Come Back To Our Lives

I so want to write for this one. I immediately opened my notepad and then my notebook with a pencil in hand. I tried my best to write something. Not a single sentence or even a word came out of my mind. The paper was blank with few droplets here and there... All that came running was his infectious smile which in-turn made my eyes wet yet again. Yes, I am not sure if people reading it would believe or not, but I am still on the verge of sobbing while typing this. 

I hate to address you in past tense, so I won't do that here...

You have been the strongest person in small yet big enough family. 
In any situation, easy-hard or unpredictable, you have always been the guy who could be relied the most upon. 
No gathering or a celebration was ever complete without your easy go chats. 
You loved me more than your own daughter (or i always felt so). You have been a role model to many in and outside the house. 
You are one of the rare people in this world who manage to win hearts with their simplicity and charm. The very fact that there were more than double the people (who continued to come and wait for whole 3 days because of various reasons) at your last rites than your own wedding day (as told by Dadi) is the living proof for this.
Chacha Ji, I have never ever missed anyone like this before.
I so hate that beautiful picture which was used in various ceremonies. Not because it's bad - anyone who has a look at that appreciated that! because that picture reminds me that you are no more with us and would not ever come back.
It's been months. Yet, I along with all of us, still cannot digest the fact that we would not ever see you again. It feels that you would come any moment tapping my head gently and ask your favourite question.

The moment I saw this topic, "CHACHA JI" were the words that echoed my mind and the sloppy lips. Yes Chacha Ji, if it is possible, please come back for not a day but just for a flash. I am sure the very moment you see tears in my eyes or the agony we all have been feeling, you would fight with death and kick those useless doctors harder to get you standing right here smiling back.

I can give this in writing, actually, I AM writing this publicly - "You would do anything possible or impossible, in or out of this world to get yourself convert that flash into another lifetime and ask me that most simple question "BETI! KHUSH HAI NAA TU?".".

Probably I would say no this time to make you stay forever so that you could hear a yes again.

Here I am, posting it with shivering hands...

Cover Reveal- Avishi by Saiswaroopa Iyer

This post is a shout out to all the readers who love stories woven around women and the icing on cake - told by woman. readers of ancient stories might also be interested in the same. Saiswaroopa Iyer - author of Abhaya: The Legend of Diwali (Narakasura Vadha) would soon be launching her next book - Avishi

More About the Author:

Saiswaroopa is an IITian and a former investment analyst turned author. Her keen interest in ancient Indian history, literature and culture made her take to writing. Her debut novel Abhaya, set in the times of Mahabharata was published in 2015. Avishi, her second novel set in Vedic India explores the legend of India’s first mentioned female warrior queen Vishpala.

She holds a certificate in Puranas from Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. She is also trained in Carnatic Classical music and has won a state level gold medal from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. 

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More about AVISHI

Long before the times of Draupadi and Sita

Immortalised in the hymns of the Rig Veda

But largely forgotten to the memory of India

Is the Warrior Queen with an iron leg, Vishpala

Brought up in the pristine forest school of Naimisha, Avishi reaches the republic of Ashtagani in search of her destiny. When Khela, the oppressive King of the neighbouring Vrishabhavati begins to overwhelm and invade Ashtagani, Avishi rises to protect her settlement. But peril pursues her everywhere.

Separated from her love, her settlement broken, with a brutal injury needing amputation of her leg, can Avishi overcome Khela?

Coming to the Actual purpose of this post,

Here goes the cover-

Do share your views on the cover and the plot of story. I am sure author would be thrilled to read all comments.

In the mean time, Saiswaroopa's debut book - Abhaya can be picked up from following links:

                                                                                    

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Update: The book is now in the stores. Follow the link to read my review of the book.