Ha! The feminist that died an ignominious death and resurrected as another avatar at the alter of life! The tale of Mona Mohan :D PS Cooking is still a challenge for me !!
Such a brilliant piece of writing, Reena. It resonates with me deeply. Thanks for reminding me of a much younger me. The memories had begun to blur. How strange it is that our common experiences connect us in unexpected ways. I have the same relationship with cooking. I had never imagined that I would find cooking for my loved ones so therapeutic and in fact always thought I’d never step into a kitchen. How naive I was! Can’t wait to order your book. ❤️
Thanks dear Shubhra! I’m so happy my writing - and my journey - resonated with you. Life teaches us so much and especially when we have the space and freedom to hear our own voices - and are willing to listen - do we truly free ourselves and find deep rewards in even the smallest of endeavours. Cooking is definitely one of those that’s capable of creating so much meaning. Thanks for telling me about your journey. Loved your comment.
So lovely and powerful. As immigrants we have to be so strong willed, yet empathetic and soft to "assimilate" and build a new identity in a new country.
I love reading about this Reena, please definitelt share more🥰
What a wonderful poem of migration. Sharing this experience in this way will bring recognition to so many people. And might even open the hearts of those who are not particularly fond of migration.
Ha! The feminist that died an ignominious death and resurrected as another avatar at the alter of life! The tale of Mona Mohan :D PS Cooking is still a challenge for me !!
You’re wonderful just as you are ! And your cooking is wonderful ❤️ — even tho’ it’s not a requirement for “wonderfulness” by any means. 😀
Such a brilliant piece of writing, Reena. It resonates with me deeply. Thanks for reminding me of a much younger me. The memories had begun to blur. How strange it is that our common experiences connect us in unexpected ways. I have the same relationship with cooking. I had never imagined that I would find cooking for my loved ones so therapeutic and in fact always thought I’d never step into a kitchen. How naive I was! Can’t wait to order your book. ❤️
Thanks dear Shubhra! I’m so happy my writing - and my journey - resonated with you. Life teaches us so much and especially when we have the space and freedom to hear our own voices - and are willing to listen - do we truly free ourselves and find deep rewards in even the smallest of endeavours. Cooking is definitely one of those that’s capable of creating so much meaning. Thanks for telling me about your journey. Loved your comment.
I could feel your anxiety and hope combined with your natural self confident poise. Evocative.
Thanks dearest Marsha! Loved that you read it and your comment. ❤️
Evocative!!
Thank you dear Tej ❤️
So lovely and powerful. As immigrants we have to be so strong willed, yet empathetic and soft to "assimilate" and build a new identity in a new country.
I love reading about this Reena, please definitelt share more🥰
Thank you dear Minh! I love that you liked the poem and that these thoughts resonated with you. Appreciate your comments very much!
What a wonderful poem of migration. Sharing this experience in this way will bring recognition to so many people. And might even open the hearts of those who are not particularly fond of migration.
Thanks so much Arjan! I really appreciate that sentiment. Thanks as always for reading and responding.?🙏❤️
Oh, what a beautiful poem. It touched me. 😍🥰
Thank you dear Nicci!
Powerful and moving. I love this poem!
Thanks Mary. Really appreciate that 🙏
So true! :)
Thanks dear Mona. ❤️