The Flight of the Phoenix
PROLOGUE It arrived right on time, a blaze of brilliant white across the sky, the tail an icy spangled decoration. It was destined to be
Penmancy Anthologies
Introspecting Inner Voice
Mind often travels to far land To accrue food beyond trite life And escape death from daily strife Wistful eyes look for balmy stand. Haywire
The Enterprising Assistant
“What do we have here?” I demanded. The husband grinned sheepishly, displaying his newest acquisition that would join his already burgeoning bevy of electronic devices.
My Life Plan
Hi! I am Jay, and today was supposed to be the best day of my life. Today was the only opportunity to showcase my hard
Mother Of Mine
She nurtures nascent bud to life, She may not be an armoured knight, She guards her child in every plight, She endures every pain and
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
The Audition
I was seated in my agent’s office, waiting for my turn to audition for a movie based on the life of Queen Yashodhara and Prince
Witness for the Defence
Mallika Varma strode out of the court premises in frustration. She was the defense lawyer representing the accused in the much-publicized ‘Hemangini Murder Case.’ Burgundy
Camouflaging Feelings
Each day is a new opening, Choices and changes to be made, Camouflaging feelings should fade, Rise and accept new beginning. Hiding feelings under the
Boxing Day
Crammed is my home, boxes galore, a slice of yesterday in each, life-lessons plenty, did each teach. Hits, misses, memories, and more. It’s time to
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
Melodies in My Heart
Swati stared at her laptop and waited for the time to display 18:30 before calling it a day. She was preoccupied today, and didn’t work
La’Battalia
It’s an ever-growing bee line They’ve been waiting since forever Angst cough and impatience fever When was the last time things were fine? White coated
Seeking Salvation
In search of the elysian fields, Meandering lands, jaunting seas, I pursued the elusive peace, Allured by the power it wields. Wading through the throes
It’s My Life
On the crossroads of Life I stand Pondering which path I should take And whatever choice I shall make Won’t you be there to hold
The Night Carnival
Argent orb rose o’er lilac sky Stars, bright lights of a country fair Fete is set with celestial ware Carousel starts at pink dusk shy
I am no Different
People called me different, why? To their views I did not agree I allowed nothing to stop me My only limit was the sky! They
A Day in Verse
Sameer’s queue crawled towards the ginormous stone deity, sitting nonchalantly on a pedestal, unconcerned with the crowd of teenagers gaping at it. Sameer grunted in
