Melancholy unfolded

The dark shadow creeps over me,
and tries to engulf me,
as much as i succumb,
as much as i give in.

I am submerged in thoughts,
of nothing in particular.
I feel that all the humans around,
are aware of all the thoughts inside me.

And that makes me,
feel even more burdened.
And that makes me,
feel even more fearful.

I am full of self-doubt,
getting deep into the dark well.
Lost complete self-confidence,
getting always in the wrong.

O Lord, help me get out of darkness,
Show me the thin ray of light,
I can hence find my way out,
beating the shadow of melancholy.

Journey in indian train

As i read the news "Anna plans all-India rail tour to thank people.", I felt like sharing my recent journey to bhubaneshwar.
We were 2 families with 3 kids, perfect for a long train travel. Got into the train packed with lots of food, snacks, water, milk etc.
Kids had enough space to play as it was a 2-tier AC and not many outside vendors intruding.
Time passed by gossipping and eating, we also managed to watch movie on a laptop. Pulled all screens and it actually had a theater ambience, with chips and coke.
Then there was an aunty who came by just to chat, nice way to spend time.
Awesome were the views of fields, farms, ponds wih lotuses, chilka lake, grazing animals which are treat to eyes of kids living in a city like bangalore.
Thanks to the great indian railways for making my journey to home a pleasure.