Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing
Memory and desire, stirring
Dull roots with spring rain."
~ T.S. Eliot, The Wasteland
Although we here, where the mountains are just a sneak peek away, continue to see flashes of unpredictable weather, it sure feels like it. A quick walk and some hurried shots in the nearby park told me that. And spring rain is what we are blessed with for the weekend - one of the many reasons why I couldn't resist this Eliot piece. There's a lot that could be captured both in words and sights, but as much as I would like to, I hardly have the time for longer ruminations these days. Despite the brooding intertwining of 'memory and desire' at the back of my mind, life's banalities demand the chunk of my time now.
We are already past the first quarter of the year and it only seems like yesterday when I was getting all slathered and choked up on emotions regarding our move back home. Strange, how time flies, and even stranger how it continuously fortifies you till you are left with not even so much as a whimper.
To time and blossoms galore then. Happy April.
A happy April to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, P.K.
DeleteI love this photo and your words paired with it. Sometimes small things are big things. I also enjoyed your shots of Leavenworth. It is a place I hope to visit this year.
ReplyDeleteThank you, and must I add coming from you it means a lot.
DeleteWhat a lot is happening to you right now. No wonder you have not much time to write. I am sure the rest of the year will have much excitement in it and how good to go home. Thank you for visiting my blog too!
ReplyDeleteI hope your words come true, Elizabeth. Thank you for the assurance.
DeleteI certainly understand the mixed feelings. When do you make the move? Will you continue to blog? I hope so. I know that things will be hectic, but I will keep on looking for your posts.
ReplyDeleteIt'll be the 21st of this month. I will definitely continue to blog; it's hard to quit. I hope to bring in bits and pieces of India when I write post-April.
DeleteYour photo is so beautiful but very nostalgic too. It's my feeling. Am I right ? Take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celine. You are right, it just build up the nostalgia; that lone bench in particular.
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