The Secret Mantra

The Secret Mantra

Oft I wonder,  How do children manage to be happy?  They cry and weep,  But that’s short lived.  They smile and laugh their hearts out,  Oblivious of their surroundings.  What’s the secret mantra I thought,  And slowly drifted to sleep.  Heard a voice in...
The Golden Canopy

The Golden Canopy

The bright canvas of nature,  Decorated well with the golden marigolds,  Against the azure skyline.  Swaying their way through the gentle breeze.  Oh! What a treat to the eyes.  Do I have a choice,  To silently tiptoe,  And be amidst this scenic beauty,  Away from the...
Dolce far niente

Dolce far niente

In this bustling life,  Where we join the rat race,  And run like a deer There are days,  When I just feel,  To be dolce far niente,  Like the hare during the race.  The joy of being idle, Is equal to bliss.  Oh! Something that I wouldn’t want to miss.  But this...
Reverdie

Reverdie

In the sleepy winter morn,  Like a glisk of warmth,  Creeped in the dawn.    The song of the cuckoo,  Chimed in  tandem,  As the sun played peek a boo.    The sprouting greens,  On the snow clad branches,  Looked so calm and serene.    The bare branches...
Jugaad Saves the Day

Jugaad Saves the Day

Just as I thought I was done for the day,  My phone rang, scaring me away.  Guests were on their way,  Unannounced, but in gay.    All I had were some chapatis and onions,  And I got my companion.  Sliced them up quickly into noodles,  Tossed up with masalas and...