Timeless Sketches…

Jun 12
NabanitaDhar

Time hasn’t been kind to me at all the past couple of weeks. It has suddenly developed this habit of playing hide & seek hence I haven’t really been able to write. Of-course on top of that my state of mind too hasn’t been conducive enough for translating my thoughts into words. For some strange reason I’m taking unusually long this time to adjust back to my normal routine after having spent three months away from home. Nevertheless holidays are over now, work had begun in full throttle while being away from S has managed to take away the fun out of everything I enjoy. Anyways, enough of that. Fact is I need to write to keep myself sane. So with Write Tribe as the saving grace I’m planning to break this drought of posts. Wish me luck!

The Wednesday Prompt this week is to choose two photos we treasure, and write a poem, a post about it. Talk about the memories that surround it. So here I go.

Sun, sand and crystal clear waters – the perfect combination for fun. Add to that two newly weds who moved heaven and earth to tie the knot transcending every ridiculous barrier of the society and what you get is what you see in this photograph. It was taken on our honeymoon in Mauritius while we were on a Catamaran Cruise. Oh even thinking about that day spent on a Catamaran followed by a picnic on a beautiful and deserted island brings a smile on to my face. This picture was taken on our way back to the main island. We really enjoyed a lot that day. It was as if we discovered a treasure trove of laughter on that island. I guess we deserved it after going through the pressure and pain of doing things right and beginning a life together. We played in the crystal clear waters and on the white sandy beaches accompanied by music. We danced to creole tunes while sipping wine and every drink imaginable. The best part was we talked our hearts out and instead of having lunch on the picnic benches under the shed, we sat on the beach without any cover and enjoyed the meal together. Remember Ross and Rachel running out of the wedding chapel in Las Vegas? Well we were giggling and talking just like them on that day except we were on a beach. That memory is as crystal clear and sparkling as the azure blue that surrounded us that day. And I know for sure that even after several decades this picture and a trip down memory lane to that day will always make us happy.


What do I say about this photograph? It was taken on one of our trips to the city market. Growing up dad would often come back from office and take us out either to a restaurant, the market or to the house of a family friend. It was during one of those outings that this picture was clicked. I guess it sums up everything about the rapport between my sister and I. She’s my baby and I’m her crazy impulsive elder sister. Our relationship is what keeps me grounded at times when I feel completely out of control. Truth be told it is she and S that help me stay sane. Consequences take a back seat when it’s her happiness at stake. I still think she is that baby in the photograph but of-course she has become this beautiful woman with a good head on her shoulders. Sometimes I’m amazed at the level of depth in her thinking and the extent to which she has become responsible. And then I look at this picture and realize no matter how big she thinks she is she will still be my baby sister, mine to keep from harm.

Memories, yours and mine
Delicate and precious.
As life passes
Through pages of time,
Looking back,
For old times we pine.
Staring at sepia tones
Of when stars aligned!

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39 thoughts on “Timeless Sketches…”

  1. I still believe that Mauritius is heaven on earth. Went there for my honeymoon too and will never forget the blue beaches and the happy memories associated with it! It was like a trip down the memory lane reading this post 🙂 Hope you guys can enjoy many many more years of togetherness… 🙂

  2. Lovely memories and the pictures do speak a lot about the moment and the depth. Glad that you have people around you to lift you up 🙂 Lovely piece of memories

  3. Nice one Nabanita, loved the second photograph. I agree, no matter how much we grow or think we do, there shall always be those special people about whom we keep feeling the same way 🙂

  4. What beautiful stories, memories, and pictures overflowing with happiness and love!! Loved hearing all about it and seeing you so happy. Blessings to you always! ♥

  8. Oh we might have a lot in common Naba! 🙂 We too had gone to Mauritius and the best day was the one we had taken this cruise….Sigh….such lovely memories!
    And on sister love, what can I say! Completely echo your thoughts….though she on to becoming a professor now, she will always remain my baby!

    Great post and now let the flow keep going!

  9. Such beautiful pics and the descriptions. I have read about both your loves many times and yet every memory is such a treasure even to readers. God bless you and the people you love. It is terrible getting back from vacation especially when your love is left behind. Thode din aur…

  10. Looking at these lovely pictures and remembering the memories associated with them, always warm you from inside! 🙂

  17. Going through pictures…especially old ones are beautifully heartwarming, aren't they? I loved the picture of you sisters and also way you've described your relation with your sis…sweet 🙂

  25. Oh yes they certainly are Vinodini! I love doing that everytime I go home brings back such goodmemories ! And thanks for visiting!

  27. Wow Nabanita ,lovely pictures with lovely memories attached to it. Btw, welcome back. Look forward to more posts from you now.

  30. memories are actually filtered remains of the event, the remains are happiness, togetherness separated from the solute of sorrows which by the passage of time dissipated. Very nice reading.

  34. Lovely pictures and of course even lovelier memories! May you all continue to feel this love and more for years and years to come, and may each moment become a memorable one! It was a delightful read, Naba. You two look so happy and crazily in love in that first picture. And the sisterly picture is fab 🙂

  35. Beautiful pictures and nice to know about your Timeless sketches. The first one clearly shows happiness and contentment on your faces. God Bless :):)

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