Contemplation of Times

At one stage, oh my friends are settling, marrying difficulties of the world… When will I do similarly? At another stage, my friends depart from this place, leaving behind issues unsettled! Oh gosh, I don’t wish to leave so early… Ask yourself… When will you be happy, my dear friend, when will you be happy?

IPL

In the land of cricket, where legends shine bright,   There’s a dazzling spectacle that ignites the night.   IPL, is the stage where best cricketers meet,   With bat and ball, they dance to the beat.   Founded by BCCI, in the year two thousand seven,   A cricket carnival that takes cricket fans…

You Are Not Perfect

You are not a perfect child,  but neither am I a perfect mom;  that doesn’t make you any less, for my soul, you’re the perfect home.     I matured as you grew,  from a toddler to a teen;  exploring the world, learning from mistakes, trudging roads where I have been.    Your rank doesn’t…

MASAL DOSA

Idli reigns supreme,   A breakfast king so grand.   Yet, it is Masal Dosa, her queen,   Who rules the South Indian land.   In every vegetarian haven,   Masala Dosa is a must.   The most famous snack, The entire humanity lusts.   From the deepest South to the North,   Its fame…

Tea

In the quiet corners of bustling streets, Where the morning mist and sunlight meet, There’s a brew that holds its own delight, In every sip, a comforting flight. Oh, Tea, sibling to Coffee fair, In your depths, a flavour rare, Born in lands where the dragon roams, China’s gift, where the green tea grows. From…

A Tree’s Dilemma

Alas, I am stuck In the crevices of timeRoot, branch and leaf,And all my persuits To extricate myselfFrom this messare staunchly thwartedFacing stiff resistanceFrom my own ilk,My unruly branchesA nearly crooked trunk With its covetous barkRough and dark,Leaves, tender and ancient,Whistling two hoots for me in the windSitting tipsy on the roof of sorrowOf their forefathersLike the telephone…

Outside vis-à-vis Inside

  In the realm of life, a truth we find, Indulgence is not happiness, it’s a bind. Cool restraint, a serene embrace, Guiding us to a tranquil space. A wild mind, an animal untamed, Disastrous results, when it’s unrestrained. Regulated thoughts, a steady guide, Leading us through life’s turbulent tide. Unbridled actions, a path to…

Exam Fever

In the midst of exams, stress so high, Students struggling, you can hear their sigh. Sleepless nights, faces tired and bored, Mind overwhelmed, feeling ignored. With trembling hands and hearts flutter, The weight of exams, like a heavy shutter. Parents’ hopes, expectations soar, But their pressure’s weight, one can’t ignore. The syllabus, a maze, hard…

South Indian Filter Coffee, World Poetry Day Special

In the land of South, where spices reign, There’s a drink that stirs both heart and brain. Kumbakonam’s famous degree coffee brew, Its aroma and taste very fresh and true. It starts with beans, roasted to perfection, Ground finely for a brewing concoction. In the filter top, it meets hot water, Decoction filters down that…