Ode to Nano

May 27, 2008 | Filed Under Poetry | 3 Comments 

Hey kiddo, welcome to the world.
I can’t help loving you
And you can’t help but think
That my palm is too long

In your little world of giants
Life is still simple

I will try to be your friend
I hope to be nothing else
When you are little older
I will treat you to cold coffees
And ice creams

I can’t warn you enough
Of what’s going to come
All I can tell you is -
Life is happening right now
And no one even knows

Sometimes I won’t make any sense
I am wired like that
Sometimes U won’t make any sense
Don’t get too upset
I will still hear you out

See the mornings, take the Vitamin D
Sleep as much as you can
Sleep by the window at nights
And get to know the moon
He is our friend

Don’t lock yourself behind doors
Don’t ever hide your face
And I will tell you a secret
There is a God
And it loves to sing

Welcome kiddo, welcome to the world
It’s not such a bad place
And you make it a little better
Make yourself at home
In my arms

I have not done anything so far,
But I promise - when i go -
to leave you a better world

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On another note - Wordpress has turned 5 years old. Happy Birthday Wordpress, you are older than Nano, be a good brother to her.

To Kill a Mockingbird

May 22, 2008 | Filed Under Point of View | Leave a Comment 

This is not about one of the best books I have ever read. It’s more about Shivraj Patil, and him seeing (very clearly) that Sarabjit and Afzaal Guru are somewhat in the same situation. Read more here.

While politicians will analyze his statement in their own vein and say that he made irresponsible remarks; While the government may feel a little red in their cheeks; While the oppositon will be jumping up and down with a sort of excitement; While a bunch of silly people will make crude statements at him (read comments section of article); Iam quite happy that at least someone is not being hypocritical.

What’s the use in being right, when you can’t be forthright about it. Right?

Saw Amelie last night

May 20, 2008 | Filed Under Books, Theatre & Movies | 1 Comment 

She was on my computer screen. Even little Amelie was cute. The grown Amelie, she was special. If I ever find her I will take steal her from the world and keep her safely with me. Much like Smeagol and his love for the ring - “My Precious Audrey.”

It has obviously jumped to my list of top ten movies. Which currently, in particular order are:
Amelie, Ratatouille, Pyasa, American Beauty, Life is Beautiful, Andaz Apna Apna, Little Miss Sunshine, Rashomon, Jaagte Raho, Guide.

Amelie feels like a grown up Alice from the wonderland. How did I miss the movie when it came?

I love how the movie is made, with so much tenderness and care, like a litte baby with minute needs.

Last few days have been an interesting mix. Had gone to the idea camp pune and came across some interesting ideas. Felt bad that techies are a little emotionally challenged when it comes to Social Change related ideas. Anyways I won’t mull about it. Otherwise the event was great and had some great ideas. As usual there were some ppl trying to promote their companies. I was responsible for something like that in one of the earlier camps and I detest myself.

Also saw Clockwork Orange. What a brilliant movie. Kubrick makes you feel like the protagonist.

Also reading - Shalimar the Clown - so far the book has been a pleasure to read. Rushdie is brilliant with words and with how he makes the book flow. Read Hari Kunzru’s ‘Transmission’ before this and the difference in the quality is so stark. Very disappointed with Kunzru. Makes me feel nice about my book. I should try publishing it.

So overall, life has been interesting - at least as far as books and movies go.