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Fall and my Heart

The crunch of leaves beneath my feet Sends me reminders, gentle but discreet Of how my heart was like the leaves of autumn Fallen and crushed, as it hit rock bottom.. When you walked away, without explanation On a crisp fall day, following our altercation Before I could regret and apologize Before dewy sadness could moisten myContinue reading “Fall and my Heart”

Weekly Photo Challenge: (Extra)ordinary

This rock formation in Ausable Chasm (in the Adirondacks region of upstate New York) is called “Elephant’s Head”, true to its extra-ordinary shape..

Travel Theme: Letters

Some fun with letters (and words)!At the Museum of Art and Design, New York City Jack o’ Lanterns at Keene Pumpkin Festival (Keene, NH) with letters carved out- can you spot some names of sponsors? I’ve been itching to share this on my blog- a sinister exchange between two premieres at the height of coldContinue reading “Travel Theme: Letters”

Inner freedom

When I was young I did think That freedom was, of growing up a part It took forever for the idea to sink That the true sense of freedom lay in the heart… As a child I envied grown-ups who could Go anywhere without permission I had decided that as an adult I would Do nothing that wasContinue reading “Inner freedom”

Self-discovery

All my life I’d tried in vain To metamorphose into the ideal Woman as I’d seen again and again Described in books or captured on reel Right off the bat had I realized Some crucial features I did not possess I lacked the requisite height or the prized Luxurious hair, with which God did not blessContinue reading “Self-discovery”

Cee’s Fun Photo Challenge- Man Made Stuff

Here’s a collection of man-made orchids- if you are not careful, you can easily mistake them for the real thing! How colorful are these ceramic objects at Old Town, San Diego? Tempting man-made fruits- at the Corning Museum of Glass

Embracing minimalism

Looking at my storage shelves one day I saw things spilling out every which way Clothes, accessories, books and journals- Realized I was surrounded by disorder infernal Too many objects, creating clutter and chaos Things bought at random, reason “just because” Acquired for pleasure, but causing irritation Adding to my stress were my prized possessions….Continue reading “Embracing minimalism”

Of corners and happiness

Happiness we pursue relentlessly Hoping we will find it one day, finally In an unexpected corner of the universe This hidden corner must be a curse Because the earth is round as we know We can’t find a corner, though far we may go.. Like a mirage in the desert, these corners are Figments of our imagination,Continue reading “Of corners and happiness”

Travel Theme: Intense

While the word can have many interpretations, the force with which water cascades down at Niagara Falls is intense..

Celebrating diversity

In our lives we all enjoy variety Variety is indeed celebrated in society A range of experiences in cuisine, fashion and art Give an impression of being smart What a well-rounded individual, people say You can win admiration in any soiree Mankind was designed to explore and savor Diversity in this world, taste every flavor.. **Continue reading “Celebrating diversity”

The journey and the destination

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” ― Ernest HemingwaySix billion souls on this planet each day With fresh hope set out on their way Ostensibly to their places of work, their vocation In reality, searching for the one destination The fabledContinue reading “The journey and the destination”

The Object of Attention

From my vantage point I can see Throngs of people milling about Usually they stop to look at me Because I have that kind of clout Some give me a mere passing glance Others give me a long, hard stare Some comment on my expression and stance Some would love to touch me, but doContinue reading “The Object of Attention”