Live Long and Die Young.

Hallucinations--
Blurred vision of a lethargic mind
A fool's paradise.



SAY NO TO DRUGS ! Yes, it's a slow death.

Have a long and healthy life.
Live Long and Die Young.

My Life: Story of a Man And Not Just a Cricketer.

The dream.

 My Life, published by Random House Australia,  is a journey into Brett Lee’s life on and off the cricket field.

His autobiography, written in collaboration with the skilful James Knight is an honest, funny and genuinely amusing tale of this remarkable yet humble human being.

His unsullied name, untarnished personality, million dollar smile and drop dead gorgeous looks synchronized with his express fast bowling which resulted into a glorious  cricketing career and of course, a huge fan following.

The story of the speedster takes us back to the time when cricket wasn’t all about money and other extravagant attractions, when cricket was indeed a religion in India. The book narrated about his undying passion for fast bowling and all the hard work that he put himself through to achieve his dream.

He unfurled various stories, incidents, clashes, his trials , moments of triumph and shared many heartfelt moments of his life with the readers. Lee narrated about his childhood companionship with his two brothers and how they troubled their parents with their playfulness. Lee recalls the days when his parents encouraged him to follow his passion and how they were always so supportive.

Lee further takes us on an adventure of his evolution as a cricketer, his success in the cricket world that lead him to his baggy green, his yellows , the controversies, his epic battle with the recurring painful injuries  that eventually  made him drop out of the team for months and so much more.

The book highlights his physical, emotional and mental attributes. His love,  failed marriage and eventual heart break and how it deteriorated his professional career. His comeback to the international cricket (which I found absolutely inspiring !), was an illustrious event of his life which undoubtedly  gives him the status of a legend . He must have left few readers motivated and awe struck for how he healed himself and got back up!

The book unfolds his fondness for India and its people since he devoted one whole section to his experiences in the country, immense love that he received from the Indians, his connection with the country. In one of his interviews, he stated , “ India and its people have treated me like a son.”  No wonder the man has immense respect for the country and have bowled over fans here, along with the stumps. The incidents revealed in this section of the book brings a smile on the face  as one imagines the exhilarating amount of love people in the country have for Lee.

Lee unveils his passion for music too and explains how playing his guitar and producing music releases his tension and rejuvenates his mind and soul. He reckons if music is taken out from his life, he’d be devastated.

Known as one of the fastest bowlers in the world, Brett Lee, nicknamed Binga , also falls into the category of the most liked cricketers, mostly because of his charming looks, off field generosity as well as spine chilling bowling coupled with that staunching attitude on the field that intimidates batsmen all over the world. He’s brutal on the field yet the book speaks about some beautiful friendships he has built with cricketers.

One facet of Lee’s persona which I found exceptionally  praiseworthy was how much devoted he is to his family, his parents, brothers, friends and his son, Preston, who he describes as his best friend and takes pride in talking about him.

 It's a finely written book, which inspires us to work day and night, relentlessly, till we reach our goal and fulfill our dream.

It portrays the life of a man and not just a cricketer, such a man, who’d never cheat in his career or life, whatsoever. A man who might fall a million times yet he’d stand right on his feet in the end.A man who is loved beyond boundaries. A man who is has touched the sky yet never left the ground A man who is brutally honest about himself. A man who’d melt your heart with this exemplary story of his life.

In a nutshell, it’s a delightful read !

Halcyon

--Beyond affliction

Red wine and clear aura

Sparkle on her lips--

Poison

I kiss her gently
She resists and pulls away
Love turns to battle.

Rain Drops

Earth mesmerized
Under shower of pennies
Nature's pocket full.

Silence

I kneel by the bed
my ear pressed against her chest
No heart beat, nothing.

First Blush

     

      Daylight in the swamp
       radiates eternal glow
       It's time to wake up.

Triumph

Hope set on belief
Reaches the zenith ablaze
Life ignites glory.

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                                   United by Differences.



"You have one and only one soul mate in a lifetime."-people reckon.
But a day came when she agreed otherwise. Well, she always had two.

It was one beyond insane agony that their presence in her life was never synchronic.
Former breathed with her since birth and left in an obscure way...Cut in two, she felt dejected.
And latter arrived.Stayed.Cared.Loved.

But life was not complete. Something(body) was missing. She knew. And she breathed. Would she ever get her missing piece to fill in and make her soul complete?  Would she die a peaceful death with any of the two missing abreast?  Would she be able to live without any of the two...or will survive like she is without one?  It felt beyond the bounds of possibility. Does she really want it after being exposed to a whale of doleful, crushed, bruised and all torn up circumstances?

All because and for someone who left in an accessible yet unapproachable way.
A part of her affirms, rest dissents. Affirmative is the heart.

Nothing comforts. She thinks. Reasons. She thinks....and she thinks...all thoughts support emotions...heart directs emotions..emotions control thoughts...thoughts are emotionally inclined.
The circle never ends.
And she thinks.....

No, you don't have a single soul mate for a life, not necessarily a He, not significantly a SHE,not fundamentally a husband or a wife.
Keep them safe with you. Value them. Love them beyond reasons. :)

Forgive & Forget.