Sunita Sahu shares her poem ‘A Wistful Lament’ for #PenMuse-56. Please read and share yours for this #writingprompt: https://penmancy.com/penmuse-56/
#writingcommunity #writing #poetrychallenge #amwriting #contestalert
Author: Sunita Sahu
Sunita works as a Software engineer in Bangalore. She is an avid writer & loves composing poems, flash fictions & short stories of all genres. Creative writing is her hobby & she has many of her poems & flash fictions published in multiple international literary zines till date.
An Ode to my Mother
In the world of blue, when I craved for pink, She stood by me, not caring what others would think! Amidst toy cars and trains,
A Lover’s Soliloquy
Why o why does the room feel cold? Is it the wind or ‘cause my heart’s forlorn! Writhing in sorrow deep, I toss and turn
Sing a Song
Sing a song, o baby, sing a song! Efface bitter memories, wipe a tear, Etch crescent curves, make them dance along! When clouds of despondence
Sprinkle Sprinkle Love and Joy
Sprinkle, sprinkle, love, and joy, Light a murky heart, my boy! Those souls plagued by wars and drugs, Shower them with tightest hugs. When clouds
Flight of the Starlings
One fine evening, off I wandered towards the woods deep, lured by aesthetic wonders Laying on the mossy carpet, I inhaled the fragrance wild of
Let’s Celebrate Love
Come, let’s glide across the wispy clouds Together, me and you Away from scurrilous tongues, scowling crowds Bidding rancor adieu Let’s confess long concealed feelings
Fareena’s Dilemma
“May I know why my munchkin looks so grumpy today?” Meena asked her ten-year-old daughter Fareena, seeing her sullen expressions. “Mama! Why can’t I fart
The Last Resort
*Knock Knock* “Uncle Tim, it’s 17th March already.” 15-year-old Poppy whispered timidly. “And?” A rasping voice emanated from the other end of the door. “You
The Surmi Bond
You entered my life, donning a smile seraphic Over my heart you reigned, I was on cloud nine Beneath the coruscating umbrella of Penmancy Ushered
The Unwelcome Newbie
*Ting-Tong* “Coming!” An ecstatic Teeya boisterously descended the stairs, however the moment she opened the door, her keen eyes turned carmine with rage. “You! Get
Whispers of Heart
Surrounded by minacious darkness Sane seems life no more, my soul tattered and torn Shuddery mind lost in the wilderness Sparkling eyes once, now stone
The Journey of Self-Discovery
Moiling hard from dawn to dusk Heady scent of sweat and musk Enthusiasm, bubbling inside Exhilaration you can’t hide Uncertainties, hurdles seem umpteen Enshrouded by
The Unwelcome Present
“Honey, there’s a courier for you.” I headed downstairs to find a present wrapped in a carton with a card stuck on the front that
Fartman In Love
Hello Penmancers! Remember me? I’m your superhero – Fartman who precluded the avaricious actions of some gluttonous lumberjacks a few months back, thus safeguarding my
Lament of an Aborted Child
Mama! Mama! Please tell me why Every night at twelve sharp you grieved My presence often made you peeved Weren’t you keen to hear my
The Spooky Melody
Shh! On that couch, my beloved sleeps Unbeknownst of the danger that creeps Skin so tender, Ah! Now I’m aroused In your blood, let me
Project ArachnidX
12th October 2021 Breaking News: Another murder in Blossomville in the wee hours last night. The victim, a 24-year-old student at County College was found
The Bizarre Coincidence
“Fiona, this is Dr. Frost, calling from Sentesbury Hospital. Can we talk?” “Hey Doctor, sure we can!” “A complicated case has arrived today morning in
Play of Pretense
Ah! Remember how you told me once Breathtaking were my eyes, cerulean blue Capturing your heart cupid, in an instant. Dulcet, my voice, a soulful