Cruising shady alleys, Created by arches of centenary of trees Wind whistling in my ears, Sun setting caressing my skin Lifting my gaze to not miss any, Of the natural delights for the sight My thoughts go to you I at times strangely miss you Such beauty seen by the solitary traveler Feels too muchContinue reading “Riding on my Mind”
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MA INDIYA
Ma… make me smile, Make me daydream, Make me laugh, Fill me with joy. Wash away all my sorrows, Make my heart sing. Caress my skin with your sun, Wrap me with your warmth. And wake me when it is dark, Still chilly out. To climb on a rooftop, And lift my gaze…. To seeContinue reading “MA INDIYA”
SOUP!
A cool Sunday evening I was looking at all my jars in the pantry to satisfy a desire… I had been reading an appealing cookbook, I read them like novels, and the sight of a bowl of plant goodness caught my eye. Kale, rice, pumpkin with black beans seemed like the perfectly scrumptious and nourishingContinue reading “SOUP!”
Osho, “Wild Wild Country”
You too have enjoyed his books and don’t know so much about the man? Here’s a captivating docuseries about the early years of the Bhagwan Community, Osho followers. A joyous gathering, cult, plain devotion or sheer fanatism? I guess there could have been a good mixture of all… community and teachers I love, yet, thereContinue reading “Osho, “Wild Wild Country””
FEMALE
Bali, The International Woman’s Day 2018 We stand strong, yet, at times are vulnerable, Don’t walk all over me because I showed up naked in full trust. We mostly give, are the nourishers, yet, also we need to receive, Don’t just take from me because it’s easy to abuse generosity. We laugh often and atContinue reading “FEMALE”
A Book
The Sundarbans….. India, West Bengal. A labyrinthe of rivers, formed by multiple tiny islands where the tide ebbs and flows and mangroves are the main scenery. A time travel between past and present. Political turmoil and natural catastrophes. Piya, a marine biologist, Kanai, a business man, Nilima, head of a Hospital, Nirmal, an idealistic schoolContinue reading “A Book”
Shiva and Shakti….Happy Maha Shivaratri
An ephemeral encounter, For a brief time, together You see me, I see you You were not expected, nor awaited. Battles of the sharp tongs, Measuring the wittiness of the minds. Grasping the depths of the thoughts or discovering of souls? A sudden departure, And the pull to re-encouter I have come, You are there.Continue reading “Shiva and Shakti….Happy Maha Shivaratri”
Le-Melrose
On a hot summer day, Several friends that met on the path of yoga, came together. A dancer, a cameraman, an entrepreneur, an architect and Ladyjo, climbed into an abandoned wine bottling factory, through an open broken window. It was dark and damp, spooky yet fascinating and inviting. Excitement, as well as the trepidation ofContinue reading “Le-Melrose”
Beauty Lies in the Eyes of the Beholder
Banana Stand, Trivandrum Market 2015 Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, One says Also, When one looks into someone’s eyes, One could have a glimpse of their soul Yet, When the eyes become the portal of the heart, And that is to see Then mundane becomes magic The ordinary, extraordinary The ugly, beautyContinue reading “Beauty Lies in the Eyes of the Beholder”
In India, Everything is Possible
Where rabies and scab full dogs run around wild, as well as others perfectly groomed are walked on leashes Where hawkers sell spinach from bags hanging on handlebars of old English styled bicycles and the hardly known broccoli is going stale on shelves of pristine shopping malls Where women stroll down the neighbourhood in their nighties, whilstContinue reading “In India, Everything is Possible”
Holy Leggings 