"A new beginning"

As the wind blows

With patter of rain,

Leaves fall; hurling, drifting apart

With sudden stab of wound!

While the tree broods over its loss

With complete silence,

The emptiness haunts.

A solitary leaf from the vine

Cleaves the tree trunk,

Carrying entire spring within!

At last, there is hope

For a new life, a new song

And a new beginning!

“A new beginning” © Simi Mehta

Colours from the kitchen

There are so many interesting subjects in the kitchen! The riot of colours, amazing textures and forms! There is much more to kitchen than just food! I had gone with family for Sunday brunch and found these bowls, neatly arranged with napkins and was fascinated by the contrast of black and white. 

  

Kitsch kitsch hota hain!

Found this display of kitsch on the entrance of a wash room at a restaurant in Ahmedabad

Kitsch, as an Art form doesn't suit my creative sensibilities and aesthetic sense. I stay away from it like plague. So why am I posting a picture of Kitsch today? Because, it was ridiculously attention catching, flamboyant in colours and conveyed cheeky message! Of course, my first impression was naturally screwing my nose, looking at very loud nature of it but it made me laugh and by that I mean literally, laugh out loud. :) 

I found this display of Kitsch on the entrance of a washroom at a restaurant in Ahmedabad and HAD to click it. 

Flowers on the brick wall

Over the brick wall, leaning branch of these purple beauties danced with gentle breeze and I was mesmerized by the moment that brought perfect harmony between the harshness of bricks, beautiful green and purple colours and gentle flowers! 

A new dawn!

Texture created by the sea waves at Juhu beach 

“A new dawn”

I stroll on the beach

Feeling sand beneath my feet,

Bathed in fragrance of salted sea,

The new dawn arrives assuredly

Bringing along

Whispers of faraway dreams

Carried forward!

My meandering feet

Follow never ending mysterious tracks

Unbelievably choreographed by the waves,

What a beautiful illusion!

The salt waves caress my bare skin and heart

While echoes of waves

Crashing on the shore

Keep changing the symphony!

Tender Sun rays glinting off the ripples

Hinting at the new dawn,

A beautiful day!

I am cleansed; body, mind and soul!

“A new dawn”, © Simi Mehta

Divine calling

I was going through my photo albums and came across this photograph, captured at Baijnath temple, near Palampur, during our holidays at Himachal pradesh some time back. I was awe struck by the layers and colours of the sky, mountains and all the beauty around!  

I love visiting ancient places; temples, shrines and even the ruins! There is something about it that tells tales of centuries of time gone by and I love to explore those stories unhurriedly. Baijnath temple is divine combination of architectural beauty, healing vibrations and abundant natural beauty that is an absolute delight for any photographer. Surrounded by snow capped mountains of mighty Himalayas, one feels at peace and rejuvenated in body, mind and soul!   

Pinwheel, the whirling abstract painting!

Pinwheels! How can one forget the joy of playing with that colourful magic in motion? I still am fascinated by them just like a child! Holding them in your hand and get immersed with its dervish movement with utter wonderment is a gift not many of us continue to have once we grow up! The joy of holding a pinwheel in your hand and run frantically watching its constantly changing colourful patterns, creating amazing abstract is one of the few joys money can't buy!

Spotted a pinwheel seller at Kala Ghoda, on my way back home and couldn't help clicking this picture. There is something about those beautiful colours, geometry and fluid motion created by the wind that brings smile on one's face even after a really crazy day! 

Pinwheels! Colours of childhood!