the poem

i was lookin thru my old certificates n things-just to feel good abt myself!And tht's when i found "2nd prize in recitation at Rai International School" and it reminded me of the poem we had recited at the group recitation.With it came flooding a million memories.So dedicated to that yr,when i was in class 7,carefree and jubliant about anything n everything,here's the poem:
THE SPIDER AND THE FLY
-Mary Howitt
Will you walk into my parlour?" said the Spider to the Fly,
'Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy;
The way into my parlour is up a winding stair,
And I've a many curious things to shew when you are there."
Oh no, no," said the little Fly, "to ask me is in vain,
For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again."
"I'm sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high;
Will you rest upon my little bed?" said the Spider to the Fly.
"There are pretty curtains drawn around; the sheets are fine and thin,
And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in!"
Oh no, no," said the little Fly, "for I've often heard it said,
They never, never wake again, who sleep upon your bed!"
Said the cunning Spider to the Fly,
" Dear friend what can I do,
To prove the warm affection I 've always felt for you?
I have within my pantry, good store of all that's nice;
I'm sure you're very welcome -- will you please to take a slice?"
"Oh no, no," said the little Fly, "kind Sir, that cannot be,
I've heard what's in your pantry, and I do not wish to see!"
"Sweet creature!" said the Spider, "you're witty and you're wise,
How handsome are your gauzy wings, how brilliant are your eyes!
I've a little looking-glass upon my parlour shelf,
If you'll step in one moment, dear, you shall behold yourself."
"I thank you, gentle sir," she said, "for what you 're pleased to say,
And bidding you good morning now, I'll call another day."
The Spider turned him round about, and went into his den,
For well he knew the silly Fly would soon come back again:
So he wove a subtle web, in a little corner sly,
And set his table ready, to dine upon the Fly.
Then he came out to his door again, and merrily did sing,
"Come hither, hither, pretty Fly, with the pearl and silver wing;
Your robes are green and purple -- there's a crest upon your head;
Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead!"
Alas, alas! how very soon this silly little Fly,
Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by;
With buzzing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew,
Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, and green and purple hue --
Thinking only of her crested head -- poor foolish thing! At last,
Up jumped the cunning Spider, and fiercely held her fast.
He dragged her up his winding stair, into his dismal den,
Within his little parlour -- but she ne'er came out again!

bye 2007

Ahhh,another yr coming to an end.And mann..its passed faster than ever.Well i guess,time seems to go faster with every year..but still-this yr was by far the fastest ;) .Lots of things happened this-the most important one being-I turned 20.Two decades of existence-makes me feel kinda old to actually put it down in words like this.But then i guess everyone turns 20 sometime.20-it gives u this sudden sense of responsibilty,this feeling that now u r answerable to society,to urself,and just more in the loop of life than ever before.The realisation that I have a life to live,to do something with, strats creeping in faster....
i guess this becoming a bit more serious than i thgt-i shld quit!
coming bak to 2007-it was a yr of me losing things-strating with my wallet,my cell phone,rohit's cell phone(which he eventually got back!!),my watch(misplaced at home,stil not traced),my plate(in d hostel)...and a numerous other small things.2008 has to better than this (i hve no more things to lose!)
This was also the year when i encountered my first real illness -Chiken Pox.Trust me its not fun,its awful.All those boils sprouting up everywhere,busrting at werid places...u cant sit properly,u cant sleep..ugghhh.But that just made me realise that i can survive on my own,and that there r sooooo many ppl who care.All my friends made it a point to call me everyday.My roomies were real awesome.The IEEE council was nice enuf to not blame me for not being thr for Resonanze.and after all this,Barsha stil caught d Pox.I'll never be able to come to terms wid it.i know i cldnt have helped it.....but still!
Then thr were d pressures of 3rd year BTech....!the seminar,problems with d hostel,d warden..its been an absolutely twisty,turny roller coaster ride.....
Then 07 was a yr of me being single....a realisation of all sorts by itself-of living for oneself,of appriciating life in its stride,of helping others,being more invloved with ppl and realising that at the end of the day, happiness is what matters-not who brings it.
So,on the whole 2007 has been long if u think what all's happenend,but small consdering it all just happenned yesterday :) :)
so GOOD BYE 2007,n welcome 2008-hope u bring with u more fun,challenges...and most of all happiness