For my mother who recently lost the BPP (Bombay Parsi Panchayet) elections in Mumbai. I feel quite frustrated and alienated that I can’t be with her physically, so the next best thing is to put my feelings into words. Mummy, don’t feel sad It’s not YOUR loss I would say, For I know the truth and… {Read More}
My son is a priest!
I wrote these lines sitting at home, waiting for my 11-year old son to return from his 24-day stay at the fire temple, where he was a part of various rituals and ceremonies conducted in order to gain the honour of becoming a Zoroastrian priest – just like his father. This ceremony is called ‘Navar’ and… {Read More}
Restless
Sitting on my perch On this cloudy, misty day I look out at the sea In a confused sort of way The thoughts that I have Are weird but true The more I seem to achieve The more I want to do. Is it just me Or the greed of human nature Happiness is short-lived… {Read More}
A Family Holiday
One of the highlights of my summer holiday in India this year, was a short trip to a private planned city being built near Pune called Lavasa. This trip was more to do with whom I had gone with rather than the destination. I started writing about it as a narrative as usual but realised that… {Read More}
Happy Birthday to my blog
Happy Birthday blog as you turn 2 I know I am late in wishing you, I have had no time to eat or think From Miss to Motherhood is suffer-ing. No more coffee mornings or birthdays to plan My life is topsy-turvy Trinity CertTESOL has tied up my hands. Can’t believe it’s been 2 whole… {Read More}
Only a Mother
Mum I need you To come stay To help me manage my home As I go away. A new chance A new horizon I seek Will u support my decision Will you be here for me? I waited With bated breath For the whys, the how’s, the when’s and maybe She had to… {Read More}
My better half
“I can’t write any more.” I finally admitted it out loud as my exhausted husband walked in though the door after having a long day at work followed by a bout of rugby with his mates. “Its not that I don’t have the time or the energy to write, it’s just that I don’t know… {Read More}
The Winter Sun
It’s winter and it is getting cold What’s the best place that a house can hold? No not the fireplace, neither by the heater, Just sit out in the open sun, it can’t get any better! Uses neither electricity nor eats up any wood The warm winter sun can make anyone feel good. Whether you… {Read More}
Restlessness
Since the past few days Or maybe even a week I have been entangled in some thoughts Which have taken away my sleep. What is this life about Do I have any purpose or goal? Or am I just a drifter Waiting for my path to unfold. I feel restless during the day Get hazy… {Read More}
All set for BIG school now!
I called him “Dolly” in his ‘toddler-hood’ days as I believed that God had gifted this walkie-talkie, rolly-polly doll just for me to play! I loved doing everything with him, watching him giggle while he played a prank, trying to catch him when he ran around the house in circles creating havoc everywhere, he was… {Read More}
