Affinity And Moods

I’m blessed to have your love, Just like the early-morning bed tea, Which you make with such gallant sunshine, On the days when I’m a slugabed, And serve with a dash of equality, partnership, and that perfect nonchalance. Truth is, I bask in everything Inside of our beautiful life: Be it our quiet rituals, Or the easy tenderness, For it’s the way love lives here Without announcement, Or for that…

Tried writing a few lines in Hindi after ages… hope these words resonate with you all. दस्तूर है ज़िंदगी का,कुछ लोग सिर्फ आँसू देकर चले जाते हैं,और वो ज़ख्म जब टूटे दिल पेनासूर बनके छा जाते हैं,तब एक फ़रिश्ता कहींकोई ऐसा भी मिल जाता है। जो बिना गुरूर के, यूँ ही प्यार से,ज़ख्मों पे मरहम ही नहीं लगाता,अपितु दामन खुशियों से भर देता है। पर यही तो खूबसूरत सच्चाई है ज़िंदगी की,ईश्वर से मुआवज़े में कभी…

Fourteen years ago, we landed in this beautiful, city as a young couple. We were thrilled to begin our life in a spacious new home, yet what truly captivated us was the immaculate surroundings and the seamless way the city functioned, the spotless streets, the perfectly timed and fluidly operating driverless metro, and the calm sense of order and discipline everywhere. The skyline stood tall and…

Clothing Rules as Boundary Tests in Patriarchal Families “Will she let us decide what she does with her body?” Many clothing rules imposed upon women who marry into patriarchal families. This is rarely spoken out aloud, and the argument is often framed as modesty, respect, safety or family values. The dress itself is seldom the issue. The real and the underlying issue is authority. Clothing…

Some incidents become unforgettable, not because they are extraordinary, but because they strike us at a vulnerable age. They take root in our minds, shaping our thoughts, our choices, and sometimes the course of our entire destiny. I have carried this memory for half a century, replaying it countless times. It is now time to set it down and let it go. When I was a pre-teen, we often visited my…

For the past nine years, my mother-in-law has been living with dementia. It started as forgetfulness. Now, it has advanced to a stage where she no longer recognizes space, time, or relationships most of the time. We have always lived together since my marriage. Today, she lives with us without knowing who we are. She does not know how we are connected to her. Her sleep cycles are altered. Nights…

Dear Readers, Over the years, I have passionately written several blogs and short stories. Today, I feel immensely thrilled to introduce My Debut Novella : Two Roads One Night. It’s a journey of into fleeting encounters, unspoken bonds and quiet transformations, when two strangers cross paths one night. Such encounters are often described as happenstance. This novella offers a contemplative…

(The 5-4-3-2-1 Reset: A Simple Trick to Find Calm) I came across a quote that said: “You can seem like a millionaire to one person and a homeless person to the next. The ants think you are a giant, and the trees don’t even notice you. You think you have a boring life, but the next person might be striving for your lifestyle. Comparison is the thief of joy, so stay kind and keep loving life.…

Don’t look back, you’ll never go that way, Turn badass, before fears declare, Grudges, held by the heart enough, now slay, Don’t berate paths crossed till date Courage will find you, rise with faith, Hold on to your hopes and keep the pace, You’re unstoppable, let the universe say, Every dream will come true, just a small delay. Wishing everyone a Very Happy, Healthy and a Prosperous New…

The forbidden red door, opposite her house, always intrigued her. It appeared illuminated some nights, while mostly it stood dark. Who might be there, she’d wonder but wasn’t allowed anywhere nearby, so she’d drift off to sleep. She grew up watching it, until one day, at 16, curiosity getting ahead of her, she decided to discover its little secret, only to find her mother being savagely bashed…

I float like the deep, purple hyacinths, In serene complacence, by the stream, Drenched, ducking, bobbing through torrents, Never plummeting to the floor beneath Seeking raptures in a pint-sized life, And endless euphoria in growing against force, My joie de vivre is to watch out for, Only a few discern my bewildering course.

In rosy hues, was their pink love flushed, Hearts brimmed with praise, as feelings rushed, Hands held tight, supposedly a wild blue yonder, A dazzling love, so eyeful, seemingly an unparalleled wonder All until, a loud catastrophe broke, Mistrust crawled in and undid the yoke, Today they live, another love by their side, Treasuring loyalty, devotion, trust, as stable soulmates abide

Endless Journeys…

A road I chose, led me onto a tightrope, Miles whereon, did I travel, with certain hopes, Knotty it was, at several points, Threatening to break, at enfeebled joints . Aye, lauding myself, for my nonchalant spunk, I kept persevering, revelling in blind triumphs, My sprit indomitable, my legs unstopping, I set out to break, an unaccomplished bourn . Nothing’s impossible under the sun,…

Endless Journeys…

A road I chose, led me onto a tightrope, Miles whereon, did I travel, with certain hopes, Knotty it was, at several points, Threatening to break, at enfeebled joints . Aye, lauding myself, for my nonchalant spunk, I kept persevering, revelling in blind triumphs, My sprit indomitable, my legs unstopping, I set out to break, an unaccomplished bourn . Nothing’s impossible under the sun,…

My Journey On A Tight Rope

The roads I chose, led me onto a tightrope, Miles thereon, did I travel, with certain hopes, Knotty it was, at several points, Threatening to break, at enfeebled joints . Aye, lauding myself, for my nonchalant spunk, I kept persevering, revelling in blind triumphs, My sprit indomitable, my legs unstopping, I set out to break, an unaccomplished bourn . Nothing’s impossible under the sun,…

Haunting,Soulful, Melodies,In the heart Often,Visit, remind,On their part Lately,However cold,Lyrics may seem Life,Did earn,Serving of gleam However,In pittance,Might it be Know,With gratitude,We weren’t denied As,Nothing lasts,Forever except switch Steadily,Adapt yourself,To the shift Like,A flower,Blooming in rain Grow,We must,Surviving the pain