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 all. A few steps later, Read More
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 hers She insisted that aaloo Read More
“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. “I don’t like that old Read More
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 her yellow dress. Her best Read More
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. When the boastful haughty hareWas Read More
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! I don’t understand who touched Read More
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 lifeCelebrate the personRecognize the good Read More
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 own course. Unsure whether smooth Read More
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 our own thoughts. Heart dominates Read More
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 up in flames. In a Read More
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 with it. You add to Read More
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 service to a business family, Read More
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 the darkness. The sobbing girl Read More
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 Gupta household. The retired Read More
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 come by. The young and Read More
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 smile and eyes twinkle. My Read More
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 was daily ritual Holi messages Read More
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 summer afternoon in Delhi. Time Read More
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 holding a tiny cuddly baby Read More
