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October 24, 2020

After the rain.....


Waking up after the rain

to a glorious, wonderful day

stretching and smiling to itself…

with patches of sunshine

between darker, cooler shadows


A newly washed sky

hung out to dry

glowing a brilliant blue…

White clouds…like curtains

billowing in the breeze


The leaves shining

clean and sparkling green…

glowing with a radiance

giving a luminous tinge

to the surroundings….


The sun beaming down

breaking into sparkles

shining in every puddle

reflecting rainbows

dazzling the eyes


Raindrops swinging on

electric and telephone wires

glittering like jewels…

basking in the sun

reluctant to let go….


A day full of magic,

hope and possibilities

A chance to celebrate

the beauty around

and life in all its glory….


July 18, 2020

ALONE






We are born alone
And we die
Alone….

We make our choices
And shape our future
Alone…

We take decisions
And make up our mind
Alone….

We face challenges
And fight our battles
Alone…..

We seize our chances
And follow our heart
Alone…..

We make mistakes
And learn from them
Alone….

We accept life
And come to terms with it
Alone…

We let go of expectations
And pursue our dreams
Alone….

We make compromises
And find our happiness
Alone…

We may not be lonely
But we are always
Alone….





July 1, 2020

IT’S A DOG’S LIFE…..


 This little bundle became a part of our lives eight years ago.....

Alfie Kurup, love and cherish you....



Wagging his tail joyfully
He greets me at the doorstep
with undisguised pleasure
Making me feel so welcome...

At least there was someone
Genuinely pleased to see me
And not ashamed to show it….

Yet all he wants is…….
A friendly pat
A kindly hug
And a loving look…….

All so easy to give
Yet so rarely given…….

His little heart overflowing
With unconditional love...
His soft, melting eyes
Speaking innumerable languages
His silent acceptance of things
Inspite of changes and turmoils…….

Tied up at intervals
According to our whims
Waiting to be taken out
Whenever we have time
His freedom restricted
To suit our fancies……..

Does he miss his family?
Does he feel homesick?
Does he know of God?
Does he have a religion?
Does he wonder at the world?
Does he think of Death?
Does he have dreams of his own?

Or does he just sit and watch
Life passing by in front of him………

Taking each day as it comes………?