“Mumma, can you read me a story,” said five-year-old Clara as her mother tucked her into bed. “Which story do you want me to read,
Author: Gayathri Achar
The Trip to Fairyland
I wandered into a lonely meadow, Trying to get rid of all my sorrow, Suddenly, I heard a voice; so sweet and mellow, I turned
Flight to Fantasy
I wish I could delve into a reverie, And be free to do whatever I wanted, Instead of being stuck in the misery, Of a
An Organic Mess
Organic chemistry is my worst nightmare, The thousands of equations give me a scare. The reaction proceeds at a defined pressure, With a catalyst, at
Sunset Musings
Every evening as the sun goes down, A priceless painting adorns the sky, I lie down on the earth below, Gazing at the pretty sight
Disguised Love
Like a bouquet of fresh roses, You came like an angel, Breathed life into my wilted heart, Blooming nascent buds of love. Sweet elixir seeped
Summer Holidays
I walk on the soft summer sand, As cool waves wash my feet gently. I can taste the salty sea and Enjoy the cool retreat-
My Paradise
Fragrant flowers dotted around, sealed my wounds with their sweet elixir. The prickly grass underneath, tickled away all my worries. The breezy zephyr, vanquished negative
Game of Love
You stirred a little fire in my lifeless heart, When I saw you that summer day, I felt a strong emotion beginning to start, You
The Cruise Conspiracy
The sky was clear blue, with just a few clouds in its vast expanse. The birds had retired to their homes in the shady palms
The Mysterious Trunk
Naina trudged up the staircase unwillingly. Why did she have to break that vase? Now she had to pay for it by going to the
A Broken Heart
Sans you my life’s nothing but black and white, A hollow world lacking luster and warmth, Like autumn leaves slowly fading away, I’m falling in
Self-Love to the Rescue
Ria sat in the corner of her room as a deluge of tears rolled down her eyes. *** “And the winner of the debate is…”
Friends Forever
‘Twas a summer evening when I first met you, You were full of smiles, bubbling with joy, We played a small game of hide ‘n
The Awakening
Finding myself in an abyss, Filled with a sense of misery, Feelings of melancholy fill this Feeble heart of a nobody. Impossible is how everything
Escape From Reality
Why is this world so mundane? This boredom drives me insane. Should I drink a magic potion, To escape from this condition? Isn’t there a
Break Free
“Rapunzel!” a voice said. “Let down your hair!” She sighed and let it down, as her mother, or rather, the woman who claimed to be
On a Stormy Night
Cozy inside near the fireplace, Sipping a hot cup of coffee, I watch the embers dance in glee, Oh! The flames they seem to embrace.
A Trip to Neverland
“Why is everything so boring?” I grumbled as I walked in my backyard. It was the summer holidays and while all my friends were enjoying
Musings Under the Night Sky
As I lie on the ground, Beneath the moonlit sky, Cool winds blow on my face gently, Darkness settles everywhere. Every single cell of mine