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Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice
The book Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is considered as the most endearing love story ever written in the English language. I have seen the BBC TV Series which stars Colin Firth as Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. This version, according to some critics is the most faithful adaptation of the book (so far). Here is my take on Pride and Prejudice after re – reading the book and after watching the movie 2005 version of the same title. ******************************************************************************* “She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me…”! Seriously? Well, “what are men to rocks and mountains?” Imagining a blissful moment one afternoon tête-à–tête With Jane…
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A Poem For My Birthday
It is my fifth attempt at writing a poem. This one is dedicated to myself – on my birthday. I want to share it here with you my dear Readers. I hope you will like it. Keep safe. God bless everyone! My Birthday In the beginning, it was an evening on a Saturday, On the twentieth of July is my special natal day. Born in a world endowed with a unique package. Two score plus less than a decade is now my age. How swiftly the time flies. Oh my, oh my. Reminiscing the younger days gone by. Twas yesteryears when I was a tiny suckling. Suddenly, now all…
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Moments of Reflection!
I wrote this poem dedicated in loving memory of my dear Ate Betty Veranga, who sadly succumbed to Covid-19 several weeks ago. The enormity and extent of this Pandemic may seem nothing to some people. Others insisted that this whole thing is a hoax manufactured by the mainstream media. That is why we see some people who are too complacent in their approach. They are even ignoring and discrediting the precautionary measures imposed by their local authorities on how to help curb the further spread of the Corona Virus in their communities. I may blatantly say that until you yourself carry this virus; your family members, friends or loved ones…
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Poem #003-22062020 For Liverpool FC
This is my third attempt at writing a poem. It was composed the following day after watching English Premier League (football) game between Everton – Liverpool FC on Sunday, 21st June 2020, when the score was 0 – 0. And now, as we all know the Liverpool Football Club is the sure winner. Congratulations to The Reds! A Poem for Liverpool FC Just a few more games to play, It will be The Reds’ title to stay. Victory! Raise the trophy with pride, An elusive dream taken in their stride. It’s nice to see team coach Klopp, Urging his team to never stop. Anxious for the refs signal to…
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Poem #002-21062020
This is my second attempt at writing a poem. Poem #002-21062020 I am sorry if sometimes I’m short tempered, Dealing with somewhat naive and disconnected. I am not always seeking for perfection, Neither, I am implying for competition. We are living in the Middle East With different working days from the rest, So please keep in mind and bear with us If we don’t answer your inquiries that fast. Do you know our working days? That here, it begins from Sundays? Which evidently ends on Thursdays, Normally, followed by two rest days. I hope you will come and visit us here in Dubai, It is…
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Poem #001-20062020
I hope you are all doing well. It’s been a while that I have not written a blog. However, this past few days I tried to venture into something, to me, which is new. And that is writing poetry. So, here is my first attempt. I am sharing it with you, I hope you like it. I would really appreciate to hear your feedback. Thanks a lot! POEM #001-20062020: Reliving the drama, of the Greek gods and goddesses; After reading numerous books, amidst this global crisis. Greek Mythology you enthralled and take position; My longing for travel & lingering untamed passion. When will I ever get the chance…
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“Do Better Now My Child”
It’s been a while that I’m listening to Ravi Zacharias’ messages on YouTube. Mr. Zacharias is an Evangelical Christian apologist and evangelist; the founder and chairman of RZIM, which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and with several offices across the globe. I could say that I am blessed to have read some of his numerous books and hoping to buy some more of this notable works in the coming days. I would also like to take this opportunity to immensely THANK the staff of RZIM, especially to Danielle, who has been very supportive and kind enough to promptly answer my request. Thank you very much RZIM team. May God continue…
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“It is better to see something once, than to hear about it a thousand times.” – Asian Proverb
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Ozymandias – by Percy Bysshe Shelley
Ozymandias By: Percy Bysshe Shelley I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown And wrinkled lip and sneer of cold command Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed. And on the pedestal these words appear: “My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!” Nothing beside remains: round the decay Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare, The…
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Trees – by Alfred Joyce Kilmer
TREES By: Alfred Joyce Kilmer (Joyce) (For Mrs. Henry Mills Alden) I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.
