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Journey #WordlessWednesday 92

22 Wednesday Jul 2020

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raindrops trickling
leaves swaying
the road ahead glistening with rays of hope
this too, a slice of life!

Life isn’t always stitched with grief and sorrows. There are these beautiful moments that grace our solemn days making them a tad enticing. And often these little moments of joy appear in the midst of our journey just like that. They can be overlooked as we hurry to our destination or can be tucked in our memory reservoir for another day as a priceless moment of relish.

Joining Esha & Natasha for #WordlessWednesday & Parul for #ThursdayTreeLove.

Something Imperfect #WordlessWednesday 91

08 Wednesday Jul 2020

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I have been staring at this photo at intervals for the past 48 hours to come up with a couple of lines to accompany this capture. All in vain!

Every time I look at this picture my musings shift.

At first it gave me an ethereal feeling. On a second look, it gave me an eerie vibe. After that my mind is running back and forth between these two impressions.

Where is this picture taking you to? I’m curious to know. 

i slash all the words in my head
- nothing fits the picture
perhaps, these unfitting words
are the ones that suit
this imperfect picture?

Joining Esha & Natasha for #WordlessWednesday and Parul for #ThursdayTreeLove.

A Flower #WordlessWednesday 89

24 Wednesday Jun 2020

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A flower - beautiful
elegant, 
delicate,
pure - 
four seasons is all it took!

Joining Esha & Natasha for #WordlessWednesday & Parul for #ThursdayTreeLove.

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Herb Garden #WordlessWednesday 87

10 Wednesday Jun 2020

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The Herb Garden in my son’s school

be a seed

so you can survive in the dirt

and inspire the world with beautiful blooms

“Learn from seeds; they don’t die when you throw dirt at them; they grow.”

― Matshona Dhliwayo

This herb garden was grown by the students in my son’s school. It’s inspiring to see the kids taking responsibility and tending to the plants. They have done a good job, haven’t they?

Joining Esha & Natasha for #WordlessWednesday

& Parul for #ThursdayTreeLove.

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Nature’s Little Treat #WordlessWednesday 86

03 Wednesday Jun 2020

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This little creek is found on the way to Sedona from Phoenix.

“The greener the setting, the more the relief.”

– Richard Louv

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and Parul’s #ThursdayTreeLove.

Sunset #WordlessWednesday 84

13 Wednesday May 2020

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Nothing routine about a sunset
Though, it happens every day
Without fail!

Yet the allure never does abate
Though, it deepens its grace
With every passing day!

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A trail of memories #WordlessWednesday 81

23 Thursday Apr 2020

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In my courtyard,
Lurks those ghosts of memories
Waiting to come alive.

Hibiscus was a part of our childhood. I don’t remember a single house in Kerala without this plant in their courtyard.

Hibiscus leaves were used as a shampoo and conditioner in Indian households. My sister and I loved this homemade shampoo. Those times we never used store-bought shampoos and conditioners on our hair.

Though we were supposed to use the grindstone to make the leaves into a pulp, my sister and I preferred the electric blender for its ease of use. Of course, our mom was not so thrilled when we used her beloved blender to make shampoo which wasn’t food and we were subjected to scoldings as an aftermath.

But it was worth it. Our shiny hair made it all worth it. 🙂

I clicked the above picture inside our apartment complex some days ago. The memories a simple plant triggers…

 

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Parul for #ThursdayTreeLove.

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Alone Together #WordlessWednesday 79

25 Wednesday Mar 2020

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A simple act
A time to enact
Stay away to gather again
Stand alone to stand together
And preserve the humankind

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Roots #WordlessWednesday 77

11 Wednesday Mar 2020

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A visit to the park this weekend reminded me of my school days

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Rooted deeply, peeping graciously

My school had lots of trees in and around the school buildings the roots of which ran above the ground. The roots were very thick that one would easily think that it is the trunk of the tree that came down to rest on the lap of mother earth herself.

One of our favorite games used to be a slightly modified tag, where standing on the tree root was safe, but the moment you step out on the ground you can be caught and made the next catcher. We used to play this game every morning before our classes began and during lunch hour recess. These roots ran all over the ground, sometimes disappearing without a warning, sometimes reappearing out of the blue, making our tag game an interesting one.

Those roots were huge and our favorite place to sit enjoying the shade of the tree.

When exams were in session, moms used to find their spot underneath these trees, making the roots a comfy chair waiting for us kids to finish the exam.

I wonder if it is still there providing the same comfort and entertainment to the current users. How many of us have come and go relishing the same old nurturing of this world!

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An Unusual Conversation #WordlessWednesday 75

12 Wednesday Feb 2020

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I spent a considerable time looking at this picture. My mind refuses to cooperate. There is no shimmer of verses to peeping in.

Looking at this picture I am baffled. I don’t see anything beyond the tall palm tree.

I am sitting in front of my laptop failed as words and thoughts refuse to befriend me.

Not every picture can be captured in my thoughts and words, and that learning humbles me.

How can I articulate in a string of idyllic words to show you the splendor of this picture when I fail to recognize it myself?

So today I am sharing the spectacular blue sky and this tall, handsome palm tree for the pleasure of your eyes along with this flash fiction:

“Hey, you!” The sound fell on Asha’s ears from afar. She looked around and then she heard it again, “Hey, over here! Tell me, how’s it going there?” 

Asha glanced up. She couldn’t believe her eyes or ears.  “Is it really …!!” “Are you …”, she stammered, “talking to me?”

“Yes, indeed I am. I would like to know the things happening there. Enlighten me.” the tall tree demanded politely. After the initial shock, Asha obliged. “Not that great. Too many people with too many differences and too little harmony. You are not missing anything spectacular.” She added with a smile. 

“But you are!” The tree smiled back, “The view from up here is marvelous”.

Linking with Esha and Natasha for Wordless Wednesday and Parul for Thursday Tree Love. 

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