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March 13, 2020

Traditions, Conservatism and Giving

I had written this post in 2014, after attending a wedding. I need to refresh it, as nothing has changed. Indian weddings are a spectacular show of wealth, wedged in traditions, rituals and extravagant customs.… More
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Published on March 13, 2020 09:09

March 6, 2020

Living Again

I rise from the valley of death The valley you pushed me into The valley I reject… Its deluge couldn’t drown me. I don’t want to mourn for The blessings that I have lost I… More
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Published on March 06, 2020 20:38

February 29, 2020

Why I Like Realism

I call myself a realist though most of my poetry rides on the wings of imagination. I know realism is boring and harsh; modern writers have almost abandoned it but it is ironic that this hypocritical… More
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Published on February 29, 2020 05:18

February 22, 2020

Book Review 3 : Moments we love by Balroop Singh

Originally posted on Pennings...One woman's journey:
I haven’t been active on wordpress lately. My brain has been clogged with far too many things. So what does a blogger do when s/he faces writer’s…
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Published on February 22, 2020 12:18

February 20, 2020

Welcome to Day 5 of the “SMOKE ROSE TO HEAVEN” Blog Tour! @SarahAngleton @4WillsPub #RRBC

Please welcome Sarah Angleton, an awesome author who is here to talk about her latest book ‘Smoke Rose To Heaven.’ Over to you Sarah! Divining a Novel I think the best part about writing a… More
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Published on February 20, 2020 22:59

February 14, 2020

Where Is He?

To my mind He was… Just an unknown entity, A focus to inspire, to guide. A self-created image To give succor A mirage! So unreasonable, insensitive! So confusing, open to interpretations Self-evasive, far away Invisible… More
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Published on February 14, 2020 10:06

February 7, 2020

The Song Of A Stream

This image evokes the memory of a sagacious song that each bounce of water whispered into my ears; the unforgettable lyrics… having the quality of a lilting and enchanting tune, unique in its form. As… More
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Published on February 07, 2020 13:17

February 1, 2020

The Song Of Life

Wrapped in a dark cloud Chained but free Suffocated yet breathing They join everyday charade Reveling in the celebrations The song of life gets louder Than expectations Today is their special day! Hues of dawn… More
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Published on February 01, 2020 11:19

January 30, 2020

Welcome to the “AMERICAN AGONY” Blog Tour @BorelMedWriter @4WillsPub

Please welcome my guest Helen Borel today with her enlightening book. I truly appreciate my host for allowing me to introduce my new book, American AGONY: The Opioid War Against Patients in Pain, published by Fresh… More
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Published on January 30, 2020 22:40

January 25, 2020

Hear the Whisper

Bare branches peep through my window Stand tall to inspire; Rocks that I admire As they love with fervor Bare beauty that illuminates At the command of Mother Nature I watch from my cozy couch… More
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Published on January 25, 2020 04:54