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Leaves of Grass

Although i don't usually read poems, i happened to read one worth sharing. This one's by the American philosopher poet Walt Whitman.


Whoever you are holding me now in hand,
Without one thing all will be useless,
I give you fair warning before you attempt me further,
I am not what you supposed, but far different.
Who is he that would become my follower?
Who would sign himself a candidate for my affections?
The way is suspicious, the result uncertain, perhaps destructive,
You would have to give up all else, I alone would
expect to be your sole & exclusive standard,
Your novitiate would even then be long & exhausting,
The whole past theory of your life & all conformity to the lives around you would have to be abandoned,
Therefore release me now before troubling yourself
any further, let go your hand from my shoulders,
Put me down and depart on your way.


From "Leaves of Grass" by Walt Whitman.

Change is happiness

Have u seen the new Videocon ads?

The new logo is amazing - the green 'V' looks young and refreshing.
The font looks great too.
Really liked the ad - Chow mouw, chow mouw...
(For those who have not seen the ad, take a look @ this.)

And yes, change IS happiness :)

New Vodafone ads?

Did you notice the new Vodafone ads featuring the pug?
After the great Zoozoo ads, i don't understand why almost every other TV channel shows the new ads featuring the little gal and the adorable dog.

Yes, the pug (originally featured for Hutch) is back and very happy to help...

Is Vodafone trying to project a customer-centric image?
Maybe.

I love the new ads but would still like to see the Zoozoo ads.

New year - Introspection?

The new year's just arrived. This reminds me of something I read about 9/11 a couple of months ago.


As each year fades into the last
As time keeps marching along
As the spotlight fades
and the memories begin
To not be as vivid - as strong
We all struggle in intensely private ways
With all that's happened that day, and since
I know how i struggle to find some peace
When so much never made any sense
But, i know i'm not alone in all these
Emotions that i feel
The pain that still burns in my broken heart
Each tear i still cry is still real
So - I still must pause - this day - every year
Each 26th of November - and look within
And look to the heavens - and pray -
Yes. I pray. And remember.


- From the cartoon strip NANCY by Guy and Brad Gilchrist

(The original strip had 11th of September instead of 26th of November.)