I remember quite fondly My first lesson in geography When to a map I was introduced A fierce curiosity it had induced Within me to identify places new I wanted to explore those places too Seven continents and oceans five On the map my dreams came alive Places with names unpronounceable I took them allContinue reading “Fernweh (wanderlust)”
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Vacation planning
“God grant me a vacation to make bearable what I cannot change.” (sourced from pinterest) Exhausted, worn-out in the oppressive heat I long to leave my workplace and retreat To some new place, perhaps by the sea Or in the midst of mountainous scenery In the lap of nature, away from the crowd Replacing sirensContinue reading “Vacation planning”
How she gained freedom
“If society fits you comfortably enough, you call it freedom.”- Robert Frost On the occasion of Indian Independence Day (August 15th), here is a version of freedom for a typical Indian woman. In a staunchly patriarchal society Her actions were always governed by propriety She had freedom to choose- or so she was explained As longContinue reading “How she gained freedom”
Food glorious food
(This poem strictly reflects my opinion on food fads with no intent to criticize individual food preferences.) I notice there is a growing trend Among my acquaintances and friends Of believing in food fads that are mushrooming Leading to crazy new diets, each one assuming That adding or subtracting one ingredient Can solve all yourContinue reading “Food glorious food”
My life in books
This one will give you a glimpse into the world Of yours truly, from the time she was a little girl The passion which was at the age of five ignited Was in the form of printed words that left her excited- I am going to tell you how books made an entrance At different stages ofContinue reading “My life in books”
Time management
Time management seems to be a skill That I have not learnt, probably never will Twenty-four hours in a day are not enough To do everything, deal with all the stuff That is part of my life as a mother and a professional A schedule I try to follow, but the results are dismal EveryContinue reading “Time management”
Perspective
In a lighthearted discussion on plans for the weekend The conversation took a turn when dismissively my friend Said, “Oh, you are rich, you might not care” We left it at that, from her point of view it was fair But my mind wandered to all those times I had heard “Oh you are (rich/Continue reading “Perspective”
Parenting lessons from the Titanic
Reading the story of the Titanic with my son Was for both of us a brand new lesson It was a book written for a preschooler With simple sentences and many pictures Not different from his other books in that sense But it was a story viewed through a very different lens For my fiveContinue reading “Parenting lessons from the Titanic”
When she owned the moment
“I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.” – Maya Angelou In a society sharply polarized A distinct bias she always recognized A woman of color, pretty and petite It would have been a considerable feat ToContinue reading “When she owned the moment”
Inner Voice
“Don’t shush your inner voice. It is who you are.”There is the little voice that is housed Inside us, quiet as a church mouse That tries its best, our guardian angel to be Tries to protect us from walking into calamity Holding us back when we are being reckless Cheering us on when we are feckless ThisContinue reading “Inner Voice”
A tale of strength
All seemed lost, her world desolate Benumbed, she watched, as her fate Twisted in a downward spiral Into the abyss of misery; almost surreal Was the way her life’s foundations were shaken Every shred of normalcy had from her been taken Leaving her stuck in a state of limbo No silver lining in sight, noContinue reading “A tale of strength”
Morning Blues
“You get up early in the morning and you work all day. That is the only secret.” Philip Glass I love my profession, in which pride I take I like my job, feel grateful for the money I make Then what is the problem, you might wonder When I say mornings make me want to crawl under TheContinue reading “Morning Blues”
Passion...unbridled 