Finally, SHE arrives. After several rounds of arguments, debates, and discussions, the Sen family takes HER home. Despite a strict ‘no’ from friends and families
Author: Amrita Mallik
Amrita believes that writing keeps her sane and her identity alive. Hence, despite a homemaker she relaxes and rejuvenates herself through books and scribblings.
Flying a Kite
Flying a kite on the halcyon sky, Festival beckoning, yet why are you late? Frolicking mood pervades, no wonder why, Finicky you’re, maybe about your
December Rain
O, shocking December rain, Pining for warm sun is vain. Wacky weather echoes my grief, It seems long, though it will be brief. You’ll go
Another Day
Another day has again passed, Between tomorrow and yesterday, Cribbing incessantly, I confine myself, Demons haunting my mind and soul, Eerie silence encircling me, Fetch
Purple Bruises
Royal and rare, purple, is a rich man’s pride, Creative and magical, enigma too, Boosting spirits and calming the nerves and mind, Yet, purple wounds
What’s In Your Store
Bring on life, what’s in your store, let me see, Hindrances or blessings, which one you choose? I think, you are on an avenging spree,
My Earnest Prayer
O, divine lord, harken my words, I’m fatigued and losing focus, My saviour, bolster my courage. My blue sky has become jet black, Losing focus
I Will Make My Mother Proud
“Mamma! Are you alright?” My mother would lovingly enquire innumerable times in a day. “O Mamma! Let me sleep. I am in deep slumber. Can’t
Life’s Secret
There’s a secret to life, Hope you’ll find some succour, Feel the pulse, it’s easy, Of a person or thing, You can’t then stay queasy.
21 Children
“21 children. 21 chances. One miss and you’re gone.” Rajesh cursed that moment when he had encountered Shirley. For prompt money he had readily agreed
Bewilderment
Such a bewildering prompt, can I write? Let me think and jot down my ideas abound. You can see, I’m no exceptional wright. When I
Chilly Winters
The chill has come to make us sit down Cosily Willingly Lazily Yet moving to relish the moments. Warm sun hugs and the cool breeze
I Need Your Help
I’m standing at crossroads. I’m confused about whether I should personally go and wake her up or wait for her to arise on her own?
The Modern Scheherazade
I grew up in the narrow dark lanes of the metro city. It took me years to understand where I belonged to. I had no
Life’s Fine
Life’s fine When there is rain Thunder and lightning scare Lengthy power cut follows soon It’s good. Life’s fine Sun and moon play When it’s
Revenge Taken
“Give me a good reason as to why should I have left them at the mercy of the blind justice of our country?” sharply retorted
A Blessing in Disguise
Dear contagion, you are a boon! No matter what the people say For you have come at the right time To cleanse and detox the
Kali’s Comeback
“The daily reports of rapes, harassments, molestations have become unendurable. Is it time for a new avatar to arrive and save us?” “No chance! Even
Honey and Bunny, the Jodi No.1
Honey and Bunny are greatly inspired by Reporter Dada, their neighbour. One day, they get hold of a camera and soon they begin their journey.