I, Mumbai

I, Mumbai

They came in fearlessly, And looked possessed. They marched on my body, As though they were obsessed.   They carried ammunitions, And entered my chambers. Within seconds I was covered, With blazing embers.   My children reacted fast, But they were faster. By...
Why??

Why??

  Dust and fragments Covered the earth, That once was a garden.   Instead of cherries on trees, It now had dried blood, And pieces of human flesh.   Pebbles were replaced, With empty shells And metal fragments.   The greenery gave way to, Grey,...
Loss

Loss

  Heavy on heart, Haunting the mind, Loss leaves an impression, That creates a void.   Loss, just four letters, Is a word that’s inevitable, But dreaded by  Every human on earth.   Loss of a loved one, A dear one, Oh… that’s hard, To adjust...
Sound of Silence

Sound of Silence

Ask a new mom,  What is the sound of silence?  She would say…  “Relaxation mode on!!”.   Ask a mom of a toddler,  What is the sound of silence?  She would say…  ” It is dangerous and fearsome “.   Ask a teacher,  What is the sound of...
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...