Pebble Trove

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Deception

The sky beckons

avowing Eternity;

I feign ignorance

The ripples have receded for now,

the surface is placid;

who looks beneath-

the beguiling serenity...

(pic courtesy: http://lumen.nd.edu/2005_07/images/self_deception_lumen.gif)

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

When I think about my most beautiful thing, I can only think about moments in my life that have spurred exquisite joy, untold gratitude within me. Such beautiful moments have been splattered on the fabric of my life at random moments , enriching its hue and texture. Moments that I've been aware of as being most Special Blessings even as they unfolded into the weft and warp of my present. Moments that I enjoyed while experiencing them and watching them with full awareness. Moments that I highlighted and then set them aside in the recesses of my soul, knowing that I would want to revisit them , savouring the richness and the flavour over and over again in the future.

Some such moments fell into my lap during my recent stay with my brother and family. It was a most beautiful time that I had with them and I kept on gathering the sparkling gems of memory each day. The love and the care that was doled out to me by the dollops, I lapped up greedily. Small, simple daily gestures of affection, care and consideration borne of love had my heart brimming with joy and gratitude. It was sheer delight to spend quality time with my brother, sister- in-law and my two darling nephews. I do not know what Tomorrow may bring, but I do know that the sacred memory of the last two months with my brother's family, I'll cherish until my last breath.

Those exquisite moments of-

joy, gratitude and serenity

swelling within the soul;

threatening to burst forth

as tears through the eyes...

I close my eyes,

clutching my memories-

tight to my soul;

I whisper my Thanks -

to the Universe,

For The Most Beautiful Moments!

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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...

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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?

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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.

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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)