You observe the actress slithering on the grass in a flimsy white saree, soaking wet under the cold showers yet steaming hot, to be licked
Author: Bhavna Kaushik
Chicken Arora
It’s a universal truth acknowledged that an Indian mother, in possession of a grown-up son, must be looking for a daughter-in-law who would listen to
Care to Share
If you are unhappy and you know it, call your friends, If you are unhappy and you know it, meet someone you can depend If
The Election Game
Hush! Naive people, don’t believe a word, Politicians are gonna promise a rosy world And if that rosy world has no bling, Politicians are gonna
The Earth’s One-Sided Love Story
That day the Sun was in a hurry He had a date on the other side of the globe Spreading light, giving insights, brightening life
The Autumn Leaf
Young and green, I looked at the azure sky Sunkissed, I blushed, changed hues of vibrant red Turned orange, and brown, I fluttered to fly
Unwind Life
We, daughters and mom took a trip Unwind grief, discover Brio life Cheering Mom out of gloomy grip Azure sky, birds hover Snap rife Vast
The Vagabond
He says, “Flip a coin and decide,” “Are you out of your mind?” I reply. “This is my life, not a chocolate or ice cream
Grandma’s Story
“Mumma, story!” Annie isn’t sleeping. She wants her mother to follow the daily ritual. “No, Annie. Mamma busy. No story today. Close your eyes. Sleep!”
Tina Learned To Drive
Hi! I’m Tina. I’m a programmer at one of the software giants. I commute to the office by a local train or an auto if
Contented I Wait To Embrace Death
I look back, how far life has come keeping me strong, not turning full circle like Shakespeare’s poem Observing my chums, leaving me one by
Identity Crisis
Reflections show a sweet curvy girl, ‘Is it me? Where’s the feeling? I wonder, ‘There’s some blunder in me?’ Teaching nuances of women being You
Love Thy Self
Leila placed tea on the table and sat next to Ravi on the wrought iron garden swing. Leila crooned, ‘Aaj Kal Paaon Zamin Par Nahi
Forbidden Love
Love finds unexpected trysts, it happens, takes control of the psyche Questioning my sensibility, love popped up when I wished to hide. He befriended me
Train to Patna
“Hey! What happened? Are you alright?” Alia wakes Raghav up. “I’m fine.” Raghav was sweating profusely. “Same old dream, chasing the train?” She asked. “Yeah!
The Soldier’s Life
Glowing faces beam, the lanterns burn in a cove Ginger tea, conversations warm and deep Growing comraderies, brewing trust on the stove Glacial winds freezing
The Boy In A Bikini
Georgia, USA 2012 Rudra and Akash She was afraid to come out of the locker She was as nervous as she could be She was
The Funambulist
Audience applauds as he climbs blindfolded on wire Born to skywalk on a tightrope, daredevil moves Carrying an extra-long balancing pole Dangling on dizzying heights,