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5 Things That Make me Cry


 1. Memories (some hurt, some soothe and some teach in a way it can never be replicated)

2. Demise of a specially loved one. [Read: Old Souls, Going Back Home]

3. Being away from my parents.

4. A truly bliss filled moment.

5. Listening to my favorite songs by my dearest Dasettan. (Dr. K.J Yeshudas).


I've shared mine. Tell me yours.
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SUFFIX said…
Eyes glisten with tears, some times out of joy or sorrow, marvellous nature's gift to vent out!! May God makes your heart firm and wish you happy moments!!
December 9, 2009 at 6:12 PM
S. Susan Deborah said…
Thanks for sharing your innermost thoughts.

Made me stop and ponder on things that make me cry.

Joy always,
Susan
December 9, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Swati said…
hmm..almost the same
December 9, 2009 at 8:35 PM
SoulSpace said…
genuine display of affection...a sudden hug/kiss

saying goodbye..when I know i may not have them near me again...

letting go...

movies ..tearjerkers

love...
December 9, 2009 at 9:10 PM
BK Chowla, said…
You have covered life so beautifully in five sentences---there is nothing much to say after this.
December 9, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Readers Dais said…
Instances that create a weeping heart moistening our eyes- difficult to classify,it maybe a photo,a movie clipping,a song,a press report and of course certain memories...i am glad atleast i am able to do that... :(
December 9, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Ginger said…
beautiful words. The truest expressions of love make me tear up with tears of joy.
December 10, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Iddy Albatross said…
Although there are very few things that make me cry (Haven't done that in quite a while now, no idea why...), there are a few things that do make me wistful...

1. Certain books
2. Very rarely, a movie
3. Some songs
4. Lonely hours at a few places
5. Making up with those select few rare friends, after a big fight

Thanks for writing this. You just inspired me to write something, using this as the basis of it. I hope you don't mind that...?
December 10, 2009 at 1:50 AM
Nivedita Thadani said…
Hi Swapna,
Very inner most thoughts, thanks for sharing. You made me think about cry!!!
For me, I cry for very few reasons, thats why my husband calls me "stone hearted!!"
1. I cry when my daughter troubles me for her studies.
2. I cry when my daughter gives good dance performance on stage.
3. I cry when........ hey I stopped crying long back for small things :-)
December 10, 2009 at 2:27 AM
A Modern Mother said…
At my daughter's heart break that her best friend is moving away!
December 10, 2009 at 5:43 PM
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December 11, 2009 at 2:54 AM
Pramoda Meduri said…
:)..some of urs match wth mine..and apart frm them, when ppl judge me without understanding what i am..and when i make some mistake and as i have to appologize..:).

good postre..
December 11, 2009 at 11:08 PM
lostworld said…
Ummmm... When I see my mom cry (even if its for an emotionally draining movie)..I start off too ;-)
December 12, 2009 at 3:10 AM
Disguise said…
Memories make me cry, a LOT.
Especially, when they're about a person who isn;t with you any more. Or someone who you're not friends with or something :(
December 12, 2009 at 3:00 PM
abraham said…
hi swapna, thanks for visiting me on www.chackoskitchen.blogspot.com. i will sure be uploading more such article in the coming days. do subscribe to my emails, not to miss any new article i post. rgds
abraham
December 13, 2009 at 1:48 AM
Gomathy S said…
Wonderful feminine blog layout :)
December 13, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Shilpa Garg said…
Beautiful thoughts, Swapna!!
Made me do some introspection too!! :)

Wishing you happiness! :)
December 14, 2009 at 5:00 AM
Swapna Raghu Sanand said…
It's been wonderful to read your thoughts and I feel really humbled by the overwhelming warmth and candour. Thank you so much, each one of you.
December 14, 2009 at 2:01 PM
Naarya said…
yeshudaas's voice can melt any heart and any moment...
December 15, 2009 at 1:42 AM
Win Your "SELF" said…
These are very special experiences in everyone's Life..!
Crying is good sometimes Though to Win over such Situations... :-)
December 15, 2009 at 4:54 PM
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