The dark ‘n’ ugly shadows are again stalking our streets,Bother they not to hide their designs however indiscreet,Day and night chasing the people until they cry,Beating the hell out of 'em who dare them defy. They slither like serpents, silent and sly,Hounding everyone whether a gal or a guy,A people once vibrant, is now gripped … Continue reading Scary Shadows Of Oppression
Creative Writing
A Brief Book Review: “Things Fall Apart”
In my blog post of 15th January titled The Books I Want To Read In 2023, I had shared a list of books that I wanted to read during 2023. These books included both fiction and non-fiction and were selected after some careful planning and thinking. I had also promised to write their reviews once I … Continue reading A Brief Book Review: “Things Fall Apart”
Vengeful Woman
How can one be so much full of bile? She speaks not but spits venom Always in a state of anguish Always uttering nonsense. Even her smile is sinister Her manners supercilious An epitome of unsuppressed hatred she is And cure for her hatred is none. Just to quench her vindictive fire She wants to … Continue reading Vengeful Woman
Why Do We Procrastinate?
This question has been bothering me for the past few days. I tried to shrug it off but couldn't rid my mind of this badgering question. The more I try to evade this question, the more it weighs on my mind. Is procrastination a crime or a sin? Don't we all procrastinate occasionally or constantly? … Continue reading Why Do We Procrastinate?
Some Random Thoughts About Work, And Life
Over the past two weeks, I have been extremely busy in the office. Proverbially speaking, I was as busy as a bee. Things were changing so rapidly post-December that we could hardly manage to adjust ourselves accordingly. We human beings have our limitations, and cannot predict the future. What we had expected was a cool … Continue reading Some Random Thoughts About Work, And Life
What I Have Learned In My Life About Love
This post is inspired by Jetpack's daily writing prompts. Usually, I don't pay much attention to daily writing prompts. However, this prompt caught my attention immediately and kept me thinking about the topic. This is because it is a unique and intriguing subject, and has the potential to put your stream of thoughts into action. … Continue reading What I Have Learned In My Life About Love
My Childhood Memories: An Excerpt From My Unpublished Memoirs
Birth and Family Life I was born in a middle-class family on a cold winter night. My birth, however, was not a historic event, and it did not cause any stir in the world. No breaking news had splashed across T.V. screens. Nor had it made any headlines in the print media. It was a … Continue reading My Childhood Memories: An Excerpt From My Unpublished Memoirs
Some Fond memories: An Excerpt From My Unpublished Memoirs
As for the village population; that could broadly be categorized into two types. One local people i.e. those who had been living there before the partition. The others had migrated from India after the partition. They had everything in common, save a slight difference in their accent, and it was nothing more than a nuance. … Continue reading Some Fond memories: An Excerpt From My Unpublished Memoirs
My Village: An Excerpt From My Unpublished Memoirs
My village was rather small in terms of population and housing units. It comprised more or less 200 houses. It had two parts with a large pond (chappar) in the center. It was a no-man's-land, a shamlat. The pond normally used to be dry. But during the rainy season, it overflowed with muddy water. The … Continue reading My Village: An Excerpt From My Unpublished Memoirs
An unforgettable Incident with Baba Khadam alias Khadoo Wireless: An Amusing Chapter From My Memoirs
It was a case of sheer misunderstanding on Baba Khadam’s part. He complained about my alleged misconduct to my grandfather. He told my grandfather, “Your elder grandson had grossly misbehaved with me and called me Putter (son)”. Let me first share the incident with you. I was probably in primary school then. As all children … Continue reading An unforgettable Incident with Baba Khadam alias Khadoo Wireless: An Amusing Chapter From My Memoirs
An Inveterate Liar-Mr. Naanngoo: An Amusing Chapter From My Memoirs
This blog post belongs to the "My Memoirs" series. In this series, I have already introduced you to three weirdly amusing characters from my childhood days. Here, I am going to acquaint you with another memorable personality. Mr. Naanngoo He was indeed a fantastic character! I do not know what his real name was. Even … Continue reading An Inveterate Liar-Mr. Naanngoo: An Amusing Chapter From My Memoirs
A Weird And Wonderful Character-Inayat Bibi: An Amusing Chapter From My Memoirs
Hi Friends! Today, I am going to introduce you to another unforgettable character from my childhood days. This time, it's a female character. She was the wife of our tenant and was a fantastic lady indeed! Inayat Bibi (Chachi Naitaan) She was our neighbor and the wife of our tenant Chacha Allah Ditta. She was … Continue reading A Weird And Wonderful Character-Inayat Bibi: An Amusing Chapter From My Memoirs
A Veteran Bachelor-Mr. Naazir: An Amusing Chapter From My Memoirs
This is yet another excerpt, taken from my unpublished memoirs 🙂 Here, I am going to introduce you to another memorable character from my childhood days. You have already read about Mr. Damchoo-A Donkey Herder, in the previous post, dated 4-Oct-22. Mr. Naazir was a veteran bachelor and had no intention of ever tying a nuptial … Continue reading A Veteran Bachelor-Mr. Naazir: An Amusing Chapter From My Memoirs
Some Random Thoughts About Life, Fate, And Free Will
Our wills and fates do so contrary runThat our devices still are overthrown;Our thoughts are ours, their ends none of our own. William Shakespeare: "Hamlet" These lines may be regarded as highly pessimistic, but this is not the case. In fact, these lines depict reality in its stark naked form. Reality is not a sweetmeat … Continue reading Some Random Thoughts About Life, Fate, And Free Will
Vacation: Break from Boredom, and Busy Life| Time to Recoup and Rejuvenate
We live in a world where cut-throat competition dictates our lives. It encroaches upon our family time and deprives us of the simple pleasures of life. We are busy, either making a mint or making ends meet. We must take a few days off and spend time with our kids, family, and friends. This will help us regain energy, improve mood, and enhance productivity.
Contemplating Life and its Brutal Realities to Find Some Answers
Life is quite uncertain and unstable. There is nothing permanent in life. It changes and changes quickly, leaving us dismayed and dumbfounded. At times, we find ourselves unable to adjust to this ever-changing life. At one moment, we deem ourselves to be happy, but in the next moment, the edifice of our illusory happiness is … Continue reading Contemplating Life and its Brutal Realities to Find Some Answers
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