:30 in the Morning,

I've got to get Moving...

No time for Worries,

Coz its time for Studies...

I'd rather be dreaming,

But No, i've got to get Myself Grooming...

I've got to get Thriving,

Coz, I've had my share of Trying...

-Nashmal Nizar

(Courtesy : C.A Exams, November 2010)

Gone !!

Emotions ran through my head
I found myself wishing I was dead
All because you were moving away
I knew I would never see you another day


You got in your car and waved goodbye
and then I was left all alone to cry
I felt helpless, and all alone
I could only talk to you on the phone

You were my neighbour, and my best friend
Why, Oh why did it have to end?
You made me so happy, so carefree
You made it feel okay for me to be me

It's been almost a year since you moved away
but it feels like it was only yesterday
I remember everything you used to do
It may seem impossible, but it's true

You were the best friend I ever had
Now that you left me, I am beyond sad
I love and I miss you more than you ever knew
You've taught me so much, and I want to say thank you.


- Nashmal Nizar (Courtesy: In loving Memories of my Old Friends & Neighbours, Waqas Maddas & Farhan.)