A collection of poems, reading notes, and reflections on whatever’s caught my curiosity.

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Jatayu Earth Center

11 May 2025
In December 2023, I went to view the world’s largest bird sculpture in the world, which is in Jatayu Earth Center. Yes, It’s in Kerala and near to my home town.
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You can never die

11 May 2025

If a writer falls in love with you, you can never die. ― Mik Everett

You can reread the above quote to this: “If the person dear to you is an artist, you can never die.

Yes, because they will carry you in their art pieces. If they are a writer, they will hide you between the lines of their favorite poems or stories. If they are a photographer, you will be in their photos forever. If they are a musician, they will blend you into the rhythm. If they are a painter, they will add you into the corners of their canvas. And the list goes on.

You will be forever engraved in their art, sometimes in plain sight, sometimes hidden. When others see the art, the artist will see you.

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Redesign

10 May 2025
At the end of last year, I decided to pause modifications on this website for a while—but the future is unpredictable.
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The Avenues

9 May 2025

The expanded Avenues Mall is a beautiful place to explore. These photos are from the sea-facing area.

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Unknown universe

9 May 2025

We will meet again
in an unknown universe,
where I am the wizard,
and you, my witch
where I will cast
the most divine spell:
“Tvayi prema karomi.”

Beneath the raining stars,
We will fall in love again,
after a million lifetimes.

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Office plants

8 May 2025

After my eyes grew tired, I stepped outside the office to relax. I stood there for a while and noticed these plants growing in the middle of the desert and they brought me a sense of peace.

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Thinking framework

6 May 2025

Framework for responding to a conversation that might have hurt you.

  1. Analyze what they said: Reflect on the words and tone used.
  2. Understand the meaning: Consider the intent behind the message.
  3. Consider the reason: Think about why they might have said this.
  4. Respond clearly and calmly: Share your perspective without escalation.
  5. Show kindness and empathy: Approach the entire conversation with patience and compassion.
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Why Shelf

6 May 2025
Update A few days later, I decided to combine the Shelf posts with the Desk section. I’ve realized that, for now, I don’t have much time to invest in maintaining a separate section. Yes, only time knows the future.
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Dolce far niente

3 May 2025

I don’t want a thing
on Saturday mornings
just my favorite songs
playing low.

I don’t want to leave the bed,
just stay there,
holding you tightly,
all day long.

Let me sit cross legged,
tea in one hand,
and you in the other
sipping both,
slowly.