The Forgotten Diwas

The Forgotten Diwas

An inspiration to those who are lazy, The soldiers’ love for their country is crazy. Their struggle is not fake, For the country, they put their lives at stake.   We should learn something from them, For the nation, they are indeed a gem.  Even before they...
Bae

Bae

Brought to Chikmagalur by Baba Budan, Coffee plantations look like Eden. To plant her at the hills, Certain norms one needs to fulfill. Cardamom is it’s mother, And cinnamon the father, They nurture the coffee plant, And with their presence the family just...
Wholehearted Embrace

Wholehearted Embrace

Claustrophobic she felt, And badly wanted to run away. Alas, she couldn’t do, As she was stuck within.   Worried for her life she was, But more about her mother, A passionate woman who lived for her, Only for her.   Gathering courage she spoke, “Mom, I...
Salem to Varanasi

Salem to Varanasi

Bustling Salem station, With hawkers, passengers and what not, Perplexed and amused I used to feel, Seeing that station rush.   A partially ignored Higginbothams, Lured me towards it, And in a jiffy I was back to the madness, Clutching tight, my prized...
An Emotion

An Emotion

White and fluffy batter, Ground to perfect smoothness, All fermented and ready, To satiate the hunger pangs.   Tawa, greased with oil, Pre-heated to the optimal, Is ready to receive the white batter, With arms open wide and round.   Srrrrppp goes a serving...