Nandi, the Bull

Idols of Nandi, the bull are found outside the temples of Lord Shiva. Young maidens visit the temple on Mondays, to pray for a good life partner. Here is what Nandi thinks about them, as they pass through after patting him on the back.   He sat there forever, awaiting a gal to marry him … Continue reading Nandi, the Bull

The Challenge

“All stunts are performed by trained professionals. Do not try them at home”. But I could try them outside, after being trained. I have to prove the naysayers wrong. The world watches with awe, the determination of a jilted lover. My well-built muscles show intense training. I lost my beau to an athlete. I don’t … Continue reading The Challenge

What the world sees

I came across an old oak tree planted in the courtyard of a house, which has long been abandoned. The roots have grown, raising the level of the ground in process. The picture is not of the original, but an approximation borrowed from the internet.   Strong roots raise others wisdom does not grow on … Continue reading What the world sees

Wordlessly

I write, and yet fail to take the message to the masses. They do not know of my existence, or what I think or write. But, if a musician friend is kind enough to weave my words into a song, it will be on several lips. The musical notes will hit the right spots. The … Continue reading Wordlessly

Depths are not hollow

The depth of my soul perpetually unfilled alone and thirsty   whatever comes in gets terrified of depths, flows out to fill   another shallow recipient waiting to fill imagined depth   depths are not hollow they have substance, hence I think of unfilled spaces   enriched by flowing waters that leave slices of unabsorbed … Continue reading Depths are not hollow