Category Archives: Poetry

SOLITUDE..PN

Posted on November 27, 2020 by padmum

“They flash upon that inward eyeWhich is the bliss of solitude” Daffodils by William Wordsworth I wandered lonely as a cloudThat floats on high o’er vales and hills,When all at once I saw a crowd,A host, of golden daffodils; Beside … Continue reading →

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Two Hours to Dinner!! NN

Posted on November 16, 2020 by padmum

This is almost a non-topic for me. No reflection on the person who has suggested it. I find it difficult to gather the necessary motivation to develop it since I do not eat a normal dinner these days. It was not always like … Continue reading →

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UNPLUGGED–PN’s Take

Posted on May 24, 2020 by padmum

This word came into my personal space when my son Jai Natarajan introduced me to Unplugged by Eric Clapton. Tears in Heaven was the song and it had a huge impact on my appreciation of music. In fact it rejigged … Continue reading →

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My Choice

Posted on April 5, 2020 by padmum

I have the choice The choice to stay at home The choice to clap my hands or ring a bell The choice to light a lamp or show a lit torch But I have to be blessed With that frame … Continue reading →

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Life – Living

Posted on December 2, 2016 by padmum

Life The clock is ticking away The seconds of living We have only one life A life to live, love, be, die How many deaths In a life do we live How many heart stopping Stomach curdling Blood freezing moments … Continue reading →

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Margazhi..the holy month and Andal

Posted on December 17, 2015 by padmum

Andal or Kodai is one of the twelve Alwars or saints in the Vaishnava tradition.She lived in the first half of 8th century CE Continue reading →

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The Rough and The Smooth

Posted on April 12, 2015 by padmum

Another topic suggested by Maria/Gaelikka for LBC where seven of us write on the same topic. Language is the system of words or signs that people use to express thoughts and feelings to each other. Basically all communication is language … Continue reading →

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A Sacred Song

Posted on March 21, 2015 by padmum

When we think of a sacred song, the instant recall of many Hindus is the prayer to the Lord who removes obstacles, Ganesha or Vigneswara. In the Vedic heritage, the first words, prescribed traditionally to start your day, is a … Continue reading →

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SLEEP

Posted on February 7, 2015 by padmum

When you think of sleep, the word association is automatically lullabies. The lullaby has existed since ancient times and is a soothing song played or sung to young children to help them sleep. Lullabies are used to pass down cultural … Continue reading →

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TREASURES

Posted on April 12, 2013 by padmum

I was a pebble Tiny, on the beach Picked and cradled In the palm of a child Stroked, caressed Lovingly cherished Brought out at times Stored in a secret place I was a feather Light and fronded Meandering in the … Continue reading →

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