Instead of pushing back criticism, collect them and analyze their psychology. It may reflect surprising, otherwise hidden, some nuanced behavioural aspects of how humans react to situations. A piece of writing may be followed by praise or criticism. While all praises may not be justified, the criticisms, although incisive may speak volumes about characteristics of minds and their reactions to a piece of writing. Reflect … Continue reading Of Criticisms and Praise
Confessions made in silence are difficult to refute Looking at the eyes and their ever changing directions prove enough The fascinations of the heart clearly reflected in the gaze No more unnecessary dialogues and cavorting assurances My sentiments may not be rich but their honesty undeniable For, those words may sound beleaguered against false bravado A curious pilgrim’s seeking and wanderings unfathomable Some of the chipped … Continue reading Emphatic Silence
Don’t be elated because of false praise, and also, do not get demoralized by vitriolic criticism. ~Amitav Continue reading Praise and Criticism
Euphrosyne, I sing in praise with happy soul An ode from me to grace the mortal world Your blessings make me hum the tunes of joy The cherubic heart always praises your presence Wandering along life’s wilderness in eternal wonder Life is buoyed across the waves of happiness Grant me the vision to transform this to a happier place To the young souls, you be … Continue reading To Euphrosyne
If life is a prose with winding speeches and frequent repetitions you ought to be a poet to eulogize the mundane draw in the metaphors and magnify with hyperboles to make a grand statement and make life appealing be poetic to survive the prose that life is© Continue reading Being Poetic
“Wake up”, said the morning in a mild tone After a brief hiatus in the embrace of night Soft murmurs of the affectionate morning Furtively sails through the misty ambience Trying to persuade the half woken eyelids Delicate touch of the morning love, inspire Time to bid goodbye to the nighttime soiree To wish upon the pristine light of the dawn “How a man can … Continue reading Morning Dweller
Amitav Chowdhury 