Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Distant Affection

I don't know what I see in the moon, but it has quite a gripping effect on me. Big, round and beautiful...sans words. It also seem to give me a silent feel since I fall short of words when I sit to describe it. I don't know what attracts me the most, its beauty, its pristine simplicity or the innumerable stories for which it has been a favourite abode.
A prince on a horse coming straight from the moon and taking the princess away :) I grew up listening to such stories, which my grandma used to describe in a beautiful way as we lay below the mysterious night sky, covered with a black veil studded with stars, where imagination played its games. Her stories were a bridge between my world and my dreams, tenderly putting me off to sleep.
Truth, purity, love and affection, these are the qualities that I relate to my beloved moon. The halo around it teaches us as to how we can outshine our troubles, however hard they might try to hold on to us. Our optimism would dampen their spirits.
This indeed is my distant affection, and I like a nomad wonder who do I like better, is it the pole star that shows me the way or the moon that lights up my path.

16 comments:

  1. The halo around it teaches us as to how we can outshine our troubles, This is indeed the truth!!

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  2. or both in their unique way are so dear and affectionate that we follow the way enlightening the path.

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  3. You hve weaved a beautiful post out of the moon we daily see.You have invested a special charm on this planet of derived glory with your skillful play on the words and power of writing.

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  4. Beautifully said sana... The moon is indeed a wonderful creation... Your comparison of the pole star and the moon was very nice :)
    Thanks

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  5. Thanks Mustaf!
    very true Rush :)its a choiceless choice!
    Thanks Swatantra:)
    Thanks you Mr. Kp,your commentis indeed beautiful.
    Thanks Issam:)

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  6. That's such a sweet post...it's a very alluring theme...the stories about the moon........
    Welcome back. Hope the sabbatical was good. Missed your posts.:)

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  7. Yea, it is so lovely to watch the night sky with the moon and the stars..Nice post

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  8. I loved every word in this post! You've admirably weaved a wonderful picture of my beloved moon, stars, children, night, grandma.....wow! Just makes me travel to a world of innocence and beauty!

    Great!

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  9. Thanks Vani, Crazy four and Mani..I believe every post that comes straight from ones heart makes the other relate to it :)
    Thanks ones again and have a great week end!!

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  10. Wasnt really a sabbatical Vani have been postn on the other blog :)

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  11. I like the moon more when i feel lonely..looking at her makes you comfortable and she absorbs all your sorrows and shine on you a promising new day...

    Nice post sana:)

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  12. The moon is indeed a great companion Zayida:)Have a great week ahead!

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  13. Sana!!!!!!
    I am not Vani!!!:(
    May be v must stick to Destiny's Child ;)

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  14. Tonight onwards, the moon will be different for me. Thanks for re-introducing me to this natural wonder.

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