Amidst deep thoughts of life and resolutions, I can't resist the siren call of chocolatey brownies. Despite vowing to resist, I cave every time. From premium joints to homemade treats, I've indulged in my brownie-mania. Even traveling couldn't stop me from devouring a box. To my fellow chocoholics: stay strong, or hit me up for the brownie hookup!
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The realms of Good and Bad have long defined societal norms, but an unexpected blurring of lines disrupts their tidy categories. Both sides fear tarnishing their images, uniting to create the Ugly as a deterrent. This mirrors societal pressures to conform, shun differences, and avoid the discomfort of challenging stereotypes.
A Winter’s Tale – of celebration!
The advent of winter season means the appearance of soups, bakes and all things green on the table. There is something almost magical in watching the steam rise from a cup of hot soup while you shiver in the cold. I have spent many a winter evening warming my hands with a mug of hot … Continue reading A Winter’s Tale – of celebration!
Beauty is in Simplicity
Popular street food of West Bengal.
Titanic
It happened over a chat. A chance connection Clipping another link in place In a long never-ending chain Of friends. It was a sharing of Space and time, Long enough to Take the mind off Thoughts that tend to linger. Time flew by faster Than a cuckoo fleeing The nest of the surrogate. Water under … Continue reading Titanic
Love lost… Or not?
I'm just sitting here Trying to wrap my head Around the fact That it could be the end Of something that began Without me knowing. I wait, patiently For the memory reel To rewind and play- Flashback mode. But nothing happens. It's like we never were. Strangely, I feel grateful For this amnesiac moment. I … Continue reading Love lost… Or not?
The state of Be-ing
I have been quiet a long time now. So long, in fact, that I wonder if I have a voice at all; and even if I do, is there anyone out there willing to listen? I wish thinking were as easy as cooking. You could just pop your head inside the fridge and know what … Continue reading The state of Be-ing
Bearing grudges
I grudge you not Your freedom To choose Anything In your life. I might grumble Yet stay quiet At being Denied Equal treatment. But It's not enough For you. No pleasure Till you grind My face Into this Life of servitude. Is there?
R.A.P.E.
R.A.P.E. A four-letter word With the ability to shape My thoughts When I step out of home. R.A.P.E. The kink in my armor Of independence; Shrinking me Till I'm nothing again. R.A.P.E. Sounds innocent enough Till you have the misfortune To experience What it means. R.A.P.E. Anger begets more anger; Then why doesn't pain? … Continue reading R.A.P.E.
Choosing sides
I can fight the biggest monster Or fire-breathing dragon With you by my side. But what am I to do When the monster Is you?
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