Just Right Now

Sometimes I feel a crave for you
Like I need to talk to you just right now
Like I need to see you just right now
Like I need to hold your hand just right now

Like I need to feel your heartbeat near mine
Like I need to hear you say my name softly
Like I need to lose myself in your gaze
Like I need to sit with you in comfortable silence
Just right now …

Sometimes I feel a crave for you
Like I need to share the small joys of my day
Like I need to tell you all the words left unsaid
Like I need your presence to make everything feel whole
Like I need your warmth to melt away the cold …

Like I need to know you’re always close
Like I need to believe in the magic of us
Like I need you, endlessly and without reason
Because with you, everything feels just right …

#roksanatales

The Art of Being Average in Everything

The art of being average in everything allows you to explore various areas of life without the pressure to excel. Being average doesn’t mean lacking ambition; it means finding joy in trying and learning. It teaches humility, patience, and the beauty of imperfection

By letting go of the need to stand out, you discover freedom in just being yourself. It’s a quiet reminder that life is about experiences, not perfection, and every step has its own value

Simply put it is liberating. It is embracing balance and simplicity of life

#roksanatales

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Do share what you think about it. I always look forward to hearing your thoughts on my musings …

Truth is, I Miss You

Your absence hums like a violin string snapped mid-note
A comet that vanished before its trail could unfold
The eclipse of a lighthouse on a storm-battered coast …

Time crawls, a spider weaving webs of empty hours
Memories linger like fireflies trapped in a jar
Each one dimming, yet refusing to fade into stars …

Your voice was rain stitching needles through thirsty leaves
Now silence looms like an unfinished symphony’s grief
A mosaic missing its most vivid, sacred piece…

I search for you in the scent of forgotten gardens
In waves that speak like poets lost to their stanzas
In winds that carry secrets of unuttered mantras …

Truth is, I miss you like the moon misses its tides
A ship adrift, no constellations to confide
The ache of a heart where all its echoes reside

#roksanatales

I♥️

Mystère

I love the mystery in you
A quiet depth, like a still lake at dusk
Holding reflections that shift with every glance 

The shadow you cast
Is not absence but presence
A soft veil over what could be, inviting me to wonder, not to solve …

You are a riddle
Pieces scattered like stars in a wide open sky
Each clue a whisper of meaning, yet the answer stays just out of reach …

A whirlwind stirs within you
Not chaos but motion
Drawing me closer, only to spin me into wonder again …

You are a mystery box
Sealed with care and quiet allure
Its weight a promise of something unseen
Waiting for those who dare to open without haste …

And yet, I do not seek to solve you
For the beauty lies in not knowing
To stand at the edge of your mystery is a wonder enough for me …

#roksanatales

The word “Mystère” comes from the Latin word “mysterium,” meaning “secret” or “something hidden.” 

The unknown can be beautiful and fascinating in its own right

What do you say?

I♥️

Enduring Light


Carry the light, even when shadows press close!
Know that the spark you offer is
A ripple in the vast, unseen glow …
Let the weary heart find strength
In the promise: His light endures …
Unchallenged, unswerving
A beacon no darkness can claim …

#roksanatales

🌺 ✨

Jian Bird Creates – Liitle Painting

Painting flowers, specifically wildflowers brings me so much joy. The freedom to create soft, flowing shapes and play with colors feels relaxing and uplifting. It’s a beautiful way to connect with nature and let my imagination bloom. It brings delight, reminding me of the simple beauty in wild, untamed things …

What brings you joy? – I always wonder!

Inner Solace

I don’t write to change other’s view
Yet with each word, my mind finds clarity
I write not to make a difference, it’s true
But to drift away, escaping the reality …

I don’t paint to transform the world
But to steady the tremor within my soul
Each brushstroke a whisper of stillness
Each color a fragment of the peace I seek …

I don’t dance to dazzle or be seen
But to let the weight of the day fall away
Each step a silent prayer, each movement a release
Until I am nothing but breath and fleeting grace …

I don’t smile to hide the ache inside
But to remind myself of the light I can still hold
Each curve of my lips a quiet rebellion
Against the weight that tries to pull me below 

#roksanatales

Simply saying whether it’s through writing, painting, dancing, or smiling, I don’t do these things for others, I do them to heal and comfort my soul. These and more reflect my journey of seeking and creating my own sense of inner peace …

How do you find your inner solace?

Yet still, It is enough …

Even if it’s just a few words from you
They fill my heart with joy
A quiet happiness that stays
Making me feel seen
Making me feel loved …

Even if it may not reflect
How you truly think of me
Or anything more than passing thought
Yet still, it is enough …

Even if it’s just a faint glow
Like the moon’s light through distant clouds
It softens the darkness within me
A quiet reminder that warmth still exists …

#roksanatales

Resonance

I’m listening to a song
Hoping you are too …
It feels like it carries messages
Only you would understand …

I dive into its meaning
As if the lyrics are threads
Weaving stories of us
In a language only the heart speaks …

It tells me you are light
Not blinding, but steady …
A quiet presence
That shifts the shadows in my world …

My heart whispers
‘Stay, even for a moment’ …
It doesn’t care where life leads
It only wants to feel you here …

These feelings, unspoken and vast
Feel like gifts the song carries
I wonder if you’ll hear them too …

#roksanatales

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Koi Jaane Na

I recently came across the poem, ‘Tell Me Tomorrow’ by Becky Hemsley, and I absolutely loved it. The poem feels similar to the musings above. It talks about unspoken feelings, hope, and the quiet longing for someone’s presence. They show how love can be patient and gentle, even when words are hard to say. The musings and the poem capture the beauty of waiting and the desire to connect …

I don’t know about you, yet I wish to know what you think about both, My musings and the poem …

I♥️

Shifting Energy, 2025

Whenever even a small negative thought about someone crosses your mind, consciously and immediately shift your focus to something positive about them. Send that uplifting energy out into the universe

In doing so, you’ll nurture an inner positive transformation that benefits not only yourself but also those around you

Embrace the magic of this powerful shift

#roksanatales

Happy New Year, Beautiful People

I♥️

Shine Bright

Sometimes life feels like it has no deeper meaning, just a series of ordinary days. Yet, in those moments, the dazzling sunlight dancing through the trees reminds us that even the simplest moments can shine with dazzling beauty …

Shine bright wherever you’re no matter what!

#roksanatales

Rekindled

Last night, I woke up twice
The silence heavy, the air still
Each time, your face filled my thoughts
As if my heart knew only one path …

I reached for my phone
Wanting to write to you today
Something, anything
Because if this isn’t love
I don’t know what is …

#roksanatales

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After a while, loving how my thoughts flow into words

It’s Okay

I glance at my phone,
Hoping to see a message from you,
But no, it’s empty,
And I tell my heart, “It’s okay.”

I hold on to hope,
That something might arrive soon,
But still, nothing,
And I whisper, “It’s okay.”

Time passes slowly,
The silence grows long,
But I remain patient,
Saying softly, “It’s okay.”

The wait lingers on,
A quiet ache in my chest,
Yet I smile gently,
And tell myself, “It’s okay.”

In the stillness of the day,
I find comfort within,
Even without a message,
I remind my heart, “It’s okay.”

#roksanatales

How do you find peace in moments of waiting and uncertainty?

Let’s Disappear

Let’s disappear from this chaotic world …
Into a place where silence speaks
Where the air is light and untouched
And we find ourselves anew, free …

#roksanatales

Ahh! This desire to escape from the noise and pressure of the world into a serene, untouched space where we rediscover our true self and experience a deep sense of freedom …

Intriguing, right? This idea of finding peace and clarity away from it all?

Someone’s Worth

We carry these ingrained ideas of what makes a ‘good appearance.’ But isn’t it harsh, even cruel, that people are so often judged by someone else’s idea of beauty, rather than who they really are?

As Oscar Wilde once said, ‘Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.’ Yet society pressures us to fit into molds, to measure up to standards we may not even believe in ourselves. We’re expected to align with others’ notions of what makes an acceptable appearance.

Why should someone’s worth be tied to the clothes they wear, the style they choose, or how they carry themselves? And isn’t it even more unjust when these judgments overlook the depth of a person’s inner being, their kindness, resilience, and unique spirit? How often do we truly see each other for who we are, beyond the layers of judgment, appearance, and expectation?

#roksanatales

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Sana contemplating …
Can we be kind to each other as we’re?

I♥️

So Tell Me

Do you agree
That those who overthink are the ones who overlove?

I wonder
When we love, don’t we hold our beloveds so tightly in our thoughts?
Isn’t it so?

Love and worry blend
Two threads braided in the mind
And perhaps it’s why we bear those heavy aches now and then
(I mean headaches ☺️)

Each thought, wrapped in care
Each care, pressed close to the heart …

Love, relentless, always seeks:
To protect
To understand
To be enough …

So tell me
Whether a heart can feel that depth of love without also feeling the weight of worry

Or

If worry inevitably ‘shadows’ love, adding both depth and heaviness to it?

#roksanatales

I♥️ My Little Painting

I’ll Still be Loving You

When your hair has turned to winter
and your teeth are in a plate,
when your getter up and go
has gone to stop and wait—
I’ll still be loving you.

When your attributes have shifted
beyond the bounds of grace,
I’ll count your many blessings,
not the wrinkles in your face—
I’ll still be loving you.

When the crackle in your voice
matches that within your knee
and the times are getting frequent
that you don’t remember me—
I’ll still be loving you.

Growing old is
something we all do 
I hope you’ll always understand—
I’ll still be loving you.

Writer: C. David Hay
Artist: Bettina Baldassari

Grace

Ah, my heart is full of love for you –
By the lakeside, the wind whispers softly
White swans glide silently, a harmony ….
Their grace speaks of love without words
As they move, side by side, in quiet understanding
Ah, my heart is full of love for you –

#roksanatales

I♥️

Round Pond, Kensington Gardens, London

Returning

Returning to the mountains of Nepal
There I hear a quiet prayer …
The air holds stories, and
The peaks remind me of something higher,
A kind of majestic, and mysterious power
Something beyond words
As devotion follows me ever since
Through its valleys and winds …

#roksanatales

Lord Shiva before the Himalayas, a breathtaking view at the Pumdikot Shiva Statue (Pokhara, Nepal

I see myself as a simple soul. I find joy in the little things, waking up to a humble breakfast, like a cup of tea, honey, a handmade roti (tortilla), vegetables with chilli and mustard seeds, and then spending unhurried time with loved ones, talking about the weather, some chores or sewing clothes, or something as small as jotting a note on a postcard. I’m content to sit with a few old coins, letting them clink together, or to play a tune on the harmonium, untrained, yet somehow it’s music to those dear to me …

That’s who I’m, a simple person at heart. Some don’t understand why I’m drawn to the mountains and valleys, places where life flows quietly, unhurried and unadorned. The people there live differently from those in the city; they don’t complicate life or chase after recognition, wealth, or fame. They are content just as they are, in a way that’s extraordinary without needing to say so. For me, smelling a flower feels like magic, extraordinary in its simplicity. To most, it may seem ordinary, but to me and those mountain souls, it’s everything …

One day, I dream of living in the mountains, waking each morning to their towering presence all around. The sun would rise over them, its rays meeting my face, bathing me in a warm glow of golden light. I’d be shining in that bright yellow, wouldn’t I? Tell me …

Can I also live there with your name permanently? As going back to the mountains would feel like an act of devotion, a fulfillment of a promise, leaving me with a heart softened and at peace …

(NB: I wasn’t sure about the title of this post. So I felt to take the first word that it’s started. I hope it’s fine)

🤷‍♀️

Finding Happiness Within

You’re going to realize it one day that happiness was never about your job, or your degree, or being in a relationship. Happiness was never about following in the footsteps of all of those who came before you, it was never about being like the others

One day, you’re going to see it that happiness was always about the discovery, the hope, the listening to your heart and following it wherever it chose to go. Happiness was always about being kinder to yourself, it was always about embracing the person you were becoming

One day, you will understand that happiness was always about learning how to live with yourself, that happiness was never in the hands of other people. It was always about you. It was always about you

Bianca Sparacino

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Now tell me,
What brings you genuine happiness?
How do you nurture joy within yourself?
What does it mean to feel truly at peace inside?
How do you define a content and fulfilled inner self?
What practices help you cultivate lasting happiness from within?

Wow, so many questions! But I really do love asking them, and even more, I enjoy hearing your responses …

La Vie Continue

I would rather live in a world where my life is surrounded by mystery than live in a world so small that my mind could comprehend it”

Harry Emerson Fosdick

Meanwhile

Surprise others with change
Let them see a new side …
Become someone unexpected
And watch them rethink your story …

Let them blink in awe
At the change they missed …
You, now far from who you were
La vie continue, in anyways
Always ….

🤷‍♀️

#roksanatales

Tell me, wouldn’t life lose its magic if we understood it all?

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La Vie Continue/ french
(phr.) “‘life goes on’

Gunnen

Love asks for nothing …
In silence, strength grows within
Heart vast, yet unseen

#roksanatales

Tell me about your favourite story

A person’s capacity for love and emotional depth is immense, but it may not be outwardly visible or recognized by others. But someone can hold deep feelings and a profound emotional state within themselves, even if those feelings are not acknowledged or reciprocated. There’s strength and richness of such unexpressed emotions and it only deepens quietly over time …

What do you think?

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Gunnen/ ductch
(n.) to find happiness in someone else’s happiness because that’s how much you love them …

Kaash / كاش/ काश

Kaash hum aapke dost ban pateAapki batein sunteAapne dil ke sunateChai pe charcha karkeJadon ki dophar bitate.Gar baat no kuch rozTo ghar wale bhi …

Kaash / كاش/ काश

Ahh! That longing for a deep, meaningful friendship, where conversations flow effortlessly, and even silence over time raises concern. It’s a heartfelt desire for connection and the warmth of shared moments …

“I wish I could become your friend,
Listening to your stories,
Sharing the ones from my heart,
Discussing over tea,
Spending winter afternoons together …
If there’s no talk for a few days,
Even the family starts to question.
I wish I could become your closest friend”

But is that kind of bond ever truly within reach?

Kaash!

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Interestingly I was having tea while sharing this beautiful piece by one of my favourite blogger and as a person, she’s amazing, true, and kind. I love her blog and I adore the name of her blog

Pretences Still learning the ropes

I hope you would love too!

It’s Strange

A heart pulled by tides unseen,
Each farewell an ache that deepens
A love held quietly in the spaces between
Always departing, yet never rescinding

#roksanatales

It’s strange how you can miss someone so deeply, yet to care for them, you must continually say goodbye …

But how do you let go without losing them entirely?