Poetry – More Than Just Words.
I love to write. Stories, letters, thoughts, dreams, poems. It doesn’t matter to me if no one ever reads what I write. The simple act of putting words into a…
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Those were the days
Children’s day made me feel a bit nostalgic. Here are my memories of a wonderful childhood, despite the scoldings and whacks. (They were so normal at that time) We ran…
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World Poetry Day 2025
Today is World Poetry Day, and the theme for this year is “Poetry as a bridge for peace and inclusion”. I think this is a wonderful theme and something that…
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Six years! I can hardly believe it’s been six years since that fateful day. The doctor’s face is a blur. I just remember he had a beard. The clock was…
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Swachh Bharat? Swachh Nothing #2
The Secrets In The Compound Be careful when you walk in our compound There’s no telling what you will find. You will see so many things You’ll find secrets of…
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Maya Angelou
This year is a very special year for me. I call it “my year of awesomeness” and one of the things that I have done to make it really awesome,…
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NaPoWriMo – Day 14 Yellow Roses
Yellow Roses Don’t give me red roses, They frighten me. I don’t want declarations of undying love And deep passion. So please don’t give me red roses. Their darkness scares…
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NaPoWriMo – day 13 Drunken Nostalgia
Drunken Nostalgia Chilled beer Warm summer afternoons Abba playing in the background. Voulez vous ? Oh yes I would! I would so go back to those days, Of LP records,…
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NaPoWriMo Day 12 -It’s time for the Phoenix to die
It’s time for the phoenix to die It’s time for the phoenix to die, And rise from the ashes of the past; Where the tears mix with flames; Flames to…
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NaPoWriMo Day 11 – A few more minutes please
A few more minutes please! I open my eyes, Half awake, half asleep. I look at the clock And sigh with relief! It will be another 10 minutes Before the…
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NaPoWriMo Day 10 – Sparkles on the tree
Sparkles on the tree They see her as the sparkling fairy On the top of the Christmas tree. They see the laughter and cheer And want it all. They…
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NaPoWriMo Day 9 – I dreamt of you last night
I dreamt of you last night. I dreamt of you last night. I woke up this morning, And you weren’t there. You won’t be coming back ever. I was sad…
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