CHANTINGS OF THE HEART

As my alarm ring each morning I jump out of my bed Only to realise I am still sleepy eyed  And still yawning I shut the alarm And sleep back again  It's the new normal  Everyday is a Sunday.  I like this new normal I have the privilege To wake up late And walk to the gate I don't have to embark on a journey Of sixty miles from one end the other. I wake up late, to have a relaxed morning With a cup of coffee, I open my lappie I check my mail, play with my doggie Then relax and relax Water my plants, prepare a breakfast Sit in my cozy, comfortable corner Meetings are via Zoom or Cisco I log in and snore off  Or forage the refrigerator for delicacies My doggie comes and licks my face I get him his collar and leash We take the lift and go for a feast Me and my doggie in the lawn Oh, I never knew life could be so fun So, what if it's COVID time We can still have our share of fun Life was not so easy in the past Morning seven I always had a blast Cleaning, eating, rus...

Hiya was busy flapping the pages of the travel magazine which she picked up sometime back. The magazine finding it's place in the beautifully decorated corner table, amidst statues and flower pots was something she didn't expect- atleast in the living room.  Hiya carefully turned one page after another lest she mishandled and tore the glossy pages. She remained glued to pictures of the majestic mountains, the clear blue seas, the bountiful isles, laughing children and wild flowers, indeed nature's beauty was captured so perfectly that her thoughts moved to the pristine surroundings. How she missed her long vacations and trips to those mystified places.  The living room which was always entertaining some guest or the other was literally empty for the last couple of months. The room which was always abuzz with activities was also having its share of the lockdown. Riya sat on the recliner and glanced at the artefacts and pictures adorning the racks, shelves or corner tables of...

One evening sitting on my balcony My mind was in cacophony I sat reclining on my chair Remembering all that I saw at a fair Of all the things that I saw Almost all had a flaw I still kept recollecting  What could be interesting  Oh, yes I remembered! It was a piece treasured..   Several succulents grew  Which I never knew I stood staring  Wondering if it was worth caring Suddenly, I saw a butterfly flutter Which made me mutter Yes, I need the piece unique So, I made the decision quick  I brought a terrarium  And placed it near the aquarium My table had a piece Which was without a crease  It was a beauty  Without much duty I was carefree As my little tree It was my dream But now we are a team As I cared My tree fared! I stood looking down  At my terrarium brown Oh, I killed you dear Without being near I am sorry  For the lost glory My terrarium dear Please don't fear I know it is strange But I promise to change!