At first, I did not believe the Tomato smiled at me. I checked the slice I had cut out before, I cut another to check – but neither had the same smile! This miracle has left me feeling good. Last night I remember feeling very agitated about the issue of “moral policing” threatening the freedom of the Indian women. This is no ordinary smile: I feel Tomato wants to tell me to take it easy, breathe deeply, and focus on the positive – focus on what we have, focus on our collective strengths, and never say die. I get the message dear little red wonder!
Simply an awesome post.I wish people get the message.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vandya. I am totally awed!
ReplyDeleteyou seem to be reading 'signs'...
ReplyDeleteYes KD, it is so amazing.... today, my day at work was exceptionally good.... a rare occurrance! I have preserved the Tomato slice and it sits at my work station on a bowl just now and is still smiling :-)
ReplyDeletesimply divine intervention, to distract u from counting days
ReplyDeleteI agree Anonymous (I know you are MoD ha ha) and as per your suggestion, I have kept the Tomato slice in the shade of my balcony to dry. I want to preserve it.
ReplyDeleteHope the smile never fades away!-Kavita
ReplyDeleteHey Kavita.... thank you and so nice to see you here, hope I can come to your blog soon when you resume posting! Meanwhile, here's wishing you a happy, rejuvenating break :-)
ReplyDeleteBoo and i are tempted to pick it and eat it up. chomp ! chomp !
ReplyDeletePlease do write more...i check the blog everyday in hope of a good read!
ReplyDeleteBeen a while since I've visited--awesome tomato! Preserve it to brioghten your day (perhaps in vinegar).
ReplyDeleteGood idea Gurooji, I didn’t know about the vinegar bit before. So I put it between the pages of a book. The smile is gone but at least I can touch the tomato slice that once smiled.
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