Shocked or Expected???

I was in a state of shock when I heard of Benazir Bhutto's assassination. Death is inevitable but when it is decided by someone other than the Creator one should give it a serious thought. It is so chilling to see and hear all about Bhutto's end in the media. She was a charismatic politician with her ideals and beliefs. One moment we see this figure cutting through the news and making headlines about her chances of being the next Prime Minister of Pakistan and the very next moment we find her no more. Her courage and composure are commendable. I am not sure if she was controversial or equipoise but death calls for calm.

How can one take the other's life into one's hands and play with it. The death of nearly 150 innocent people or even more evokes a fear in me. Today it is Pakistan tomorrow it can be anywhere. There can be a enumeration of the reasons behind all these killings. God only knows why and how these massacres can be stopped. It puts me in deep struggle to understand what can be the reason behind people not able to live in harmony with their neighbours to the extent of brutally taking one's life. Bhutto or others would have anticipated this to happen to her but not in such a short span and in this cold manner. Waves of death are hovering all round Pakistan at this time and will not consume much time to touch the shores of India and other nations. Can such anti social elements ever be forgiven? I wish I had the mind of God to actually judge in such situations.

The blame game has always had its way in these circumstances eventually fleeting the cause to be fought for. "I am tired of life!" these words are frequently used by me, I guess the revised version would be "I am tired of death!". It is intractable on the part of anyone for that matter to have claimed the lives of hundreds and thousands and should be brought to justice.

4 wheels!! 2 eyes!!

I was exuberant about driving a car but very soon I changed my mind! I enjoy the ride looking around and pulling my brother's leg in the driver's seat....later when we swap our positions the real fun starts not for me but the others.. One has two eyes but a hazaar things to be cautious about..three mirrors, the road, the passers by , the traffic police taking shade under some tree,blah blah!! never been to a driving school though.. steadiness is all that matters!! The imprudence with which I handle the steering brings the others in the car to their nerves yet I somehow derive a sadistic pleasure in doing so n watching it..Any person who can drive on Indian roads and this heavy traffic..each following their own set of rules..can do pretty well in grand prix :P!! Shucks!! look at the cattle, the pedestrians, cyclists and what not..everyone under the sun fights for their space and is out there to dash the road ..To extrapolate things no matter how careful you are, you are destined to hit atleast once in a day...I wonder that would be a reason for my perspiration rates to go up when I steer..I would be a lunatic if I just kept waiting like a good citizen, smiling sweetly and making way for the others..which I tried once but got a "what the heck!!!" kinda look !! It is said that our life sometimes takes on bumpy ride...i gotta chance to actually experience it while I was driving on paths filled with pot holes and none caring a damn to inter them for years!!..My vote now would go for the two wheels which is so easily manageable and peaceful...Filled with so much excitement, anxiety and fear..I bet its so hard to go out there and drive ..the funny thing is we get to greet people and get to know more folks each time u run into a accident...it can turn out to be an unpleasant meeting though..i guess a lil wit and a lil road sense can keep me going!! Awaiting for my next hit (and may be run this time)!!!! ofcourse I would not be claiming the life of any person or animal.. :) !!