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Desire

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Calm

#Life, Photo, Reminiscences Posted on13th January 201813th January 2018

Learning Swedish for the love of Sweden

Never would I have known the power of language, had I not moved to Sweden. Sweden is one of the most picturesque countries in the world, comprising of several archipelagos. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is itself a cluster of […] Read More

#Life, Thoughts Posted on17th June 201719th June 2017

My dear T

My dear T, do not worry, You’re dis-balanced, disarray, do not feel sorry, You’re teary eyed, walk muddy feet and bruised your knee, I have wiped them all, can you see?   Thousand of words you can not say, But […] Read More

#Life, poem, Thoughts Posted on17th February 2017

I am grateful #FridayReflections

  Grateful for the rose bush tucked away unseen, As spring unfurls, my hopeful eyes see some green,   One little rose bud plays peekaboo, To the winter I bid adieu. Grateful for the beats the drummers play, The peppy […] Read More

#Life, Reminiscences, Thoughts Posted on30th December 20166th January 2017

Gratifying visit to a safe haven – Wokingham Library

We walk through winter mist and wet slippery streets of Wokingham this afternoon, V and I, chatting about cars, their makes and popularity, The topic inversely proportional to the dreamy weather and my relaxed state of mind. But as usual, […] Read More

#Life, poem, Thoughts, Uncategorized Posted on14th August 201628th December 2016

Independent we are – Tricolour and me

  I adorn your jersey, your cap, your band In your win, together we spark I fly high whilst you make me stand On mountain peaks, borders and park I am the tricolour, I make you proud Salute me, bow […] Read More

#Life, Photo, poem, Uncategorized Posted on7th August 20167th August 2016

I Pledge, I promise

Limp whilst I walk, tears whilst I sleep Swollen nerves, sore feet, Pain is ever so deep, Knees wobble, limbs are weak Tummy rumbles, signals it’s bleak, Greys and wrinkles, eyes barely see Perpetual thought, is that me? As I […] Read More

#Life, Photo, poem, Thoughts, Uncategorized Posted on6th August 20167th August 2016

Dreams and wishes are here to stay

Plush blue carpet, teak wood floor Clear glass windows, little white door Creamish peach couch, red cushions Tea, cakes and tinge of magical infusion  Sunshine peekaboo’s behind the green leaves Dew dries off, as he picks twigs of greens Thick […] Read More

#Life, Reminiscences, Thoughts, Uncategorized Posted on5th August 2016

Tiny,shiny shoes and giant pair of feet

It was my friend’s baby shower. I wore a pale pink saree and light makeup. Reaching for the shoe rack, I started digging in the various varied pairs I possess. Pink, grey, golden, silver, maroon, green, red, and of all […] Read More

#Life, Reminiscences, Thoughts, Uncategorized Posted on4th August 2016

Curious case of arranged marriages – Caught red-handed

Indian weddings are a celebration. In most of the cases, this lifetime event is characterized by grandeur, pompousness, high decibel levels, extremely musical, peppy and highly animated. The bride and groom are lost in transition, parents are busy during the […] Read More

#Life, Reminiscences, Thoughts, Uncategorized Posted on2nd August 20162nd August 2016

Fragile Lives

Her heart is neither pure nor strong Her thoughts are neither right nor wrong She’s timid and scared, but survives Fragile lives.. She is old, weak and falling apart But sails still on the sinking yatch She can’t swim, there’s no […] Read More

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