Conflicting Minds

It is all about mixing and matching these days, that’s how creativity and innovation takes place. An interesting way to collaborate and learn from cross-industry expertise, I always used refreshing alcoholic beverages to inspire developing fragrances in the citrus space, like a Mojito based shower gel, with zesty grapefruit, mint, basil and bitter lime, bergamot hints of clean, refreshing cues. I came across some enthusiastic mixologists and bartenders over Instagram and social media. Just like the Yuzu ingredient is trending and now Bira comes with this flavored beer, I am not surprised to see things turn the other way round. Recently, at the Phoenix Mall, Lower Parel, Mumbai (India), one of the most popular fragrance brands ‘Jo Malone’ conducted this amazing PR activity to get consumers smell their fragrances, experience, and dive into some refreshing ingredient-based cocktails. Successfully, this enthralled the audience and not forgetting inviting newbies into the sensory spac...

It comes so natural, All the wit and humor, The presence of mind, Assertiveness and Inquisitiveness, When I speak, when I write, It just flows like milk, So genuine and spontaneous, It’s all in my Genes.   Extreme in my expressions, With vibrancy and enthusiasm, Excited and quiet at the same time. Ironically, I can be straightforward. It’s no sarcasm or conflicting paradox. A play with words and pun intended. So subtle yet to the point, It’s all in my Genes. Buy Life's Little Treasures Book Online at Low Prices in India | Life's Little Treasures Reviews & Ratings - Amazon.in    

Light shines in the midst of darkness Weary stands me alone In all my nothingness I wonder What brings me to my abode There’s only one way now That I could foresee To come out of my slumber To the thoughts that awaken me Dawned a quick realization The army of Façade!   Trembling winters, sleepy nights Holding brother, my only fright Comes in time the sultry wave Beneath the sea, was all I gave The most prized possession I have an inclination Troublesome days are very close Holding up high, opening doors Waiting for the right moment, Here and now end the Façade! Buy Daffodils - Volume 2 Book Online at Low Prices in India | Daffodils - Volume 2 Reviews & Ratings - Amazon.in  

Life is all about music and lyrics The notes you play, the tunes you say Lightly taken, now mistaken Deeply touches, rhythmic waves Tuning so play right, the notes out of sight. There comes the fiddler and his instrument Delights the audience, avenges his people Deeply remembered playing his serenade.   Trusting his instincts, going by his senses, Waving his magic, the audience enthralled In anticipation to his expectations, Revealed the truth, denied his past. Makes an impact, know his importance He played till they gazed, into the deep realm To the memory and into the future. There’s no better way to play the serenade!

Season of Love, Season of Bliss, Together we stand, no chance to miss. There’s something in the air, The emotion with a flair. The sense of being wanted And thinking all day long. Does the bug of ‘Love’ buzz? How Infectious is my song!   Great affection led stories, It drives away my worries, In deep thoughts I awake The mistakes that I make. When I get no sleep, Dreams do come and peep. The various emotions that run through Infectious bug now comes true! Buy Love is in the Air - Volume 1 Book Online at Low Prices in India | Love is in the Air - Volume 1 Reviews & Ratings - Amazon.in

Truly, sincerely, faithfully yours, Always called by names and tagged by all. A set of rules that should define Even when it’s wrong, she must portray fine. Victim or culprit, maker, or breaker, There should be a reason to shake her The more you suppress, the more you depress, The very core of her nurturing soul.   Grace and poise, she upholds, When the secret to beauty unfolds. The strength and courage she ought to exude, When power that controls, seems so crude. Unending are her pains and woes Yet she rises above her foes, A creation that the Divine has pride, My Lady, none but you are my guide!  

All through the years, the time goes by Waiting for the right moment that lies, Sometimes it’s not just the birds, The seas and breeze so weird. That message of love and sweetness so shy, Has been short-lived, bidding goodbye. Trusting the waves and sounds that I hear Makes me think how I could reach here.   There’s lot to say and lots to write Am I always wrong or made alright? Drifting away, I need that solace Somebody’s watching, no disgrace. My mind that wanders, my heart that cheers My soul that thirsts, my body endures. Leave me not, abandon me not, Beside me you stay, forget me not!

Slow and steady wins the race, Games of love that people play. In my mind, all hope endures Love and faith, stand true till time Never ending pain and passion Seeking solace and pleasure Always there beside leisure Having my own little Romantique!   Too many thoughts, kisses, and cuddles, Inside the head, all jumbled vowels. Need be said or left unsaid, Sweet nothings I cannot forget. Quicker and slower, the heart that beats, Following the road to triumph. Feeling loved to live a life, Looking forward for the Romantique!

Dark and dusty, filled with stories Calls aloud the glories told Deepening the curiosity And open minds Treasured inside the heart Yearning so long Little fables that spread across All the lands and seas before Led by the mighty armor Hidden Treasures beside me now.   Like the night that never ends And the day that late begins Hesitates to speak a thousand words World apart I gauge no fear Then comes the haunted tale Emotions and expressions Are here to stay Walking miles to know the truth Whisper few secrets that will unfold Hidden Treasures now comes alive!

All the effort, all the trouble In the end it’s the triumph, Lies the story, in the journey Never ceasing, is the way To keep it going, no moving astray Life is bit too short I guess Relive those moments so true Nothing can change, it’s all worth it!   Inspite of the hurdles, walking through Overcome barriers and bruise Sticking and owning it all, I have the gait and all that gall Sometimes I think and overdo Repeated tasks and strategy too! Have I ever felt so exhausted enough? To prove that it was all worth it.