A "Muse" is something which inspires someone to greater heights of discovery. One of my favourite poets of all time is John Keats. And I love the way he immortalized his love for Fanny with 'Bright Star'. But it is so tragic the way he never got to be more intimate with her due to his impending death.
Like Keats, writing does not come easy to me. It is something which is deep within me which I don't like to express to much. But there are times when writing what I feel is necessary to get it off my chest. Unlike Keats, there is no one who inspires me. No one who makes me reach the heights of intellectual discovery. But there are few things which bring me into the "MOOD.
Reading a lovely romance, having a hot cup of coffee as the rain pounds on the window, a walk with friends on Marine Drive watching the sun set, listening to Keane or some particular soulful music- The band MUSE counts as well. Watching a deep, teary movie never fails to uplift me. Such simple catalysts so much discovery.
However, this blog doesn't begin on a happy note. I have said Goodbye to a good friend this week. Although, he was in his late 80's, he never failed to bring a smile to my face when I was with him. Our arguments about N&S will always remind him. Actually, the movie still reminds me of him. A gentleman, a writer, a father, a grandfather and an amazing person. So long, friend, may you find your happiness in heaven and may you be at peace forever.
Secondly, a Goodbye to something else. To my one and only source of entertainment. I don't think, you are going to come back. My search has been fruitless. I only hope our paths will cross soon. Till then, I want to say a big thank you for all the time we have shared. For the movies, I've watched. For the songs, I've heard. For the games, I've played. For everything!!!
It hasn't been a great beginning, but I hope this year goes better. 19th Birthday over.
The year begins...
