Swarnali Nath
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Solace in the Mundaneness – The Tree Wearing White Pearls
We had three tagar trees in our previous house, and in this house, we have two. I always admire this tree and the flowers for their simplicity and elegance in simple beauty. Since childhood, I have loved white flowers like… Continue reading
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Solace in the Mundaneness – The Veranda
I feel privilegedto have a small veranda alwaysIn our houseThe veranda has wovenhundreds of storiesSometimes,It seems like a shawl of memoriesWrapping me in a cold winter nightWhen everyone is asleepBut I come here to seekMy answers from someone.In the midst… Continue reading
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Solace in the Mundaneness – Far Away from the Urban Cacophony
I was sitting on the couch And reading a book All of a sudden, A flock of birds came And sat on the hibiscus tree beside my window. I kept the book aside And started gazing at those tiny birds… Continue reading
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Solace in the Mundaneness – The Tailor Bird
I have a tiny visitor at home. She is very small and cute. It’s a tailor bird, visiting me every day when she comes, dancing, jumping from one brunch to another, searching for her food, and chirping without any worry… Continue reading
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Solace in the Mundaneness – Savoring the Moment
Among the things that I am on my way to unlearning from my mother’s teachings, is not having time to pause and breathe. Like any other mother, Maa is always in a hurry, never waits to pause, or to breathe,… Continue reading
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Solace in the Mundaneness – Remembering Salim Ali
In front of our houseThere is a guava tree.In the brunches of it,There lives a bird colony.I can hear the birds talkingSometimes shouting at their children,Sometimes loving themSometimes taking care of themSometimes asking their neighborsAbout there whereaboutsSometimes they sit for… Continue reading
The Blissful Storyteller 