Veil of smog lifts up
now, nature rejuvenates
lock down, a breather.
Month: March 2020
Photography – Connect!
Lock down has forced people to think of different ways to keep themselves creatively occupied. Be it reading, writing, cooking, a hobby, giving their home a makeover, are all on their ” to do lists” right now. Connecting back seems to be the underlying commonality between the various interests that people are pursuing. Basically they are returning to the roots, connecting better with nature, enjoying the sounds of chirps and chimes, (thanks to the absence of the loud honks), indulging in some soul therapy, rekindling long forgotten memories and bonding with family.
Hope we continue this connect, post this testing time for us.
Tanka -Starry Date!
Royal splendor beams
an effulgent elegance
dazzles the night sky
sparkling conversations flow
amorous hearts celebrate
Colleen’s weekly tanka challenge : Night Sky
Eugi’s weekly prompt : Elegance
Gratitude & Prayer!
Since World war II, we haven’t been impacted by a situation as serious as what we are facing today, at a global level. Corona has altered our lives beyond imagination.
Many countries across the world have announced lock downs and curfews. Borders, flights, offices, everything except essentials have been shut down to contain the spread of virus. While the government has constantly reassured that it is taking adequate measures to contain the pandemic, people are getting paranoid. With no clue as to how long the situation may drag on, there is a sense of fear prevalent among the masses.
Confined within homes, we have come to realize how much we depend on a chain of people who ensure the smooth functioning of a society. Each one like a piece of jigsaw puzzle fits in, to complete the picture. We all work in tandem, complementing each other and completing the loop. But there is one sector of workers whose value or importance we as a society have always undermined. They are the sanitary workers, sweepers and cleaners. Given the shutdown orders, we have a skeletal housekeeping staff for a huge apartment complex. So garbage pickup and cleaning is now being done on alternate days. With no maids too, the entire family is chipping in to help with household chores. It’s only now that people realize the things and luxuries that we take for granted. It’s time we acknowledge their service with gratitude.
After decades today a pause button has been pressed in our otherwise hurried lifestyle.
Let’s take this moment to acknowledge and appreciate all who directly or indirectly contribute in making our lives better.
Let’s channelize our minds to remain positive, join hands in prayer for the world to enter into a healing mode.
Pain, fear, experiences and overwhelming situations are great teachers in life.
Let’s hope that this challenging time, makes man emerge, a better human being!
Stay safe, stay blessed!
Conquered by the minuscule!
A minute virus brings the gigantic world to a halt!
In response to Linda’s one liner Wednesday!
Juxtaposing Mornings!
A typical weekday morning in urban households is a mad rush against time. In most Indian homes, the chores and noise decibels are directly proportional 🙂 . Waking up kids, getting them ready for school on time, the mixer whirring in the background, preparation of breakfast and feeding your picky child, packing lunch boxes for school and office, maid working around, the doorbell ringing, cell phone beeping,….it is literally a battle zone where every minute is crucial. And god forbid, on just one of those bad days you hit the snooze button an extra few times, then the domino effect takes place spiraling the chaos beyond control. By the time you step out of home to head to work, you are totally exhausted. I think many will relate to this cacophonic morning ritual.
Change of scene….
Last week we happened to go on a short vacation. I woke up to a beautiful leisurely morning. Stepping out of the room, I had all the time to myself. Believe me, nothing prepared me for the marvel of nature that was to unfold.
Idling on the hammock, I watched the blue yonder peeping between the green parasol of leaves, with its glorious heavenly smile. Wisps of clouds drifted along merrily. The gentle rays of dawn cascaded coyly between the verdant hues with a prismatic glow. It was truly a sight to behold. The moist sea breeze softly caressed my body, whispering stories of the ebbing waves. The plethora of sounds of nature I heard, felt surreal. The chirps of the many birds, trill of the insects, rustling of the leaves, buzzing bees along with meandering butterflies, greeting pretty blooms and roar of the ocean waves….. Nature’s morning raga was divinely melodious. I lost the sense of time, enthralled by its picturesque harmony.
I couldn’t help but mull over the juxtaposing mornings!
V.J’s weekly challenge # 88 : Domino effect
Eugi’s weekly prompt : Glorious
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Haiku – Corona!
Minuscule virus
casts panic in the world wide
schedules go haywire
man confined indoors
operation lock down called
stamped a pandemic
nature’s defense tool
to contain man’s ruthless greed
lessons to be learnt.
Healing Sea!
Fractured dreams lie scattered
pathos looms large
over whelming emotions of life ebb
raucous din reverberates.
As I walk on the sandy shores at morn
timeless whispers of the undulating waves
play a song ,
the consonance of the tides
ring in a reflective melody.
I watch my footprints in the sands of time,
to realize, my illusionary myopic worries
seem to be a minuscule speck,
in the expansive vastness.
The damp redolence of saline breeze
cleanse my emotional core
washing away the chaotic cache,
filling me with propitious vigor!
V.J’s weekly challenge: MorningV.J’s weekly challenge: Morning
Sadje’s :What do you see challenge # 20
Wordless Wednesday!
Creative Strokes!
Ideas conceived in the creative mind
envisages a vision
gestates
experimenting contours flirt
endless sketches
crumpled sheets
spectrum of color fills the palette
caresses the canvas with strokes
bold and beautiful,
delicate and sublime
a creative blend unfolds
prolonged labor
finally
births an artistic masterpiece!
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