1041 days without Sriram and counting,’ was the response from his wife seeing the picture below . A tip of the iceberg of the sorrow pulling her down, every moment. That is how everyone who lost his/her dearest and nearest, feel . The remaining part of life left behind for them, is a cross they … Read more
Sondi’ in Telugu is dry ginger powder. ‘Sundi’ in Malayalam is the one who gets easily irritated, gets angry. Old people of good old days , most of them, were Sundis. Respecting their age and position in the family, youngsters didn’t revolt. Now, mostly the youngsters are living separate. The old man living with his … Read more
Old people invariably feel that they are smart in talking. I’m genuinely smart in many aspects and talking is only one of my many attributes! An youngster of the family, while preparing coffee this morning for him, asked me: ‘Appu mama, why not a half cup for you? Strong coffee . Your second dose!’ I … Read more
The wish of every father, every mother The Sun yet to shine brightThe women yet to tie their plait Why hurry for breakfast, Were you for a week, on fast?Is it fair, not to shareEven with the lady dearSeated so near? Little Sidhu cried for milk, For me, dad’s blessing clicked! He didn’t say, ‘you’ll … Read more
Superstition can even go to the extent of killing, though it is really difficult to decide what superstition is . My firm belief , may be superstitious for you. Even atheism is condemned as madness by some. Superstition has killed people before and it is a pity it continues to kill even now when science … Read more
Don’t please , compare me with you. You may be a lion, me a lamb, You may be divine, me a devil So what ? I’m me, my mother’s child. I’m not all good or all bad, I’m with my own good and own bad I can’t become you and you can’t become me I’m … Read more
When I lose my way and go astray When I slip and fall, A hand lifts me up! Isn’t that yours? When I fight for my survival About to be disarmed and defeated An armory Impenetrable for the enemy- sword comes from nowhere And covers my chest Isn’t that yours ? When my hands go … Read more
The -3 and -4 deg C Baltimore temp. dulls my spirit, despite the best protection provided by my children. Most of the day time, I spend sleeping if not, eating. Consequently nights turn a nightmare ! Lying on the bed with a heater near my bed , I keep meddling with my iPhone and iPad … Read more
Superstition can even go to the extent of killing, though it is really difficult to decide what superstition is . My firm belief , may be superstitious for you. Even atheism is condemned as madness by some. Superstition has killed people before and it is a pity it continues to kill even now when science … Read more
We live on hopes and trusts . The belief that I will see the sunrise tomorrow gives me good sleep this night. The belief that my mouth will open again gives me courage to shut it after eating food or shouting at Ammalu . But for trust and belief , we will be living a … Read more