The cinderella shoes

When the world is blue
and I can't seem to find my rose tinted glasses,
When the evenings stretch endless
I step into my Cinderella shoes and go dancing.

When the prince charming is missing
and fairy tales gather dust,
When loneliness creeps in with the shadows
I step into my Cinderella shoes and go dancing.


When diamonds lose their sparkle
and stars lose their sheen,
When twinkle dims in my eyes
I step into my Cinderella shoes and go dancing.


With rouge on my cheeks
and gloss on my lips,
With a shimmery dress and blow dried hair
I step into my Cinderella shoes and go dancing.


I sway with the music
and hear the beat pounding in my ears,
As I step into my Cinderella shoes and go dancing
the world is suddenly a better place.

The winner takes it all

"Mamma Mia' was on ZStudio today. So had to share this....

I don't want to talk

About things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me
Now it's history

I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play

The winner takes it all
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny

I was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence

Building me a home
Thinking I'd be strong there
But I was a fool
Playing by the rules

The Gods may throw the dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear

The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain?

Tell me, does she kiss?
Like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same?
When she calls your name?

Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But, what can I say?
Rules must be obeyed

The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low


The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all

I don't want to talk
'Cos it makes me feel sad
And I understand
You've come to shake my hand

I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence, but you see

The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all

The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all

The winner takes it all

Memoirs of a Geisha

"Whatever our struggles and triumphs,

however we may suffer them,

all too soon they bleed into a wash,

just like watery ink on paper."

A very well worn copy of this book by Arthur Golden sits on my bookshelf.  I have leafed through it a hundred times to read excerpts or certain sections that I love. Being a popular book, I am sure most people know of this story inspired by the Geisha of Gion. There have been critics who have said that it idealises the life of a geisha and portrays it in a far more positive light than the reality. So be it. Books for me ARE an escape from reality, a journey in to a new place where you bring characters to life. Arthur Golden has done just that. It's beautiful writing, almost a sorrowful melody. One can picture little Chiyo running to the 'tipsy little house' on the hill and Sayuri dancing her life story in the streets, Okiya and tea houses of Gion.

When you peep beyond the exterior of the story - girl is sold as a Geisha and how she struggles through this life - you find a beautiful narrative of hope, patience and a stoic resolve. And the whole book is studded with beautiful quotes. One I can most relate to is:

"Grief is a most peculiar thing; we're so hopeless in the face of it. It's like a window that will simply open of its own accord. The room grows cold, and we can do nothing but shiver. But it opens a little less each time, and a little less; and one day we wonder what has become of it."

And I like that it has a happy ending. It makes you retain your faith in life. It tells you that your struggles will bear fruit one day.

I'd recommend it any day!