Another award function, journos pushing around for bytes, broken statements scattered around with no resemblance to the spirit of the conversation. He is tired, dog tired of celebrating a successful persona, a persona built painstakingly to meet expectations, a persona that’s not him. It reminds him of the plastic excitement of puppies who escape with … Continue reading Dog tired
when life interferes with well-laid plansmessages sent, are not receivedwhen you plan carefully minute detailsthe stairs are seventeen, not thirteen messages sent, are not receivedwindows open in the sky to speakstairs are seventeen, you saw thirteenyou recount steps, miss calls from Heaven windows open in the sky to speakyou're busy counting odds and evensyou recount … Continue reading When life interferes…
The chef’s mother was a great cook, and he sought inspiration from her expertise while developing recipes. He spent a lot of time with her in the kitchen. Sometimes, it saddened him to see his mother brutally beaten up. But somehow, his father always gave a reason for doing so. It was an act of … Continue reading History repeats itself
Van Gogh created 864 oil paintings, 1300+ water colours and 900+ drawings. He sold only one painting during his lifetime. The word “self-driven” acquires new meaning with this story. Did he ever think about return on investment? The story of his life may be inspirational, but is not a happy tale. I perceive few reasons for his … Continue reading Vincent Van Gogh
“Manifestation felt like a big joke, till I started painting wishes on walls. Each brick shares a dream and conspires with the universe to make it true.” A cryptic message from Linda accompanies the picture. “What’s your dream?” “Living in the garden of hope, where spring reigns forever. Flowers never wilt, leaves never fall.” “Who … Continue reading Spring reigns forever
“I forgive you, Mom, now I know why you laid down so many rules”, Maria wailed to the chagrin of others. “I guess we should focus on navigation”, the Captain’s tone is sombre. “Yes, but now you know the consequences of straying too far,” Maria is insistent. “We are close to discovering a new island, … Continue reading Back and Forth
A deathly silence makes me wonder where the inmates are, till shadows start creeping out soundlessly. I’ve met you before – my beliefs, acts, regrets and desires. I believed you are part of me, but today I face you like former teammates. Why did you drive me to do certain things, and why did I … Continue reading Where I grew up
The café of complexities never ceases to fascinate me. Fingerprints on menu cards belong to raised brows as well as beaming smiles. The feet that veer away from shared paths never turn back. The staff observes expressions more than counting the cash left behind in tips. They know it’s all linked – like the deals … Continue reading Cafe Complex
Brick by brick, our intentions converged to build a structure meant to last forever. Little did I know how visitors will write different stories on chosen stones, and choose to call it their own. They look for their fifteen minutes of immortality, as much as I wanted it for decades. The structure weathers storms, rain … Continue reading Inscription
The intricacies of design on this instrument can’t match the complexity of emotions that arise on seeing this. It was my wildest dream and my worst nightmare. We matched wonderfully in our musical intelligence. But that’s not enough to sustain a lifetime. Life is about so much more, and unfortunately, we were not on the … Continue reading Compatibility
