TabebuiaOnce a yearIt is in the moodto sing with Sinatra—Half a lovenever appealed to me.The rest of the yearit sits in the back rowand hears others sing.Then springwhispers somethingindecent into its ears.And look—not a leaf.As if Van Gogh,in one of his mad afternoons,forgot the canvasand attacked the sky.Flowers.Flowers.Only flowers.For the sake of artit has ditched … Continue reading Bengaluru Spring’s Blue Eyed Boy
Tag: Poetry
Spiritual Shades of the Rainy Season
In popular culture rain has been associated with romance. Inspired by the rainy season, classical poets like Kalidasa and many other poets have composed verses highlighting either the sensual elements or the feelings of longing borne out of separation. Many popular folk songs and film songs of our times are no different. But there can … Continue reading Spiritual Shades of the Rainy Season
Bus Journey 1984 vs Metro Travel 2024 (Pt-2)
Continued from previous post (The reasons and explanations for certain words being marked with * are given at the end) We could hear the roof top passengers banging the roof signaling the driver to stop. The cleaner signaled* and shouted at the driver to stop. Then he shouted at the rooftop passengers when the bus … Continue reading Bus Journey 1984 vs Metro Travel 2024 (Pt-2)
Back after a long gap
waiting for sunrise: serenity beach Puducherry I know I have written so few blog posts in the last three years. My last post was way back in August 2023. It is not that I have not been writing. But the things I have written, mostly official things, though in volumes, are destined to gather dust. … Continue reading Back after a long gap
A Medley of Lyrical Outpourings
Even though Heartfelt Symphonies is her first poetry collection to be published, Chinmayee Gayatree Sahu is no first time author. She pours her heart out regularly on her blog Chinmayee's Creations. She has already published a collection of short stories titled Five Petals which I had reviewed earlier. I have been more familiar with her … Continue reading A Medley of Lyrical Outpourings
of poets and forests
Today is International Forest Day. I also learn that today is Poetry Day. In our Indian tradition poetry and forests share a very deep and ancient connection. Upanishads contain the essence of Indian philosophy. These are perhaps also some of the most ancient forms of organised poetry and these were written by the rishis dwelling … Continue reading of poets and forests
the summer of separation
I am not the only one to feel the pangs of separation. The village pond waits for the return of lilies and the river bed for the black clouds. Is the short night the only solace? Even for the leaves of the gulmohour? It expands beyond the stars as I toss and turn and … Continue reading the summer of separation
Lyrical Landscapes of Dots and Streaks
Poet Ellora Mishra makes her debut as a book author with her collection of poetry titled 'Dots and Streaks'. It is a part of Blogchatter ebook carnival and is available for free download. Ellora hails from Odisha - the land of fine arts. She did her degree in Chemical Engineering from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan and … Continue reading Lyrical Landscapes of Dots and Streaks
How I met my books
The Little Clay Cart Some of the interesting books I have read are associated with their own interesting stories about how I came across the books or, in what circumstances I read the books. While helping my father-in-law arranging his home library a couple of years back I came across an Odia version of the … Continue reading How I met my books
Amarnath yatra : down memory lane (Part-3)
Amarnath Yatra : down memory lane (Part-1) This year, the form has become formless. But the priest insists we bow. After a glimpse of the void we retrace our path back to the tenth ox. The story of the tenth ox is like this. Some Japanese Buddhist traditions use a series of ten pictures … Continue reading Amarnath yatra : down memory lane (Part-3)
PEBBLES AND WAVES 