Every morning, she wakes up before the rooster’s cock-a-doodle do. She quickly braids her long shiny black hair and slips into her old jaded kho. (a traditional dress worn by Sikkimese women). She then quietly walks into her old rustic kitchen and makes fire in a thaap. ( a wood fire stove made out of … Continue reading Amla’s (Mother’s) tales.🌾
Tag: small – town girl
She lingered in the blue, green hills & valleys, amidst the misty fogs and the warm sunshine. 🌲🏔🏡
As I enter into the green Himalayan woods, I am elated with joy and delight. I keep the windows down and close my eyes, Facing towards the chilly wind, For the fragrance of our beloved pines, is my most favorite. As we drive uphill through the endless curves, I can hear the sweet hilly birdies., … Continue reading She lingered in the blue, green hills & valleys, amidst the misty fogs and the warm sunshine. 🌲🏔🏡
My Sweet little moments🌿 🌼 🍵
Underneath the mellow October sun, My heart is humming a song of gratitude. Oh! So thankful, for the bird’s sweetest notes, And for the cool breeze’s gentle attitude. A radiant contrast of rich green leaves and a bright blue sky, Perhaps, even finer when a yellow butterfly flies by. I can hear the giggles and … Continue reading My Sweet little moments🌿 🌼 🍵
I will always belong to the mountains…🌲
Pelling, West Sikkim. Ravangla Buddha Park, South Sikkim. While I was growing up, never did I realize that someday I would be longing for the mountains... I once took for granted. It has watched me grow from a tiny toddler to a shy little girl, From my adolescence years to being a woman. And this … Continue reading I will always belong to the mountains…🌲
Flimsy veils of the sun and hay waving around in the air.. ☀️🌾
For even though things are not the same anymore, Her yearning for a brighter tomorrow remains the same. 🌼 Her heart still fully believes, There is much more life to live. 🌈 Every morning she wakes up, just to stay in and pluck the day. 🌱 But nothing stops her from wearing her favorite embroidered … Continue reading Flimsy veils of the sun and hay waving around in the air.. ☀️🌾
Brief notes from the Hills |Days of wonder💭
04/2019 | Lachung, Sikkim. A small brook babbles next to this rustic wooden cottage. It sounds like a symphony, It’s pace gentle, yet steady. A small kitchen garden in the backyard, And a Rhododendron tree in full bloom, Perhaps, standing by as a safeguard ? As the cows moo, The grandma in the neighborhood sew. … Continue reading Brief notes from the Hills |Days of wonder💭
