Last week I had commented on a nazm (poem) by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, extolling the beauty of eyes. A friend wrote to inquire if the nazm was in fact, not a love poem but a protest lyric since its latter verses continue along the lines that: … Aur bhi dukh hai zamaane mein muhabbat ke …
Poppycock!
Recent news headlines have reminded me of this expression, hardly ever heard these days. It means “nonsense, rubbish, meaningless” etc., and is possibly a legacy from the days of the British army officers in India. A storm in a teacup, is how I view Mr. Cherry's recent diatribe respecting the Remembrance Day Red Poppy. A …
Accolades and Eulogies
“Your career may be ending but congratulations as you begin a new chapter of your life.” “The fun part of your life starts now.” “Are you excited?” “Any plans? Travels?” “You will now have time for things you’ve always wanted to do.” These are some euphemisms commonly used to convince (console?) ourselves that life continues …
wealthisnotmoney 