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Snow and Sunshine
The snow did come in soft light tufts, but not as much as promised. The Southern part of the Netherlands was a winter wonderland. However, Amsterdam did not get the anticipated 6cms. All we did receive was a light dusting of powder, almost like the sprinkling of sugar on the poffertjes. Two days later, typical…
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Living a Life
the days are like clothes tumbled and tangled, whipped through the dryer spin Damp, yet dry; a mangled mess of yang and yin The leg of of jean inside out; entwined around a pillow cover In this cold, warm and ready like the hug of a fond lover What will you make of those single…
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Self portrait in Winter
Do you at times feel that semblance will return once things are warm? That these layers upon layers of stifling material are holding you back? That your body needs to feel baking heat? The winter always lasts too long, lingering like a late night guest. I shall be me when the sun shines.
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When it rains, it pours
I have landed up hurting my TMJ / TMD, which is the joint that connects the jaw to the skull. The left hand side of my face, near the ear, is a throbbing ball of pain. My doctor’s verdict is a hairline fracture given my inability to open my mouth, the extent of pain, and…
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Snow Expected
I was looking up details on the snow we are expecting tomorrow and came across these wonderful pictures of snow in Amsterdam. They are absolutely stunning. I had posted some pictures of the snow we had last winter. This year the viral infection has left me weak and I hope I am able to take…
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My Mind Meanders
Petulant blooms in magnificent rooms Come hither, I have a story to tell Pastel pink petals on marble topped tables Wondering what truths to dispel
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Delhi is a Ghazal
On reading Mumbai’s Ghazal by Raef Kazi I dream of Delhi sitting in Amsterdam tonight Glamor in the lawns, silk whispers to pashmina tonight All that dust, never dulls the white gaadis and kurtas This is Delhi we are talking about tonight Tall red brick walls surrounding gated marvels Ghazals soirees and an open grill…
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Roma, the Netflix movie
If you haven’t already I insist you must watch the Netflix film Roma; written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón. It is an extraordinary story about human relationships. It moved me so immensely with its sensitive portrayal of heart entanglements. The photography / cinematography is breathtakingly beautiful. There were several scenes that I paused to just…
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Bruegel and my Son
My son age 11 took a picture of the school playground covered in snow To send to his classmate who has recently moved to South Korea He said there was no him, no longer in that playground The image reminded me of Bruegel’s winter scenes So I told him about how Bruegel made everyday drudgery…
