The smell of petrichor is always so enticing. It is the bark, musty smell of fresh rain fallen on the dry earth. The rain quenches the thirst of the earth and the accompanying petrichor, makes me take deep breaths, which makes my senses dance in abandon and glee. I look in all directions for aContinue reading “Petrichor”
Author Archives: Neil
Bruise
Throughout our life, we get bruised as well as bruise others. The bruises that do not bleed, nor cause pain, but hurt the most. I do not know if those wounds ever heal, they probably fade, but lie just below the surface. They all start bubbling, each time there is a fresh wound. There isContinue reading “Bruise”
Precious
A diamond is forever. Right? Let’s say you buy something precious like jewelry, an expensive watch, a yacht. Does your desire to buy anything more get satisfied? Do you desire no more? If you have something that is very precious, then why would you want more of it? If you feel and hold your marriageContinue reading “Precious”
Selfdom
I met a young man last night, an idealist who made me realize how far I have come from my own vision of how I wanted my life to be, and am worse off because of that. Kingdoms by their very definition were evil in nature as they existed in the service of the King,Continue reading “Selfdom”
Parapet
Parapet walls have been built for ages. They were used to defend cities and kingdoms from enemy attack. It could be a rampart, elevation of earth or large boulders. They must have given a sense of security to the population within. It served as as bastion of confinement, given the fear of the outside. TimesContinue reading “Parapet”
Cultivate
During these times of isolation, I have been cultivating and growing a lot of vegetables. The success has been limited but immensely rewarding. I tilled the soil, made manure out of kitchen waste, planted the seeds, watered with regularity, and was rewarded with eggplants, chilies, tomatoes, rosemary, and a total of only 6 amazing peaContinue reading “Cultivate”
Euphoria
The first time I imbibed alcohol, it tasted disgusting. It was way before I was of legal age. There was fear of my parents finding out about it. Also there was guilt involved. There was nothing great about the experience. However it was a euphoric experience for me and my accomplices in crime, accompanied byContinue reading “Euphoria”
Sanctuary
A sanctuary is place of safety and refuge. It is a place where there is lack of fear. Optimism can flourish in a sanctuary as negativity peels off given the presence of a seen or unseen secure perimeter. You can stretch out rather than crouch knowing that the coming moments and time itself is sheltered.Continue reading “Sanctuary”
War
The facts about World War 2 speak for themselves. Animals have never fought wars. The condition of man, is a condition of war, of everyone against everyone. Here are some of the human facts about the war. An estimated 70-85 million humans perished because of the war, which represents 3% of the world’s population atContinue reading “War”
Allure
I love a clean dining table with no utensils, food or dust with the chairs tucked in place and everything is orderly. However there is something very alluring about waking up after a late night with friends at home and the dining table has stains, remnants of food all over, and the chairs in disarray.Continue reading “Allure”