M Trail: I am not telepathic!

I so wish people would say what is on their mind,

rather than try to be polite and nice ...

and deceptive...

I am not telepathic!

M Trail: Smiles and Tears

Smiles are so contagious; and so are tears.

They define moments happy and those of fear;
They are oxymoron-ic and still coexist.
They are cathartic and help us understand the gist.
They provide the closure we often yearn...
They define every silent desire unborn.
Smiles are so contagious and so are tears.

Love.interpreted

Review of The Breakup by Vijayendra Haryal




Love, explored and interpreted through 21 short stories and 7 poems.

The title with a negative connotation unveils a world filled with
optimism. Love is seen as a symbolism, a matter of chance, and even
destiny unfolding. While the pathos is a common factor in many
stories, with its leading protagonist going through a phase of pain,
the stories do give us hope. Hope that love enriches life, it has a
practical essence, loving life is reciprocal and rationality is beyond
just the four letters. Some of the stories also touch upon societal
concerns where people forget to count their blessings;forget how each
individual with their love can enrich another life; how love is beyond
situations, defined relations and boundaries. Some of the stories that
I personally liked has to be The Break up, highlighting the essence of
'accept me as Iam'; the story about faith seen through the eyes of a
visually challenged person; how we can choose to remember someone,
even through a simple 'roast chicken' ritual. The author has chosen to
close the short stories with a story that explores the expression of
love through a parent, through faith and through a re-discovered
relationship.

The collection of short poems again looks at various phases of a love
story and closest with the best one, that sketches a canvas of love
filled with dreams.

As a reader, I do wish that most of the protagonists did not resort to
alcohol in despair, seemed a tad bit cliche. While the stories had a
nice flow and the writing is simple and lucid; it is essential that
the writings do not appear way too simple. For a first attempt, it is
commendable. While the author has drawn inspiration from real
incidents, I really hope he did not have to see so much of pain that
is depicted in some of the stories.

**I thank Vijayendra for even considering me worthwhile to review his book. It was no mean task, especially because you know it is a friend who has worked on the book and lived this from idea to reality over 5 years. Have to admit that I read it as any lay reader would; experienced the pain of the protagonists at times and at times, found them incomprehensible. Kudos to VH for taking this huge leap of faith to make his dream a reality. Hope many of us who also nurture the dreams of being an author ...like him can do so...

'M' Trail: Gyaan @ 2300

"Why ponder over what could have been and feel sad;
Wonder about what can be and feel glad!!"

With love, from Delhi

Dear Sneher!

You just made my day!
Brought a smile to my face,
Made me forget the stress race...
You sure have a way...
Despite being in Delhi and far away...
Through little things there is so much you say..
Full happiness, thanks to you...
Is here to stay!

I wonder what the shopkeeper thought seeing you pick 5 m&bs:). You should have just said, "Gharwali ke liye"!