Fourteenth Century, Romania There was a time when my tormented soul sought the warmth and solace of a tender heart. I desperately yearned to be
Author: Gowri Bhargav
Gowri is a woman on a quest to fulfill her dreams. She likes to experiment with words.
The Strange Boon
A red silk saree meandered along her curves. Her palms dazzled with bright marudhani, and the clinking glass bangles moved back and forth flirtatiously. Chunky
The Purple Chakra
The intriguing colour that’s half red, half blue, Purple – An amalgamation in between, In yoga, it denotes things spiritual, The third eye chakra is
Instant Karma
“Do you think we can do this?” asked Pete. “Of course! Let’s strike this place off our bucket list,” said Jim. The soaring temperatures burned
An Ode to Penmancy
Penmancy- It has a lot to offer, The prompts given are refreshing and new, A group where all writers can get better, And our inked
Together We Can
The lantern of hope offers us light As we dwell in helplessness, When the end of the tunnel seems out of sight. Let’s spread positivity
Love Amidst Shadows
Chaaya’s kohl smudged eyes sparkled with delight. She admired her reflection and imagined what it would be like to be garlanded by Neel. As the
The Hare and the Tortoise – 2.0
“I lost to you in the race last time. I am sick of being called ‘The Lazy, Overconfident Hare’. This time I’ve decided to be
The Dutch Date
I went on a date with Vincent van Gogh, He greeted me with three kisses and a ‘hallo’, We cycled around the Dutch meadows, And
One Last Wish
“Martha! I knew you would come. The Sun might stop shining someday but there is nothing that can stop you from coming here, every year,
An Ode to Women
O ye Women! An epitome of love A multitude of roles and masks Thou adorn with grace O ye Women ! Challenges thee battle are
As I Sit Down to Write
As I sit down to write, I am oblivious To the world around me, And my mind witnesses, All that my eyes can’t see. As
A Code to Decipher
“Mom, did you say Grandpa was a cryptologist for the Indian army?” asked Deepak. “Do you even know what that means?” asked his mom Meera.
Entrapment
My eyes incessantly craved for thine eyes, Day after day I became trapped in thee, My hopeless heart believed thy cloying lies, A realm beyond
Carnatic Music Journey
With notes Sa,Ri,Ga,Ma,Pa,Da,Ni, Carnatic musical adventure Does begin with guru for students. Know that it takes quite a long time for Mindfully mastering nuances Of
The Sad Story of a Great Artist
A Dutch man known for his art – Van Gogh; Dramatic, expressive, impulsive Rare pieces, styles novel, he painted. He led a life filled with
She Needs Justice
Naive and innocent,Dwelling in oblivion,She ventured into the world,Cruelty unfurled. Teddies her best friend,An ignominious beast came under pretense, Her dreams shattered, She lay battered. The pain
Earth’s Plea to Rain
I wait with impatience braving the heat, Our rendezvous delayed I’m left to grieve, My fervent soul makes an impassioned plea, I pine longingly for
My Chosen Love
I saw! Love in your eyes Burst with soulful feelings Willing to accept me with warmth. Your eyes… I felt! Warmth in your stroke Sparking