Broadcasting my thoughts
Posted in Strictly Cardiac.
– August 25, 2008
Posted in Book Review.
– July 24, 2008
I am penning down my musings after a really long time. Its been quite a reflective quarter. There are some times where you just cannot help but reflect, ponder, soak in some good, some not so good and some ugly moments. Do I have a control and can I bounce back the problems like mighty herculean?Certainly not! Infact I have my own doubts. Can I counter a boss who understands only numbers and cannot read your sulking face when your one day’s leave gets rejected on lame reasons of business optimization. Might be Hari Sadu’s long lost brother I grumble!! Can there be more than one Friday in a week? Tough luck mate! Can we do something about global warming and the snarling traffic of Bangalore. SOS! I just read the newspaper and ponder over Arushi’s case. CBI is still racking and tossing the tiniest of ‘hope’ which can turn around the case. How can anybody not be taken away by the innocence of Arushi’s face? How can someone be heinous to stoop down and commit such a cold blooded murder? I ponder and ponder over. God! Where are thou? Hope you are seeing the gory crime, the misery and grief spread in abundance.
But we all got to play our roles and be the proper person we can if not the perfect ones. One life, one dream, one moment which never comes by again. You got to live it and live it completely. Lost in solitude I just stare at the tiny droplets of morning dew dropping from a lush green leaf (a scene which I watch umpteen number of times and cherish the most). Pop pats on my back and there I smell by freshly brewed cuppa coffee. Thank God for small mercies. The feeling of tiny joyous moments -PRICELESS. I quickly go through my book collection and thump the dust away with my palm. Cough a little bit. Guess the dust particles were retaliated by my city-bred pollution allergic system. There was this old poem I had scribbled on the last page of this book as recited by Robert Frost. It still makes me smile. Albeit a bit wider this time.
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Stopping by woods on a Snowy Evening
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there’s some mistake.
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Posted in Me, myself and.....
– June 13, 2008
Posted in Book Review.
– June 9, 2008
You nurture a tiny impossible dream
Some call you a 'maverick' .
You smile and stay quiet .
Some deviate your inspiration
You choose to ignore .
Its there in the deeper labrynth of your mind
In the warm cockles of your heart .
In the deepest chasm of your being .
You rationalize .
Ponder over .
Some offer sagacious advise
Ward you off .
You recline and decline
Your inner voice retaliates
Tis' faith mate .
Spirit gloriously triumps .
Accept it Grow it .
Love it Enjoy it .
Fortify your instincts and actions….
Sustain and survive
Whimper falter
Just stay there
Ignore if you wish to
But don't kill .
Reaffirm with values .
Grow with a witty quote
Seek much required inspiration
Flourish and bloom
Amidst the fallible moves and moments…
Like the endless bounties of sunflower farms
Nurture with a pat on the back .
Impediments come and they surely go
And then stealthily pass by
The only pursuit which remains
Is your dream ..
Posted in Strictly Cardiac.
– February 28, 2008
Posted in Strictly Cardiac.
– January 28, 2008
Kindles a spark
Enthuses the spirit
Fires your imagination
A reason to smile and ponder..
A fresh perspective
Rejuvenated effort
Enlightened and engaged
Evolved and mature…
Usher into the New
Forget and if possible forgive the past
Embrace the future
For .”Hope is Life”
Here's wishing all my I-lander friends a very Happy New Year!
May the spirit of New Year enlighten every aspect of your life!!
May there be love, joy, prosperity and happiness in abundance!!!
Posted in Strictly Cardiac.
– January 5, 2008
Believing in commitment more than love
Palpable feelings instead of diplomatic smiles
Liking grey over black-o-white .
Enjoying silence over garrulous sessions
Listening to Heart more often than the mighty Head
Adjusting rather than whining and retaliating
Taking a step or two to introspect than going full steam
Choosing a silent prayer over mindless pursuits
Loving oneself for the moment than living for others
Just giving in for the sake of giving up
Learning to be a precocious being than an ignorant one
Appreciating tiny tender gestures over bigger shallow manifestations
Appreciating pain for the sake of liking pleasure
Embracing wrong side for protecting the truth
Wallowing in others sorrows than joy-giving reasons
Sharing a meaningful relation Tis’ about soul satisfaction .
Posted in Strictly Cardiac.
– November 20, 2007
This was almost 3 years back when Anki was travelling on her maiden journey
to Singapore. My Sis and Bro-in-law were paranoid because they did not know
how she would handle the food there and whether her health would co-operate
with the weather, water et al.
Needless to say after lot of deliberations, the tickets were booked. Anki was a 4 year
old kid at that time and was barely out of her playschool. She pranced up and down the
staircase near the gate all set with her furry bag with a tiny rabbit plonked on it. She
was all set for her “vacation”. Wanting to irritate her some more, I began throwing
improptu questions at her which she answered with great amount of thought and grace.
“Where are you going Anki?”
“I am going to Singapore!”
“Wow! Quite a nice place. Is this closer to Hyderabad!!”
“God! Pachi, you don’t know anything??”
She slammed her tiny hand on her head.
I was trying hard to control my laughter.
“Why? Its not close to Hyd huh??”
“No Pachi, it's a different country!!”
My girl is irritated now. Let me push my luck a little more.
“I see! Hmmm..Even I want to travel Anki!!”
“You can Pachi! Its very simple!”
“Is it?? Tell me naa!!”
“See it goes like this. All you need is a book called Passport. If you have it, you can
go to any country!!!!”
I laughed aloud and gave her a bearhug. To this date, the tiniest glimpse of passport
tickles my funny bone.
Posted in Anki.
– November 7, 2007
Only If
The rainbow and its myriad hues,
I can sense the beauty,
But can't soak it in my eyes,
Only if .
Love the chocolate cake,
Wish I could enjoy the color,
Of the sinfully rich mass!
Only if .
My soulmate and beloved,
Wish I could confess,
In a million words,
How much I love you
Only if
Adore my two angels,
My Ma and Pa,
The only wish to God,
To ponder and spend a lifetime,
Glaring at them with gratitude,
Only if
World's most pristine creation,
Emerald legacy of nature,
Alas! Can't submit to the heavenly shower!
Coz my world is BLACK.
This post is dedicated to millions of folks spread over the world who
are blessed with the highest sensibility, yet can’t experience the glory of
nature’s beauty. I recall as a child having donated my eyes in my "wish file" preaching the mankind to donate the pair for a worthy noble cause. Thanks to my friend Cyril Paul (Cyril ' Apologies for the very long wait) for tagging me for a cause in which I personally believe a lot.
I specially appreciate this because this is one gesture which is very close to my heart.
Recently, at my office mass donation cum pledge camp I happened to pledge my eyes. The best part is one can donate a pair which will be donated to 2 individuals. The eyes require to be expelled within 6 hours of death. One can donate eyes irrespective of blood group, blood type, diabetes, cataract, blood pressure, etc. We all would perish some day in the bosom of mother earth, what remains is the legacy you leave behind. For those who have already done it, thank you! For those, you intend to plan it some day, please don't wait! For those who are pondering over it! Mate, buck up! This is the moment!!
Posted in Strictly Cardiac.
– October 31, 2007
