by Kirti V | Jun 29, 2026 | Poetry
Hey dear mother, The clothes hanging up high, Seem to be enjoying more than us. Don’t they look free and relaxed, Whereas, we are struggling. Struggling to find a roof over our head, Call a piece of land as our own Or even claim that we belong to a...
by Kirti V | Jun 29, 2026 | Poetry
How I wish I had a lamp, Just like Aladdin. And as I rub the body, A genie comes to fulfill my wishes”. Clatter! Bang! Clank! These sounds woke me up, And there was my kitchen, All decorated with broken porcelain. At that moment, I wished...
by Kirti V | Jun 29, 2026 | Poetry
Childhood was a nightmare for her, As she didn’t enjoy. Nothing was normal like others, As she was the sole breadwinner. Her family, dependent on her, She forgot to enjoy life. Money, care and security Was all that her little mind always thought....
by Kirti V | Jun 29, 2026 | Poetry
The drops of rain trickled down her face, Peeling off the makeup layer. Aghast were the people who saw, Purple spots as the mask uncovered. What they saw so far, wasn’t the real she. What was seen now, the sad reality. The purple bruises spoke a...
by Kirti V | Jun 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Mocked I was for my colour, My race and my hair texture. My diction was made fun of, Making me feel small in front of the world. I withdrew into self, Became quieter to the core. Introspection helped a lot, As I realized, I wasn’t at fault. ...
