Sagar

In the late autumn when the misty dawn broke with dew drops in the grassy pavilion of my garden my doorbell rang. I was lethargic to open the door, as I had always been. It went on again. With much annoyance the maid shouted from the kitchen, ‘Dada, someone is knocking on the door…Dadaaaa!’ I paid no heed to her call and, as usual, tried to complete the later part of my sleep. I knew what she would say next. From my experience of several of such occasions I knew that she had a longstanding compl

Based on the real-life incidents of the author it is a semi-autobiographical story. It depicts how people behave under different circumstances.

I liked the optimism expressed through this poem. Good work! Keep it up!

My condolences Nephy! May your mom

What a lovely poem! Please write more!

I saw a 'Tiger' here at GA. I was trying to catch him for quite some time now. But he is cleverer than me. He is not an elusive creature though. Here you can find him. http://www.gayauthor...ser/5999-tiger/ Would you please catch him for me?:ranger: I would like to know about the British Raj in India.

Yes. I think you are right. 'Correct grammar' is not, and should not be, the only parameter of a successful communication. At times communication transcends all barriers of language and expression, where a channel for direct connection is established between two hearts through the ineffable means of understanding and feelings. At other times the choicest of words with all its grammatical niceties fail to convey anything as it is often the case with those of our esteemed politicians. At the end what counts is the message that the words convey, if they succeed to touch your heart!

Sometimes it is required that shorthands be use within a story. Say, for example, if one quotes online direct communication (chatting on the Internet), then it is absolutely necessary to use shorthands to represent the thing truly. But writing an entire story in shorthands is really horrible. I think, very few people, if any, would actually like to do that.

You are right. People have heterosexual stereotypes when they talk about gay families. But they would also insist you to comply to the heterosexual sotial norms, as they would ask such questions, 'Why don't you get married?' meaning why I didn't decide to get wedded to a girl. Perhaps, they are still afraid of the homosexuals. I often find them to have a greater concern for my marriage and old-age related problems than I have for myself. I admit that I

We have understood the problem. Now what's the solution? One may suggest that people who cannot write correct English be barred from posting in GA. But I don't subscribe to this view. For, despite their poor ability in English people may have something interesting to say. Besides, they may find it pressing to share their experiences with the learned readers of this community. My humble suggestion is that you people, who have a good grasp over English provide more editorial support to authors, whom you consider to have something interesting to say. Sorry for my poor English!:pickaxe:

I fully agree with you. It is too harsh to expect from people like me, who think in a different language (in my case it is Bengali) and live in a form of life, which is quite alien to the Western world, that they will be always grammatically correct, unless someone comes forward with her editorial help. Fortunately, I got an editor for my works now. A friend of mine, Jian Sierra,came forward with his editorial help. But the question remains why should people post in this forum, if they can't write perfect English? I think most of them find this forum one of the very few places on earth where they can post their thoughts and experiences before likeminded people. Some are so inexperienced in writing that they can't even articulate what they want to say. You can always choose what you want to read and what you don't want. But please don't deprive them of your sympathy. They are indeed very lonely people. This is my humble appeal, not meant to hurt anybody.

I have five regular pillows and one bodypillow.

I was born in October.

In many countries including mine the concept of gay marriage is just a replica of the heterosexual stereotypes, only replacing the lady with another guy. I heard many of my 'gay' friends asking a gay couple, 'who

I think, it's a good habit to hit the gym regularly. I also do the same. People sometimes leave doing exercises after reaching certain age and start gaining weight. It is better to shed your sweat in the gym rather than to pay off your doctor for your medical bills. Keep it up dear. Sagar

Behind every creative work there is the contribution of many whose untiring and constant support gets the creativity going. History remembers Einstein and Shakespeare, but we hardly know the names of the persons whose diligent support made them what they were. I don't know who the people are behind GA, still I take this forum to be the place to express my sincere gratitude to them, without whose indefatigable efforts we couldn't possibly get such a nice website. Thanks to all of you! Sagar