Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Renewing, restoring




I have been away for more than a month, though it feels much more longer than that. It has been ages since I've created anything or given shape to any of my countless mute ramblings. Words, other people's, are all I have these days, across which I splosh copious amounts of digital red ink. At times it feels strange, even a little cruel, to be striking out ambitions so ruthlessly, to tweak thoughts so mercilessly that someone would have spent hours constructing. But that is how the world works.

What does it take to realize that there's always, always a little corner somewhere where days recycle themselves and things start afresh? That there's still a world of splendour waiting on the earth that we haven't seen? A walk to the nearest plant nursery. A stroll amid the stoic, old tombs. The palm-sized, sun-hued hibiscus tells you that; it's velvety petals tickle you with life and joy, rubbing some of that magic on you. The inviting archway of the tombs that have been standing there forever and are currently undergoing a much-needed face-lift, say it too.
With the tropical winter breathing its last, well almost, and a very short-lived, confused spring blooming here and there, it's time to start afresh. To renew the yearly stack of hopes, to air the room full of dreams, and to get cracking before summer takes over our lives. Here's to hope. And to more blogging!

10 comments:

  1. Yes, to more blogging! I've missed your posts.
    I will join you in '....renewing the yearly stack of hopes, in airing the room full of dreams, and in getting cracking before summer takes over our lives. '

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    1. And I've missed the home that Pondside is. Thank you for the warm welcome; feels wonderful.

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  2. Hello Suman

    The hibiscus is beautiful. You are without doubt a great teacher and the students whose work gets corrected will benefit from your knowledge.
    Have a great week
    Helen xx

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    1. Thanks for the lovely comment, Helen. The red ink I wield is that of an editor's actually, though I was also a teacher for a very short while. My bad, in not being able to convey it more clearly. Hope you have been doing well.

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  3. Yes! More blogging!! I've missed your posts too. Sometimes, it's good to stop, and to make a fresh star!

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    1. It's always good to read your responses, dear Celine. Yes, I intend to make optimum use of this fresh start.

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  4. Love your posts ... and the photographs ! :)

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  5. I love hibiscus flowers but we have to be content with small bushes grown indoors. I've recently discovered hibiscus and ginger tea.......surprises are ever waiting just around the corner! Beautifully proportioned arches in the second image - lovely colours.

    Enjoy your week,
    Ruby

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    1. Thank you for your lovely comment, Ruby. The tea sounds interesting; I'll try searching for it here, though I doubt of its availability. Will let you know!
      Take care and have a good week.

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