Shail's Nest

A tree doesn’t shout out loud in pride about the strength and efficacy of its roots but proves the point by its own majestic bearing, solid trunk, strong branches, green leaves, beautiful and colorful flowers and luscious fruits. Sometimes branches are cut mercilessly, but the tree makes a miraculous come back with the strong roots [...]

Humans cut and chop mercilessly Branches of trees thoughtlessly They don’t hear the trees cry out painfully ‘We are friends, you will know that eventually’ – Shail Mohan (2008)

Money, I have heard my parents mention, does not grow on trees. I found the statement to be quite true in subsequent years, for never did I find one with money growing on it. The statement came in quite handy when it was my turn to bring up my own monkeys… err children. “Money does [...]

A painting dwells deep within you and I beneath the tree beside the gently flowing river arms intertwined our silence talking.. I hear in my heart the song of love you softly sing to me the rustle of turning pages from the book long forgotten as my hair covers your face making time stand still. [...]