A ride on the bus

The breeze tickled my neck
It kissed me behind my ear
It whispered in my ears

And made me giggle

A hint of a smile played on my lips

The gentle morning sunlight

Warmed my cheekbones

My eyes sparkled with pure hope

I looked out at high rise buildings

And vast open fields

Scores of trees bathing in the yellow light

The dimple in my cheek waited

As if expecting a silly grin

The sun's warmth and the touch of the breeze

travelled down my spine

And made me shiver with anticipation

And I smiled as I sang to myself

"Zindagi ke naye mod par

Aa gaye aaj hum idhar

Reh gaye kuch vastain

Ab nayi manzile...

Paana hai...Paana hai"*

(*Nokia N-Series Ad Jingle)