A rhyme a day to keep my blues at bay

(Image source) This is V ringing the bell... And for Women wishing well! Change is something that begins with me! So it's my responsibility... As a woman what can I do? To make violence against women a big no nooooo. What can I do to stem the tide? And inspire other men and women to follow in my stride... Why should the bell be rung only by men folk? Shouldn't we women also this fire stoke??? After all, the circumstances could be anything But isn't it us, who  must be strong enough to decide We are lucky that we live in better times Where there is awareness against such crimes We can choose to take a stand And put an end to any torture of this brand As a woman to safeguard myself I will ensure there are 3 main things on my must have shelf The most important thing is financial independence Come what may I promise myself never ever for finance on anyone ever to be dependent However hard it may be, I will...

(Image source) Show me a girl who doesn't love long hair Stylish braids hesitates to wear Insists sporting a short mane is chic And believes the whole fuss about lovely long hair is simply a marketing trick I've been one of them since time immemorial Spilt ends and me have a constant tussle. Every time my hair would grow a little The rough ends ensured the hairdressers snip to get rid of the prickle Whenever  in school we had best braid competition I'd shy away and cry coz having short hair I was always left out of the action!  No amount of oiling or any other thing Seemed to want my broken heart to mend For beautiful hair is a girls best accessory Of which I'd always been deprived of mercilessly I've  always hated pretending to be content with wearing my hair short  While others flaunted beautiful braids , with envy I could only watch! Come college and the stres...

(Image source) Insomnia insomnia my best friend! Will my tryst with you ever end? When will I ever be at complete peace, Is sleep really over -rated? Something I don't believe in at least! So what is it that keeps me awake Snatches my sleep and makes my head ache Why do I always need to count sheep Why can't I dose off and dream of wonderful things for keeps If its not  anymore a broken heart Is it an unfulfilled wish that keeps me from sleep apart Or maybe its  some sort of stress Oh ,why does my life only have to be a mess!! Can there ever be a permanent cure? As if eternal happiness ever endures!!

Cakes, Cookies and Wine Make this festive season divine! But amidst all the merriment, do we stop to think about our waistlines? This is not to put a dampener in your festive cheer Or me pretending to be a seer But just something to make you stop and think Before you embark on an uncontrolled binge A huge slice of Mama's homemade rich plum cake How many calories in that one intake? 300 to 400 I'd say would be the range To wolf down more than one slice now are you game? The pretty frosted cookies that we munch on with so much glee In just one, 200 would be the minimum calories And oh what about a decadent glass of red wine? 25 calories per ounce, and you thought drinking a whole bottle was calorie free and totally fine! You can merrily do all of the above If you action your plan for burning the extra energy does not collapse like a house of cards when shoved! You'll say- Go away I'm only feasting for this one day Who cares as tomorro...

(Image source) When you generally visit  a new country or a place you tend to ask people around you for suggestions of places to visit and things to do. Some will be kind enough to help you with an entire itinerary and some will say this place has all you want. So what do you want to do? Ever thought that could be fun? Well it was in my case as I landed up doing something I'd wanted to do for quite sometime. This is just to say Thank you in a really small way For what you might question? Well it's something I'm just about to mention! I'm not sure you remember that conversation About what are the best things to do in this nation I'd asked what you'd recommend You said- that depends coz everything you wish for is available around the bend! That set me thinking What is it, that will set my heart singing? That led me to whip out my bucket list Aha! I could finally do something that I'd always wished! Sometimes ...

(Image source) Ever tried catching up with someone only to keep on missing each other? You call they miss and they call you miss? And not just once but several times? A very common thing. So today instant rhymer will entertain you with a rhyme based on this... So read on Miss one I was probably in the kitchen baking my bun! Miss two Tying up the laces of my shoes? Miss three You were caught up in something urgent and were not free! Miss four Was that someone at the door? Miss five Well...  don't get agitated for hits and misses are a normal part of life This was just me trying to be funny And let my imagination have a field day running

(Image source) It's my Grandma's birthday tomorrow and she's really difficult to please So I thought of an innovative gift for her. Will get this rhyme and a picture of me and gran printed and framed Hope I'm able to please her. My dearest darling sweetie pie Nanz You are the super coolest gran and I am forever your ardent fan Your sense of humor is simply fab You really know how to turn a moment into fun from dull and drab You keep me grounded and down to earth And have taught me how to respect everything's worth From you I learnt always to wear a smile Even if I have to walk shoeless for countless miles You taught me how to keep a level head Pursue my goals and forge ahead Your emphasis on hard work has always stayed Which is why every challenge I happily embrace Even in the face of adversity You radiate so much positive energy That adversity says I picked the wrong one And takes an about turn coz you leave it ...