Daily writing promptHow do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?View all responses With passage of time, there is so much that has gone on. I never even realised that I am getting old. Savour the moment is my mantra now. Live for today. Do the best now. Cherish … Continue reading Passage of Time.
Poems
Railway Platform
Many a times have I been to the railway station It always excites me to see the people Some are leaving for new places Some will be leaving for old places. Hugs and smiles among mothers and students Sometimes a tear too Some of them will come out of the trains The twinkle in the … Continue reading Railway Platform
Holidays to Enjoy.
Wind and warmth swept the face The Sun kept going out of sight. The sky colours became more jubilant Quickly could feel the mighty night. The twinkling lights shining far beyond Queen’s Necklace adorning the Bay Skyline mesmerising the Arabian Sea. Mumbai looked alive and away. People walking, sitting and chatting, Little boats dotted on … Continue reading Holidays to Enjoy.
Seaside
It was sunset time without the sun, There were clouds covering the sky, There was no wind and temperatures were warm, The Sea showed all its tricks to catch the eye. Waves were huge in the deep sea, They curled and whirled to rise high, And growled upheavals, Lashed around in every direction, Hitting boulders, … Continue reading Seaside
Jubilee Celebrations.
My homage. I got asked to write a poem for the platinum jubilee celebrations by my manager. My mind running many miles per hour produced this within fifteen minutes as the deadline was QUICK. I always enjoy writing and loved doing this piece too. It says it all. Hope you all like it.
Fearless
Knaresbrough. Exposure and Knowledge is everywhere. Pros and cons are written down. Ticks and crosses on the sheet of paper. Conclusion is reached. Why do we question so much? Why can’t we just go for it? Should friends and family opinions matter? Who is it that we have to answer to? Inner peace can be … Continue reading Fearless
Togetherness
Aysgarth Falls The roar of the waterfalls Lifelessness of the green moss Wind blown tress with bare branches Golden paths of the fallen leaves. Busy lives and fast flowing days Sometimes weeks and months go by, Finding time with each other Exploring nature in our own ways. Togetherness never felt so good. Picnics and tea … Continue reading Togetherness
Time is now.
Time is here One last glimpse of my children One last glimpse of my husband Bye-bye to the world The last smile saying go ahead. A nurse holds my hand The doctor nods his head Help me, God. I am hearing the voice Saying you will come out of this We will look after … Continue reading Time is now.
Be Kind
It has gone cold now Beard and coat keep him warm Stone bed reminds him.
Memories
In the times of distress with COVID all around, I miss Patna where I lived for thirty years. I did not get any news of my mother today so that brings anxiety and with it all the memories from childhood. I cannot go to India in this time of crisis. I have my own family … Continue reading Memories