Everything and Nothing. And then some words.
Many years ago I read a poem by Polish Nobel Laureate, Wislawa Symzborska called True Love: https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/true-love-368/ Here's what it says briefly:The world cannot tolerate the happiness of those who find true love. And true lovers, don't even bother to care about the distress they're causing in the hearts of those who don't understand its... Continue Reading →
It's so easy to go back to writing when I hear a song of Swanand's.It's the chashni to my mental halwa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCro91ViuvI So many months ago, I saw him post about it, and casually heard it somewhere on Instagram but it didn't hold my attention. I don't really know why, but earlier this week, when... Continue Reading →
Backspace. After a lot of backspace- this: When no words come close to feeling friendly, what do you do?Have you tried sticking together the same poles of a magnet and felt the repulsion in your fingers? The resistance to come together despite all the physical force you can conjure? Words have been feeling like that... Continue Reading →
I've been counting days and it's been almost two years. Two very long years. For a long time I have been coming back to my blog (often forgetting it's mine from eight years ago) and failing to write because the feeling felt different each time? I am not sure if that's a common feeling. Returning... Continue Reading →
One-sided love sucks.It calls for so much commitment and hardship that only if you've ever been in one-sided love, you can comprehend. This one is dedicated to all those living in that excruciating heartache of not being loved back. I found this beautiful and soulful rendition of Udd Ja Kaale Kaanwaa'n on Youtube by the... Continue Reading →
Love is like a chewing gum. It sticks in the wrong places in your mouth. You chew it and you feel like God, but a couple of minutes later, it gets so annoying that you want to throw it away. Some swallow it. Some continue to chew it. But then some let go. Wrapped in... Continue Reading →
What happens when you discover love? What happens when you get the answers you've been seeking? Sufism (and almost all other religious belief systems) say that the answer lies within. What if that was true? What if.. you know the answers but you've been knocking the wrong so hard that your knuckles are now bruised... Continue Reading →
It’s only words. And words are all I have. To take your heart away. After a journey of a lifetime, in fact, many journeys of a lifetime later - I’m back. Nour it is. Who can not know this song? Sung by legendary Kailash Kher, and written by Vishal Dadlani, this song is an anthem... Continue Reading →
This time around, I'm revealing a small secret to y'all. Last 4 months have been a whirlwind in life. On October 31, 2020, a few people witnessed the birth of Sifar Collective. A shrine for those who seek shelter with words. A true congruence of multi-cultures. What's interesting is that few of them know that... Continue Reading →
19 years of Dil Chahta Hai! Cannot believe. It also feels like I was much older when I met those three friends, got entwined in their stories, discovered Goa as the prime getaway location with friends, and so much more. Wasn't the film a tribute to all love stories? And friendships? As each year passes... Continue Reading →
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