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Words..

“What passes without being put into words, without being transformed and, in a certain sense, purified by the crucible of writing, has no meaning for me. Only words that endure seem real.” From: In Other Words- by Jhumpa Lahiri When I find myself stumbling through life without direction When I feel detached, and need toContinue reading “Words..”

A fallible mother

As a parent a constant conundrum I face Of finding the middle ground, that perfect place Where on my child, I do not put extra pressure Yet disciplined learning I somehow ensure There’s so much to learn, so much to imbibe For a five year old, sometimes it’s hard to describe Things in a way suited forContinue reading “A fallible mother”

Weekly Photo Challenge- Shine

I shall rise and shine for this challenge, thus- Sheikh Zayed Mosque shining in the moonlight, Abu Dhabi, UAE Sheikh Zayed mosque again- the marble shining in sunlight All that glitters is gold? Maybe- in the lobby of the Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE The sun shining over Lake Thingvellir, Iceland EveningContinue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge- Shine”

Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge – October 19, 2016

The path laid down by the king Christian IV with his gloved hand- this is where the city of Oslo (Christiania), Norway was founded The wonders of yesteryears- path leading to Qutub Minar, Delhi, India Walk in royal (Mughal) style- Red Fort, Agra, the seat of Mughal rulers of India The corridors of Sheikh Zayed Mosque, AbuContinue reading “Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge – October 19, 2016”

Stereotyped

“Stereotypes are fast and easy, but they are lies, and the truth takes its time.” Deb Caletti How do we learn, I wonder often To put them in boxes, all women and men Straitjacket them by country, race, color By height, build, hair texture, gender.. Make some assumptions right off the bat At times subconsciously,Continue reading “Stereotyped”

A devoted pupil of life

“If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same”- Rudyard Kipling, If There was a time when I thought that I Was successful, I was soaring high In my own abilities, I was overconfident Unable to realize the true extent Of my skills, the world was myContinue reading “A devoted pupil of life”

Taedium vitae

“It’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”- Marilyn Monroe Getting bored is a dangerous thing- First, it makes me loosen my purse strings Shop online for things I don’t need That’s pouring money down the drain indeed Second, it makes me mindlessly chew Food of all variety, anything edible would do The fullnessContinue reading “Taedium vitae”

Travel theme: Dried

Here are some dried up things: Skeleton of a camel dried and preserved in the Arabian desert, near Abu Dhabi, UAE Dried exoskeletons of insects displayed as art- Renwick Art Gallery, Washington DC The almost dry Bridal veil Falls at Yosemite National Park, CA

Travel theme: Enlightened

“Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.” The Enlightened Ruler- This is a pillar from Emperor Akbar’s tomb in Sikandra, which depicts symbols of all major religions. He promoted religious tolerance in India. Enlightening young minds- Inside the Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, US Honoring the enlightened- Inside the Nobel Peace Prize Museum, OsloContinue reading “Travel theme: Enlightened”

The Weekly Post: Daily Photo Challenge: H2O

Water is beautiful- especially when it falls like this- Seljalandsfoss waterfall, South Iceland <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/h2o/”>H2O</a>

Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge – October 5, 2016

“I dreamed a thousand new paths. I woke and walked my old one.”- Proverb, unknown Way to the past- at Fatehpur Sikri near Agra, India (historic site) Let’s go the observatory- near Reykjavik, Iceland The corridor of illusions-at Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway Sidewalk in Oslo, Norway with quotes by the famous Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen-Continue reading “Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge – October 5, 2016”

Tribute to Indian Classical Dancers

Exposed to various cultures I have been Myriad performing arts I have seen Yet when I think of unparalleled grace, The image that I conjure is the face Of a classical dancer from India immersed Into the very soul of her dance, well-versed In fluid movements and facial expressions Recounting tales from an ancient nationContinue reading “Tribute to Indian Classical Dancers”