In the mild cold of Darjeeling

Picture Perfect Darjeeling 

The following piece of feeling was penned down during my college days. This lyric (hope it sounds correct for the write up presented below) was meant for a music video which could never be filmed. i guess i was too busy in other stuffs. 

But this morning i found it tacked between my academic certificates. And going through it i felt happy for being at home but gradually my happiness was tainted by realizing the tremendous upheaval in Darjeeling (in the recent times).

This write up, call it a poem, lyric, you name it...but i wish to offer it as a sincere gratitude for letting us (foreign students) learn and grow in the mesmerizing beauty of Darjeeling. It also aspires to be a prayer that would help fulfill the 'aspiration for a separate state' and bring peace and happiness back to the Hills of Darjeeling; the place we would love to visit again.    

St,Joseph's College, NP, Darjeeling

Under the shadow of our college

Surrounded with mountains and hills

With people so kind and loving

Their culture so rich and pleasing

Darjeeling town

All it makes us feel

We are back home and living

It really churns out such a feeling

In the mild cold of Darjeeling

Under the banner of humanity

People live in the cream of harmony

Takes immense pride to celebrate

Their rituals with great excitement

People of Darjeeling

Whenever we close our longing eyes

We feel you are by our side

Whenever we see the blue sky

And feel the cold breeze blowing by

Our heart shed tears inside

“Miles apart” when this we realize

It really churns out such a feeling

In the mild cold of Darjeeling

Our heart keeps on missing you

As we are living far away from you

So we long for you each night and day

And there is emptiness in each day

In the shape of you

Oh! My Country; Bhutan you!

Photo courtesy: Google.