So, one fine day I stumbled upon this guy. He was all over the internet, every person in my friend list was posting about his poem. On Facebook I only saw snippets of the video but the words were so intriguing that there was an urge to watch the full video. So, I watched 'Shayad Wo Pyaar Nahi' on YouTube. And after watching that I was left spellbound. The way he expressed, the way he defined love was so freaking amazing. So true and so relateable. Every line that he said struck a chord that touched the heart. I remember how I read the title of the video again and again just to remember his name. I had read this name for the first time so it wasn't very difficult to memorise it, unique names easliy grab your attention, right? But to be honest I didn't know its correct pronunciation until I heard him saying his name. (Don't kill me after knowing this okay?! 🙈😅 I mentioned earlier I heard it for the first time. I love your name okay? 😍 Its just that I was oblivious to it earlier.)
Okay, so coming back to the poem, Shayad Wo Pyaar Nahi; when I watched it, the first thing which I did was; ofcourse, after getting back to my senses again, subscribing to Spill Poetry so that I don't miss out any other video by this super amazing poet Yahya Bootwala.
I was never into poetry until I heard you. I realised that a door had just opened paving way to a new world which comprised of poems and stories. A world which was so blissful. After that there was no looking back, my interest into stories and poetry kept increasing every single day. I used to search Yahya's videos on YouTube. Whenever a new video released, I used to watch it instantly. I subscribed to Spill Poetry, Unerase Poetry, Tape A Tale, Fifty Shades of Uth just to listen to your magical words. I found a new world that was so blissful and miraculous. A place where I found solace.
Your piece 'Cycle' took me back to my childhood days again. How beautifully you related cycle's different parts with success, hard work and other aspects of life is commendable.
'Shehar' is such a thought-provoking piece. It made me question how time has changed and how we all have forgotten to enjoy the little things in life. It makes one relive their past and question their present state all at once.
'Mera Moment Phir Reh Gaya, made me shed a tear, actually more than that. The beauty of Tape A Tale is, all the stories which are narrated, they are lived by the person reciting it.When I watched Mera Moment Phir Reh Gaya, I couldn't see it in a single stretch because I was heartbroken when I came to know the truth, tears started rolling down my eyes. It took me some time to gather myself again and listen to the whole piece. Its really really very beautiful and heart-touching.
Yahya, your TedX talk is really motivating. Thank you for taking all those wrong decisions, they gave me hope to take some bold decisions. "Life can take anything away from you, but what it can't take away from you are the dreams and the passion you have for them."
"If you believe in something, go do it, because, what people call stupid decisions today, might call bravery tomorrow." I will always remember these lines.
'Main Likhunga Tere Baare Mein' is such a beautiful piece. A smile remained glued to my face until the piece ended. Its same though whenever I listen to it. And, yes, it makes me think, will someone ever write something like this for me? Okay, I got swayed away, pardon me. Well, it genuinely makes the listener say, "Kya hui khata humse ki aisa pyaar hume naseeb nahi hua?"
I watched each and every piece of yours on YouTube religiously; tried to search you on Facebook but you hadn't made a page by then, I did find your Facebook account though; I wanted to send a friend request too but thought it will look weird so I dropped that idea and I just tapped on the follow button so that I get to know if you ever post anything about your new writings. I never thought of telling you how much your poems mean to me until I heard 'Baarish'. This happened in July when your piece 'Baarish' released on YouTube. When I saw it, I was so mesmerised. This piece is just so beautifully written, it moistened my eyes, it felt like as if I had faced that heartbreak myself. Its so pure that anyone could relate to it. I didn't even see the video I just put on my earphones, closed my eyes and listened to it. Its not that the video is bad or anything but I just want to say that its so pure and amazing that I wanted to hear and feel it with all my heart. I loved it so much that for the first time I thought to tell you how much I loved it. So I opened your Instagram profile and commented there under the picture of your piece 'Baarish' which you had shared. I simply poured my heart out without thinking whether you will like it or not, hoping that you won't get offended knowing that I was more interested in listening to it more than watching the video. I mentioned the same thing that I listened to it with closed eyes, I didn't know that you would read it and reply to it as well, and you were not mad at me instead you said that it really means a lot to you. That was just so sweet of you. Unbelievable for me. I had loved Baarish so much that I also shared it with my bestie and she liked it so much that she started crying, you see this is the effect you have on people. The way you express emotions into words, so simple yet so impactful is unparalleled nobody can affect others the way you do.
Has anyone told you that your voice can work wonders?
Its just so soothing that it makes me forget all my worries. It may sound weird to you but I have an entire playlist of your pieces lined up so that I can listen to them whenever I need to.
Whenever I need motivation I look upto your pieces and your TedX talks. They actually help me a lot. The way you speak, the way you pour emotions into words is so honest and pure. There are times when people come to me asking my suggestion on a matter and I end up quoting you, I say, 'You know what Yahya says, he says that everyone can be a writer, you just pick up pen and paper and write whatever you feel, its all about how you pour your emotions into words and your honesty.' And it's just an instance that I mentioned; I remember each and everything which you mention in your TedX and other interviews, they are so helpful and I try to follow whatever I have learned from you. I am not exaggerating, okay? But I literally do this. Thank you for being my INFLUENCER and INSPIRATION.
You have always been a source of happiness and encouragement.
You are truly an angel, a conjurer without a magic wand or I should say, your pen is a magic wand with which you spell magic into words. 😍😇
Keep writing and keep motivating! 😇
Keep writing and keep motivating! 😇
