If only…

If only life were as simple as one desired,loyalty would beget loyalty,all hardwork would bring guaranteed results,sincerity would be cherished for it’s nobility ! Alas ! Life is all else but fairand with caution one must tread on it’s path,for people rarely appreciatea simple, pure and gentle loving heart. Play with it,fool around and break itnow thats what in a skip of a heartbeat they’d … Continue reading If only…

I will be your sunshine like you are mine

Today morning he woke up earlier than usual. After finishing his routine chores he dressed up timely in well ironed clothes with neatly combed hair, polished shoes and left with me from home to take the cab. As I sat next to him, I could see that he was ensuring to be on his best behavior today just like every child does on his PTM.(Parent … Continue reading I will be your sunshine like you are mine

Dil toh baccha hai ji….

“Mummy aap Papa ko jaanu bulaate the??”, saying so Rahul, Seema’s 14 year old son started giggling. Her instant reaction at first was of denial which quickly turned into embarrassment making her cheeks turn red as she saw Rahul holding the greeting cards and letters which she used to send to her then ‘to be husband’ Vikrant during their courtship period. “Oh ho ho… miss … Continue reading Dil toh baccha hai ji….

The ‘perfect’ arranged marriage!

Timidly behind the curtain I stood, tensed and unconfident my demeanor looked, holding a tray I had to walk out, head down, gentle smile though in reality I could shout ! The entire family had to approve of me mummy said, “Behave appropriately don’t giggle or stare!” I wondered how artificial this all looked, for I was neither so shy nor that ‘good’ a cook, … Continue reading The ‘perfect’ arranged marriage!