Last word With those who judge Who make a mockery Of emotions, thoughts that lay bare To them Last sleep Of perturbed thoughts And failed
Author: Sonali Bhatnagar Prasad
Sonali Jay Bhatnagar is a work-from-home mother to a two years old. She was introduced to this wonderful coven of writers by a fellow writer. She finds recurring writing events as exercises for the brain and an art for the mind.
Let it All Go
At the crack of dawn, Siya left for her morning walk. She appeared odd with unkempt hair, sulken eyes as if she hadn’t slept at
Warmth of Love
I ate alone then Could see her pacing up and down Fresh homemade pickle, curd, white butter Used to give me company I longed for
Girl- A Burden Says Who?
“Vedika, why didn’t you come to say goodbye to Channo aunty?” asked Latika while caressing her younger sister’s hair who was lying on the bed.
Who Sets The Rules?
There she was! The sunshine Arka. True to her name, she spread happiness with her dimpled cheeks and chuckles. And today she looked radiant in
Every Story Has a Story
When the King, Robert the BruceLay on the cave floor dejectedI sent the spider his wayTo teach the world the lessonKeep trying until you succeed.
Dhaniya – A Tale of Love and Emotions
The clock had struck six. Dusk had set in. Lekha was busy rummaging through the items in the refrigerator while blabbering something to herself. “Ah!
Celebrate the Life
RuthlessCruel or expectedTo liberate the soulFrom mortality, it will comeOne day. Mourn notDon’t shed a tearRemembering the deadLet it not play victoriousOn you. InsteadSalute the
Separation Anxiety
He wishes me a sleepy bye. I wonder how time flew by. Finishing maternity leave, House, I am about to leave. Life will take it’s
The Light at the End of the Tunnel
A tunnel we all tread in this journey of life. A demon within on the lookout to cause a strife. Blocked by the barriers of
The Flame of Strength
Relaxing in the cozy comforts of my heavenly abode, I switch on the idiot box feeling bored. The sight is of a military truck going
The King of Fruits
The little girl in the corner waits for you. The granny complains that your arrival is overdue. The scorching summer sun brings one good thing
Papa Ki Gudiya
Dear Papa, Moving to an unknown land into an unknown family, there were many firsts as I transformed from “Miss” to “Mrs”. Switching from a
The Adventures of Musa and Siya
The dilapidated door to the basement opened with a squeaking sound and the big heavy hands of a man ruthlessly pushed a frail girl into
Sweet Savory
While the neighbourhood of Shanti Nagar was still snuggling in its cozy blanket on that freezing morning of December, it was business as usual in
The Shoals in the Sky
The mighty, tumultuous shoals envelope the azure sky, Stirring many hearts with a flurry of emotions countless. To quench the thirst of their mother, they
My Pride – My Black and Beautiful
You were nourished and cherished since childhood, As my prized possession I could boast of. High praises and compliments showered on you, Made my heart
Colors of Nostalgia
Snuggled in my blanket Woke up feeling suffocated Opened the window Sparkling snow disappeared Revealing brown roof, black road Picked the phone to check Which
Lesson of Shraddha and Saburi – A Ride to Remember
Anjana wiped out the beads of perspiration that trickled down her face with her chiffon dupatta while anxiously looking at her phone on that hot
The Stay-at-home Father
The cacophony in the room filled with toddlers and their mothers was replaced by murmurs as he entered. Some ladies giggled for he looked funny