It is that moment when the primordial earth mother receives me in the most vulnerable state. She accepts me unconditionally, and I trust her implicitly. I lie out on my mat in sweet perspiration and utmost clarity. I’m ready, so ready to receive her love. I do not question. It’s the corpse pose, yet everyContinue reading “Supported”
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STRIPE TEASE
Far and wide spreads the plain in scorching sun, no drop o’rain On his back rests her head, he does too in good stead Neck to Neck they hug The world’s heart, they willingly tug. Synchronized to the stripe In harmony with no gripe “Romantic embrace,” pronounce the gawkers “Eternal love,” concur the stalkers. “Look,Continue reading “STRIPE TEASE”
A Thank-You Note
Dear Human Friend, Your thoughtful gift gives me much happiness. You see, I lost my companion a few weeks ago. I don’t know what caused her affliction. We used to hold tails together and swim with abandon. There’s frequent talk about inhabitants in my world losing partners and family members. They too, like my love,Continue reading “A Thank-You Note”
House Guests
I’m considered quite hospitable, but sometimes, no matter how loving, guests can be destructive Picture 1 I agree, the world is my family, but you have not met my ravaging guests. They strip bare my plants and shrubberies with a vengeance. I closed off their egress, but kept the driveway open. But now they feelContinue reading “House Guests”
Memory
The plains are verdant after the rains, and the adventurous foraging is on. The weekend is here! So is the family picnic with parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and the grand folks of this close-knit extended family. The little boy Pachy, he stays close to the mother listening to adult conversation. Great Uncle teases him muchContinue reading “Memory”
The Bride
One by one she collected her trousseau items, as she lay waiting for the day that never came. It disappeared under the sun, the falling leaves, and somehow got buried under. The blanket, it suffocates and squashes her every thought. He left without a word but took away her everything. Daggers hang on eaves, andContinue reading “The Bride”
A Tale of Two Immigrants
Comparing trajectories of two accomplished women in cinema yields some surprising revelations and preconceived notions. A little over two and half decades ago, a British Immigrant from Wales moved to the United States. Catherine Zeta Jones had a relatively successful career in Britain. Her repertoire included music, theater, and a meaty role in a popularContinue reading “A Tale of Two Immigrants”
All that Glitters is not Gold
Can one interaction between a maker dad and a reluctant daughter shape an outlook? My cousin and I took great interest in dressing up the family Ganesha idol for the festival of Chaturthi. She had decorated her idol ahead of time with a cheery yellow umbrella-canopy, interspersed with tinsel, sequins, and tassels. Necklaces of shinyContinue reading “All that Glitters is not Gold”
Autumnal Gifts
I use varied squash for decor in fall. They look good, last long, and when the pantry’s lean, they save me a green grocer run. Spaghetti squash is not intimidating. Oven roasted squash is easy and tasty. Wash and cut the squash lengthwise or breadthwise. Deseed and rub the cut side with salt and oliveContinue reading “Autumnal Gifts”
Zanzibar Spice Tour
There are several things to see and do in Zanzibar. A spice farm visit is a must-do.
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