This Too Shall Pass
The times are challenging. There’s hue and cry everywhere. Situation is appalling. This seems like a never-ending nightmare. Unknown or acquaintances, all are suffering. There’s
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Unbreakable
She lay awake on her bed, numb Wondering and wondering, Why couldn’t she be like them? Each sob to her heart a sting, How long
Bridal Cues
From the day she entered the household, I followed her around. She was beautiful, her face radiant with the glow of a life-long commitment; a
A Tale of Three Wishes
My time is up. But before leaving forever, I want to tell you a story – the story of my three wishes. Let me start
The NextGen Creator
The true nature of a teacher is unique, He feels happy on every student’s success, His guidance appears when students feel weak. He moulds students
Embers From The Same Fire
Samsara. Camels. Ships of the deserts. Objects of my unwavering affection. They, strangely, do not top most people’s list of favourite animals, but then I’m
Let’s Give Another Try
You and I stand away, so far, Don’t you realize you are still in my heart? Sans you, my life sounds like a broken guitar.
The Bespectacled Goat
In a farm once lived a bespectacled goat. He was renowned in the entire area for his impeccable wisdom. One day a fight broke out
Iron Lungs
Freedom from limits is liberation, but finding solace within those limits is the purpose of our creation. With Polio, Iron lungs is where Paul fits,
The Night Toggles
In doldrums, the night toggles! While unnerving is its brevity, The vastness of its realm boggles. Trapped in the glory of its perpetuity, Brimming is
The Shadowed Mind
The stone-walled alleys of Peillon were once home to Frank. But today, those familiar streets made him uncomfortable. The thick fog trapped the street lights,
A Heartfelt Tribute
Beautiful angels in white, Bring warmth to the aching heart, With their smile and make lives bright. From dawn to dusk, they do their part,
The Brother in The Shadow
“The first runner-up is Saksham Mehra.” After reaching this far and missing the trophy by a whisker would have upset anyone, but not Saksham, this
Service Before Self
Life is imbued with a purpose To strive selflessly for bretheren An exceptional credo, quite momentous. History is a witness to glorious lesson With the
Never Alone
Sandhya’s fingers flexed and extended rhythmically, deftly creating a shadow puppet on the wall. Adi squeaked mirthfully. Sandhya stopped to answer her phone. Mother’s voice
Shadow of Trust
“One signature here too.” Suraj handed another paper to his mother, Bhumi, who signed without hesitation. He knew better, she believed. As the sun dipped
The Disguised Love
Their love had a magical spell That entwined her heart In the scent of his musky smell Her starker days got an enigmatic start His
