Crisp, Fresh and Empty

Crisp, Fresh and Empty

With fresh thoughts, I sat down to pen, My life’s journey, Through my words, On a paper that was Crisp, fresh and empty.   As the ink flowed through the nib, My thoughts froze. It came to a standstill, And resolved not to budge.   Minutes passed by And...
Bharathi

Bharathi

He didn’t wage a war, But his powerful voice was heard really far. Wars needn’t be fought with swords and guns, He proved that with his paper and pens. His words were those tiny pellets That fell on the enemy like a shower of bullets. His impactful poems...
The Kakori Sojourn

The Kakori Sojourn

In the name of taxes, Our country was looted. Our hard earned money, Filled the English caskets.   Enraged at this treatment, The young bloods boiled. They vowed to get the money back, Just like Robin Hood.   Kakori was the chosen route, And Ramprasad...
Masterchef

Masterchef

Donning the hat of a master chef, Flicking the ladle, I started to cook, Kitchen seemed so comfy and homely, Yes, I was ready to show my skills. Stove turned on with tava and oil sizzled, Drenching the chimney as mustards crackled, Do I stay or run, I thought....
Loss

Loss

Her mind froze, and heart paced faster that it almost exploded, Her fragile hands trembled, of her age and also fear, as she slowly removed the pristine white face cloth. Pregnant silence shattered with her cries, And her tears flowed. Violent storm ‘twas. The cloth...