dreamland

It was just another day and time was 6.30 pm.  He was going back home from work, when he saw them! He looked shocked. How could she let this happen? He barged into the house and started shouting – “Madhu..Madhu… ” Madhu came out of the kitchen scared. “How could you let this happen” She stared at him clueless. “You let our daughter, preethi, play outside in road again. How may times have I told you that its dangerous” She sighed and looked out of the window, their 7 year old was playing with her friends in the street which is normally very quiet. “What if some bike comes fast and hits her or Auto? The Auto stand is nearby only” She again went inside kitchen as he kept shouting. She was tired of the paranoid father , her husband Mohan and his obsession for Preethi’s safety/welfare. Do not let her go by school bus – Drivers drive rashly Do not buy/use  any glass items – Preethi might break and hurt herself. Do not use table fan. Preet...

Cursing no one in general, he climbed the stairs to the 3rd Floor. Office had closed by 3pm thanks to Cyclone warnings. But as soon as he entered the apartment, security told him that there was no power. He got into his flat. Throwing his bag to some chair, he went to change his dress. He saw the time - 3.30 pm. With wind blowing heavily, dark clouds looming in the sky ready to open up any time and no power, he lay on the sofa and took his mobile. To his dismay, battery was almost drained. He had forgotten to charge the mobile after listening to songs till late night. Looking outside from the window he soon dozed off. *Chan chan chan* *Chan chan chan* He woke up with a jerk. *chan chan* It was pitch dark and he heard the clattering of anklets. His heart skipped a beat. It took him a few minutes to realize where he was.He took his mobile for light and then remembered that it didn't have battery. Cursing himself for being such an idiot he got up from sofa. Slowly he started walking ...

Taking the pan In the hand Cooking the food fast To not be in office last I looked here and there Thinking I missed scissors where When i heard him come as usual on time I looked at him Looking all trim and slim Tracing his looks I found it in hook Opening the pack And keeping it in rack I got busy with work As he waited for his perk As I hummed the tune The time passed soon He made angry sound Forcing me to turn around I looked at the clock It showed 10′o clock I kept the morsel of rice Only to hear his cries I tried ignoring But couldn’t help noticing I looked pleadingly He stared Angrily He walked up and down With a frown While I took the clue And finished making stew I again looked at the rice Trying to look at him nice But he had the sway And simply looked away Finally I gave up And added stew on top And kept the food for him And he ate every bit of them As i watched with pleasure He smiled in lei...

The Phone rang. She woke up with a jerk. The Clock said 5AM. Hesitantly she picked the call. Son – “Hi Ma. Did I wake you up?” Mother – “No Son(Yawning). What happened?” Son – “Nothing. I just wanted to know how to make Semolina Upuma.” Mother – (Sat in chair Sighing) “ok. Note it down. Do you have ingredients?” Son – “What ingredients should I use?” Mother – “Ok, A few spices like…” Son – “I know what spices and have it here” Mother – “Ok, take a Pan and…” Son – “I know I should use Pan. Then?” Mother – “Pour a bit of oil and spices and …” Son – “Which oil?” Mother – “Which oil do you use for Vegetables?” Son – “hmm ok Oil and then?” Mother – “Add 2Teaspoon of oil and..” Son – “You shouldn’t use so much of oil. What next?” Mother – “And then add water and let it boil. When the water is boiling till..” Son – “Ma, I know how to boil water,  then?” Mother – “Add salt and then Semolina.While adding Semolina…” Son – “I know how to mi...

On the day where we celebrate Friendship day all around the globe, here is a simple Quilled band for everyone! And blessings from Shiva Lingam for those who believe! :)

Flowers and Flower Pot :)

Every morning I wake up to the Music system playing “Deiviga Ragam”. The RJ tells wonderful snippets and stories(with morals) daily in between the songs. When I heard today’s story, it was so apt. With mid-year review happening, the story was more like a reflection of our lives. —————————————————————————————————— Once there was a Wealthy Man who loved travelling. During one such expedition, he travelled with a new servant. After a full day of travelling, they decided to take rest near a stream. The Master asked the new servant to be awake the whole night and keep a watch on their horse. And then he told the servant, “if you feel sleepy, then start thinking about the biggest problem and your sleep will go off.  With that, the Master went to sleep. He woke up after sometime and saw that the servant was deep in thought looking at the sky. He asked, “What are you thinking?” The Servant replied “Am thinking from where the stars have come and assembled like how ...