It was not until the night of 27th that I noticed a nip in the air and the hitherto cool breeze now having turned a tad cold.
That evening, on my once-in-a-while-solitary-walk-in-the-park, often the moment in time for deep reflection, I noticed a different hue in the night sky, layered in shades, rather gradients of gray and black, dotted with pulsating twinkles of stars, several light years away, yet powerful enough to make themselves visible to the eye - one of the many paradoxes of life itself, in the connotation that what one sees is not always where one arrives at!
If you have listened to A Change of Seasons by Dream Theater, the musical marvel where one remembers "a time when the frail, virgin mind watches the crimson sunrise and imagines what it might find", you know that "life is filled with wonder and the feeling of the warm wind blowing, with an inherent need to explore the boundaries and transcend the depth of winter's snow!"
That "I'm much wiser now, a lifetime of memories that run though my head, those that taught me how for better or worse, alive or dead, I realize there's no turning back and that life goes on the offbeaten track!"
I'm forever in awe of how intricately woven life is, changing with times and seasons, maturing the living with every single passing moment, constantly adherent of its purpose!
And I'm wondering, "Where am I going today?"
How do you manage to write so beautifully Rakesh ?
ReplyDeleteso beautifully written.........
ReplyDeleteNo office today?? :)
ReplyDelete& then its said -- Your legs will lead you, if your mind is lost :)
joke aside - a beautifully written post, Rak :)
wishes,
devika
Vimmuuu
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I'm real glad to know that you think this is good! Writing has always been a passion that I so much connect with!
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Rakesh
Lakshmi
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Truly appreciate your comments!
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Rakesh
Devika Chechi
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I do have office today and am at work!
This post comes from my early morning hour - something that I've realized is the best time to write!
Thanks very much!
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Rakesh
you know , u mesmerized me with your words man!!!, beautiful, I yearn to write as well as you do.
ReplyDeleteShahid
ReplyDeleteWow! Thats a huge compliment and makes me feel on top of the world!
Trust me, when I tell you that I take immense inspiration from my surroundings and observations!
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Rakesh
YOU HAVE DEFINED THE MOMENT! LOVELY!
ReplyDeleteMagiceye
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Sir
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Rakesh
What u had blown here is cool breeze and I’m so much pleased by your beautiful lines.
ReplyDeleteHum... nature in ones of a greatest inspiration for us and it always want us to express something beautiful. hope u have such more moments.
Jeevan
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for those wonderful words of support and appreciation! I'm thrilled :)
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Rakesh
You are a good writter my dear friend --- keep on you have talent
ReplyDeleteIts always a pleasure to read your post :)
(Here is every day fresh breeze ;)
Anya
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I get such an unmatched high reading your comments of appreciation!
I hope you are feeling better now, and that your health is back on track!
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Rakesh
Change if seasons is an Amazing song :) with a Capital A :) nice linking :)
ReplyDeleteHi rakesh,
ReplyDeleteNice article. I think life wouldnt be much fun if we know where we are going. Only a man who fights with life and its grandeur will have stories to tell the world.
So, live life king size and tell your story pal.
Cheers!
Vibu
ReplyDeleteYes - A change of seasons is a wonderful track, with a capital A - affirmative!
Thanks pal!
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Rakesh
Jayant
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, life will be no fun at all if the path is revealed and hence makes is all the more mysterious to comprehend!
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Rakesh
this year, after many years...winter is approaching at the right time..
ReplyDeletewalks in the park have become a luxury to me, my favourite place in delhi, the lodhi gardens are too far..but i do make it a point to visit it and reflect on my life.....sometimes i terribly miss those alone moments when i used to jog in the park and watch the suset and dusk!!!
a lovely post rakesh and brought mback some nice memories for me!!
and oh yes!!!!..i have heard change of seasons by dreaamtheater....absolutely lovely piece!!...its one of my favourtie songs!!
ReplyDeleteBhavesh
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the thoughtful present :)
Truly appreciate it and on behalf of my blog, thanks very much!
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Rakesh
Shooting Star
ReplyDeleteRight - this year the winters have come announcing on time, something that we missed over the years!
Having been in Delhi & Gurgaon, I know how winters there are and how wonderful the beautiful parks continue to be - such as the Lodhi Gardens! I love that stretch a lot!
Am glad this post made you smile! :)
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Rakesh
Very well written post...The Creator knew the purpose but the creation is unsure...may be He wanted it that way when He created. Enjoy the chill...Cheers.
ReplyDeleteOld Monk
ReplyDeleteIndeed - the creater knew very well of what the purpose is and it is only the creation that lives in doubt. As you say, perhaps for the same reason that evolution happens only then!
Thanks very much!
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Rakesh
Ah... u're lucky u have winter. Chennai only 2 seasons... hot and hotter. How I miss cold days! gosh!
ReplyDeletecoming back to your post... it's nice to appreciate nature. i love looking at sunrise/sunset. it gives me a high really. love it.
Where did you go? :-)
ReplyDeleteI can but agree, some very nice writing here! :-)
ReplyDeleteohh yes its surprising that we are experiencing winters at the 'right' time after a pretty long time.. nice writing.. enjoy the weather and scribble something more.. :)
ReplyDeleteAJ
ReplyDeleteYes! Mightly lucky I'd say! Having been to Chennai twice for not more than 8 hours, I know how that feels!
Also, I'm glad you found my post interesting!
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Rakesh
Ajeya
ReplyDeleteTo a place far far away, buried deep in the recesses of my mind! :)
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Rakesh
Peter
ReplyDeleteThanks very much! I'd glad you liked it!
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Rakesh
Aria
ReplyDeleteWinters are a lot of fun, aren't they?
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Rakesh