In the Fading Shades of Goa

 

In the fading shades of Goa, my cutie lives,

A cornucopia of memories, he daily weaves

Unaware of the unexpected sojourn

Unmindful of the unruly moments in the pattern

All set to travel anytime

Kunjapp in the sweet memoirs of Goan time

The tiny one in the infant to toddler stage

Is unfurling a novel life’s page

Withering are the gone days

Blooming are the new ways

It is time to bid adieu

From the accustomed earth to something new

                                                                          The Portuguese city of beaches and sea waves

                                                                          Shacks and snacks, he often craves

                                                                         Will those days remain in his memory?

                                                                          My darling infant, I really worry

                                                                           It is going to be tomorrow’s history

                                                                           For me, it is his treasured newborn story.

To read my full poem, please check the Vibes Literary Website. Thanks a lot for publishing this ( yet another delayed post)

Praise for my Travelogue by Vinita Agrawal Madam

 

Suitcases, Sandcastles, and Little Anvik is a delightful work of non-fiction penned by a Navy wife and a new mother, stationed at fascinating places like Kodaikanal, Tilari Dam, Kolkata, Havelock Islands, and Port Blair, to name a few. Aparna Jeeth writes this memoir with infectious ardour and genuine fervour. There is a lovely innocence underlying the narration of incidents. This travelogue-cum-motherhood-cum-memoir is fun and relatable! She engages the reader with guileless forthrightness. A most cheerful and congenial read!’ – 

Vinita Agrawal, Indian Poet, Writer, and Editor

Thank you so much, Vinita Ma'am for this lovely blurb. Thanks a lot for sharing the pic holding my precious travelogue.

Turtledove's Sunrise Serenade and Me!

 My dearest Johanna Ma'am,

                                             It is an honour to be a part of your touching poetry anthology by writing a blurb for it. Thank you so much for giving a space for my words and photo in the cover page of your poignant poetry collection, Turtledove's Sunrise Serenade. We are beyond grateful to you for the love and affection, you always bestow on us. For the lovely presence, affectionate words and sincerest laughter of conversations, we love you so much, my loving little Anvi Chellam's Jonaa Aunty!

I am pretty sure, the readers will  definitely fall for your word smithy and your raw emotion. Long way to go. My sincere best wishes, my darling sister, friend and guide! Love you soooo so much, Jonaa Aunty!