Imitating Past

his grey hair blackened

standing in front of mirror

he imitates past

This Haiku is shared with Haiku Horizons - Past.

For The Foodie In You Now, TinyOwl Is Wow

“Honey, do you know what day it is today?” she asked me on a morning Friday.

I thought and thought, but the day being too hot, my mind grew numb, my memory needed a shot.

I stayed quiet, not knowing if I would speak right.

“Fine. Keep sleeping till nine. You don’t even remember the date, and that’s why you I hate.”

The kitchen banged, the utensils clanged, spoons danced in haze, knives and forks flew in rage.

Oops, it was her birthday, but before I could realize, I had already ruined her day. Her mood was spoilt and her anger boiled.

"On your birthday I shall bake a cake, with your name written on top, and decorations I will make. A lavish meal on the table, my sweetheart I promise, this birthday you will forever cherish," my words rushed back to my mind, the vows I had once made with all flavour and shine.

I made a mess, and thus I had to handle the case, with care and caution, I tried to find a right reason.

"My dear wifey, how can I miss your birthday cutie? I just wanted to give you a surprise, trust me 'cause I speak no lies."

She remained silent, at least that was better than being violent.

Actions speak louder than words, they say. I decided to find out a way. I rushed to the kitchen, and started the oven. Luckily, the ingredients were all in stock, and I had to race against the clock. Delays should no longer hold my path, the cake should make her smile and laugh.

I turned on the LPG cylinder knob and subsequently the stove, and what happened next marred my hope. The flame didn't ignite, something was not right, I lifted the cylinder and realized it was too light.

No gas in the cylinder, couldn't fate be any kinder?

But hey, there was the oven, the cake was baking even. I decided to prepare the meal in it, once the cake turns out beautiful and fit. Minutes passed in lazy hue, the morning threatened to embrace the noon, when finally the cake was ready, soft and mushy. I took it out, placed on the table, decorations were next, my heart now stable.

I inscribed her name in creamy white, the icing on chocolate made her eyes shine bright. She gave me a hug, a peck and a kiss, and I ran back to the kitchen for the rest of her wish.

The meal now left, and I turned on the oven. But hey, why this malice, why this treason? The fans turned off, the lights disappeared, the electricity in our house suddenly acted weird.

A power cut in our locality, and with neighbours discussing loud, I guessed what it was all about. Rain had started in full flow, without an indication of the torrents turning slow. There had been a major fault in one phase, and power supply wasn't expected for the rest of the day. What could I do now? My plan had gone astray, wow!

I was sulking over my failure, when I heard her sweet voice near, "It's ok hubby, don't be sady. You tried your best, do not turn your mood into waste. I shall cut the cake now, and share a slice. We shall sing and dance, and it will be all nice."

She cut the cake, and we did celebrate. And then by the window, we talked and waited.

Finally, after a couple of hours, the skies dried in our favour. We went out for lunch, albeit a bit late, but alas, that was in our fate.

Now, when I look back to that day, I realize things could have turned out in a better way. With TinyOwl app in our smartphones, we could have ordered dishes from the comforts of our home. Just a few minutes, and a click was all needed, and the desired menu would have been served in a plate. No need to wait for the rain to stop, or the sun to hop, we could let our taste buds have fun all round the clock.

The app is Tiny, and attentive as an Owl, and thus using it you would never cry foul. It's a blessing to your cell, and trust me, life would turn to be all well. You do not have to befriend hunger, food will be available just around the corner.

I use TinyOwl today, and will use it in future, 'cause ordering food have never been easier. You can choose the stores, and the menu on offer, there are no hidden costs, a reason for your laughter.

I recommend the app, whether Android or iOS, go download it now. The foodie in you will surely shout 'WOW!'

This is my official entry to 'Food Tales with TinyOwl' contest organized by Indiblogger in association with TinyOwl.

Check out the download links below:

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flutterbee.tinyowl&referrer=af_tranid%3D3ST3WXX81YXXHWD6%26c%3DWebsite%26pid%3DWebsite-Android-1-

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/IN/app/id916154166?mt=8&pt=Website-iOS-Download&ct=NONE

I Breathe Out Fog

(Image Source: http://magpietales.blogspot.in/)

I breathe out fog in wintry night

when clouds rob stars away from my sight

and lonely birds chirp and hoot

blindfolded I, point and shoot

I laugh, I cry, I miss my aim

sheared by fear, I'm forever maimed

here is a world where regrets grow

the crack in my heart goes with the flow

and I draw, and build, and rebuild the blocks

unaware of the storm raging my clock

This Poem is shared with

• Magpie Tales,
• Poetry Pantry.

Cactus In My Tea Cup

(Image Source: http://www.thedesignwork.com/weird-pictures/)

every breath I count

is a hill I surmount

famished in thirst

and kissing the drought

my lips are wrinkled

and parched and dry

they smell of ember

and crack and weep shy

but a drop of water

or a drizzle would do

my throat burns red

I feel pain anew

the rooster breaks the dawn

yet the sun doesn't rise

the cactus in my tea cup

bids a gentle goodbye

This Poem is shared with

• Picture It And Write,
• dVerse - Open Link Night,
• Imaginary Garden - The Tuesday Platform.

Grey - Review

To read the full review, click HERE.


Title: GREY: Fifty Shades Of Grey As Told By Christian
Author: E. L. James
Publisher: Random House
Publication Year: 2015
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Genre: Fiction, Romance, Adult
No. of Pages: 576
Price: Rs 499
My Rating: 3/5

Airtel 4G - Quick And Reliable

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What could be more frustrating than a slow internet connection? In this fast paced world, that’s booming with information technology all around, we need a proper source of internet to live, breathe and survive. It’s not wrong if we say that our lives are connected to the internet in ways more than we can imagine. We are always connected to social networking sites through our smartphones, communicate via chatting and messenger apps at all times of the day, watch videos on net and download movies and songs for entertainment. For those pursuing studies, the internet opens up a wide array of informative resources to be surfed as per convenience.

A slow internet speed, however, mars all the fun.

There have been occasions when my friends have shared some videos with me, and those took ages to buffer. While they ran smoothly for the first few seconds, I had to wait for the buffering process to finish to enjoy the complete videos. Too depressing I would concur. I am a big movie buff, and love the pay and watch movie services that several websites offer. Unfortunately, my slow internet connection always causes hindrance to all the fun. What’s the point of internet if you can’t use it to the fullest?

Thankfully, Airtel 4G – The Fastest Network Ever promises to revolutionize the internet scenario of India. Its high speed will no longer lead to impatient waits. I can enjoy the videos shared by my friends instantly, as buffering would be seamless and smooth. Downloading and viewing movies will not take hours anymore. In fact, it will only be a matter of a few minutes. Life will definitely change for the good.

My office work demands high speed network connectivity. Airtel 4G is thus the ideal solution to the purpose. Not only will it ensure that the connection never goes off, it will also let me complete the tasks quicker and more efficiently, thus leading to better performance on my front. I can make presentations at half the time, and use a wide range of online resources to prepare the contents.

Airtel 4G comes at the price of 3G, and wow, that’s a bonus. I do not have to spend a lot to get the facility. Instead, it’s being offered to me on a platter. I do intend to apply for a 4G sim card and also install a wifi connection for home. Airtel as a brand has been doing fabulous work over the past several years, and this 4G initiative goes on to show their commitment to the customers.

It’s time to upgrade our networks to 4G. The Fastest Network Ever is here.

Check out the official page of Airtel 4G below:

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