“Lights in Diwali,” they said it was, brightening the earth. Is that how we appear to the people from below? Wondered all of us, alike, never seeing us from distance. Lights in Diwali accompanies with puffs of smoke, why so? There is no smoke around us other than puffy clouds. And those thundering noises from … More Stars and Lights.
Sona was his friend, no best friend, no best friend forever. They were together since high school. It’s been 14 years now. They got married to each other last month. And today standing in the cremation ground, he cried his eyes out before her ashes. Shekhar knew that life can’t be perfect. But his life was … More The Perfect Life!
Dear ten year old me, It is Diwali tomorrow. And I am not excited as I used to be! Did you ever think that such a day would come in your life? Remember those Diwalis back in the day where you were excited just to burn the crackers. Of course, you remember! For a 10-year-old fireworks … More Missing you!
“Hi.” “Hi,” Grace said uncertainly. “I’m Joe.” “Grace.” “I see you here every evening.” “I haven’t seen you.” “Yeah, I know. You never seemed to be present here when you were here.” He chuckled. That was true. She came there every evening in memory of her deceased boyfriend, Xavier. That spot was their favorite meeting … More New Step!
She wakes up early every morning and soon starts her work for the day. Rest of the family wakes up later to the aroma of food. As they treat themselves to the breakfast, she sneaks in a quick shower, getting ready for (more) work. Getting their kids ready for school comes under her job description … More She!
Up in the tree, Down on the ground, who knows better to decorate, where they are! Autumn leaves, has its own way in marking its territory! Linking this to Wordless Wednesday at Abracabadra hosted by Ruchira. Also linking this to Write Tribe Pro Blogger – Day 22, NaBloPoMo October – Day 22 at Blogher, Ultimate … More #WordlessWednesday 7
Warmth of my heart, you are, Loneliness is meaningless with you around, Bittersweet is just a figment, Of the moments, I thought about you! Wonderland you whip out, Just being you, mesmerizes me! Dreams call it quit afraid to compete with you! Why dream, when life Is sweeter with you in it! Linking this to Write … More You!!
One by one they came, “Welcome,” said me. Without making eye contact, They looked around. They went through my belongings, As I laid out my treasures. Closed were their ears to the cries I stifled, Or the murmurs I made. A spike in interest, I felt But that was just me being hopeful! No one … More Crushed Moment!
Today is one of those days, I am sad for no reason. I am not aware of the whys, I feel broken. Inspiration sucked out of me, as emotionless I feel. Like a leaf falling in the autumn breeze. I smile for the sake of it, never fulfilling the meaning; Today is one of those days! … More A Broken Day!
She looked at the art, puzzled. It didn’t make any sense to her. The stones, tiles, clock with numbers shattered, bottles – she thought it was garbage piled on a corner. But it is displayed as art in the gallery. People are looking at this one in particular very curiously, very impressively. Only she couldn’t … More The Dazzling Charm
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