The Port of Marseilles, May 1720 The Grand-Saint-Antoine slid into sight. Port authorities at the French Port of Marseilles had been informed and they stood waiting. “Monsieur*, do we allow Read More
“Give me a good reason, why we shouldn’t be doing this?” she looked at me. Fear mirrored her eyes. My throat felt paralyzed. I couldn’t answer. We simply stared at Read More
Yellow-orange hues, Transform the dark sky, Like a blushing bride, Dawn rises, so shy, Kissing night goodbye. How the wren warbles, On the window-sill, Luring us outdoors, To nature’s bounty, Read More
Nights waltz in, Filled with a song, Of their own, One that is silent, Yet melodious, Gliding through air, Unnoticed by mankind, Who remain asleep. They seem to say, It Read More
Jhimki’s mom wailed, “Hai Ram*! What is happening around us?” 17-year-old Jhimki rushed out to the small cubicle in their shanty. Her mother was seated on the floor with her Read More
The door opened with the chime of the bell, As they walked in, my heart swelled, ‘Oh! We missed you’ is all that they said, Memories filled my senses and Read More
They say that your life flashes in front of your eyes when you lie on your deathbed. And Shane was experiencing it. The picture was hung on the wall right Read More
Here I am, being wheeled to the delivery room, Anxious I am, anticipating to see you soon, My baby, no longer in my tummy you will be, Instead a little Read More
“No, Mumma, no…please!” Ayushi whimpered in her sleep. Rakesh turned over to see her move restlessly. His eyes filled with tears. Lifting his hand, he gently caressed her hair, praying Read More
How I Pray, For a Winter that warms, The cold in our hearts, And takes away the sorrows, It adds happiness to our lives, Keeping pain at bay, Shining like Read More
“Raghav beta, come. Dinner is ready. We are waiting.” “Ya, ya coming Ma. In a minute.” As the last throes of passion ebbed, Raghav gazed lustily at the model. She Read More
As the day dawns, a groan escapes me. These aches and pains refuse to go. I blame it on ageing. When I know that it is heartache! While the world Read More
Paintbrush in hand You trudge to the white wall Pushing the stool, there up you go I see a moon and stars in the dark sky A big black tree Read More
Raima was excited. Mummy was in the hospital. No, nothing serious. Mummy was about to have a baby. Raima recalled the moment the news had been broken to her. She Read More
‘Sniff, Sniff’ he felt the change in the air. He stretched his forearms, feeling the chill. “Hey, don’t push me!” came the voice from his left, and he stared at Read More
Mother Earth or Ma* as she was fondly called since time immemorial, was in agony. Good god, the intense pain! She felt her insides churn and the feeling to throw Read More
