As I woke up my sleepy little boy He jumped out of bed shouting with joy- “Today is the first day of winter!” he said As he jumped up and down, excited, in bed, And I tried to join in his excitement in vain The cynic in me looked at the dark clouds andContinue reading “The first day of winter”
Category Archives: musings
Holiday stress
Throngs of people milling about The stores, shopping, without a doubt That it is absolutely necessary To buy that non-functional but pretty accessory To give as a gift to someone whose name Appears on their holiday list, it’s part of the game An unwritten rule that circulates in society Says exchanging gifts constitutes propriety So stressed out and frantic, tiredContinue reading “Holiday stress”
The World of Fantasy
I thought highly of my skill at parenting Showing my child reality was wise I spared him from fantasy, unrelenting In my efforts to portray truth before his eyes So there was no mention of Santa, or elf or a fairy No presents left under the Christmas tree Fantasies are futile, reality can be scary Facing itContinue reading “The World of Fantasy”
Moments with my son
The golden sunsets we watch together The stories we invent with each other Imagination of each one working in tandem Piecing together thoughts picked at random- Silly games that together we conjure Shaking with laughter to our very core- For the thousandth time, I pause to marvel At my golden luck, as I see the sparkle InContinue reading “Moments with my son”
Simplify
Maybe a misfit, a rebel am I In this world of complexities galore All I want to do is simplify- I am tired of constantly hunting for more Adding more variables to every equation Acquiring devices of increasing sophistication Adding more “features”, more “applications” Labeled indispensable for life’s “simplification”.. Inherent is the implication that lifeContinue reading “Simplify”
Stopping by a meadow on a dreary evening..
The day today seems dreary Run-of-the-mill, perfectly ordinary Filled with moments of monotony Discussions on politics and economy Nothing exciting to look at or explore A day singular in being nothing but a bore ** As I embark at the end of the day Home, driving along my tried and tested way Suddenly I amContinue reading “Stopping by a meadow on a dreary evening..”
Write and rejuvenate
Orange hues of the winter sun Percolating through the blinds open Reminding me of the night before When my deepest desires did I explore Waking up with an enigmatic smile Oblivious of the world for a while With days bathed in love, nights in passion Dreaming of spending my life in this fashion ** ThoseContinue reading “Write and rejuvenate”
Aging..
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind it doesn’t matter.- Mark Twain Into the mirror when I peer Devoid of the contoured veneer Of flawless foundation on my face I am reminded of my time and place In this world, and I quickly realize That though I might hide and minimize TheContinue reading “Aging..”
Overrated..
All things bright and beautiful Whose value has been overestimated All things wise and wonderful That have always been overrated The cynic in me set out to identify Each one of these, one by one Then try to figure out logically why They acquired that weightage under the sun.. * Money is probably at theContinue reading “Overrated..”
I need some tea!
Tiny leaves steeped in boiling water Jostling in the kettle with spices exotic Infusing their essence as the water gets hotter Raising expectations with their properties aromatic.. As the golden brown liquid pours out Of a kettle into dainty cups of fine porcelain Everyone is waiting without a doubt For a rejuvenating, refreshing sip again.. AtContinue reading “I need some tea!”
The pursuit of glamor
She had donned the perfect little black dress Worn high heels, used cosmetics expensive Carried a fabulous handbag, but she did confess- Despite the investment in her looks extensive Despite the appreciative stares from the crowd Despite knowing that stunning she appeared Her happiness was eclipsed by the cloud Of a voice that had its disruptive headContinue reading “The pursuit of glamor”
Storytelling
Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today. Robert McAfee Brown All of us have a natural inclination To embellish facts, add some dollops of fiction When ordinary incidents we narrate Some truth we tell, some we fabricate This is how stories we generate By adding imagination we all canContinue reading “Storytelling”
