Netaji Subhashchandra Bose

My daughter, Chinmayee has had "Independence Day" celebration at her school on August 14 and her teachers wanted her to carry a chart, which should have a picture (cut-out or sketched) of any of our freedom fighters, or a write-up on freedom struggle, or anything related to our India's freedom.

So, I couldn't resist sketching out a portrait of great freedom fighter and a point of inspiration for me - Subhashchandra Bose, whom we also lovingly know as "Netaji".

Well, it was a task for me and it took three days for me to complete the sketch.

WOW! Were the reactions from my entire family. My Dad said, "I won't be able to sketch this even if I try to copy." I just smiled.

Little One's Teachers found the sketch, 'Fantastic'. Chinmayee made the celebrations more wonderful by singing "Vande Mataram" (all stanzas) for which she was adored and awarded. Our throats choked, when she shared this with us. Sad, we couldn't be a part of it, but we are happy to see her growing with virtues and respect for others and her home land.

Here's Wishing Everyone - A Happy Independence Day!

Cobwebbed.

The wait for You,
has been too long,
My Love.
I have met and thwarted all odds,
waiting –
wailing for You,
and I am about to sleep, forever;
My Love.
I am cobwebbed all over,
left immovable;
yet my feeble strong heart –
beats, strives, thrives, hopes,
You will one day, come to sever away;
these dark spins of wait,
and breathe me, life again.

 

Flowers, Anthers, and Leaves.

Flowers.
Anthers.
Leaves.
Pink and green,
so delicate,
yet so beautiful; though made out
of crepe paper,
they gave out
a lovely fragrance,
of dedication and hard work,
which lured my -
heart, mind, and soul;
that I could only click
to cherish it forever,
till the last,
breath.

The picture is an artwork by my niece Shreeya Sastikar, daughter of older brother +Mangeshanand Sastikar and sister in law +Anagha Sastikar, which I truly appreciate. 

Apart from that, a poetry of Wordsworth, which I read from her school text book, inspired me to write this small poem. 

Am sure, at her current age (13) I was a plain dumb. :)

Cheers to you dear child. Am sure your parents are proud of you.