She stood on the ground /
Pride and grace personified /
Nature's porcelain dream //
Haiku
June 06, 2011
A Haiku - 16 And A Photo Tweet
As she nervously rambled on about the detergent sales dip in their branch;
he pondered guiltily over their break-up's effect on her.
Added To Grandma’s Goulash
She stood on the ground /
Pride and grace personified /
Nature's porcelain dream //
Added To Haiku Heights
June 05, 2011
Philosophy Of A Book Lover
Day 2: A Book That You’ve Read More Than Three Times
Footprints Of God - Greg Iles
A bestseller which sparked countless discussions between me
and my brother (who bought the book).
and my brother (who bought the book).
This book is a fictional, intriguing story of a secret U.S
government project "Trinity" that attempts to use MRI
scans to map the brain. The goal is to create a super computer that not only has artificial intelligence; but self aware based on the brain model of the project head paving way for the so called immortality of man.
The hero is David Tennant, a professor of ethics -
part of the project; he deals with sabotage and murder of
colleagues while attempting to discover the sinister master
plan. In the process, he has miracle experiences himself.
I loved the premise of the book.... a lonely god who created
the universe to find out the reasons for his existence; who also enters spiritually inclined (as distinguished from religious) to teach various lessons he has learnt.
The climax is unexpected, leaving us with more questions
than answers regarding the origin of religion, ethics and
unmonitored use of technology.
This is the Second part of the 30 day book challenge created
by Paulami at her blog Acotation Al Margen.
Do have a peek if curling up with a good book is one of your
favourite pastimes.
Older and newer entries here.
June 04, 2011
Different Memoirs - A Book Lover And A Hint Fiction Lover's
Day 1: The Best Book You Read Last Year
The "Memoirs Of A Geisha" published in 1997 by Author Arthur Golden, uses a fictional narrator to describe the life of young girl Chiyo; sold off to a tea house and her struggles through the World War 2 in Japan...
The "Memoirs Of A Geisha" published in 1997 by Author Arthur Golden, uses a fictional narrator to describe the life of young girl Chiyo; sold off to a tea house and her struggles through the World War 2 in Japan...
It also depicts beautifully and sometimes meticulously her growth as both a geisha and a person.
It brings an almost lost chapter and often a disturbing practice in Japanese culture.
What sets the book apart for me is the strong love that a young Chiyo(renamed Sayuri ) develops and nurtures for the kind man (referred to as Chairman) she meets at the temple. It is this need to be his concubine that makes Chiyo accept her reality and try to perfect her art and rise through the ranks.
A love story that never seems to pick till the ending which leaves us with a contented Sayuri at New York.
The Geisha system in my mind being similar to the archaic Devadasi system in India. Though the lofty ideals of being God's earthly consort, a Devdasi leads a life very similar to that of a Geisha.
Despite the controversies surrounding the book, its subject - exploitation of women for rich men's pleasures...it is the girl's struggles and her love story that moved me...
This is the first part of the 30 day book challenge created by Paulami at her blog Acotation Al Margen.
Added to Saturday Centus . Check different endings on
offer at Jenny Matlock's meme...
her blog off on my tangent.
May 30, 2011
Entranced
She watched the dusty plains....the journey drawing to a close. The destination soared ahead...even from the distance, amidst the hillocks; the silent sentinels stood, as they had for centuries past. The group broke up, wandering around the place. Pieces of history were scattered everywhere, some in ruins while others as sturdy as the day the work was finally completed.
She marvelled at the painstaking effort involved, the sheer mastery commanded, the talent and creativity showcased.
As they clicked pictures which would never do justice; touched the columns in awe, "The legacy of heroes..." transported them to a bygone era of kings and their townships.
(based on Hampi- one of the many architectural marvels of India)
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| Image Courtesy Tourism India Today |
He Rode Away
Lost in trance
glistening eyes saw
the bike rider he drove on,
unaware of the shouts to stop.
unaware of the shouts to stop.
she still stood, awaiting.
Haiku 15, # 39 RandomMusings For The Day
Lost in heavy trance
her son, glistening eyes saw
the bike rider start.
he drove on; unaware of shouts to stop,
she still stood, awaiting.
Added to Haiku Heights (first 3 lines), Grandma's Goulash (all 5 lines).
# 39 RandomMusings For The Day
If being a blood sucker is cool, aren't mosquitoes the coolest?....they don’t even sparkle in the sun. ;D
May 26, 2011
Exhilaration
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| A normal (rainy) day in Bangalore. |
dark lightning
wind swept
the heralds of the end
droplets soft
tinkling splashes
gently seeps
the wetness beckons
face drips
neck goosebumps
back tickles
arms outstretched standing
primal smell
alluring scent
delectable fragrance
parched earth first shower
laughing mouths
dancing eyes
sloshing feet
puddles seem cool
cleansed body
invigorated mind
rejuvenated soul
the rain gods smile.
May 20, 2011
# 38 RandomMusings For The Day
Based on the recent statements in the media and also reports of overdose of chemicals affecting crops in parts of China
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