June 2020 – QUOTIDIAN BLESSING

Truths of my Imagination

Writers are mysterious. Here are some to help you better understand me and my breed. 1. It is almost certain that my existence as a person had curtailed since I started publishing. Now people think they know me too well but sadly it is my writing. 2. I don’t have to steal or adapt verbiageContinue reading “Truths of my Imagination”

I’m Alive

I have a heart It senses great pain The anguish and hurt All that is aimless Yet, it does it all the time Never knew how to decipher As it was all emotions Bundled into tears sometimes Nothing that could stop Although the mind was fixed Coldhearted rebuked And they may be right But itContinue reading “I’m Alive”

Pandora’s Box

Enough said. Make actions count. Talking about mental health, depression, how you are available (after someone took their own life), preaching the strong be more strong or the weak to be stronger or giving quotes of pat value to ignore the ill-willed is out of fashion. So please stop. If you can’t say good things,Continue reading “Pandora’s Box”

Beautiful Mind

I was a beautiful mindLike a clean white canvasWhen I opened my heartAnd let everyone in thereEveryone took their placeSome drew clear blue skiesFlowers, trees and mountainsThen there were someWho didn’t know what to doBesides scribbles and linesIn all of this mute brouhahaNone asked me what I wantLoneliness was my only friendDespite the clamor allContinue reading “Beautiful Mind”

Towards Personal and Professional Resiliency

Our hearts are heavy these days. Yet, there is that small voice in us that are witnessing and contributing to history telling us to “advance despite adversity”. Lately my 80-year old mother and I have been reflecting on how she (who is stuck in India) and I, can be prepared despite the distance. Having learnedContinue reading “Towards Personal and Professional Resiliency”

I Can’t Breathe

I wanted to write a poem in your tribute But couldn’t think straight or any words All I could rememeber is your deep voice Each time I thought he’d get off of you A little of your life was going right by My eyes were closed but I could feel it How many times youContinue reading “I Can’t Breathe”

Mind Mapping the Next Steps

Picture Courtesy: http://www.mindmeister.com Working from home has not been easy. Don’t misunderstand me – I am extremely grateful to have a job. Over the last 10 weeks, a lot of us have learned to make the best of the situation, connect with people, help those that need and stay positive. The last Women in TechnologyContinue reading “Mind Mapping the Next Steps”