d0lly!s poems

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Monday, October 28, 2019

Japan

My recent trip to the land of the rising Sun, the Shinkansen (bullet train), Geisha, Ikigai,Origami, Typhoons, Cherry blossom, autumn leaves, kimono,Matcha green tea and so many other things was a great experience. Sharing here my day trip to Mt Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi on the very first day of my... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Durga Puja

Over the years I have been sharing photos of this annual event that takes place in my city.Its a wonderful celebration...a riot of colors....a spirit of harmony.... creative ideas vying with each other.... as the festive season takes over the drudgery of every day life.... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 23, 2019

Kolkata on a Sunday afternoon

My city is known for its laid back attitude.They adopt new things but gradually, the charm of the old world is scattered all around.The city celebrates with all its heart & mostly all communities live side by side graciously and peacefully.The street food is great and biryani is awesome.There is... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 9, 2019

Japanese ikigai ikigai, a Japanese word or rather it's a feeling & emotion (almost untranslatable)has captured the imagination of those searching for the key to living a long and happy life. A poem popped up from my old collection.... It trickles down like a tear a gentle whisper in my ear an inner... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

As the rains wash & clean.... playfully splashing, tenderly touching lives....nature dressed in glowing colours.....reminds me of a poem I had written a while back.... Go Green A touch of green on each leaf no rain can wash away a lasting colour of life we tend to destroy for lesser shades that fade... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 23, 2019

You can't take that shine away it's molten gold shining from the soul within. ****************************************** When a bud opens its eyes on a dewy morn does it know it has to live amidst thorns...... A repost. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Just thoughts... penned down

Fleeting ownership of moments is life..... The box is empty the precious gift invisible gift wrappings vary strings attached.... Doors are carved out of walls what confines you within let's you out too... Freedom is like a feather it soars without a body. Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Jim Thompson House and Museum

Jim Thompson House and Museum A visit to the Jim Thompson House and Museum in central Bangkok was very fascinating and memorable.We reached there in the morning and booked the English speaking tour.Tours are available in different languages.Its a huge complex which includes a museum, a gift... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 29, 2019

A changing canvas

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

A shared epic - Ramayana

On my recent visit to Cambodia and Thailand I saw two lovely dance dramas based on Ramayana.Though the dance style and hand movements were distinctly different from our Indian version, all three versions tell the same story and their soul is one. Around 300 versions of the epic poem are known to... Sign in to see full entry.