My Inalienable Friendship with an Alien

Now nothing seems normal after that eventful winter noon,
as I never thought I'd meet someone more distant than the moon
My perspective about everything changed quicker than the speed of light,
and I found myself gazing above in the deafening silence of night

Though he appeared strange, he possessed a certain charm
and I instantly realized- to me he would never, ever harm
Yet his identity and features, I am forbidden to disclose
as I understand the immediate threat humanity would impose
But our conversation and experience, I'd be delighted to narrate
But if you're uninterested in unearthly beings, you really don't have to wait

After overcoming the initial shock of a spectral creature at my door,
I invited him into the living room so he could talk some more
"This planet is rather strange," he'd whisper in his silky voice
"But an unknown force attracted my ship, and I didn't really have a choice"
"I left my home to search for the cure to a very dreaded disease,
so that my land can finally be healthy, and there will resume peace
And I'm not even close", he mumbled, starting to get upset
and I realized his distress was contagious, as I began to fret
"And I feel quite ill myelf, for I suddenly shake and shiver."
I surveyed him sympathetically ; in his stance there was a definite quiver
I could hear my stomach growl, so I decided to get something to eat
and to make my friend feel better, I'd give him a similar treat
Just as I was reaching for the tall carton of Pringles,
time seemed to pause for a moment, the air began to tingle
"Yes", he breathed "There is one thing I am very sure..."
"..in this house, in this room, is hidden the desired cure."
I let my imagination fly, along with ideas and emotion,
what could be this antidote- a spell, a drink or a potion?
"And it's right there," he breathed, pointing to a deep green leaf,
I didnt know what I was expecting, but something beyond belief
He took the spinach in his hands, a grin spreading across his face
"I've found it! I must return home, and leave this blessed place!"
That must have been the authentic cure, for he seemed to radiate heat
his eyes were brighter than stars, he couldn't stop shuffling his feet
Before I could react, bid good bye, or for that matter even blink
he stretched his arm out towards the Sun, and vanished in a trace of ink

 I learnt that we should never eat spinach, we should only keep it to preserve
so that we can save a civilization, whose medicines they truly deserve
But I wasn't thinking about how my latest conversation would bring me fame
I was only dwelling upon the fact, that I hadn't even asked for his name
I just hope his galaxy has internet....

The Rose

Amidst a threshold of perennial woods
a powerful palace of the king stood
it functioned on well-being, truth and peace
its purity of subjects, never to cease
and once the prince's potential was shown
he was next to ascend the throne
But it became apparent, that he was not destined to rule
for the prince was unforgiving, haughty and cruel
As when a helpless old lady appeared at his door
the man turned her away, and said no more
She then offered him a rose, for a place to sleep at night
when he selfishly refused, there was a blinding flash of light
and there stood a fairy, dazzling and bright

As recognition hit, he was lost in a desperate plea
begging to redeem himself, for condonement, for  mercy
Yet the fairy saw darkness in his heart
one lacking love, which he shunned on his part
So she flicked her wand towards the east
and the prince transformed into a monstrous beast
The fairy then presented him with her rose,
which the prince realized, pulses and glows
She stated that until the prince found love
each magical petal will wither, and rise above
And, the maiden whom he loves, should as well
for till then, the flower shall continue to fell
and once it becomes a plain, green stalk
in the body of the beast, his soul will remain locked

The prince guarded the rose's secret, with his life
to postpone its withering, was his constant strive
At times the loneliness was too much to handle
despite his subjects, a clock and a candle
Yet the prince was more fortunate than one can tell
for he met the beautiful, maiden Belle

Though the prince then turned human, there lay the flower
abandoned, forgotten, having lost its special power
It remained in the dungeons, never to be found
with a few dull pink petals, resting on the ground

Rain

The most magical effect created by rain
is that it seems to dissolve all the pain
elicited from the falling crops and barren fields
such prosperity and pleasure, it will yield
The moment the dark clouds begin to gush
the vegetation suddenly turns green and lush
and it's impossible to travel by any route
devoid of a patch of flowers or fruit
it evaporates all the stifling heat
and provides the sweating citizens with quite a treat
even the lightest and most peaceful drizzle
can succeed in cooling down a steaming sizzle

But rain that accompanies the storm and gale
which carries along destruction and hail
can destroy the greenery it just made
the Earth's aesthetic beauty, it will raid
It uproots plants from their home soil
eliminating hours of a farmer's toil
My opinion about rain oscillates back and forth
what with the landslide triggered in the north
Yet every time we see a fresh new leaf
it provides us with a sensation of relief

But best of all...
If the trees responded to the wind's rhythmic lilt
and towards each other, they would gradually tilt
with the rain brightening them to a rain forest hue
that would stand out against the sky so blue
We would drive parallel to every flower and tree
under the new-born canopy

Longest Night

I warily stare at my fluorescent clock
that irritates me with its perpetual tick-tock
it ticks away every second, minute and hour
indicating that sunrise isn't very far

I crane my neck, to lift my head
and stare at the little girl in the next bed
nothing can rouse her, not a douse, not a shake
though her snoring ultimately keeps me awake

Nature's calls I hear only in the dark
as a pack of stray dogs decide to bark
and it really begins to cross the line
when a tiny black thing comes to me to whine

But what really, truly disturbs me the most
is when scary thoughts materialize like a ghost
replaying every horror movie I have ever seen
and leaving behind a face of dull green

Yet the moment I let the window close
time seems to have stopped or froze
and the moment I tell myself not to think
it becomes even harder for me to blink

So the moment I reverse what I had just did
I realize, I don't want noise to get rid
So instead, I gaze at the ceiling's shiny stars
wishing I could jump into the spaceship, and fly straight to mars

Where I'd set up an infinite space station
on its very surface, employing every nation,
I would take a tour around the galaxy
with nothing to hold me back, I'd be completely free

The universe would now become our own, limitless home
with rockets as vehicles, in which teenagers can roam
These delusions create warmth, and utmost bliss
and suddenly it's sleep that I start to miss

So I slowly, gradually close my eyes
while, towards the east, the sun begins to rise

Fact File: Chocolate

Most adults think that chocolate's a menace
little do they know they're wrong
for it actually helps in relieving stress
and helps us live for long

Chocolate is obtained from the cocoa bean
lowering the risk of heart disease
they are also comparatively low in caffeine
and prevent clot-like substances from clogging arteries

It actually contributes to a healthy, balanced diet
with a large-scale production of endorphins
so that you feel lively and awake, no longer quiet
and you and your friends will be alive with grins

Plus, the fat in chocolate makes you more immune,
increases resistance to all sorts of infection
though some people think that what chocolate does is ruin
and turn your health in the opposite direction

It has been concluded that pure chocolate reduces acne
and softens skin, making your face a sight
dark chocolate normally discourages tooth decay
leading to fewer cavities, and teeth more white

For those who consume 50 gm of chocolate per day
are less prone to suffering from cough and cold
and will less affected by the ultra-violet rays
whose body may have reduced the capacity to hold

Eating a bar of chocolate isn't a reason to fret
so savor each bite, do not be too hasty
give a satisfied smile, without any sign of regret
'cause to be honest, can there be anything more tasty?

For: All the chocolate-haters out there, including my dad
(All the information has been obtained from an encyclopedia)
 

Wonders of Neptune

In terms of planets, there are very few
whose color is more striking than sapphire blue
after it is named the mighty Greek god Poseidon
his lieutenants include the moons Nereid and Triton
Though its appearance constantly changes,
with its climate there is a fixed norm
with a violent weather, freezing winds
and battles raging against the storm
over its surface are scattered wispy, white clouds
but its authentic nature, they do not shroud
Huge, water planet with a bright blue atmosphere
consisting of hydrogen and methane, it is anything but clear
its rings are settled particles of dust
created by the planet's never ending gusts
but what makes this body especially famous
is the fact that its power can pull Uranus
this was how people knew that this planet could exist
as there was a proximate force impossible for Uranus to resist
what makes the planet's mysteries grow
is the fact that condensation brings about pink snow
at zero degrees Kelvin, motion itself will pause
several theories have been made, hypotheses, other laws
This planet and its moons are only a few degrees more warm
they don't, somehow, cease to exist, given their structure and form
A place that I pray will become accessible very, very soon,
so that people can revitalize the glorious charm of Neptune

Cutting Loose

What better a way to welcome the gale
then to harness the wind and parasail?
where you're fastened to colorful parachute
at the rear of the motorboat lies its root
where you can finally appreciate the ocean's waves
as you pass by dark, sinister caves
where you can detect a faint saltiness on your tongue
fresh, pollution-free air will fill each lung
when the world transforms into sunset and blue
that clash together to form multicolored hues
where people appear as hundreds of pinpricks
and the rain forest seems to be made of stiff, green sticks
when you now realize the sheer vastness of the sea
a self-governing system, all components are free
until there's that sudden, sickening jolt in your heart
awakening you from your torpor, an ideal jump start
when you understand you're beginning the descent
from the proximity of human voices, a clear message is sent
when you focus your view on the narrow strip of beach
you think you can touch it, yet it's so out of reach
the exact same principle follows for the stars
seeming so close, but still so far
but what if, in strength of rope, there was a dearth
thus severing your feeble connection to the Earth
you would continue to soar, continue to rise
unveiling the mysteries of the orange-tinted skies
 

Harry Potter Fantasy

I wish I could be admitted to Hogwarts School,
and return to the muggle world, in which I would rule
But the best part of the trip would be the magic
and to stopper events that might turn tragic
as well as meeting every student and teacher
and experimenting with all sorts of potions and creatures
what if I met Harry Potter, with his lightning scar
that makes him shine like a movie star
or listen to Draco Malfoy rant,
gosh! He's such a sycophant
and talk to a clever know-it-all girl,
with crooked teeth and hair in curls
or witness Rubeus Hagrid with his bushy beard,
who adores animals which all students feared
as he'll make us tame a blast-ended screwt,
which he apparently thinks are super cute
and view Dumbledore give a speech, so old and wise,
with his half-moon spectacles concealing bright blue eyes
or be like Harry and ride a hippogriff,
which would pitch itself from the highest cliff
cutting a wide arc across the sky,
and providing the sensation that I can fly
and watch an event that draws every wizard and witch
as the seeker desperately tries to capture the snitch
at the end of the day, eat banquets in the hall so great
and relish on all the delicacies I just ate
but what would make me uncomfortable, the most,
would be walking right through a Hogwarts ghost
and worst of all if I run into Peeves,
so cunning and spiteful, evil schemes up his sleeve
it wouldn't be too bad if I met Nick
who is thoroughly opposed to Peeves' petty tricks
Interesting of all, would be the learning,
for example, transfiguration can be quite disconcerting
what better a way to use my skill,
than to make an empty candy box fill
or to make a lost paper materialize,
right before my very eyes
and experience Flitwick teach me charms,
which I can use to save myself from harm
and to transform things that would make me fret
into a vacuous, unnecessary threat
but what would whip me out of shape,
would be attending Potions class, headed by Snape
no more studying history and math,
thus saving me from geometry's evil wrath
no more uniforms, no need to  be formal
I would wear a black cloak, that's far from normal
I'd send messages to my sister, using the owl post
to gloat about my wand, and a whole other host
but for now I'm going to continue to dream
hoping that Hogwarts lets you in at the age of fourteen
so that this prestigious school will send me a letter,
and my school syllabus will take a turn for the better