Poem on Depression: I’m okay

Someone told me- depression is like the Dementor in Harry Potter Series It wipes out all your happy memories It sucks away your vigor for living But to me, depression was a cruel friend that took off all those swanky masks I bought from the world in return of all the worldly adjectives I earned … Continue reading Poem on Depression: I’m okay

My Mother’s Curse

Crawled up in a corner, In middle of a panic attack, Comes an imaginary flashback My father tearing up the letters In more than a thousand pieces And yelling on my mother, “Now, this is your only family.” When she was about to post Some handwritten letters Scribbled on a scented paper The letters that … Continue reading My Mother’s Curse

Piggybank of courage

She was born & cursed, insulted restricted, abused and, exploited but she thrived coz she was created with a piggybank of courage Every time she sees her mother smile while weeping in her sorrows Every time she is able to drive away the bullies inside and outsside Every time she turns a deaf ear to … Continue reading Piggybank of courage

Short Story: Stupid Cupid

Image Credit: Freepik.com “Hi! Recognize me, eh? I’m your one and only point of contact in the matters of the heart. I am the oldest and most authentic Cupid and I have no branches. And today, with much regret, sorrow, nostalgia, and anger, I would like to resign from the job. Why? Because my position … Continue reading Short Story: Stupid Cupid

White Nights

This is an old story I wrote for some short story competition. For some reasons unknown, I find it easy to read and soothing for the soul. Hope you'll would like it too. “Can’t you see I am trying to shoo you away?” my voice is stern this time. But it’s funny how animals sometimes … Continue reading White Nights

Dear Voice in My Head

Dear voice in my head Ever since I learned languages, I taught you how to put forward your opinions and take a stand. When I was a kid, I reflected you like a mirror. People used to laugh at you but adore me. When I grew up, my parents and teachers conspired against you and … Continue reading Dear Voice in My Head

I Am Alive

Flipping through the old diariesReading out the old poemsListening to the old voicesI feel nostalgic Helpless I feelsometimes to such an extentThat the very word seemsto be trivial to me I swear I always triedtill there were tears in my eyesand i know i could not make anyone believewhat my life has always meant to … Continue reading I Am Alive

Who do you love more?

  "O my beloved Radha, Why are you so far from me? Won't you see my face for one last time? Now that my worldly duties summon me." "O Krishna, the lotus-eyed boy I fell in love with, I know I can't stop you from going. But how would you go without your flute? This … Continue reading Who do you love more?

My mind is a kaleidoscope

If my mind can be a place, it is a maze Some parts are deep stinking ditches While some are fragrant bright gardens Some are as dangerous as a cliff edge While some are as benevolent as a rose bed Some are roller coaster rides to old memoirs While some are winding roads to a … Continue reading My mind is a kaleidoscope