The door was locked. There was no way to go out. The whispers grew louder outside, while the silence grew inside. One hand reached for a dupatta, twisting it, hard. Another reached for a collar, pulling it away… A cough erupted somewhere in the room. The sun shone bright, with endless possibilities. Legs unfolded, dragged slowly across the room, to…
You would think time had stood still,Yet the days will pass in the blink of an eye. My heart beats with every morning,Gratitude wells with every night. Late sun rises, bookshelves and nature around,Water fights, sprinklers and waves galore. I take time out to slow down with them,My heart beats with the sun that shines down. The mind rushes and…
Circles of Death The glimmer is shining bright, Little adults playing pretend, Talking about that stick That makes you cool. Tiny clouds that dance, Rooting within, strong and lethal These circles of death that surround you Pungent, colorful and wispy. Puffing rings that grow into circles, Tricks that bring laughter, Admiration from those around them. Pats on the back and even…
The rocking chair creaks rhythmically. A metronome in the darkness. The thunder and lightning reflect the turmoil within. She sits looking out the window. The droplets cluster on the window, colliding into each other and disappearing into nothingness. A tear rolls down her cheek. Why would she be punished so? They were together for such a short time but ache…
A country’s leader put his country first and my family and thousands more like us lost everything they had built in the years leading up to that date. He not only destroyed his own coutry and people but ruined millions of innocent lives. When Saddam Hussain decided to invade Kuwait. We lived an idyllic life. My small family thriving. Dad…
I look up to thank the lady whose holding the elevator door open for me, dusting the snow off myself. Mouthing a thank you I look around, only to be flabbergasted on seeing the last person on earth I would ever want to see. My ex. What the hell is he doing here? He’s staring at me giving me that…
The crying is unbearable. I panic every single time. My heart says love it. My head says get some sleep. But my body, keeps going through the monotonous motions. Clean. Sleep. Feed. Sleep. Clean. Feed. Sleep. Feed. Clean. Feed. Sleep. Clean. Feed. Sleep. Clean. With random organizing, hasty meals, exhausting chores and short naps thrown in along with the omnipresent…
Came across this poem I wrote for all my friends after my first baby shower . It was such a precious day and a wondrous time, not knowing what the future holds. Excitement built up exponentially as the end grew near !! Yet these words remind me of how it takes a real support system to be able to get…
As they dragged his friend away, Each hurried, whispered word scratched itself onto parchment of his thoughts. He had assumed they were only three in the room that day. His dying ally had apparently not wanted to add to their already bloody hands. But now with the trial upon him and a few days to live he didn’t want to…
Janamashtami Poem Translation. Miracle of Birth, Brought up by unknown mother, Naughtiness Innocence, Won over the love of one and all. Troubling mama, Then loving with words, Scaring her with antics, Reaching heights in childhood. Lifting Govardhan mountain easily, Dancing on the head of Kaliya the snake, Always treating troubles as a game, Defeating even demons with a smile. Teasing…