Today I’m flying low and I’mnot saying a word.I’m letting all the voodoos of ambition sleep. The world goes on as it must,the bees in the garden rumbling a little,the fish leaping, the gnats getting eaten.And so forth. But I’m taking the day off.Quiet as a feather.I hardly move though really I’m travelinga terrific distance. … Continue reading Spring, Sunsets and Steaks
A Thousand Mornings by Mary Oliver | Book Review
Mary Oliver's volume, A Thousand Mornings, comprises poems dancing somewhere between the tangible and the ethereal, each verse invoking a sense of introspection and wonder. Readers are invited into a world where each ordinary element becomes rather extraordinary under the poet’s pen; a world in which, through language, each vivid element is perfectly woven together … Continue reading A Thousand Mornings by Mary Oliver | Book Review
Books I read in March | 2024
It is only natural to have periods of time, of varied lengths, during which reading, although still a favourite, can become an activity one’s brain refuses to engage in, in some sense losing interest in it. Leafing through pages and immersing into another world becomes tedious and many decide concentrating their efforts in another activity. … Continue reading Books I read in March | 2024
Blossoms Bloom: Spring Is Here
The long awaited Spring has finally arrived, bringing along a burst of freshness, colour and renewal. The air is filled with the sweet scent of cherry plum and magnolia blossoms, and nature is coming alive once again. As temperatures rise, trees are adorned with tender green leaves, and flowers paint the landscape in vibrant hues … Continue reading Blossoms Bloom: Spring Is Here
Strange Heart Beating by Eli Goldstone | Book Review
Eli Goldstone’s Strange Heart Beating is a curious narrative providing a poignant exploration of grief, one’s memory after death, and the human condition in general in such a manner that the novel becomes both universal and intimate and resonates with its readers on a rather profound level. Set against the backdrop of what some define … Continue reading Strange Heart Beating by Eli Goldstone | Book Review
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