tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post5753638401683456332..comments2024-03-25T22:25:27.515+05:30Comments on Madly-in-Verse: Write....Edit....Publish - Moving On - (and Staying Put) - in CairoNilanjana Bosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-66513463397211265172013-10-09T01:58:05.447+05:302013-10-09T01:58:05.447+05:30ThanksThanksNilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-1167077015621610672013-10-07T12:33:46.066+05:302013-10-07T12:33:46.066+05:30Loved it Loved it The Mukhtiarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820859098668959132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-49924498044104081862013-09-27T20:59:20.173+05:302013-09-27T20:59:20.173+05:30Thank you! @ Anne, JL Campbell, Lisa n MichelleThank you! @ Anne, JL Campbell, Lisa n MichelleNilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-51115234513318701802013-09-26T20:33:46.030+05:302013-09-26T20:33:46.030+05:30I loved your story which drew me in from the get g...I loved your story which drew me in from the get go, so that I was there in the moment, witnessing the blossoming cassia and hoopoe, and listening to Doa's humming, the tea as it's brewing, while she prepares for the day. It is early morning, and there is a sense of hope... of promise... <br />I like the two different ways in which you've presented the theme and yet they are Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-8266129871296722772013-09-26T07:34:03.465+05:302013-09-26T07:34:03.465+05:30I've wondered about the life for Egyptians eve...I've wondered about the life for Egyptians every since the trials started and you have painted this picture very clearly. Not everyone wants to leave their homeland, even in the midst of such turmoil. With your words you have painted a picture that is all too real I fear. Thank you giving us a glimpse into these lives.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-28518107773040855942013-09-24T02:34:36.265+05:302013-09-24T02:34:36.265+05:30Well done, Nalinjana,
I like the fact that Doa is ...Well done, Nalinjana,<br />I like the fact that Doa is determined and does what she has to do even though it's difficult. Both she and her employer are moving on in a sense. One to where things will be better for then and Doa, hopefully to a better economic situation.I like this taste of somewhere far away. Did I mention that I like all things to do with Egypt.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-21335135939506613912013-09-23T21:33:40.290+05:302013-09-23T21:33:40.290+05:30You took the prompt "moving on" and me t...You took the prompt "moving on" and me to such a different world yet ultimately similar to our own aspirations of hope, faith and courage. Loved your poetic style of writing too!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640511681168230116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-52477487645438147222013-09-23T10:45:07.246+05:302013-09-23T10:45:07.246+05:30Thanks, Donna. So many such real life stories here...Thanks, Donna. So many such real life stories here. The Egyptians are an amazingly resilient people though, they shall overcome :)<br /><br />Will be over to both of you shortly.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-74840373990336084492013-09-23T10:30:59.791+05:302013-09-23T10:30:59.791+05:30Thank you. Not sure if Doa will accept the sum as...Thank you. Not sure if Doa will accept the sum as a gift, now that she knows she can't pay it back. She is a proud woman. Canada would be difficult for her, easier for the nephew though to make a fresh start.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-73567774512547237812013-09-23T04:45:27.915+05:302013-09-23T04:45:27.915+05:30This was a beautiful portrayal of a life of hardsh...This was a beautiful portrayal of a life of hardship, and hope. So hard to loose everything, have to start all over.<br /><br />Well written Nila.<br /><br />....dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-50251764907522930222013-09-23T03:45:17.515+05:302013-09-23T03:45:17.515+05:30Hi Nilanjana
You've captured this sad situatio...Hi Nilanjana<br />You've captured this sad situation so well. The starving camels, the uncertainty, the wish that she didn't need to ask for a loan. What amazes me is her friend is willing to give the loan even though they are moving. We all know how difficult a move is and expensive. I would love to see your heroine go to Canada but it would be difficult and certainly a huge change. I N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-21395003831382878952013-09-22T10:58:33.859+05:302013-09-22T10:58:33.859+05:30Thank you all for your inputs. Much appreciated.Thank you all for your inputs. Much appreciated.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-63686791261602145052013-09-22T10:56:01.330+05:302013-09-22T10:56:01.330+05:30woh aaye humare ghar mein khuda ki kudrat hai
kabh...woh aaye humare ghar mein khuda ki kudrat hai<br />kabhee hum unko, kabhee apne ghar ko dekhte hain ;)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-29440198512400565882013-09-22T10:50:32.469+05:302013-09-22T10:50:32.469+05:30Thank you, Denise. The tourist trade has taken the...Thank you, Denise. The tourist trade has taken the hardest hit, and unless stability returns tourists won't be back. It is a key part of this economy, practically every Egyptian is affected in one way or another.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-53776364841289474122013-09-22T06:36:54.853+05:302013-09-22T06:36:54.853+05:30I like the branch tapping on the window - draws me...I like the branch tapping on the window - draws me into the setting.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-72603197966684320612013-09-22T05:09:43.650+05:302013-09-22T05:09:43.650+05:30Hi, Nilanjana,
Such a sad time. Here in America w...Hi, Nilanjana,<br /><br />Such a sad time. Here in America we have hardships, but depression such as this is slight. WE have famine, homeless, and inner city issues. But having to let beloved pets die in the desert is a hardship I hope we never experience.<br /><br />This is portrayed with such sensitivity .... But hope is still there. Human nature will always carry a glimmer of hope.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-85512842239032242652013-09-21T17:08:33.724+05:302013-09-21T17:08:33.724+05:30The local colour and context is spot on, Nilanjana...The local colour and context is spot on, Nilanjana. Nice take on the prompt.Adura Ojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787703060107491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-68352274658711748792013-09-21T15:29:14.412+05:302013-09-21T15:29:14.412+05:30beautiful words ...keep up your writing !!beautiful words ...keep up your writing !!kebharihttp://www.kebhari.com/detail/Computer---Multimedia-Classes/349/oracle-adf-training-in-hyderabadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-39134599825366198232013-09-21T03:26:58.580+05:302013-09-21T03:26:58.580+05:30Well written. Heartbreaking to read though of life...Well written. Heartbreaking to read though of life like this. Great example of moving on.Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-18735917743171914972013-09-21T02:35:15.173+05:302013-09-21T02:35:15.173+05:30Heartbreaking - so beautifully written!
SumitaHeartbreaking - so beautifully written!<br /><br />SumitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-49732063350698158082013-09-21T01:30:11.810+05:302013-09-21T01:30:11.810+05:30great descriptions...a very poignant story told be...great descriptions...a very poignant story told beautifully...great readAparna Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04096135756564696287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-24515434287984239202013-09-20T21:04:21.596+05:302013-09-20T21:04:21.596+05:30You transported me to another country and the hard...You transported me to another country and the hardships that they are encoutering. I hope it all works out for them in the new shop.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090018804016223955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-3073176142239614342013-09-20T18:59:01.911+05:302013-09-20T18:59:01.911+05:30Lovely and heartbreaking. Doa has managed to survi...Lovely and heartbreaking. Doa has managed to survive the what seems like the worst, and now even more, but with the gift maybe new hope?<br /><br />Beautifully told, and well described. I was there during the reading - love that!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-72993399798739591762013-09-20T17:51:34.442+05:302013-09-20T17:51:34.442+05:30Nilanjana, wonderful account of life in the midst/...Nilanjana, wonderful account of life in the midst/aftermath of revolution and unrest. I loved it and can understand the hardship the unrest and resultant lack of tourists must mean to everyday Egyptians. Those poor camels too! But of course most tourists don't want to get caught up in revolution, so stay away. <br /><br />You've told the story with panache. Loved the descriptions such as Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.com