Shobana

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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Chopsticks..

Cho San...ho mo...lai lai (Good Morning, Are you good, come on in) The uses of chopsticks are many (hai mei??) Is that so (Mai ya?) No kidding I tell him of a few He listens entranced Chopsticks are made for (sek fun) eating Chopsticks are used for music (hai ya?) yes it is I swear Bring on the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

In an instant

She walks into his arms In an instant He holds her close and warm He makes her feel sheltered Cossetted in his arms She wants to be in an instant The feelings he evokes when she walks into his arms Protected, secluded and special He's always there for her The best he brings of her By his side she'll... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Let It Be

"When I was down in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me speaking words of wisdom, Let it Be. And in my hour of darkness, she is standing right in front of me, there will be an answer, Let it Be One of my most favourite songs. In life if you are seeking...look for it God is right there..however... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

He & She

He seems unsure of himself He wants her so bad He sits on a fence He asks her to be glad She feels sad Is this a mishap The relationship - is it a fad This question to be fed Emotions, they are running wild He & She can't wait a while Is there a burning building around He says hi and she says bye... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Sweet Sixteen

A time of awkwardness From adolescence to adulthood - almost Falling in love takes precedence Lingerie an obsession Styles and fashion a competition Peers an admiration Boys - what an exclamation! Music - so many sessions Sweet Sixteen - an age of delusion Well, let me tell you a little story of one... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

A Cuban Delight

Enter and it's a raptuous "Hola" that greets you Ending with a promise to see each other soon "Gracias, veale pronto" A people whose culture is so pronounced Liberal tradition in a socialist world Much enjoyment with the "mohito" "Cuba Libre" on the go The salsa, a dance of the old world The... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

A tide of love

Side by side they lay By the vast ocean Sun kissed sands during the day Green the colour of the waters They look at the sky He counting the stars for her A blanket of black with spots of silver Twinkling in the sky Fingers clasped, the breeze cold and crisp The warmth of each other suffice The... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

A page to be turned..

Filled with minute details Details to the tee Some forgettable Some embarrassing Triumph and shame Success and failures With each turn of a page A clear page awaits To be filled with events the unexpected and the expected What brings it today Will remain a mystery Till the end of the page Experience... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Truly Asia

A land where East meets West A member of the Commonwealth Nations Near the equator with moderate temperatures Is a home for 27 million Diverse cultures, Diverse religion, Diverse people An entity to be modelled Differences come to be overcome - Political, Religious & Cultural Human inferences,... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Percussion

The tabla, sitar, mrindangam,violin, guitar, drums, tanpura and the harmonica - create the Percussion. Rapt attention gives the audience As these instruments come together in perfection to create a masterpiece of a fusion. Indian classical sounds blending with english modern beats a show of... Sign in to see full entry.

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