Diluted principles,
eroded values,
blurred vision,
boorish character,
disintegrating families,
hazy goals,
impoverished ethics,
lost morals,
unhealthy habits,
toxic relationships,
degrading environment,
stressful lifestyle,
all lead to a
substandard life!
The Oscar goes to…
Hollywood glitterati
Enjoy the party!
In response to Ronovanwrites Haiku challenge # 160 – Party & Enjoy!
It is said that a picture speaks a thousand words. Though I am not a professional photographer, getting that perfect click, gives me immense satisfaction. Later in time, browsing through those fascinating moments captured in frame, triggers a floodgates of happy times, which is a perfect formula for feeling a sense of creative satisfaction.
Haiku
Great satisfaction
poetry in pictures speak
language of the soul!
Life, I believe should be lived to enjoy the plenty of small little everyday joys!
Being trapped in a rigmarole of everyday life, it is always a challenge to maintain a perfect work – leisure balance. The weekdays zip past in meetings, deadlines, family, after school activities for kids….the list goes on. Weekends is all about catching up on the many personal chores. All of this drains out our energy with hardly any time for relaxing and “living life fully “
Being lost in this web of trying to get some sanity into a hectic life, I chanced to read a few beautiful lines sometime back. Would love to share it with all of you.
“ Most of us miss out on life’s big prizes
The Pultizer, The Nobel, Oscars or the Tonys
But we are all eligible for life’s small pleasures
A pat on the back, a peck on the cheek,
A great meal, hot soup, cold beer,
An empty parking space, a glorious sunset, a full moon!
Don’t fret about not getting life’s grand awards
Enjoy its tiny delights,
There are plenty for all of us “
Isn’t it beautiful?
Let the magnetic force of these tiny joys fill our lives with smiles and happiness!
“A great life is nothing but a series of great memories woven together! “ (Anonymous)
Pep up a little fun into your life with little joys. Breathe in a whiff of fresh air into your life.
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
Your persona radiates positive vibes
infusing optimism all the way
Your warm smile spreads sunshine
in whose glory I bask each day
You carry an aura of happiness
which is so infectious
Your eyes evoke honesty
a virtue so rare today
You remain unfazed
by the ups and downs of life
You are a perfect example
of patience personified
I am blessed, for you keep me secure
in the abode of your loving heart!
Ic: google.com
Strange emotions swell
holding her bundle of joy
tears of euphoria!
Life plays a strange game
tears and laughter roll the dice
man, merely a pawn!
In response to TJ’s Household Haiku – Strange & Tears
Awesome, unique, queer,
one of its kind or bizarre,
standing out from the crowd
they grab our attention
that’s why, they are unusual!
For once he was thankful for the heavy rain and the traffic snarl. It meant spending more time with his girlfriend during the drive!
Letter count : 133
In response to Kat’s story challenge # 41. Write a tale in 140 characters or less.
The newly bought recipe book titled “Baking for beginners placed on the bookshelf attracted my attention. The glossy pictures and the easy to bake instructions made baking look like a child’s play. Having a sweet tooth, I decided this would be a good investment to learn the art of baking and its finer nuances. Dreaming of becoming a great master chef in due course, I walked back home, proud of my purchase.
The very next day I shortlisted on a simple Vanilla sponge cake to bake. I earnestly started getting the ingredients ready. At that point the doorbell rang. I answered it and came back a few minutes later and continued with the recipe. Once done, I put the batter in the oven and waited. I was lost in the anticipation of all the adulation I would garner for my maiden attempt at baking. The bell on the timer rang , jolting me out of my reverie. I rushed to take out my masterpiece from the oven. I was shocked to see the disastrous result that came out. It was an absolute flop show. The cake had simply sunk into a hollow and cracked badly. Totally disappointed with my effort I checked the recipe book again, only to realise that when I went to attend the door bell, the page had turned in the breeze. I was totally oblivious to that and had just continued. The mix up of the proportions goofed up my cake completely!
All my family members had a hearty laugh when I narrated them my maiden tryst with baking!!
Write a story in 100-150 (+/- 25 ) words on the picture prompt given. Challenge hosted by Priceless Joy
Time just flies isn’t it? The day is etched so vividly in my memory. The first time I brought my son here when he was just a toddler of two. These steps and I together taught him to count numbers. We would jump on to each step and call out the number. My son was so fascinated and happy to be here and learn his numbers, that it became an everyday ritual for us. Addition, subtraction and different concepts, we learnt it all together! He fell in love with numbers and became adept at it. When he started school he was far ahead of the other boys and girls of his class. We continued this ritual without fail during his holidays.
Today many seasons later, he reached the pinnacle of his ascent, when he received the Fields Medal ( equivalent to Nobel) , for his outstanding contribution in the field of Mathematics. Standing here today, I am a proud father reminiscing nostalgic moments!
Word count: 161
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