'When I read your last blog entry I realized that I'd lost you a long time ago...
And now, the vultures are circling.
Nevermind the darkest days, full of foreboding and doubt -
The flame needs but a spark, and the mind reassurance.
When the night is upon us, and
When darkness sourrounds us,
Our love will prevail, darling.'
Epitomises what our relationship stands for - hope and willpower.
Thursday, 12 June 2008
Saturday, 24 May 2008
eX-Y-Z on my MIND ;)
me: u tell me. wat wl u get frm me?
him: see if you want me 2 justify myself, sorry i wont. I think abt it as an intangible connect
me: gtg close to me cud b complicated
him: why?
me: i hv nothing to give
him: so?
me: so why wud u travel all this way?
him: ooph! what the hell do you want me to say?
me: watever is on ur mind
him: that once upon a time a piece of the sky fell near me and I am still looking to piece it together... totally irreverent of the fact that it has coalesced with other elements and is out of my reach now!
him: see if you want me 2 justify myself, sorry i wont. I think abt it as an intangible connect
me: gtg close to me cud b complicated
him: why?
me: i hv nothing to give
him: so?
me: so why wud u travel all this way?
him: ooph! what the hell do you want me to say?
me: watever is on ur mind
him: that once upon a time a piece of the sky fell near me and I am still looking to piece it together... totally irreverent of the fact that it has coalesced with other elements and is out of my reach now!
Thursday, 10 April 2008
With an open MIND
I am sitting down to post an entry after a long long break. I don't quite remember when was the last time I wrote a proper blog. But, I realise that I shouldn't allow my apparent inertia to kill this private corner I took such pain to create when life looked really bleak!
It reminds me of the diary I used to keep during my high school days. I still have it in my cupboard at my dad's place in Calcutta. How often I have leafed through its pages and wondered why I stopped writing it! If I had been regular with it, it would have been an invaluable treasure today. It would have mirrored the entire gamut of emotions I went through during my growing years... I still remember the quotation I had penned on the first page of the diary:
"One of the most precious possessions of my life are the words I have never spoken."
Profound, eh!
In fact, I was quite an avid quotes collector in those days and it was my diary of quotes that was called 'Mindless mind'. And no, that isn't a 'quote' from anywhere; rather my first very original creative words!!
What do I write about tonight? Dunno. But I do know what I will write about in my next post. It will be about the year 2008 and how it has shaped my current life.
For old times sake, let me end with a quotation:
“When you come to the end
Of all the light that you know
And are about to step off into the darkness,
Faith is knowing one of two things will happen:
There will be something solid in the dark for you to stand on,
Or you will be taught how to fly.”
It reminds me of the diary I used to keep during my high school days. I still have it in my cupboard at my dad's place in Calcutta. How often I have leafed through its pages and wondered why I stopped writing it! If I had been regular with it, it would have been an invaluable treasure today. It would have mirrored the entire gamut of emotions I went through during my growing years... I still remember the quotation I had penned on the first page of the diary:
"One of the most precious possessions of my life are the words I have never spoken."
Profound, eh!
In fact, I was quite an avid quotes collector in those days and it was my diary of quotes that was called 'Mindless mind'. And no, that isn't a 'quote' from anywhere; rather my first very original creative words!!
What do I write about tonight? Dunno. But I do know what I will write about in my next post. It will be about the year 2008 and how it has shaped my current life.
For old times sake, let me end with a quotation:
“When you come to the end
Of all the light that you know
And are about to step off into the darkness,
Faith is knowing one of two things will happen:
There will be something solid in the dark for you to stand on,
Or you will be taught how to fly.”
Sunday, 27 January 2008
MIND-****ed!
No, I haven't lost my mind yet! Sorry to disappoint you :D
In my last post, I was moaning over this lovely poetry that Rion had written just to give words to my thoughts and I lost it while transporting it online -- for you all to read and appreciate. Still can't get over the loss. It was so touching and so spontaneous!
But then, Rion said it was for my eyes only and not for sharing. So, destiny decided otherwise... Dunno...
I am too upset now. We will talk about my thoughts another time.
Post-script: Nupur and I have decided to jointly write a book on 'How to overcome loneliness and survive in a new city' and share the credits. Hope it fetches us a few millions at the least!
In my last post, I was moaning over this lovely poetry that Rion had written just to give words to my thoughts and I lost it while transporting it online -- for you all to read and appreciate. Still can't get over the loss. It was so touching and so spontaneous!
But then, Rion said it was for my eyes only and not for sharing. So, destiny decided otherwise... Dunno...
I am too upset now. We will talk about my thoughts another time.
Post-script: Nupur and I have decided to jointly write a book on 'How to overcome loneliness and survive in a new city' and share the credits. Hope it fetches us a few millions at the least!
Saturday, 26 January 2008
Saturday, 23 June 2007
A summer-y of my MIND!
Summer in England is truly awesome, but didn't quite realise how much till recently.
The other evening when Mehuli and I went for a walk to the Tower Bridge, we spotted some really lovely blossoms... Well, don't know if I should call them wild flowers - you see them in the bushes in this part of the world, but how many of us actually notice them? Want to take a closer look?
Luscious lilacs...
Stars in the daytime!
Blooming blossoms!
Yes, that's by the Thames...
Colour palette
By the way, here's another unusual visual for you - Rion, Mehuli and myself would often go to the Crossharbour-Mudchute area to visit this swan couple. The female of the species was pregnant and so, the local residents had created a floating house for them on a quiet corner of this canal that leads to the Thames. Did you know that swans are the Queen's property and its illegal to hurt them? Also, it's on this bank that the water chase in The World is Not Enough was filmed.
One fine day, we spotted a tiny little baby swan (yes, she did look like an ugly duckling compared to the parents) trying to swim under the able guidance of the father, while a visibly tired mother rested on the wooden plank. It was one of the most amazing scenes we have ever come across.
We were hoping to see more babies the next day we visited them. But unfortunately we reached them a bit too late - the family had shifted base and we don't know their new address!
Swan-ky life!
The other evening when Mehuli and I went for a walk to the Tower Bridge, we spotted some really lovely blossoms... Well, don't know if I should call them wild flowers - you see them in the bushes in this part of the world, but how many of us actually notice them? Want to take a closer look?
Luscious lilacs...
Stars in the daytime!
Blooming blossoms!
Yes, that's by the Thames...
Colour palette
By the way, here's another unusual visual for you - Rion, Mehuli and myself would often go to the Crossharbour-Mudchute area to visit this swan couple. The female of the species was pregnant and so, the local residents had created a floating house for them on a quiet corner of this canal that leads to the Thames. Did you know that swans are the Queen's property and its illegal to hurt them? Also, it's on this bank that the water chase in The World is Not Enough was filmed.
One fine day, we spotted a tiny little baby swan (yes, she did look like an ugly duckling compared to the parents) trying to swim under the able guidance of the father, while a visibly tired mother rested on the wooden plank. It was one of the most amazing scenes we have ever come across.
We were hoping to see more babies the next day we visited them. But unfortunately we reached them a bit too late - the family had shifted base and we don't know their new address!
Swan-ky life!
Friday, 15 June 2007
On my MIND lately...
This timeless classic (also introduced to me by Rion) has been on my MIND of late. I have already created a fan club for it among my chat-friends... Here's for you to join in too, if you please... One of my favourites! Happy listening:)
Nmae of the song:
Perhaps Love - duet by Placido Domingo and John Denver
Lyrics:
(Placido Domingo)
Perhaps love is like a resting place
A shelter from the storm
It exists to give you comfort
It is there to keep you warm
And in those times of trouble
When you are most alone
The memory of love will bring you home
(John Denver)
Perhaps love is like a window
Perhaps an open door
It invites you to come closer
It wants to show you more
And even if you lose yourself
And don't know what to do
The memory of love will see you through
(Placido Domingo)
Oh, Love to some is like a cloud
To some as strong as steel
(John Denver)
For some a way of living
For some a way to feel
(Placido Domingo)
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don't know
(John starts joined by Placido)
Perhaps love is like the ocean
Full of conflict, full of pain
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you
(Placido Domingo)
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
(John Denver)
And some say love is everything
Some say they don't know
(John starts joined by Placido)
Perhaps love is like the mountains
Full of conflict, full of change
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you.
Audio link:
VDO link:
Cheers!
Long live golden oldies!
(Thanks for the links, Ando)
Nmae of the song:
Perhaps Love - duet by Placido Domingo and John Denver
Lyrics:
(Placido Domingo)
Perhaps love is like a resting place
A shelter from the storm
It exists to give you comfort
It is there to keep you warm
And in those times of trouble
When you are most alone
The memory of love will bring you home
(John Denver)
Perhaps love is like a window
Perhaps an open door
It invites you to come closer
It wants to show you more
And even if you lose yourself
And don't know what to do
The memory of love will see you through
(Placido Domingo)
Oh, Love to some is like a cloud
To some as strong as steel
(John Denver)
For some a way of living
For some a way to feel
(Placido Domingo)
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don't know
(John starts joined by Placido)
Perhaps love is like the ocean
Full of conflict, full of pain
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you
(Placido Domingo)
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
(John Denver)
And some say love is everything
Some say they don't know
(John starts joined by Placido)
Perhaps love is like the mountains
Full of conflict, full of change
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you.
Audio link:
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VDO link:
Cheers!
Long live golden oldies!
(Thanks for the links, Ando)
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