When the mix is heady
Gives you a glow of warmth
Smiling moon and sparkling Stars
The Sun is bright while being soft
The wafting dark clouds flutter on your face
The flash of lightning sharpen's your profile
The Oyster petals seek you earnestly
The fragrance & warmth tighten your breath
The worries of the day fly away..
Soon the reality of truth hits you
You move on and life takes its cruel routine
One learns to accept the changes and live through
Hope and hope is the only thing eternal!
Living Life in today's society.....
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Wednesday, 5 January 2011
Memories
One by One, the memories I used to harbour
Decided to retire to the southern hemisphere on my brain
To a little village where there is no connectivity
Long ago I kissed the names of 9 muses goodbye
Watched my quadratic equations disappear
And even now as I try to memorise something
Something else is slipping away..
Whatever it is I am struggling to remember
It is neither poised at the tip of my tongue
Nor in the remote corners of my mind!
It has floated away down a dark mythological river
Whose name I do not remember
Well on my own way to oblivion
Where I have even forgotten to ride a bicyle..
Wonder not why I rise in the middle of the night
To catch or grasp at a fleeting memory
No wonder the moon in the night sky has drifted
Taken my love away from me..
Decided to retire to the southern hemisphere on my brain
To a little village where there is no connectivity
Long ago I kissed the names of 9 muses goodbye
Watched my quadratic equations disappear
And even now as I try to memorise something
Something else is slipping away..
Whatever it is I am struggling to remember
It is neither poised at the tip of my tongue
Nor in the remote corners of my mind!
It has floated away down a dark mythological river
Whose name I do not remember
Well on my own way to oblivion
Where I have even forgotten to ride a bicyle..
Wonder not why I rise in the middle of the night
To catch or grasp at a fleeting memory
No wonder the moon in the night sky has drifted
Taken my love away from me..
Monday, 3 January 2011
Another Decade comes to an end..
When one looks back on the decade completed, what comes to mind is not much of positivity. Terrorism, Natural Disasters, War, Recession and Financial markets collapse are some of the key things that took place in the last 10 years and each had its own impact on the way we look at ourselves and the society we live in..
But, one needs to look not far for the positivity to come out.. The Beijing Olympics showcased the success of the emerging giant in China. The growth of the Blogosphere was a seismic change in terms of communications and spread of the word..Lula Presidency in Brazil which has enabled a comprehensive turn around of the Brazilian Economy and lifestyle. Success of the Indian Cricket Team and the Phenomenon called Sachin Tendulkar..Brings smiles to zillions of Indians and cricket lovers worldwide.
As a born Indian, I feel despondent and disappointed when I see India still mired in corruption of collosal scope and lack of transparency in all spheres of public life..The endemic cancer that continues to gnaw away at all the success the country achieves in IT, Sports and Intellectual Export..And as a naturalised British citizen, it hurts to see the decay in British society from various drivers and the loss of the good old world courtesy and charm. Education is in dire straits in UK and Value systems are collapsing at a rapid pace.
Personally yet another decade comes to an end leading me once again to sit down to Introspect and learn from it.. It frustrates me to know that I still cannot learn to "Not Respond".. I have had a great 10 years, Marriage and over 5 years in a great company succeeding at a professional level. There have been ups and downs like in everyone's life but have come through it still intact.. Hope the next Decade is more successful and peaceful with a lot more of intellectual growth. And some global travelling to see a few more wonders before my time comes up.
Got in touch with some old friends and established connection again.. Made some great new friends who have been the bedrock of my stability over the last few years..All in all a decent Decade indeed. Thank you..
But, one needs to look not far for the positivity to come out.. The Beijing Olympics showcased the success of the emerging giant in China. The growth of the Blogosphere was a seismic change in terms of communications and spread of the word..Lula Presidency in Brazil which has enabled a comprehensive turn around of the Brazilian Economy and lifestyle. Success of the Indian Cricket Team and the Phenomenon called Sachin Tendulkar..Brings smiles to zillions of Indians and cricket lovers worldwide.
As a born Indian, I feel despondent and disappointed when I see India still mired in corruption of collosal scope and lack of transparency in all spheres of public life..The endemic cancer that continues to gnaw away at all the success the country achieves in IT, Sports and Intellectual Export..And as a naturalised British citizen, it hurts to see the decay in British society from various drivers and the loss of the good old world courtesy and charm. Education is in dire straits in UK and Value systems are collapsing at a rapid pace.
Personally yet another decade comes to an end leading me once again to sit down to Introspect and learn from it.. It frustrates me to know that I still cannot learn to "Not Respond".. I have had a great 10 years, Marriage and over 5 years in a great company succeeding at a professional level. There have been ups and downs like in everyone's life but have come through it still intact.. Hope the next Decade is more successful and peaceful with a lot more of intellectual growth. And some global travelling to see a few more wonders before my time comes up.
Got in touch with some old friends and established connection again.. Made some great new friends who have been the bedrock of my stability over the last few years..All in all a decent Decade indeed. Thank you..
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
The Year gone by...
There are times when one sits back to review the times gone by... At the end of the year is usually time for introspection and assessment of what has gone by and what is in store for the future..
Professionally, in October the opportunity to move back into HR came by in a big way.. Having gone through a rigorous round or two of interviews, the opportunity to lead a programme and be part of the Global HR organisation in a corporate environment came my way. This was something that gave me great pleasure while causing a bit of disruption.. Had to pack my bags and move to Paris from Lytham. So far so good..
Life in Paris has been pretty good so far and living in the middle of the city is a far cry from the times in Lytham. The Buzz and the crowd is reminiscent of being in London and not a quite outpost! At the same time, it has been great to be able to walk to historic points of interest during the weekends.
The year started on a promising note and seems to have gone well predominantly.. There was a lot to look for in 2010 and I have few regrets about any so far.. Times have been tough but enjoyable.. Challenges have been many both professionally and Personally but overcoming them has been fruitful.
I do miss the Rotary Fellowship and the Masonic meetings, but should be able to catch up on return to Lytham in the future. Friends are the biggest "transient Loss". Inability to spend time with close friends as much as I used to is a pain.. but the hope that is positive is in the view that they are there for you at all times..And an opportunity to find new friends in Paris..
One of the highlights of this year has been the fact that I have established contact with a couple of old friends from University. Just pray and hope I am able to continue to be in touch with them.
And more importantly established contact with an old friend and soulmate from Cambridge who has given me immense pleasure.. Just hope that again is a string which does not break..
As to the future, who knows what is in hold. But, I look forward to it with keen anticipation and positive faith. Surely it will go better and better is my optimistic view. While I am loath to believe things won't go wrong, I am confident challenges will be overcome. That is part of living life..
Thank you Facebook.. Thank you Twitter.. Thank you Linked in and more than everything thanks to people who stood by me and supported me through out the year. And continue to do so..
Professionally, in October the opportunity to move back into HR came by in a big way.. Having gone through a rigorous round or two of interviews, the opportunity to lead a programme and be part of the Global HR organisation in a corporate environment came my way. This was something that gave me great pleasure while causing a bit of disruption.. Had to pack my bags and move to Paris from Lytham. So far so good..
Life in Paris has been pretty good so far and living in the middle of the city is a far cry from the times in Lytham. The Buzz and the crowd is reminiscent of being in London and not a quite outpost! At the same time, it has been great to be able to walk to historic points of interest during the weekends.
The year started on a promising note and seems to have gone well predominantly.. There was a lot to look for in 2010 and I have few regrets about any so far.. Times have been tough but enjoyable.. Challenges have been many both professionally and Personally but overcoming them has been fruitful.
I do miss the Rotary Fellowship and the Masonic meetings, but should be able to catch up on return to Lytham in the future. Friends are the biggest "transient Loss". Inability to spend time with close friends as much as I used to is a pain.. but the hope that is positive is in the view that they are there for you at all times..And an opportunity to find new friends in Paris..
One of the highlights of this year has been the fact that I have established contact with a couple of old friends from University. Just pray and hope I am able to continue to be in touch with them.
And more importantly established contact with an old friend and soulmate from Cambridge who has given me immense pleasure.. Just hope that again is a string which does not break..
As to the future, who knows what is in hold. But, I look forward to it with keen anticipation and positive faith. Surely it will go better and better is my optimistic view. While I am loath to believe things won't go wrong, I am confident challenges will be overcome. That is part of living life..
Thank you Facebook.. Thank you Twitter.. Thank you Linked in and more than everything thanks to people who stood by me and supported me through out the year. And continue to do so..
Thursday, 9 December 2010
Snow & Ice
I never talk of ice
Or the snow that glitters nice
Or of the icy crunchy snow
Of that I do not know...
The crunch that sounds beneath my feet
As my sole and ice compete
When in the morning as I wake
I see more than a single white snow flake..
I look out of the iced window
The look out seems so very low
Because the snow fell all night
It has left behind its icicles of white!!
Or the snow that glitters nice
Or of the icy crunchy snow
Of that I do not know...
The crunch that sounds beneath my feet
As my sole and ice compete
When in the morning as I wake
I see more than a single white snow flake..
I look out of the iced window
The look out seems so very low
Because the snow fell all night
It has left behind its icicles of white!!
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