Pebble Trove: 2011

Monday, August 1, 2011

Clutter

Clutter (July 31st)

haphazard, random,reckless,

unruly, impulsive incoherent thoughts

tumbling over one another...

(image courtesy from original pic at:http://blogs.psychcentral.com/coming-out-crazy/files/2010/08/random-thoughts.jpg)

Noise

Noise (July 30th)

words and sounds

redundant in sense

assaulting the ears

(image courtesy from original pic at:http://www.tinnitus-audiology.com/images/HurtsToHear.jpg)

Stark Terrain

Stark Terrain (July 29th)

I look outside eagerly

Nothing, Have I gone blind?

I peek within

I find huge, cumbersome boulders

that cannot be chipped or polished

they just sit there heavy and immovable.

(image courtesy from original picture at:http://www.earth.ox.ac.uk/~oesis/field/medium/granite1.jpg)

Looking...

Looking (July 28th)

The leaves, the trees,
the wind,the soil

they are all silent

not a story

not even a whisper...

( image courtesy from original pic at:http://images.marketworks.com/hi/81/80874/ADL-AA-AP237.jpg)

Vacant spaces

Vacant Spaces (July 27th)

I look outside , looking for a stone,

a pebble or a grain of sand even...

I see nothing, hear nothing

Not even silence..

(image courtesy from original pic at: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0t3kFviyQVLaz6WgQknWSAk4ENQ369sLAd3PIt1lzGBV5aSz1ewtsjnaGBDvEh7TbFulQEd34BMO_6eO1XKjNsRdCPdPdSXiTze2Tty9sO1uiCVynRyk3E_x5yEydH_Dd4gNRwPq3XkyV/s400/N+-+Nothingness.jpg)

Nothingness

Nothingness(July 26th)

stones? what stones?

the horizon stretches before me endlessly

with not a grain of sand even...

(image courtesy from original pic at: http://livinghealthy.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c56a353ef01156e7176d0970c-800wi)

Messenger Moon

Messenger Moon (July 25th)

whenever I look up at the moon,

I wish to tell her something

I feel she hears, knows and understands

I feel she'll convey my message

to someone afar...

(image courtesy from original pic at:https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2xF3SWixZs0qwwSC39oyLZp20GukotZZAJOEf3J13IrCDeRAZ7kHP7XOw9G0D1AyA6RKDcs0VHq64ZgJR5KPzKUPbRDQ-Umv6Li0CknqZwUrMTSnge6WMVu-MSMo2gN7jk97jbPRZGrT/s200/fairy-reading-moon-angel-31000.gif)

Who knows?

Who Knows? (July 24th)

what are the right words?

what are the right deeds?

who knows?

(image courtesy from original picture at: http://www.biblepicturegallery.com/samples/ca/teaching/x_teach/apologet/Who%20knows%20Man%20shrugging%20his%20shoulders%20wearing%20a%20Q.gif)

Caught Unawares!

Caught Unawares! (July 23rd)

sometimes, something happens

something unexpected, something different

then how does one react?

(image courtesy from original pic at: http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRmjQfT5jhwB7tUa6zKF1lr9tGKMvwJqukrqg4Cmo6T3EiKWvTgyA)

Friday, July 22, 2011

Call it a day

Call it a day

hair unkempt, shirt askew,

hauling the school bag,

the child wearily walked home in the sun...

( image courtesy from original picture at: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_En-tBAuohE4/RtYgZGMBp2I/AAAAAAAAAAU/n_sVzOEzzAs/S240/south+africa.jpg)

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Shhhh!!!

Shhhh!!!

Tonight, the mind is restless

sleep is far away

Mind! Hush! stop your chatter,

you keep me awake.

(image courtesy from original picture at: http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTeFgfhlRjO1ZrC4wNmVKgSd2ICK2jgIZ9NNJJ_J3czop9gtN9W&t=1)

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Receding Echoes

Receding Echoes

The night is dark

silence all around

The mind's chatter
rises to a crescendo

Eyes tightly shut

to silence the din.
the echoes rise and fall

into the depths of the soul!

(image courtesy from original picture at: http://flame.srb2.org/wallpaper/2008%20(1920%20x%201200%20Collection)%20(228%20Graphics,%20199MB)/echoes1920.jpg)

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Wait!

Wait!

Slow down!

your days of racing are past

the years have sped by

amble along, smell the roses,

hum a tune, feel the breeze-

and wave at those hurtling ahead.

(image courtesy from original picture at: http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSbccUJ9grum6mWQJD06l8xNfdVrAY4S4P0SwYV5OXAVTq80b2Q&t=1)

Monday, July 18, 2011

Captivity

Captivity

The soul is a free bird

trapped in a rickety cage...

( image courtesy from original picture at : http://www.twelvetribes.com/publications/images/bird-in-a-cage.gif)

Soulful silence

Soulful silence

Silence! speak aloud, the words of the soul

Listen, understand, all that is left unsaid...

(image courtesy from original picture at : http://basicindia.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341bfed353ef0147e300ec3a970b-320wi)

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Cans on wheels

Cans on wheels

The milkman came trundling down
on his rickety cycle
his milk cans creating a clamour!

(image courtesy from original picture at: http://www.whiteindianhousewife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/415374829_7fd7fc84c9.jpg)

The speaker

The speaker

so articulate, so witty,
the pearls of wisdom
just kept rolling effortlessly
enthralling the audience.

( image courtesy from original picture at:https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FQ6lBpWIQSv01PdAfxC5jWCkDCsFDiKl0DXvS7H89JbpE_bXU-MRen9iGodUeS0PoiivU1C3HikO-EAskAGdF-Iz7f4KzgZbKG2Vx1yaCJAqvyglhqA5vf4wXiDTD2aSaIpP9KKdSAi1Ixs/s400/orator_t520.gif)

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Coming Alive

Coming alive

As the music begins

she goes into a trance

her limbs come alive

her spirit breaks free!
Flying high
soaring into the sky!

(image courtesy from original picture at: http://www.dancefestivalmusic.co.uk/images/lyrical.jpg)

( inspired by: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcVWrXL6iZ4&feature=youtu.be )

Celluloid Poetry

Celluloid poetry

The celluloid is his canvas;

the script, the emotions his palette-

each frame- his passion;

the characters, his lovers-

whom he caresses through the camera lens...

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Saffron allure

Saffron allure

The saffron embers of the May flame
smouldering through the month of July...

Experience diluted

Experience Diluted

The song was heard,

the singer remained unseen;

behind bobbing heads...

(image courtesy from original picture at: http://www.rd.ca/cms/images/image/safe_in_crowds_291_20081125-161354.jpg)

Straddling two worlds

Straddling two worlds

To let go of the old,
and venture into the new...
there is curiosity to explore;
yet wariness of the unknown.

(image courtesy from original picture at: http://www.picturesof.net/_images_300/A_Man_Straddling_Two_Tires_Royalty_Free_Clipart_Picture_110321-155571-791053.jpg)

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Coy Maiden

Slowly she moved to hide behind the veil of clouds...

(image courtesy from original picture at : http://carynmirriamgoldberg.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/1263709-moon_clouds_blue_8x10.jpg)

Friday, July 8, 2011

Reaching out...

Reaching out...

sometimes one has to

be invisible and yet be there,

be silent and yet be heard

reach out without touching...

(image courtesy from original picture at :http://mormonsoprano.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/reaching-out-service.gif)

Where did all the moments go?

Where did all the moments go?

Some days go by in a flurry,

from morn to eve

its a bustle of activities,

No time to stop, no time to notice.

(image courtesy from original picture at: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpaoSBjTQdPYLuxUjm0YdgiK0Fvllc81m9kpz3hgfH1lt-OtPMz1bicsZWOPBBE2lz6Vfy_8SvisRBF6P-4tgkZpyWR6Y1WK6oCVFQ-0dy1YbTLtLU1i_UN5BDk1jQbmoYAzFe3wPwXJk/s1600/Time+Flies+by+tiddlyinks.jpg)

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Between Y'day and Today

Between Y'day and Today

Yesterday stood an edifice here
today razed to the grounds
Y'day there was noise and laughter
today deserted and silent
Y'day walls, tiles and roof
today stones and rubble ...

(image courtesy from original picture at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/36578000/jpg/_36578982_bulldozer300_ap.jpg)

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Homecoming

Homecoming

the little boys were coming home

stooping down with bulky bags,

swirling their lunch bags in war

renting the air with piercing shrieks

(image copyright from original pictures at: http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRCpr2z_Kfyj50e0CeRmmUV2wYNuMzVcX36nAwuD3cVwlHL1wEa)

Monday, July 4, 2011

Growing up!

Growing up!

The child fell down cycling.

He got up, brushed his bottom.

He saw his mom, and bawled out loud

The mother walked up to him unhurriedly

gave him a tight slap!

The boy mounted his cycle and rode off...

(image courtesy from original picture at: http://blog.thefoundationstone.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Growing-Up-242x300.jpg)

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Making Amends

Making Amends

Are you annoyed? Are you offended?
For words that were not uttered?
For deeds that were not committed?

(image courtesy from original picture at : http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/olgysha/olgysha0901/olgysha090100021/4152720-offended-child-and-toy.jpg)

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Street Performers

Street Performers

He flung the baby up into the air
and then caught him in his palm
the onlookers gasped and turned away
the baby chuckled in glee!

( image courtesy from original picture at: http://www.towerseyfestival.com/UserFiles/Image/Kawa%20Circus%20pic3%20aerial(1).jpg)

Friday, July 1, 2011

July Is here!

Listening

Listening to the footsteps that never arrived
Listening to the knock that never struck
Pausing, listening, waiting...

(image courtesy from original picture at: http://www.persia.org/Images/Katouzian_art/waiting.gif)

The River begins...

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Silent Music - Stone # 61

His fingers played on an invisible key board
on the pages of a notebook
scribbled with musical notes
Lost in a world of Silent Music
oblivious to the sounds and stares
in the crowded bus stop.

(image courtesy from original picture at :http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llat8mH9291qz8xtho1_500.jpg)

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Freedom- Stone # 60

Freedom?

Captivity of the mind is stronger
than shackles wrought of metal.

(image courtesy from original pic at: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGD1rNMSIIOUyngatNdEf7X277oPYseV6r1l75JPmtGv_UbLJplIRcKhzjRm7UEba2CXhOx-WQ5XFp3rHXciFX3O9Cy6Fo3ETSzuI8fjX8mOz7kWvDx_V9uoJFu4izDL9dlOIIvnqH57A/s320/prison-bars-andkeys.gif)

CUT! Stone # 59

Where's the director/ producer/ script writer?
CUT!
Change the script!
Change the settings!
Change the costumes!
Change the dialogue!
Better still, Let me go!

(image courtesy: http://www.iu17.org/39391012910933373/lib/39391012910933373/clapboard-snapped.jpg)

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Searching- Stone # 58

Searching

something that is lost
where is it to be sought?
Find it within?
where is within
I know not...
I ask from without

(image courtesy : https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oBsn5aNUK5ztECmecLg4thZNXysroysprZluflkX90hO3nBaYkiq2uvBN_RTAz7JFbGD_W6q-ccSOG-tjsNxzLFo9mSNtaSWYCq_-HEq30zcE3xJbl_BBRfTUwktupx5w2_g5C-3d16p/s400/Form-is-emptiness03mindre.jpg)

Existence- Stone # 57

Existence-

A farce...
Play acting without conviction...

(image courtesy at: http://mrtramuel.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/theatre-faces.jpg?w=300&h=300)

Din of emptiness- Stone # 56

Din of Emptiness

Shallow words
Vacant smiles
Hollow laughter...

(image courtesy at: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDdHYatIhyphenhypheniur84vFdCsf7VIj5ujlqTZMdK613u6jcCdS19qZ8TcuydzG1fl_qUJttwYXMkFzlgglmi8tmt_yJ8U3-TZHjgNgcCMY2wxLpzL-co2bcy3yzBP6IU5EDoBSTydWVM_U9XpEx/s200/emptiness.jpg)

Waiting- Stone # 55

Waiting ...
to be roused from the languor of lassitude ...

(image courtesy from original copyright at: http://pattayatoday.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/woman-silhouette-225x300.jpg)

Caution- Handle with Care- Stone # 54

Caution- Handle with care

Treading gently on glass shards
so that the shards don't get hurt!

(image courtesy as per original copyright at: http://www.blazefirewalking.com/graphics/glasswalk.jpg)

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Dead End- Stone # 53

somebody just picked up and left
no goodbyes, no farewells

the onus on those left behind
to trudge through the quicksand of life

(image modified from original pic at :https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6K7iBiz2tUZUXDRXD_-j9bMz9I1-ys_e5PmkATdVErGupPiDajvs8qijQctytfElBM87fP0Qk9UWYrn8p7wCltk8GWySCXFfOX6z0WhfmNGKT8nyjvTHfTWmgFvaPZVvWgyBgcIfhgmc/s1600/dead-end.jpg)

Lonely Journey- Stone # 52

Lonely Journey

Every person trapped in a bubble
caved in by diaphanous walls
A fleeting illusion of togetherness

(modified image as per original copyright at: http://chrisluck.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/man-in-a-bubble.jpg)

Viscous Time - Stone # 51

Viscous time

The days did not stop
crawling from one to another
each moment heavier than the last

(image courtesy as per original copyright at: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnR1GYU0hNyZDIiY92jdZdnvcVSp-0rKC6XEkdNIQo3e-EdcM1OKdgkQvplA4gP2oU29rANtBOjVHpBG6eYXXQtZ-f-Pr3CbIw6j3WnQnBu34LksovVRHYEYHmzCIx7lKmCLYHsSZOKfU/s320/Hourglass_%2528PSF%2529.png)

Brimming over -Stone # 50

Brimming Over

Sparkling rivulet
spluttered forth
in unruly candour

(image courtesy as per original copyright at : http://www.treehugger.com/water-splash-in-fountain.jpg)

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Kaleidoscope- Stone # 49

Kaleidoscope

Vibrant collage
of coloured wings
holding court mid heavens

( image courtesy as per original copyright at: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/350.0.1.0.16777215.0.stories.large.2010.09.13.MONARCHS-FLYING-80322715.jpg)

Gift Unwrapped- Stone # 48

Gift Unwrapped

Wielding scissors
Slashing at cellophane
Mounting expectation
Childish Glee!

(image courtesy as per original copyright at: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUosJbYcOoyuEm7_htXvCPAd4H0qjhkh1fl3XHjshOtqthy5jU9wDSZtiFs3To1wS6YFTxa9YaRKMra9Zs8Yk50xlzYSRf3k6qrM6tyIKsXCC1uS63E94l7GyTRp-TSSHI7FkEkLSPvoU/s400/gift.jpg)

Trapped- Stone # 47

Trapped

Wizened faces
Shrivelled bodies
clutching to vacant souls
seeking to escape

(image courtesy as per original copyright at :http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRIT37rk14rTlYA07Lk_pybChRNM_CjYQQXHPP2gIRMJWawhEuxdw)

Pandemonium- Stone # 46

Pandemonium

A cauldron of crows
circling high in the skies
creating a clamour

(image courtesy:https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVpGTrRvZKIUdb4JAzTdIIeIhbYmWDjSIdloP3EAlRHxopLhSF6bsRQJqSPoDTJ41xQl8YRsRorTb0ruT60mZKC0enVXssI8EvF5sz63BbbfCA4hQQLZL4HgiU5Jt0EcUvuFq0vW5kYPuA/s400/crows+flying+wqed+org.jpg)