Darling, did you see this article on the smallest minority in India? That must be the Jewish one. They have been here for almost 2000 years. Just understood that! Actually, during the Indo-Pak war in 1971, it was a General of Jewish descent who carved the greatest victory in Bangla Desh area. It's because of … Continue reading INHERITANCE
FRIDAY FICIONEERS
PRECIOUS THINGS
Mulling over the beauty of parenthood brought forth an outpouring - this you see!
MOONING
Our poets, from as early as Sangam literature times, have been obsessed with Moon because of the soft glow, grace, cool & calmness that Moon affords.
MARITAL & MARTIAL
Whither this change, so dramatic and drastic, So damaging and destroying! Wherefore this phase, so blatant and blase, So blustery and blundering!
GOLDEN SLIPPERS
"Why do people make slaves of others? We are all God's creation!"
BY BREAD ALONE
Abby, stop sulking. Come along. You said it would be fine, Leah. Its not! Of course it is. I love all this walking! Are you kidding me? We were safe inside. You said it's better outside! You were the one cribbing and couldn't wait to get out! I didn't know what we won't have! What … Continue reading BY BREAD ALONE
LOW POINT HIGH GROUND
Forlorn in desolation, Yet majestic in isolation. Desperate with barrenness, But pregnant with promise. Lowly in appearance, Yet noble in substance. Lost in vastness, But protected in fineness. Darkness around the nearness, Yet lightness around the horizon. Overshadowed by the depth of the grave, But canopied by the grace of the heavens. Standing in the … Continue reading LOW POINT HIGH GROUND
HIDDEN STRENGTH
"Where shall we go for our vacation this year?" "Singapore & Malaysia - Sentosa Island, Petronas Towers, Batu Caves, cable car ride to Genting Highlands..." "Let's do Disney World, USA. Better still, let's visit the Middle Kingdom in New Zealand!" "Mom has that look on her face!" "Cappadocia in Turkey". "So weird!" "Cappadocia is famous … Continue reading HIDDEN STRENGTH
HOME AGAIN
Ananya hated moving, leaving the familiar for the strange, the old for new. Wanted things to be as they were. Hated leaving her flowers. Her husband loved it all. Couldn't think of staying more than three years in a place. Loved the newness of it all, even the packing and unpacking! His parents' job entitled … Continue reading HOME AGAIN
Mani Mini Money
Mani made the last deposit for his Mini. He had patiently painstakingly saved for a long time. The salesman, smilingly rang up the deal and handed him the keys. He climbed in, turned the ignition, put it in gear and drove off. Entering his village, in a cloud of dust, with children ran alongside crying, … Continue reading Mani Mini Money
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