“Ding-dong!” Sundari’s father rushed to open the door. “Sundari, my darling princess! You came home before I could come to the bus stop. I thought
Author: Gowri Bhargav
Gowri is a woman on a quest to fulfill her dreams. She likes to experiment with words.
Unheard Pleas
I am different but I haven’t sinned Alas! I shed silent tears I yearn to be free, why can’t you see? Will you please put
Celebrating Life with Memories
“May I know why you are very quiet today, dear?” asked Sundari’s dad. Every evening after coming back from school Sundari would rush to her
A Soulmate’s Winter Song
The leaves have withered; I may fail to wake up to a tomorrow, But please don’t shed tears vapidly, Reminisce all the fragrant days we’ve
A Mouthful of Lies
“Tring…,” rang the school bell. All the students of class 3 rushed out of the classroom, and so did Sundari. Her round almond eyes were
Soulful Yearnings
Your sublime face, lights up my days, in many ways, My heart does race, I wish you knew, my love is true, In meetings few,
When the Mountains Called Her
“Congratulations! You have won the holiday getaway to Gatlinburg. You are allowed to bring two of your friends along with you. Please find the details
Ephemeral Existence
Winter, spring, summer, fall, I had stood braving them all. I was a tall, mighty oak tree. I can’t recall how and when I was
Embers of Love
Between my paused breaths, Mon amour, I yearn, My vapid eyes shed tears with gnawing pain, Like wilted roses, piece by piece I fall, My
Life’s New Chapter
Lakshmi adorned her husband’s picture with a Jasmine garland strung by her. She lit the Kamakshi vilakku* and closed her eyes for a few moments
Dawn of Awakening
The first rays from the rising sun streamed through the translucent glass window of Raghav’s bedroom. The apartment on the sixteenth floor of the high-rise
Hope-the Savior
Beneath several layers dark and deepBuried and forgotten lie woven dreamsBroken and scattered they sadly weepBruised, they wane and let out muted screams Echoing memories
Dark Desires and Damnation
Every night we waited with bated breath for our darling ladylove to lay her lips upon us. She came unabashedly. Ooh! Those furtive glances that
A Ticket to Meet Santa
Emma was a third-grade student chosen to narrate a story during the Christmas celebrations in her school. “Good Morning! My name is Emma and I’m
A New Beginning
The entire town of Louisville appeared like a winter wonderland with several inches of snow on the ground. The Main Street- the most happening place
Thou Art My Love
In thy pristine eyes I clearly see, A reflection that belongs to me, Hark! I belong to thee and only thee, All thy inhibitions, just
Call of Autumn
The cool zephyr gently whispers In the ears of trees that stand tall, Leaves pirouette to autumn’s call Dazzling in myriad colors. Spreading the crowned
A Serendipitous Encounter
The mountains of Kodai looked mystically serene with a blanket of mist. Muthu’s tea stall was perched atop a rocky mountain. His business seemed to