Category Archives: musings

(Poem imagining a Syrian refugee affected by the earthquake Feb 2023) I had mistakenly thought a piece of earth was mine I had deluded myself in thinking life was fine As a refugee displaced by war, I had finally found A roof over my head, a place safe and sound That could house my family,Continue reading “When the walls of my life caved in”

When I miss home… * Continents and oceans separate me From my motherland, it’s not easy To pack my bags and fly home at The mere drop of Nostalgia’s hat.. * I head to my kitchen where the pantry Has Indian spices in plenty I cook an aromatic meal and the fragrance Satisfies for homeContinue reading “Nostalgic”

There are many ideas floating in my mind If only somehow time I could find To catch, arrange and consolidate Them into a meaningful coherent state String them into words in such a way That they reveal what I really want to say Experience a cathartic release Of pent-up emotions, let my vexation cease ShowContinue reading “All those bright ideas…”

Dear Lady, Just give yourself some grace Amid all the challenges you face You are doing remarkably well Pat yourself on the back, do not dwell On things that are imperfect Reframe to see the positive aspect Of your life, multifaceted indeed While juggling multiple tasks you don’t need To be demoralized by what isContinue reading “To the Lady Juggling it All…”

Something has changed in the world; I don’t know why The earth has shifted underneath the sky The pandemic is over but its aftermath is not A better world, contrary to what we had thought The old world order, business as it used to be Has changed in the last three years completely The abundanceContinue reading “#covidchangedeverything”

I received an email whose subject caught my eye It asked “Are you stupid busy?”; and I wouldn’t lie The verbiage of the question seemed insulting to me Used as I was to equating busy-ness with productivity Then I realized that there was more than a grain Of truth in the phrase, I actually doContinue reading “Busy? Stupid or Smart?”

I feel overwhelmed today With problems coming my way From every possible direction I have no time for reflection On what task to prioritize I start with one thing and then realize That another issue is more urgent I then leave unfinished the task current And jump on immediately to the next one Hoping forContinue reading “To face challenges is a privilege..”

If I betrayed a friend it would weigh Heavily on my conscience every day Even if my friendship it did not cost My peace of mind would be lost I would not betray a friend therefore.. Yet I betray myself repeatedly when I ignore My intuition; my gut feeling, my inner voice And go againstContinue reading “Betrayal”

Do I have rose-tinted glasses on when I see How things are in my parent country The land I had left years ago for opportunities more Has it acquired an aura it did not have before Such that everything is bathed in a positive light People exude happiness, the future looks bright The problems thatContinue reading “Through rose tinted glasses”

I tried to pretend my light was still shining bright Long after it had faded away leading me out of sight And out of mind of the audience that had catapulted me To the precarious high of being a celebrity My larger-than-life status was built on the adulation Of people who had liked my art,Continue reading “Stars fade away…”

The world will change Even if you don’t want it to Even if you grasp at old straws Protest out loud, try to rearrange Things that are new In ways that are old A changed world will challenge your ways Mock you, deride you Force you into acceptance Eventually, while you are left Bewildered, disorientedContinue reading “The world will change”

If I had time to take a detour Find an open meadow, breathe in air pure… * If I could have a commute unhurried If I had the ability to not be worried About household chores incomplete If responsibilities at home I did not have to meet If I could finish work early by aContinue reading “Detour..”