Last week, when I was browsing for poems on mother's love, I came across 'Ambri' (mother) written by Anwar Masood, a school teacher. This Punjabi (an Indian language) poem was first published in 1974 in 'Mela Akhiyon Da', and received critical acclaim. Based on a true incident, the poem is a description of a mother's…
Freedom At Last!
One Monday morning, I was at my workplace. I had just finished a wonderful walk around our green campus. Just as I was entering my room, my colleague and friend for many years walked in. She looked worried. She said, “There’s a bird trapped in my room. She can’t find her way out. She seems…
Silence
In today's busy world, finding peace and quiet is very hard. Sometimes, there is noise all around us. At other times, there is noise inside of us. At times when we wish to quieten our mind or escape from all the external noises, we always look for a nook that can calm the soul. These…
Message From The Sky
We have all heard that the sky has always inspired artists, poets and writers. We have read the beautiful descriptions in their works and admired the allure of the azure blue sky. I have heard of tales where people have survived in dull and dreary environments just by visualising a clear blue sky and a…
What I Learnt From Dad During Our Morning Walks
Today is father’s day, a day to celebrate and say thank you to our dad. A dad is a very special person in our life, especially so for a daughter. A daughter adores her father. He considers her to be his little angel and dotes on her. This relationship helps daughters in shaping their personality.…
The Joy of Mindful Moments 