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Author: Shalini Kathuria Narang
Sleep
Some nights this manna in life, comes without any strife. other days, tossing and turning in bed, can make many see red. Sound sleep is a gift, without an argument or rift, one of the best mood lift, oh the places to which one can drift. Dreams of people and place, or past incidents in … Continue reading Sleep
An Old Tree
Flower Tree in my Garden
A small plant came to my life, needed tender nurturing to thrive, I was new to gardening, unaware of ways of tending, I asked others for advise, on best practices for my plant’s rise, so many suggestions came my way, some I took, others did not see light of day. With my little care, I … Continue reading Flower Tree in my Garden
Birthday Wishes
Wish you a very Happy Birthday, May you be triply blessed everyday! My happy, hard working girl, Your kindness makes you chill. Though your queries can grill, Wish you succeed in all life drill. Very precious pearl of my life, Joy Is seeing you grow and thrive. You surprise me everyday, With your words, work … Continue reading Birthday Wishes
Simplicity
Unsung Heroes
Appreciation is easy of blooming flowers, things seen-fruits, trees, towers. But, what about roots underground? the foundations that silently hold the ground. Fathers I know are like the strong roots, quiet, thinking, unassuming, even unseen, sustaining families and dreams with action, not all are adept at flowery discourses or diction. Moms might shed and dry … Continue reading Unsung Heroes
Children’s Curiosity
Children’s curiosity can put us on a spot, not all questions have answers on the dot. daughter asked about my most difficult test, probably to know a subject that was not my best. How should I tell her-life is a series of tests, that appear at destiny's behest, without a syllabi to prepare beforehand, you … Continue reading Children’s Curiosity
Not Faulting or Flaunting
I wish we could exist like leaves, Not flaunting or faulting our beliefs, Yet, co-existing in harmony, Photosynthesizing, without ceremony. https://masticadoresusa.wordpress.com/2023/06/10/not-faulting-or-flaunting-by-shalini-kathuria-narang/
Decades
Teens went and twenties came, What did I lose and what did I gain? lost some attitude and anger, gained confidence and candor. Twenties went and thirties came, What did I lose and what did I gain? lost some ideals and insecurities, gained experiences and responsibilities. Thirties went and forties came, What did I lose … Continue reading Decades
Rhythm & Rhyme 