The Grounded Vegetable Lying carelessly on the soil The bulb of bulk doesn't spoil Neither a butter, nor a nut This grounded veggie is a butternut Full of nutrients and satiating It calms the nerves if palpitating Buttery rich texture for creamy soups Or make it a meal for family groups Sikiladi
Logic
Going Green (9) Water Apple
The crunchy munchy taste Apple with a watery haste Fleshy skin looks velvety This fruit is of low density Sikiladi
Going Green ( 8):English Lavender
Tiny flowers of lavender Adorn my balcony in a pot Beholding fresh fragrance Bushy green tails swirl around A relish sweet to taste buds Lavender leaves give a crush Sikiladi
NEWNESS!
Published in The Asian Weekly, Edition 592 ( January 07th - 13th, 2022 The year has brought in, its own newness There’s hope to get rid of Covid sickness A breather from the frigid 2021 past 2022 shall be the year with happiness blast A new affirmation must begin each day To silly temptations I … Continue reading NEWNESS!
Mama Santa Claus
With the motherly affection in their hearts, These women release their love darts. The Human form of Santa Claus comes, Not just at Christmas, at day to day runs........
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Human Santa Claus
The Human face of Santa Claus evermore benevolent than the Dummy or fictitious Santa that is being adored by many over the years must be made to honor .
Travel Trails: (8) Temple Art
Construction site of a South Indian Temple The floral art with vivid colors The Ishwara element with flavors Holiness depicted in pillars & posts Divinity showers through rooftop most Tales from scriptures all appear alive The Hindu Temple site a pilgrimage vive Sikiladi
Travel Trails! (7) Temple Art
Outer façade of a roadside temple in Bengaluru The deity inside is worshipped The outer glance too worshipped The decorative creativity enchants Just a passing glimpse gives grants The Southern Temple art is devotional The carvings and sculpting is special For, the workmen build with dedication Their hearts filled with divine compassion Sikiladi
ग़ुब्बारे वाला
A Balloon Vendor in the late evening hours in Jaipur वह बेच रहा था गुब्बारे! कई तरह के रंग वाले, कुछ गहरे लाल, कुछ नीले! कुछ सादा, कुछ दिखते चमकीले ! कितने नन्हे दिलों को बहलाता, वह बेचारा ग़ुब्बारे वाला| दिन ढलते सॉंझ की छॉंव तले, अपने दुख दर्द को छोड़ परे, वह ख़ुशियों की … Continue reading ग़ुब्बारे वाला
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