The old new school: Live and Let Live…..
If I have to redesign a school It will be based on one simple rule “Live and let live” philosophy would be reintroduced No academic torture to ruin the childhood What’s the point teaching so many...
View ArticleINNER CONFLICT AND ME
A Pulitzer-winning reporter is writing an in-depth piece — about you. What are the three questions you really hope she doesn’t ask you? I am alive……. Rarely do I feel not to share my feelings with my...
View ArticleCanines and Felines
I have many fellow bloggers and friends who have pets in their family. Or should I say their pets are their family. Are furry creatures their most prized possessions? No, as Martha said today in her...
View ArticleSatire? Warm welcome to a Wrinkle
I woke up one day and realized……OMG ! I had a new wrinkle on my face close to my right eye ! I was looking ten years older than what I was the previous night. I sulked but quickly I gathered my...
View ArticleEGO SPOILS THE SHOW
How hard I may try I still feel shy I want to leave my ego The last thing to let go Struggled, tried to smash Tussled to avoid ego clash Alas ! Not succeeded I’m so engrossed to sing The song...
View ArticleScared of Hospitals and Diseases
I am too scared of hospitals and I hate going to doctors. The smell, the syringe needles, overflowing fluids Open wounds, pain and screams Panic, prayers, fearful some Oh, I faint at the sight of...
View ArticleNothing Will Go Wrong
So here I,m……busy in preparations of tomorrow’s BIG fasting day and that is “Karva Chauth” ! Nothing can go wrong since I am going to take care of each and everything. After all not all days we Indian...
View ArticleWIZARDS DON’T PLAY THE TRICK
It’s Halloween toady an evening before All Saints Day Children are all set to play trick- or- treating in their own way As the land begins to die, it is a festival of dying year When the days are...
View ArticleCompanionable: Happy Halloween !
So what if I live in east. I can also celebrate Halloween in my own way. This carving & flower arrangement is an effort by me for my son to have a feel of the festival. The inspiration came from my...
View ArticleAll Souls’ Day: Praying for the dead
So I celebrated Halloween and yesterday I attended All Souls’ Day prayers in our community graveyard where all the graves were decorated with flowers. Family members came & prayed for departed...
View ArticleNearly naked Tribals singing in the Rain
Serendipity Photo Prompt 2015 – 28 Today is wednesday. Another fresh prompt to write. The moment I saw the topic “Nearly Naked” I was reminded of Naga Tribes Whom I met in Nagaland during one of their...
View ArticleDIWALI IS COMING, BUSY TIME AHEAD
Well, the future is bright ! …… Lots and lots of happiness coming my way Festivals are around the corner and we are going to have a blast together ! My both the sons are with me. I’ll be a busy bee for...
View ArticleNo Apologies, I’m Freaking Out !
Well, I have a big reason to be happy. Tarun has surprised me day before yesterday. The door bell rang and as soon as I opened the door I jumped with joy. He was standing there with my favorite smile...
View ArticleThe Three Musketeers’ Diwali
Yes, it was the ultimate celebration for the people closest to me. Occasion was Diwali festival. Venue was home sweet home and I planned a party for my dear husband and our two sons. Being one of the...
View ArticleFOUND A HEART IN MOUNTAINS
I found a beautiful, pristine, crystal clear blue heart in the lap of Himalayan mountains. Journey was tiring, path was curvaceous, altitude was higher, view was fabulous As I was trying to capture...
View ArticlePretender, Me ?
I pretend or actually I’m the one, you know it better Confident of my capabilities, aware of my short comings There was never ever the need to pretend what I was not Can’t fool around myself. I have...
View ArticleLOOKING IN YOUR EYES
The experience of being outside your room looking in, would be so delightful I will see how our love blooms To find you lost and thoughtful You will write a letter and smile The correct words, oh, you...
View ArticleWARLI: FOLK AND TRIBAL ART
Who doesn’t like Warli Art? Maharashtra is known for its beautiful Warli folk paintings. The touch, the feel, the appearance and the smell of mud walls…..everything evokes the power of human senses and...
View ArticleA TALE OF BROOK & CLOUD
My heart lies there where snow peaks shine through sky Let me move to and fro where the mountains are so high I will be a wandering poet, embracing the nature, evolving each day Enjoy the music...
View ArticleLOVE IS UNIVERSAL
Priceless and precious bundle of joy sparkling bright eyes, a twinkle to enjoy Soft cushioned hands, a gentle touch Infectious smile, communicate love Charming face transmit only trust Chubby cheeks,...
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