The metamorphosis from a Historian to a Poet — After spending 50+ years on the planet, I am just living for myself and enjoying every moment. I’ll like to call myself a student of life. Being born in an intellectually wealthy family in India’s most culturally diverse cities, Lucknow, gave me a clear perspective that knowledge leads to success…

A cat’s perspective — Hola everyone. Missed me lately; I’m back with new updates about my hooman’s life and some life lessons for everyone. Summer has been fabulous for me in all aspects: more sunshine, more prey, more time outside, and more time for being pampered (she didn’t have many work hours). 😻 I…

Starting a day without it is unthinkable One habit that I love a lot. The first cup of tea makes or ruins my day. The process to make it perfect starts a day before. The filtered water is left in a copper-based thermos for 24 hours. The teapot is 10…

Useless procedure — The pain is unapproachable. The memory is undeletable. The healing is impossible. The trauma is too volatile. Whenever the attempt is made to touch even the corners. The reaction is visceral, violent, and vindictive. Whenever a recourse to bandage the open wound is attempted. …

Creates disharmony and a sense of false relief — Happy moments capture the bliss of our happiness. Sad moments encapsulate the core of our existence. Awareness of both adds complexity to personalities. Acceptance of both as necessary completes the profiles. Be wary of those who promulgate only one option. Be cautious around too much of one aspect. Be vigilant about the…

Hard to quantify and even harder to identify — A rage enveloped Natasha, smoldering away the fears this man had instituted in her nervous system for a decade. She had been transformed into a hare-brained, confused, and timid person. …

Slowly and gradually, I would tread Harder than ever, these few stanzas have taken to write. Longer than usual, these ideas have taken to become live. Blander than normal, these emotions have taken to feel. Clumsier than before, these attempts have turned out. Practice as much as one can; the…

Dislodged and dismounted Swinging between the choices. Sweltering in the heat of agony. Simmering in fear of calamity. Shivering in anticipation of the peril. A death-like silence is eerie and scary. A mayhem-like scenario is chaotic and crippling. The mind refuses to discuss the possibilities. …

Uninvited overbearing guest — Sadness descends unannounced. Without rhyme or reason. Issues are explored. Solutions are sought. Sadness doesn’t budge. Despite desperate pleadings. Heartless at the core. Clueless with intent. Sadness wants permanent residence. Without permission and authorization. It’s a black spot in a shiny universe. It’s a blatant reminder that something is wrong. …