Benevolent Shade

Benevolent Shade

Your shade, so soothing, Was our abode for ages. Under you, we grew, Laughed, cried and enjoyed. You saw us as toddlers, Running around you, Singing Ring-around-the- roses. As we grew, Your shade grew too And we basked under it, During lunch and PE. Your shade was the...
The English Teacher

The English Teacher

R K Narayan, the name synonymous with the dreamy town of Malgudi. Isn’t it? When I picked up his book ‘The English Teacher’, I didn’t imagine that it would leave a lasting impression on me.   The story about a young English teacher...
Muffled Voice

Muffled Voice

I could hear the voices, That awaited my arrival. They said we will do this, They said we will do that.   I knew they were mine, And I belonged to them. Lest I knew that, That was just my misunderstanding.   Reality was far more severe, As when they heard… I...
Maa…

Maa…

More than the world they mean, Affectionate is she towards them. Amazing courage she has When she embraces motherhood.   Considered coy and shy, A mother isn’t one though. As she brings out a life, Almost losing hers…   Her blood and flesh, Lies in...
Smoky Imprints

Smoky Imprints

The azure sky, Looked bright and calm, Shining against the sun, It looked all warm.   Gray coloured birds, Flew across majestically. Leaving a trail of smoke, As the imprint on its body.   The birds had a tattoo, The tricolour that we boast off. They glided...