Sweet and Bitter are poles
apart. If one is the north pole that other is the south pole. When comparisons
are drawn there are so many ways of talking about it.
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| Sweet Mango |
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| Bitter Neem |
But here there is no
comparison or difference that is being debated. Two simple words crossed my
mind and that’s how the whole story stands.
Being a Bengali, I have a
sweet tooth and sweet things are my favourite. But bitter things can’t be
avoided. Here I’m talking about food. Karela/bitter gourd is bitter and is not
very suitable to my palate. But this is healthy and karela does get a place in
the menu list…not every day but sometimes. Neem is bitter and methi saag also
gives out that bitter smell when it is cooked. But I like methi parathas, very
tasty.
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| Rosogolla |
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| Karela |
Even emotions can be bitter
and sweet. Memories can also have these two effects.
Life also is sweet at times
and sometimes bitter.
But this sweet and bitter
make up our life.
What to choose among the
two – sweet ripe mango or bitter neem leaves – choice is yours.