Aahaa Chennai

Here they are, the big ones and the small ones, appearing singly or in groups, precursors to dazzling flowers, a kaleidoscopic range of fragile buds... parading their freshness, their eye-catching colours, unique designs, their varied arrangements, plus some mysterious secrets and scents. Do spend a minute to observe them closely, for their transformation may happen tomorrow or the day after.

Today's diary: Busy ants completing their project: the outline of a tree. Shh! Can you wait? I am not fully awake yet. The sky is a dull grey but I'm having fun peering at it, through chinks in the green canopy.

Expressing the views of those around... Humidity deserves an award for breaking previous records, with the rain yet to decide on a reappearance and the sun, embedding its forceful stamp, in every nook and cranny. Meanwhile, in the far corner, a statement is being made. What could it be? "Heat and humidity do not matter."

The venue: A school campus The race is about to begin. The whistle blows but where are the children? A little away... young heads are busy watching a spectacular scene. "Shh! Quiet!" whispers a voice, "I need to count." "They're having a meeting," insists an excited voice. "It's meditation," adds another. "They're... forming groups, practising the moves for putting up a show, allowing time for digestion to be complete, having an afternoon  nap." "I think there's something special in the mud," whispers a totally engrossed voice. The voices continue... Suddenly, the winged beauties flutter away but curious minds hang around, hoping they would return. A lone butterfly, on a nearby plant, a silent observer, seems to be saying... "I can fly but can you?"

The picture frame, high up and above, has been drawing attention. A certificate of appreciation... for the many many  tales, that spring to  mind, at first sight. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fresh sprigs of green make it to the highest level. ⭐⭐ An innovative artist wins accolades for capturing the shiny aura. ⭐⭐ A takeover bid. Small grey specks have all the skills. ⭐⭐ A fading blue bids adieu, as its scintillating show ends .