A poem of mine in the prestigious #SanAntonioReview today. It's about how words, actions, reactions, gestures etc. impact us and our lives. Kindly give it a read and share your thoughts about it. https://doi.org/10.21428/9b43cd98.bc508822
Category: musings
Failings
Our varied frailties,Like our qualities,make us unique,and open us to critique .But what is a failing?Is it a lack of a skill?or an excess of an emotion-like anger, rage, lethargy or resignation.Are we born with some?or do these gradually come?uninvited and unwelcome,Influencing what we become.Does a failing come alone?Or in a pair?gluttony and indolence,arrogance and … Continue reading Failings
Living in Hearts
The query was simple, Where do you live? My address as an answer was ample, But, that was not all I could give. With some I share a home, With others, a deep connection, I live in their hearts and mind, In thoughts loving, sweet and kind. They live in mine, I might not with … Continue reading Living in Hearts
You and Me
I like you. But cannot be you. You are you, But, I am not you. I admire you. But, I cannot be you. I am me. Flawed and unique. I take pride in my identity, My imperfect entity. My quirks and my insanity, My ways and my civility. I hear you. Your fears and cheers. … Continue reading You and Me
Sweet Little Lies
A friend and I met after ages, Hugs and smiles were initial exchanges, She said-you look the same, You too- I responded in the conversational train. Meeting old friends is magical, In a few hours, we can go back in time, Recollecting old days is sweet and sentimental, These trysts of shared memories is sublime. … Continue reading Sweet Little Lies
Sitting with Thoughts
What did you do today? I sat with my thoughts. My inquirer asks-“what?” Then, a sly smile and naught. Some ask- how can you love to be with yourself? I wonder-why is it tough to be with oneself? My thoughts are great company. Take me on old and new journey. Is it unusual to enjoy … Continue reading Sitting with Thoughts
Maturity
Is maturity, a gain of perspective? Does it mean-more objective? Less reactive. More introspective. Do we finally begin hearing more and speaking less, Caring not just for outer, but how we insides dress. Can we casual comments and actions ignore? And not let every word or action, harbor, linger or store. Do we become more … Continue reading Maturity
Sibling Bond
Sibling bond is special and unique, With shared history of pleasure and pique, Though relations change with time, Fond remembrances remain of when it was prime. So many memories of pranks and play, I recall today, on your birthday, Hiding grades from parents is just one, Shared secrets of mischiefs are in ton. Many incidents … Continue reading Sibling Bond
Trapeze Artist
Balance in life is a tease, Not practiced with ease, Since we like routines that please, Over stretching to the point of disease. Equilibrium is the art of a trapeze artist, Trying, falling, and retrying the circuit, One can see- it’s not easy to travel this orbit, Balancing our heads and hearts is the hardest, … Continue reading Trapeze Artist
What is a Home?
What do you call a home? A place to rest, after you roam. A pad to share with those with a common genome. Or is it firstly and fore-mostly - a feeling, a syndrome? Rooms, furniture and furnishings make a dwelling, What makes a home a deep, special feeling? With what and how much effort … Continue reading What is a Home?
Rhythm & Rhyme 