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To Err is Humane

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  To Err is Humane As I clean the floor As I clear the broken pieces As I usher my kid inside As I hold on to my tears I know there is an itch out there That is far away from reasoning That is far away from accepting That can turn stones to mountains That can rage into a flame That spares none around That burns families That needs no trigger That pounces on as surprise That thrives on ego and hurt That hunts for revenge  That can never be quenched   I try not to question I try not to rationalize For I have learnt to do so I have learnt it the hard way It was trail in the dark It was a lonnng lonely trail   I can clear away the scars I know I can For they are not permanent For I have learnt to do so   For I have the heart to heal For I believe in love For I know ERRORs are NOT CRIMEs
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Place on Earth

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Pangs of separation is felt more by the people who are left behind, this is my view. In my personal experience when I left my home after 23 years for job - amidst “missing home” feeling I was looking forward to new place, new work etc., whereas the person left behind continues in the same environment just without the other person. It is the same feeling I have observed in my daughter when her close friends relocate. I was surprised by amma’s muted crying during her chores when appa decided to work in Chennai leaving us and amma in our dear home. Amma is usually very vocal on her emotions, crying mutely is not her way of expression, separation after 30 plus years expressed something deeper. Dropping my sister Shanti at the rehab centre far off from home, it's a strange feeling. I am surprised on my emotions, rather being relieved to have a successful, smooth admission to this recommended centre - our last straw of hope to her chronic illness I wish to understand my sister's stat...
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