The 6 Word Story

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 27

 

 
Our silent conversations always spoke volumes.

 

 

This post is written for Write Tribe - The Ultimate Blog Challenge - Day 27

Timeless

 THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 26

 Sepia picture,

Two wrinkle-free faces smile,

At the wrinkles now.

This post is written for Write Tribe - The Ultimate Blog Challenge - Day 26

Lazy Sunday Afternoons

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 25

How do I pass lazy Sunday afternoons? With some paper and paints -

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The Shadow of Your Smile

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 24

 

"Five minutes!", the text read.

He leaned against a light post and lit a puff. He hated waiting. He hated when she was late. Impatiently, he looked around. A young couple, holding hands, walked past him. The street dog was busy scratching its back. Some old love song drifted from the shop across the street.

He checked his watch. Ten minutes.

Then he heard. Scurried footsteps.

"You are late", he scowled, without turning back.

"How did you know it was me? You didn't even look back."

"I don't need to turn around. I could see the shadow of your smile".

This post is written for Write Tribe - The Ultimate Blog Challenge - Day 24

The Time Keeper - A Review

 THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 23

 

"All around you, timekeeping is ignored. Birds are not late. 

A dog does not check its watch. Deer do not fret over passing birthdays. 

Man alone measures time. Man alone chimes the hour. And, because of this, 

man alone suffers a paralyzing fear that no other creature endures. 

A fear of time running out"

- Mitch Albom, The Time Keeper 

The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom, is a parable about what Time means to each of us, and depending on our perception, how it either flies or drags. This artistically woven fiction has three parallel running plots which get sutured together at the end. There is Dor, who invented world's first clock, and thus, became Father Time. There is Sarah Lemon, a present day plain-Jane who had experienced her first teenage heart-break. And there is an octogenarian Victor Delamonte, a rich and power-loving business man who is counting his last days.  

The story starts with Dor and his love Alli growing up in a quaint little village at a time when there  was no concept of Time. But Dor was special. Unlike his other friends around him, he was not power-hungry. All he did was count time. Till he discovered world's first sundial, first clock and first calendar. This obviously made Dor remain ahead of Time. But this came along as a bane to Dor. He was exiled in a cave for six thousand years for teaching Man how to count time. Dor is left alone in the cave, with the company of voices of people from Earth who complained about time running out and how they wished they had more and more time.

Finally, Dor is freed after six thousand years, but with a mission. He has to make two people on earth realize the value of time. And these two characters perceive time in an absolutely antagonistic manner. Young Sarah Lemon had been dumped by the boy she loved and life held no meaning for her. She was prepared to end her life when her case is handed over to Dor. In another part of the world, an ailing business man Victor, is fighting against life to buy some more time to earn some more money. He decides to cheat death when Dor intervenes. A series of intertwined events, leaves all the happy at the end.

Albom's writing style is fluent, lucid and definitely strikes a chord with the heart. The Time Keeper is a compelling tale, cleverly handled parallel plots and a feel good factor, cover to cover. This one is a not-to-miss for all.

Title: The Time Keeper

Author:  Mitch Albom

Publisher:  Little, Brown Book Group
Genre : Fiction

Price: Rs.499 (Hardcover)

Pages: 240

 

My Rating : ***** 

 

This post is written for Write Tribe - The Ultimate Blog Challenge - Day 23

The Jasmine

 THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 22

A little jasmine flower,

Fragrant, yet fallen

on the wet brown earth.

That tiny jasmine flower,

Fallen, yet fragrant,

Adorns my tresses.

This post is written for Write Tribe - The Ultimate Blog Challenge - Day 22

The Birthday Gift

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 21 - 55 FICTION

She promised me a gift. 

"Neel, it's the most priceless present I can afford!"

...and ever since, I've been waiting.

*****

My birthday today. One with a dry mouth and fluttering tummy.

I was led into a room. 

Ah! There she was. And my gift!

"Happy Birthday, proud Father!" She placed a cherub in my arms.

This post is written for Write Tribe - The Ultimate Blog Challenge - Day 21

Smile

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 20

Shadow of your smile

Casted on my tender heart,

Love scarred forever.

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Dear Diary - Page 1

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 18

Dear Diary,

I am a little happy and a little sad. I will tell you why I am happy and also why I am sad. 

Happy first,ok?

1. I will turn six on Sunday. Mama says we shall have a party. I am happy.
2. Buster licked my face today. He does that everyday. And I am happy.
3. I got two As at school today. Mama kissed me for that. Yes yes, that made me happy.
4. Irene invited me to her place on friday night for a pyajama party! Yippee! I am so so happy.
5. I have finished all my homework for tomorrow and Mama said I can watch TV for a longer time today! Happy happy happy! 

Now sad, ok?

1. Mama got me a packet of M&Ms. Orange is my favourite colour. And the packet had no orange M&Ms. Can you believe it? I am so sad.
2. I pinched Liza because she pulled my hair. Mama said I am naughty. I cried. I am sad.
3. I had two pink butterfly hair clips. Now one is gone. Mama doesn't know, but I am sad. 

Ok, only 3 sad and 5 happy things. So, I am more happy, less sad. I know 3>5 3 < 5, I learnt it at school. Now I will go and watch cartoon. I painted today afternoon, pasting it below for you, dear diary. 

Bye bye,

Love,

Me.

This post is written for Write Tribe - The Ultimate Blog Challenge - Day 18

Wordless Wednesday

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 17

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Boyfriend, Why You No Hero?

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 16

Yes, the title says it all! Why can't boyfriends in real life be like the blue-eyed romantic heroes of the daily soaps? Or maybe right out of the pages of old English classics? If authors could come up with eternal couples like Romeo-Juliet and Scarlett O'Hara-Rhett Butler, history witnessed the evergreen love stories of Shahjahan-Mumtaz and Laila-Majnu, Ekta Kapoor could create Mihir-Tulsi and Anurag-Prerna, then why not men today be like Romeo or Shahjahan or even Mihir Virani?

One advantage of being with the same guy for a prolonged period is that you know him inside out. You know his reaction to every situation. Come, let's have a look -

Situation 1 : My dupatta flies across his face

Hero : Eyes closed, feel the soft fabric, inhale every scent of mine that lingers in that 3 yards of cloth and wishes that the moment never ends.

Boyfriend : Oho! this bloody dupatta is restricting my vision. Baby, careful with your clothes.

Situation 2 : We are out for a walk, suddenly the air turns chilly

Hero : He'll invariably have a jacket covering him, which is is transferred from him to me in a speed which is directly proportional the onset of chill in the air.

Boyfriend : (Won't have a jacket, just like me) Baby, I did remind you to carry your jacket before leaving the house, right? See, you shouldn't have argued!

Situation 3 : I turn to leave, trip, and fall

Hero : His instincts are abnormally sharp and fast, he catches me before I hit the ground. And there we are, in a waltzing pose, gazes locked for what seems an eternity.

Boyfriend : (With a how-on-earth-did-she-fall look on his face) Baby, what happened? Watch your steps. Come, give me your hand, let me pull you up. From next time, look where you step, and not at the sky!

Situation 4 : We are on a long drive

Hero : His eyeballs keep shuttling between the road and me. Never misses a chance to brush his hands against mine while changing gears. A sudden daring moment may come when he would lean across to plant a peck on my cheek.

Boyfriend : (Eyes fixed on the road) Baby, did you fasten the seat belt? Baby, just check who's calling me on my cellphone - tell him I'm driving.

******

Disclaimer - Though this in not a work entirely based on fiction, any resemblance to any of your boyfriends/husbands is purely co-incidental.

P.S - My boyfriend may not lend me a jacket when I am cold, or catch me moments before I fall or steal a kiss, speeding on a highway, but he is an adorable guy, just the way he is!

This post is written for Write Tribe - The Ultimate Blog Challenge - Day 16

Lootera - a Review

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 15

 
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Sonakshi Sinha, Barun Chanda, Vikrant Massey, Arif Zakaria, Adil Hussain, Divya Dutta
Director: Vikramaditya Motwane
Music Director : Amit Trivedi 
Released : 5th July 2013

My Rating : **** 

The experience of watching Lootera is like having continuous changing frames of beautiful paintings move across your eyes. With Vikramaditya Motwane's strong direction and Mahendra Shetty's poetic cinematography, this movie overcomes all its glitches and turns out to be a treat to the eyes and mind. Based on O'Henry's short story, The Last Leaf, Lootera is director Motwane's second venture after a very successful Udaan. 

The Plot : 

The story of Lootera is set in the 1950s Bengal. A sublime love develops between Pakhi, the zamindar's daughter and Varun, an archeologist who had arrived in Manikpur in quest of ancient civilization. Pakhi and Varun's love blossomed subtly, with Pakhi being the more expressive and verbal one, and Varun, the restrained and silent lover.The reason for Varun's silence was understood later, when he disappears on the morning of his engagement with Pakhi. The story here takes an exigent turn when Pakhi and the zamindar discover they have been conned by Varun.

The later half of the movie is set in the snowy mountains of Dalhousie. There has been a passage of time, and Pakhi is now no more a chirpy bubbly young lady, but a matured individual and a writer. By providence divine, Pakhi and Varun meet again, and the incomplete love they had left behind years ago sees completion.

The Performance :

Lootera saw two very strong actors make their way through the movie. Ranveer Singh is a lot more than a wedding planner or a ladies' man and Sonakshi is definitely a lot more than a Dabangg girl. Sonakshi looked stunning with her kohl rimmed eyes and resembled the actresses from the 1960s. Ranveer with his back-brushed slick hair and the innocent charm is someone whom one should watch out for. They complemented each other with looks, performance and on screen chemistry. 

The Tailpiece :

The movie is a delight to watch. The songs are well blended with the scenes and do not stand out like a canker. The background music is mesmerizing, creating an aura of beauty. A movie of drama, thrill, emotions, love, betrayal and hatred, this is a highly recommended watch for all. 

This post is written for Write Tribe - The Ultimate Blog Challenge - Day 15

The First Crush

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 14
 

Her adept fingers crafted a boat with the letter. A letter to her crush, her first. She cycled up to his house, the last in the water-logged lane. Cautiously, she placed the boat on the still water near his  door. 

She was certain her love boat shall reach him.

She had used waterproof ink.

This post is written for the 55 Fictionist Contest, hosted by IndiBlosp. Also shared with Write Tribe - The Ultimate Blog Challenge - Day 14

Monsoon Rains - 4

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 13

Gently making love

Caressing the white primrose

Sweet monsoon nectar. 

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Monsoon Rains - 3

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 12

Dancing monsoon rains,

Torrential symphony,

On a blue tin roof.

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Monsoon Rains - 2

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 11

A scorched face of earth,

Monsoon shower's gentle kiss,

A potion of love.

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Monsoon Rains - 1

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 10

 

Ocean of vastness,

For a coloured paper-boat,

A waterlogged lane.

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The Search

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 9 - 55 FICTION

Panting, sweating, she had been running all over the house. She had to find it before Tony called out for her. Under the bed, behind the shoe case, in the balcony - she even checked the bath tub, just in case. She looked around frantically.

Oh no! She could hear Tony!

"Fetch Daisy, fetch the ball."

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If I Could Catch a Rainbow

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 8

If I could catch a rainbow,

I would bring it down to you,

So that I can keep you close,

And never say adieu.

If I could catch a rainbow,

I'd bathe it with our love,

I'd let it paint your smile

Before putting back above.

If I could catch a rainbow,

I'd seal it with a kiss,

So when you look above,

It's me who you'll never miss.

But I cannot catch a rainbow,

Though something I can attest,

I shall hold your hand forever,

A friend I shall be the best.

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Sunday Shots - Bliss

THE ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 7

Flirtatious dancing in the mild gentle breeze,

Oh soft and pure beauty,

 Your enthralling power, never shall it cease.

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