#450 Cheers to a decade of blogging

 Cheers to a decade of blogging

I am delighted to share this news with all the readers over here that our blog has completed its 10 years of existence. It’s really a proud moment for us. We never thought that we would consistently put our efforts into letting this blog grow and mature in its own way. It feels really nostalgic how this blog started as a way to express our thoughts and emotions in the form of writing. This blog is extremely special for us because it has always provided us space to pour down and align our thoughts with words in a better way. Writing has always been a boon for us whenever we feel elevated or low. So, this post is all about our relationship with this blog. I am sharing some of the statistics of the blog. 

I just pray that our journey of blogging never stops. I am wishing everyone a very happy Ram Navami.

Sweta Sarangi

30-3-2023

#449 Living in a Winter Wonderland

 Living in a Winter Wonderland

View from my balcony ; image taken by my camera

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How incredible it is to

Live in a winter wonderland

Where white snowflakes fall down

To land, on divine command.

 

Snowflakes as light as feathers,

Floating and swaying in the air,

Some cover the ground as they descend

While others adorning trees with care.

View from my balcony ; image taken by my camera

 

The air is cool and the snow is white

Cloaking everything in a frosty light,

The trees are bare after shedding their leaves

Who wouldn’t like to give a visit?

 

Sky is a canvas of pale blue

The sun, if it shines, lends a golden hue

But its rays not intense enough to melt

The sheat of snow covering the ground.

View from my balcony ; image taken by my camera

 

The world is quiet, the snow snuffles around

Making peace and tranquility very profound,

It’s fun to skate and sled hours away

Through natural icy playground.

With few hours of daylight, the darkness

Might seem to prolong

What a luxury to enjoy the sight of snow

Through my balcony for long.

 

Image taken by mobile

 Warm clothes, sweaters , scarfs,winter jackets

Whether to go out or get cozy under blankets,

Enjoy watching movies or reading books with

A cup of hot Coffee or serving of hot dishes.

 

When winter seems long or enduring,

Then sun comes out to cheer,

By taking the shelter of music and art,

I try to paint this gift of nature.

This is me posing with the snowman

 

I write this poem trying to bring the

Imagery of Winter Wonderland alive,

By reflecting on the days I lived for

Readers who may want read this piece.

 

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Swati Sarangi

26.03.2022

Image taken by my mobile

#448 Author of the Year 2022 Nomination - Please vote for me to make me win!

 

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I am thrilled to announce that I have been nominated for the Biggest Award in Digital Literature & Publishing - StoryMirror Author of the Year Award 2022. This is a momentous occasion for me, and I am proud to be among the 2% of writers recognized by India's largest multilingual platform for readers and writers.

 

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Thank you for taking the time to read my message and for your unwavering support. I appreciate your help in making this dream a reality.