Keeping my Appaji with me....

It has been four years since I last saw you, spoke to you, touched your hand, hugged you or just sat on you presence. I miss you! I really, really miss you.

I miss the sound of your voice, the footsteps with those shiny black shoes, how you would call me paapu. I miss your voice! I really wish we could talk right now. I miss ...your words of wisdom, I miss your sense of humor, I think you would like my sense of humor too, though I tend to be crazier than you were. I miss your sound of your laughter.

Every year on Father's Day, I have to admit (and this may sound silly and pretty), but I am a little envious of all the people who get to spoil their dads on Father's Day. In my head, I already have your gift (obviously it will be a polish to shine your shoes), have the day planned and Mom be busy cooking your favorite food to keep it a surprise for you. But the reality is stone cold, you're not here anymore with us and I don't get to do anything for you. Not just on Father's Day, but on your birthday and every other days of the year.

Not a day goes by when I don’t imagine what life would be like had you not died. Every situation that I find myself in (be it a family function, any achievement that i do) I imagine a scenario where you’re present and sharing in the happy moments.

You’ve left people with a lot of good memories of you. They always mention how you made them laugh, always listened, how you always helped whoever you could with whatever you could. It gives me a feeling of warmth inside to hear these things about you and inspires me to be the kind of daughter you would be proud of.

There is not even a single day that all of us haven't remembered you. What you have given us is something big. You gave all the luxuries of life and left us in between. Heartfelt gratitude to you dad. How much ever I say is very less and cannot be explained in words. 

Thank you, Appaji. Thank you for your love. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for being a good, hard working human being who encouraged me to be the best person I can be and to do the best I can in everything I wish to achieve. So thank you for that.

Mostly, thank you for being my father. I love you.

Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation

What is a BMTC Bus : One that runs fastest when you are chasing it, and one that runs slower when you are siting in it...

Crazy Bangalore!

ಆಶರ್ಿವಾದ ಬೇಕಾ ಕೂಡಲೆ ಕಾಲ್ ಮಾಡಿ

ಇಂಗ್ಲೀಷ್ ಹೌಲಾ ಹೌಲಾ....

ಡ್ಯಾಡಿ ಅಂದರೆ ಕೊಳ್ಳಿ ದೆವ್ವ ಇರಬೇಕು

Fuel by Father-in-law i think

ಆಯ್ಯೋ.... ನೋ ಎಂಟ್ರಿ ಅಂತಾ ಹಾಕಿದ್ರೆ ಮುಗಿತು

Shakespeare ಸತ್ತಿದ್ದು ಯಾಕೇ ಗೋತಾಯ್ತಾ??

ದೇವರೇ ಗತಿ ಅಂತಾ ಇಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಬಂದು ಬಿಡಿ

Just for the love of him.......

My Husband, My Friend

You’re my husband but also my friend
An ear you’ll always lend
To hear my complaints which have no end
Because you care to comprehend.

So, today, I have this penned
To let you know my love for you has no end
Care and understanding, you will always extend
To return the same and more is what I intend.

1) A Special World

A special world for you and me
A special bond one cannot see
It wraps us up in its cocoon
And holds us fiercely in its womb.

Its fingers spread like fine spun gold
Gently nestling us to the fold
Like silken thread it holds us fast
Bonds like this are meant to last.

And though at times a thread may break
A new one forms in its wake
To bind us closer and keep us strong
In a special world, where we belong.

2) I Love You

Just three little words
don't seem like enough
for someone whose smile
still brightens my day,
whose touch can make me forget
the rest of the world.

They don't seem like enough
for someone who's always been there
to celebrate with me
when everything goes my way
and to hold my hand
when my whole world
seems to fall apart.

But even though "I Love You"
can't express the depth
of my feelings for you.
I hope you know what's in my heart.
Because loving you
means more to me
than anything in the world
and it always will.

3) A wait for you

It's perfect, and touches me deep
First thing in the morning, when I hear you speak
And last thing at night as you bid me sweet dreams
The brush of your lips lets me know what you mean.

And all of the hours that pass through the day
Those spent together and when you're away
I think of you always, imagine your touch
Think how to show you, I love you so much.

So when we're apart, and you long for me near
Just try to remember, you're already here
For deep in my heart, where no one can see
You'll be forever, together we'll be.

Sunset Glory

ಹಿಂದಿರುಗಿ ಬಂದು ನೋಡು...

ಹೊಸ ಹೊಸ ಭಾವನೆಗಳನ್ನು ಬರೆದನು

ಅವನು....

ನನ್ನ ಈ ಬಾಳಗೀತೆಯಲಿ

ಸ್ವರಕ್ಕೆ ಸ್ವರವನ್ನು ಬೆರೆಸಲು ಮರೆತನು

ಅವನು....

ಅಪಸ್ವರವಾಯಿತು ರಾಗದಲಿ

ಕಣ್ಣ ಹನಿಯೊಂದು ನೂರು ಕಥೆಯ ಹೇಳಿತು

ಈ ವಿರಹ ಜೋತೆಗೆ ಇರಲು

ನಗಲಾರೆ ನಾನು ಇಂದು

ನೀ ದೂರ ಹೋದ ದಿನವೇ

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ಸಣ್ಣ ಸೂಚನೆಯು ನೀಡದೆ ನೆಡೆದೆ ನೀನು

ಪುಟ್ಟ ಹೃದಯವಿದು ತುಂಬ ನಡುಗುವುದು

ಓಮ್ಮೆ ನೋಡು

ನಿನ್ನ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಮನ ಮರೆಯುವುದೇ??

ಎಂದಾದರೂ ಬಂದು ನೋಡು.

ದೂರ ಹೋಗು

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ಅದಕ್ಕೆ ನಾನು ನೀಡಿರುವೆ ನಿನಗೆ ಶಾಸ್ತಿ

ಹೇಳ ಬಯಸಿದೆ ನೂರು ಮಾತು

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ಬೆವರ ಹನಿಗಳ ತೋರಣ

ಇದರಿಂದ ಮುಖದಲ್ಲಿ ಹತಾಶೆ

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