Category: poems
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
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
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 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
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/
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
Some days, I am tired of everything, nothing in particular, yet anything, routines of morning and evening, tasks in general and during. What should I do? change my thinking or my to-do. may be, I will need to do both, thoughts and actions to move forth. Feelings are important to set the stage, but doing … Continue reading Tired
We came to the promised land, With dreams and an education, But on little else to start and stand, There was no room for distraction. Life was no bed of roses, Tests came at regular doses, From accent and appearance, To culture and clearance. Many challenges were faced, New paths traced. New rules braced, Networks … Continue reading Immigrants
Blankets on the couch, where members slouch, chocolate stains in nooks and pouch, incite some anger and insincere ouch! Unpicked shirts, trousers and sock(s), half closed drawers that mock, bathroom shout for a towel or tooth paste, From someone who entered in haste. An unsharpened pencil, papers, puzzle pieces and a stencil, a pen, a … Continue reading Untidy Home
Rhythm & Rhyme 