A Drop of Life

A Drop of Life

She was thirsty and parched,  The heat cracked her skin open.  All she yearned for,  Was a drop of water to soothe herself.    Her weary eyes, were in search,  Of that one speck of dark cloud,  Through which a drop might fall,  Like a glisk from the winter days. ...
Heart that Melted

Heart that Melted

His heart was cold and frozen,  Like the trees in winter.  His eyes spew fire,  At the sight of enemies across.  Fierce warrior that he was,  His only aim was to save his flag.  He shot everyone in the line,  But ceased at the sight of one soul.  A small human stood...
The Journey from Salem to Varanasi

The Journey from Salem to Varanasi

  The station bustling With people and trains chugging.  Letting out a loud siren,  Marched in the Ganga Kaveri Express.    We ran alongside the coaches,  To stop right in front of ours.  Quickly hopped onto it,  And began searching our berths.    Once...
Seed That Did Lead

Seed That Did Lead

Having XX wasn’t my fault,  But they blamed me and mom a lot.  My own tried to get rid of me,  I wondered why couldn’t they let me be.    They buried me though, I was breathing,  The anger in them was seething.  Lest they knew that I was a seed,  That...
Eerie Silence

Eerie Silence

  An eerie silence shrouded the air,  Unusual that was, As kids were part of the daily affair.    An armed troop was the reason,  For the vibrant air to turn chill,  Even during this festive season.    Two shots, one hit the wall, And one to the tree, ...