Be aware of the beauty
that
keeps blooming
around
us, as a
reminder that
we are blessed
to be alive
Friday, 7 May 2021
Light Divine : A Quote
Believe in the light
that always radiates
from the unlikeliest of places.
Glowing Clitoria shine the Aparajita divine...Filter : A Quote
Some clicks speak to us, like messages from above.This one seemed to say:
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Secure : A Quote
Stay secure in your own bubble, while you reach out to offer an amiable vibe, a kindly thought, a heartfelt condolence or a helping hand.
Good Times : A Quote
If there have been good times before, better days will be here again. Until then, make the best out of what you have. Let the good memories last, until better ones are made again
Heart's Ague : A Poem
latent scents mingle with hints of pheromones potent feels entangle with haywire hormones
bleeding colors fumble gold, scarlet, blue a mystic ensemble heals her heart's ague.Untamed : A Poem
Runaway dreams
haywire thoughts
a high of exhilaration
shuddering trapped sighs
soothing deep breaths
a calming exhalation
creases of heart
crevices of mind
smoothen in reunion
subduing untamed feelings
reigning in emotions
I'm in control, again.
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Books 25-44 of 2021
Amongst the thrillers were the works of Tilly Bagshawe, Gillian Flynn, CarolynArnold, Rich Curtin, Paul Knox and others. I have posted mini-reviews for some of them.
Book 39 of 2021: Final Arrangements
by Rich Curtin. I enjoyed the brilliant deduction & steady investigative prowess of Manny Rivera - deputy with a heart of gold. Superb Utah mystery. Rated 4.7/5
Book 40 of 2021: Ties That Bind
by Carolyn Arnold. Nice twists and turns, though somewhat predictable. Knight is an interesting character study - brilliant, lonely & at times, annoying. Rated 3.6/5
The longest read however, was Book 41 of 2021: A House for Mr Biswas by VS Naipaul. It was a tough read, a bit slow in the mid portion but became engrossing towards the climax. It captures the challenges & frustration of the Indian diaspora, through the lifelong, poignant struggle of Mr Biswas & his search for independent identity. I rate it 4/5.
Book 42 of 2021 was Wisdom Spring
by Andrew Cunningham. A gripping, fast-paced story, touching romance, thrilling suspense & danger, with a delicious twist of the surreal-paranormal. Enjoyed immensely. Must read, rated 4.7/5 by me.
Book 43 of 2021 was Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. It is a gripping suspense with regular twists in storyline. Interesting mirroring of a marriage between unconventional, yet human characters. Thriller lovers may enjoy it more. I rate it 4.7/5.
I also enjoyed some easy reads - kiddie books in between hardcore thrillers, just to ease off the tension of the gory reads. One of them was Steven Whibley who keeps readers entertained with funny, endearing and sweet characters, while the stories remain usually unpredictable. I read the first three of the 6th Grade Revengers series and intend to read more. Enid Blyton's Famous Five 3-in-one was a joy as well.
I hope to keep you all updated on my future reads too. Till then, stay safe!
Happy reading, Readers!
Thursday, 22 April 2021
Filter - A Poem
He is a charmer
she cannot ignore
And yet she must filter
and not keep score
She does not respond
not on paper at least
But a word hoarder she is
Not a trashing beast!
And filter she must,
for work always beckons
And the pen is more crucial
is what she reckons...
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Friday, 16 April 2021
Kiss of Fire - A Poem
droplets drizzle
Soaked attire
to soothe & sizzle
An enticing enigma
of sweet ignorance
A magical magma
of aching innocence
Thunder clarion
drips a taste of rain
in untamed reunion
of pleasure & pain
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