Showing posts with label We Will Meet Again. Show all posts
Showing posts with label We Will Meet Again. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

My English Translation of Manjul Nigam's Beautiful Poem


Image: My Painting (acrylic on canvas)



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So I found this beautiful poem on Twitter, beautifully recited by Sanjeev Paliwal Ji, and felt like translating it. You can listen to the rendition HERE)
So, here it goes:



मंजुल निगम जी की कविता:

अलसुबह मुझे जगाते हैं
तुम्हारे ख़्वाब, 
मेरी उम्मीदें
मेरे ढेरों अरमां
और हौले से ले जाते हैं मुझे

तुम्हारी प्रतीक्षा के द्वार तक। 

मैं आँख बन्द कर 

हो जाता हूँ 

प्रतीक्षारत 

जैसे कोई भक्त 

करता हैं निर्जला व्रत 

और फिर आहिस्ता-आहिस्ता 

बजने लगती है 

तुम्हारी पायल

जैसे मंदिर की घण्टियां 

मैं अंतर्रात्मा से 

महसूस करने लगता हूँ

तुम्हारा अहसास,

तुम्हारी सुगंध, 

तुम्हारा सानिध्य

लेकिन डरता हूँ 

आँखे खोलते ही

कहीं तुम हो न जाओ 

अंतर्ध्यान 

इसलिए तुम्हें महसूसते हुए ही

हो जाता हूँ तृप्त 

तुम्हारे मिलने से

तुम्हारे पुन: मिलने तक....



My English translation:


Your dreams,

my hopes and myriad desires,

wake me at the break of dawn.

And usher me gently

towards the doorway

where I wait for you.

I close my eyes 

and stand waiting,

like a devotee

observing a stringent fast.

And then,

your anklets chime delicately

A melodic tune,

like bells tinkling in a temple.

My soul senses your presence,

your fragrance,

your closeness…

But I fear

what if I open my eyes

and you vanish?

That's why I let this feeling

linger and gratify my senses.

Until I meet you again…



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Friday, November 6, 2020

If We Were Having Coffee

 

          Photo by Nathan Dumlao, Unsplash



 

It's a quiet and gloomy afternoon. The breeze has suddenly turned pleasantly cool, the curtain is swaying in a classical manner, and I think of you. There's something about silent afternoons. Most of the time, if I'm not very busy, they bring some memory, like a gush of a familiar fragrance. 

I often think of you. It's charming to be with your thoughts. Do you know that? Of course you don't and I'd never tell you that. I just wonder how it would feel to be with you. A fascinating thought flashes in my mind. How amazing it would be if we were having coffee. Right this moment? 

If we were having coffee, I'd just look at you, savouring my own imagination. Your enchanting eyes, the pleasant smile and your unbelievable presence.

If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that I didn't even like drinking tea or coffee until two years ago. I wonder how you would react. You would be a little surprised, I'm sure, your left eyebrow slightly raised.

If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that whenever I think about my writing, I think of you. That I felt so sad and lost when I submitted my final manuscript. That I haven't developed this special feeling for my new protagonist. I think you would nod, slowly, like you understand.

If we were having coffee, I'd ask you to say something. Anything. I'd just love to listen to you talk. Your voice. The way you speak. The voice and the style of conversation have a certain effect, no?

If we were having coffee, I'd ask about Paridhi. I'd ask you to share your deepest feelings for her, and everything. I can imagine the instant spark in your eyes, a warmth on your face, at the mere mention of her name. Someone once asked me why Abhigyan would fall in love with Paridhi? Can you answer that, I'd ask. Can anyone answer this question? Why does someone fall in love with a particular person?

If we were having coffee, I'd ask, 'Do you ever think about me?' I know it's a silly question. But I'd tell you that I recently read a book titled 'After She Wrote Him'. It's one of the most unique books I have ever read. It's about a very special relationship between a writer and her/his protagonists. It's complicated but fascinating. I kept thinking about you after reading that book. 

On second thought, I wouldn't tell you that. You'd probably think I'm a crazy woman.

I can go on and on but I know something would come up and I would have to end this heartwarming rendezvous. Solitude is precious but ephemeral. I have a feeling that you would look at me with a teasing smile and maybe a hint of disappointment in your deep eyes. I'd smile and ask you if we could meet again for a coffee? You would say yes, wouldn't you? 



This post is dedicated to Abhigyan, the male protagonist of my book, We Will Meet Again...


Tuesday, August 30, 2016

We Will Meet Again: Book Launch @ Delhi Book Fair!


So, I am finally living the dream I was chasing. I have published my first book (Gargi Publishers) "We Will Meet Again...', released on 31st July.

We Will Meet Again is a mature love story. It's about believing in love, and a stupid challenge. It carries various shades of emotions, ego, and betrayal. I have tried to embellish it with interesting flavours of humour and repartee.

If you like strong characters and believable situations, you will like my book. You can buy my book here @ an amazing discount!

Here's the Amazon link.

We Will Meet Again was launched on 28th August @ Delhi Book Fair. It was my first experience. I was excited and nervous at the same time, but the event was nice! Sharing some pictures from the event.


Our Stall. Stall no. 7B. Hall no. 11. Can you spot my book? We have a reading corner too. You can read a few pages before buying the book. Do visit.



Signing copies. Exciting, isn't it? 


The Team of Gargi Publishers & Half Baked Beans




Visit my Facebook Page for more pictures.

Have you read my book? If yes, then please share your views. And, do visit our stall if you visit Delhi Book Fair.





Wednesday, July 27, 2016

A Feel Good Moment. Blog Marathon Day 13


Okay, I had planned something else for today, but then, THIS happened!



It's a feel good moment. So, I thought to share. 

Copies of  'We Will Meet Again...', my first book, have been dispatched to the stores. 

I am yet to hold my book in my hands and experience how it feels like. Waiting for my copies (And, reader's reviews)!


                     


Thursday, July 21, 2016

Time Cannot Heal Every Wound. BM Day 7


Okay, little bit of self-promotion today :)

My first book 'We Will Meet Again' is going to release on 31st July. It's a mature love story (okay, don't roll your eyes :)) If you like reading love stories, you will like it. It carries various shades of emotions. Light touch of humour and repartee.

You may click HERE to see the cover and blurb.

Leaving you with this quotation from my book. Tell me what do you think about it.


Yes, some memories haunt, and the impression they leave is so deep that they eventually become a scar. We all have our shares of agonies. But, life has its own rule. It tend to take you along and you simply have to oblige. In that case, learning to stay happy (and not whining) is a better option. Isn't it?


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P.S.: Poets United (A wonderful community for poets who blog) featured me this week. You can read my interview HERE. They are kind enough to share some of my watercolour paintings too. I know I am bad, still...



Thursday, June 23, 2016

Thank you, my writer friends!





These days, I am always thinking about my first book "We Will Meet Again"

It's been a long journey, and tough one (for me). But, I never stopped chasing my dream.

I thought writing was tough; but, I realised that publishing my was tougher. But, I don't mind this as I have learned a lot. And, learning is wonderful, isn't it?

I have finally submitted my manuscript (and it goes for typesetting). Editing is like re-writing, and I have realised that basically a writer writes his/her book several times. Making small changes. Trying to make it better, every single day. Sleepless nights.

Feeling excited and jittery at the same time! 'What if...' running in my mind. And strangely, there's a sense of loss. The feeling that I don't have to interact with my characters anymore makes me sad.

As a writer, it is difficult to judge your own work because you have worked really hard. Those words are precious. Your characters are dear to you. But, when editing, you have to be merciless. You need to detach yourself from those precious words that you have written so fondly.

My book is going to release in July. However, it is up for pre-orders on Pustak Mandi @ flat 30% discount. 

I hope you like my book, We Will Meet Again.

Here I would like to mention some of my writer friends for their invaluable support even before the release of my book. Big thank you to:

Namrata - Privy Trifles (author of Metro Diaries) for being a true friend. For working with me on my blurb. For sharing your insights. I can't thank you enough for those endless odd time chats and shares.

Shuchi Kalra (Author of I Am Big So What), Preethi Venugopala (Author of Without You), Kavita Devgan (Author of Don't Diet), Saru Singhal (One of the most popular and creative bloggers), Harshita Shrivastava (Author of Bad Romance), Sri (author of Frankly Spooking), Shailaja & Shantala for sharing my book cover and links. So kind of you.




Wednesday, June 1, 2016

We Will Meet Again: Back Cover Blurb and a Set of Haiku







This is the cover of my first novel (to be released on 1st July, 2016). Read the blurb, and tell me if this set of haiku complements the blurb of my debut book.


Back Cover of We Will Meet Again says


Paridhi Mathur, dusky, beautiful, and single, is doing everything to keep her academic records high and her love life nil, but lady luck keeps frowning at her.
When she meets Abhigyan Ambastha, rich - devastatingly handsome, intense and sometimes curt, her resolve wavers. Despite regular warnings from her ever-suspicious heart, she inexplicably gets attracted towards him. But she would not let him trespass her soul.

Why? Is she scared of mendacious face of love her past has inflicted on her? Can Paridhi really trust Abhigyan? Will a blissful breeze of love ever kiss her heart?

A heart-warming saga of dreams and desires, We Will Meet Again promises to make you smile and cry at the same time. Hold on to your hearts before embarking on this roller coaster ride of emotions!



                                                                 Unveiling the mask
  Of mendacious love, heart
closes its door

Can I have your glint,
  O sparkling morning dew, love
so pure, just like you









Friday, May 27, 2016

Cover of my debut novel: We Will Meet Again



Dreams and desires
Ego, doubts, and a stupid bet
Bitter-sweet love-tale

A tale of love and loss; of believing in love,  embellished with various shades of emotions, and flavours of humour and repartee.

Will you join me in this joyous journey?

Unveiling the cover of my first book (Ah, my first book! Such a long journey it was! As a writer, I grew with this book. As I proceeded with my dream, so many things/emotions were left behind. And, I know I have a long way to go!)



I hope you like the cover. Thank you Gargi Publishers & Amol Karambe for such a lovely cover!

What do you think about the cover and the blurb? Would you mind sharing your views with me?



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