Aahaa Chennai

The tale of a tree which grew up without much pampering but remained strong, showing steady growth. It all began maybe from a thrown-away seed or bird droppings. Now overloaded with those tennis ball shaped thirst quenchers, the ever popular sweet lime which drop down when ripe, gracing the plates of many including neighbours, who without fail, stop when nearby, glance upwards and with a generous smile count the offerings, of this unassuming giver.

I think 'happiness' is a key 'mantra' to success. It is said... if you love what you are doing, then, that brings happiness which in turn is 'success'. Turning brown patches to green... Photogenic spinach! every bit of a small success counts.

This morning, I find that the number of claimants to my small green kingdom has increased. I may look small but look carefully, I am very strong. Our tribe is growing. I feel I'll get to enjoy a grand feast in this kingdom.  

A 'growing taller by the day' curry leaf plant, I've been reduced to  a flattened pose and cutting a sorry figure after the relentless pounding overnight. I can hear your sad...tch, tch, tch... but the fact of the matter is, I do strongly believe in my powers of resilience. 'Confidence,' is my second name. I can and will  bounce back to  my normal self soon.

When the leaves call it a day, when the blossoms fade away, when the stars spread their dazzling blanket and all is silent except for the noises from television sets, the honking traffic outside. the voices on phones plus the echoing multitude of ringtones and the occasional chirping of insects... Nature unveils surprise treats in pink and white. demolishing the starkness of its dark landscape. The Evening Primrose at 10 pm A Jasmine variety at 8 pm Call us the 'late bloomers' but we can hold our own against the 'morning larks'.

Every cloud has a silver lining. Patience pays off. Smile! All is not lost. There's a sunny side too.

A mesmerising tree sculpture: Nature is conveying a poignant message. You stand... transfixed. The heart-rending message is echoing through forests, villages, urban spaces. It is faint but becoming louder. If you listen carefully... you can hear it. 'Don't fell me...don't, don't,  please.'