Refurbished old housepolished wooden floorslarge glass windows andarched teak doors Aromas in the neighborhoodCrisp fresh breadSweet tea, warm bunswith thick butter spread Rushing to workthey would grab a bitewhile dwadling seniorsspent long hours in delight Wafts of romancefilled the airwords of lovethe couple's shared Big … Continue reading Vintage charm
In a heartbeat
It was our first Diwali in this country. And following local protocol it meant no crackers. We had gone to the open field to light a few fireworks to brighten the dark winter sky. The first one created pattern of gold and blue in the … Continue reading In a heartbeat
Sweetness
I saw your pictureand it was love at first sightMaybe,just maybeone daywe will meet.But till thenyou will staymy Skittle Panda bear
Hushhhhhhhhhh…..
I sat by the low mud wall we had built around the little pond we had created in our backyard. Pristine lotuses bloomed there and a sad smile touched my lips. ‘My time is coming closer. I can feel it in my bones.’ I looked … Continue reading Hushhhhhhhhhh…..
The shadow that brightened my life
Bombay, between April 1969- May 1985 “Aare Padma tai, I am giving you good advice,” Shalini kaki repeated for the third time. “Give it a good thought, don’t just shake your head. You know na, your Vani is not much to look at and she … Continue reading The shadow that brightened my life
Magic…
Inspired by the fake viral video of moonrise over the Arctic 🙂 The magical moon,the radiant jewelof the night sky,keeps changing her shapeI wonder why. But every monthfor one full night,she glows large n brightto fill our worldwith her ethereal light.
Hidden amongst the depths
October 1960; Kushner, Idaho Mark was adjusting the stand of the telescope while the other boys set up the tent for the night. After years of saving every cent, the trio had finally managed to collect enough funds to buy a telescope. It was a … Continue reading Hidden amongst the depths
Standing in the storm
The passing cyclone had brought in a storm. The trees were swaying violently in all directions and the rain was blowing rather than pouring. The windows rattled and the howling of the wind continued. It was the month of May, the peak of summer. But … Continue reading Standing in the storm
❤️
The one word which means ❤️ in every language...... Amma, ma, mumma, mom, mommy, mother, aai, ema, mère, ina, mor, maminka, ahm, maman, muna, mutter, ibu, mae, mama, mati, ammee, mam, aayi, maji, maa, ammA......... It's only ❤️always ❤️a love that passes though our lifebut … Continue reading ❤️
Under the moonlit sky
When a moonlit sky reveals
Eclectic inspirations 