Tag: A to Z challenge

  • On the trail of silver mist

    A misty trail in Julian, California by J Rae Chipera

    It was rainy season and I was on my monsoon solo trip just like every year. It’s been a decade, I try to explore new mountain trails in every monsoon.  This year was not an exception for it. I packed my bags and moved out. Bookings in the forest bungalow were already arranged. It’s always ‘go off the grid’ trip every year. I have switched off my cellphone on my way to the bungalow. Being in hills, the monsoon had turned it all cloudy and misty. It was enchanting.

    The evening was already setting in by the time I reached the bungalow after a long walk from railway station. All rooms were booked this year. I checked in my room. In the courtyard, a caretaker was already preparing campfire and soon everyone gathered around it. The food was cooked and arranged in a rustic way. It was a chilling cloudy day. Though it was not raining, the forest around was full of dampness. Some of the residents have brought their guitar and djembe. Soon beat started and everyone joined in with the tune and had an amazing time. After a couple of hours of music, we called it a day and head back to the room.

    I have been early riser since my childhood. I was out of my bed around 6. I got ready and was out in the forest for my morning hike. I picked the trail and started climbing it up. The forest around was covered in fog. It was difficult to watch the trail beyond 10-15 feet. The trail started to take swirls, and around the turn, I thought I spotted fellow hiker. I increased my pace. It would have been great to have a company.  As I took the turn, I saw a young girl, hiking up the trail. I recognized her, she was one of German girl staying in the bungalow. I tried calling her but the waterfall near us was muffling my calls.

    I was following her like a rat behind the piper as she kept on walking on the trail. Her blond hair waves in the air. Her white skin glows in the mist. Her footsteps traced in the silver glow over the dirt of the trail. I was walking exactly on them. I entered in the sparkling silver forest. Along the trail, there were gorgeous human statues. Quite a few of them. By the time I could realize, I was turned into one of them. She was on her way back to the bungalow…

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    I am participating in A to Z challenge with Blogchatter and this is my take on day 5 challenge. “E for Enchanted”

  • Deep down in a ditch

    Memory Opener by Olaf Hajek

    Deep down there, Between those two memories,

    That’s your place, Do you see it?

    Look closely, how cute is that little dimple on your cheek,

    Do you know, your smile gave it?

    Your precious specs, curtained those beautiful eyes behind,

    Trying not to give what’s on your mind,

    Do you think they succeed in it?

    Those constantly moving hands when you spoke,

    Gave away your dance skill, did they knew it?

    Your compassion for life nurtured with that joy-filled heart,

    How could have you lost it?

    Friends have been your lifeline, you haven’t met them in years.

    How can you live without it?

    I am asking you, honey, will you stop staring from the mirror,

    I asked you a question, will you answer it?

    What are you doing so deep down the ditch,

    don’t see that ladder on your right?

    It’s been years you have been down there, only god knows what you were doing.

    Isn’t it time to come out of it?

    ~~~

    I am participating in A to Z challenge with Blogchatter and this is my take on day 4 challenge. “D for Deep”

  • C has to be for Coffee

    Love for Coffee

    When your social media bio says “coffee, camera, ink-pen and me” you can’t write anything but coffee as your article about ‘C for….’ on day 3 of A to Z challenge. Hell yeah, I am caffeine addict without withdrawal syndromes 😉 😛 Once you wake up in the morning, it’s almost heaven when you smell the roasted beans you put in for a fresh brew. As soon as that aroma hits your nose, your brain feels happy. This is so powerful, it even keeps the deadly ‘Monday Blues’ at bay. For years this has been my morning freshness trick. But I recently came to know about the science behind it. Thanks to this same A to Z challenge. It introduced me to amazing blogger, YouTuber Karnika Kapoor and she talked about Coffee and Climate Change in one of her video.

    Coffee has been a major part of my life just like books. And the combination of an interesting book and cup of coffee is ultimate hit. And if it’s raining, I just love to pour myself a cup of hot and strong coffee, pick an interesting book (mostly it’s one of the rereads), and sit by the window enjoying words with this heavenly drink. While browsing things about coffee, I came across one amazing painting of old Turkish coffee shop created by Chevalier Auguste de Henikstein made in 1826.  

    Interieur dun cafe Turc by Chevalier Auguste de Henikestein

    I think ever since the first coffee shop opened, it was the center for community gatherings or place where friends can meet and have lengthy discussions. The tagline of widespread Indian café chain, Café Coffee Day is really true and very cleverly thought. “A lot can happen over a coffee” You may propose your love, you might sign the important business deal, or you can sit and chat for hours with your buddies. Even if you are alone, cafe never fails you. Constant hustle bustle keeps you company. For me cafés are the places of discovery of characters in my stories, even many of my stories are spun around coffee and cafes.

    Coffee bearer by John Frederick Lewis

    Nowadays, I am craving to do buddy reading of some interesting book sitting on a window ledge while it’s raining out and mugs full of hot coffees are adding more sparkle to the reading session. Will this wish get fulfilled in this rainy season?

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    I am participating in A to Z challenge with Blogchatter and this is my take on day 3 challenge. “C for Coffee”