The First Kiss

I remember my first kiss.

I remember the events that led to it.

I remember that stroll in the park,

And the sudden realization that dawned upon us.

Maybe, maybe just for one night,

We could escape.

And escape we did.

Bags were packed in haste,

Lies were told to friends,

And off we went.

Along the bus ride,

When the evening sun went down,

It was dark and quiet.

He brushed his lips on my cheek,

And I was in a haze,

Can't recall rest of the way.

Next, I know,

We were in a hotel room.

All freshened up and ready to sleep,

And then he took me by surprise,

Kissed me on the lips,

And left me mesmerized.

I let it linger for a while,

And kissed him back with all my might.

I remember the wetness of the kiss.

I remember how much I loved his lips.

I remember how overwhelmed I felt.

I remember my first kiss,

To the smallest details.

We had many a secret rendezvous since then,

Each time getting bolder and better.

I loved him with all my heart,

And gave him all I had.

It was an all-consuming love.

But today, as I scribble these words,

I wonder, should you really let love,

Consume you at all?

Ye Olde English!!!

English is a weird language. It's always evolving. Being flexible and adaptable to changes in the society is what has made it survive for so long. The main reason it is one of the most spoken languages in the world is that it doesn't shy away from including words from different languages and modifying them, which makes it relevant for all age groups as well as for people belonging to different parts of the world.

You'll be surprised to know that not all words used to mean what you know them to mean now. Prior to being used as a synonym for absurd or ridiculous, in old English, 'Silly' meant happy or blessed. Similarly, 'Moody' comes from the word modig, which meant brave or wilful. Now that I come to think of it, maybe that's where JK Rowling got the inspiration for the name Alastor Moody, or popularly known as Mad-Eye. And also, once upon time, 'Artificial' used to mean skilled.

When it comes to borrowing, Oxford English dictionary does it with great pleasure. The latest word to be added to the dictionary is 'Ayyo', or 'Aiyo', which is used as an expression for distress, regret or grief, similar to 'Oh no!' or 'Oh dear!', in southern India.

English is also not very far behind when it comes to adding abbreviations. Nimby, which is a colloquialism signifying objections by a person regarding constructions near his/her own resident, actually is an acronym for Not In My Backyard.

These are just a few examples of how our beloved language has always been hip and happening and #goingwiththetrend. There are many more little surprises it has in store for everyone who's interested to dig a little deeper into its rich history.