sketchdoodlescribble: Mar 1, 2008

Chosen Innocent

This was done in one shot -my old trusty fountain pen and some green ink-that's all...the inspiration is Vandana Babi and the tale she told me -at Max's one evening where everything from the haal of Sufi's and out of body experiences , physics and remembering past-lives were discussed. Ma was with me. It was eerie. I believe Ashphaque, Max's brother, has lots to share. Many more paranormal tales. With nino's tea, pakoras and earthern pitcher cooled water -an evening to remember. It's a story, a drawing, an illustration and a poem. Was surprised the way it came out! Shikshantar(Udaipur) printed it in 'Swapathgami' in the last issue of the newsletter. I promised Shilpa to send the write up on it . But forgot!

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Late night surprises!

Mrinal in this flowery shirt, looking sharp, and Junuka, as usual, high on life and song (and just a teeny weeny bit of wine!:) turned up 11 at night! Just passing by, those two. We sat up till 12 past on the parapet, defying our somewhat sleepy Nepali watchman, the mosquitoes, Ma's frequent calls and a nosey neighbour or two peering down through parted curtains.

Defiance in the name of a good song is no defiance at all.
Thanks JuneBug for the beautiful rendition of Bawra Man...

and yes, if not for the Kerala (dripping!) Massage today...our date still holds ...maybe in the University ...trees and tea and talk and then some more talk and tea ...