feelings that can't be expressed through words

The golden glow

With amazed gazeI stare at thee,I know not where thou artYet in my ignoranceI try to fathomAnd had been trying toSince mother natureBestowed in meConscious to marvelAt thy golden glow. In my prime,I dance in thy shine,And hold handsOf my ignorant lover,Whilst thou set o'erThe horizon..Blurring behind,The palm's hind,And the outline of the boats,Whilst the … Continue reading The golden glow →

Saudade

Medium: water color on paper

Pattada Gombe

Navaratri is a major festival of the Hindus that is celebrated in various styles all over the country every year. In the southern part of India, the festival of Navaratri is celebrated with a very interesting and unique tradition called Bombe Habba or Golu or Kolu (Kannada) or simply dassera dolls. The festival is celebrated … Continue reading Pattada Gombe →

Wedding of dolls

Bride doll in one handGroom doll in anotherThe nine year oldCherished the gift of her father. Rejoiced at the thought ofGetting her dolls marriedA new game she had foundThat kept her engaged. On the wedding dayShe emerged new and freshBehind her backHer family exchanged cash. Willing to be boughtWilling to be soldWilling to be usedFor … Continue reading Wedding of dolls →

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton