In response to Shweta’s Six word story prompt #1 : Surprise
Surprise visit, wife caught with paramour!
Caught in the act!
Month: August 2019
Random Musings…..
At times, what the open eyes fail to see,
closed eyes in solitude, perceives in a flash!
Endangering Earth…
In response to Brenda’s wordle #418.
Write a prose or a poem using some or all of the words given.
Global warming, rising ocean levels, climate change, water crisis, forest fires are terms that have become common parlance today. What was earlier ignorance is now over powered by man’s greed, in plundering nature’s resources for his benefit. The adverse impact of this reckless behavior is escalating to be a very alarming situation. If man continues to ravage earth’s reserves at this rate, life on this planet is definitely numbered. The only solution lies in ending our cruelty to nature, help her reinstate her lost glory and leave behind a planet worthy of living for our children.
Song of Nature!
Verdant patches of lush foliage greet me,
on a drive across the countryside
the landscape adorns itself
in boundless hues of green
the once dusty wilted stems
paled under the scorching heat
now comes alive.
Soaked and satiated,
the trees swing in gay abandon.
The showers from heavenly skies
grace the earth with magic, as
the rains sing a pleasant melody
called the song of nature!
Twin Haikus!
In response to Susi’s weekly haiku challenge #33!
1)
Benign nurturer
an artistic silhouette
sublime depiction!
2)
Poetic cadence
body and mind in tandem
soulful therapy!
Song of Nature!
Verdant patches of lush foliage greet me,
on a drive across the countryside
the landscape adorns itself
in boundless hues of green
the once dusty wilted stems
paled under the scorching heat
now comes alive.
Soaked and satiated,
the trees swing in gay abandon.
The showers from heavenly skies
grace the earth with magic, as
the rains sing a pleasant melody
called the song of nature!
Paradise!
The shimmering velvety sea
relaxes under the gentle rays of the sun
wisps of clouds stray in the canopy of blue
the endless horizon lost in a reverie
listening to the tales of the zephyr
the fresh ocean scent lingers on
slumbering waves, in its sapphire robe
embrace the shore, kissing it
A panoramic vista of serenity
envelopes a sense of calm
opening the gateway to paradise!
Yeh hai Mumbai Meri Jaan…
Was drenched in a wave of nostalgia, as I visited Mumbai last week after 16 long years….a city where I spent a good part of my growing up years! Nothing much had changed….only more people, more vehicles, more buildings…..but yet there is something magical about this city!
Weary feet tread along,
the wheels always on the move
carry the burdened shoulders, without a smirk
waves crash against the shore, with a sense of urgency
time and tide wait for none here.
Aspiring dreams find wings to soar
the glitz and glamour bedazzle the naked eye
there is a seamless amalgam of food, religion and people
the grandeur of festive celebrations is unparalleled.
Mafia and the underbelly, a dark reality
fragmented destinies lie scattered
rains and resilience flow together
sweaty brows overpower the fragrant scents
silhouettes stand tall against the swarm of slums.
A city that never sleeps
is defined by extreme contrasts
yet, boasts of a magnanimous character
as it embraces all into its fold!
Random Musings….
खुशियों में दिल गीत के धुन गुनगुनाता है,
लेकिन ग़म में बोल, रूह को छू जाते है|
In happiness, man enjoys the melody of a song
but when he is sad, it is the lyrics that his soul feels.
Gratitude!
In response to Kat’s twittering tale # 148 to write a tale in 280 characters or less.
A pilot for a decade now, this was a routine sortie for Jim. The sudden technical snag led the chopper to nose dive. Experience helped him crash land safely.
The brush with death changed his perspective to life. He started living each day of life to the fullest, with gratitude!
Letter count 279
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