by Kirti V | Jan 3, 2026 | Stories
“Piya, wake up, it’s time to school”, said Roopa as she tried waking her up. “Amma, why so early? The first period is boring, Math… I will go a little late. Please!!!!” Phaat!!! Before the next alarm could go, Piya felt a burning sensation on her skin. No,...
by Kirti V | Dec 30, 2025 | Poetry
Life sprouts, flourishes, With hopes, determination Spring just breathes freshness. Give up, just move on, Autumn’s mantra for mankind. Quite sensible right? Losing everything Yearning for warmth and comfort, Winter, harsh teacher. Summer...
by Kirti V | Dec 24, 2025 | Poetry
A voice… gifted, divine, Melodious, soulful Enthralled us long ago, So Lovely it sounded That I never let go. A voice… Gifted, divine, Made us fall in pure love. Even the hearts of stone, Melted fast when he sang, For someone who’s our own....
by Kirti V | Dec 21, 2025 | Poetry
In English we say, A fabric that’s at least six yards long, worn by Indian women. In poetry we say, A fabric that carries memories and fragrance Of our grandmother and mother. A fabric that is our solace, Giving us warmth. A fabric that sniffles with us in...
by Kirti V | Dec 16, 2025 | Poetry
Earth, all barren and dry, Its cracks…so deep, Is she about to cry? Thirst was in its high, As the rains fell asleep Earth, all barren and dry. Ignored by the cloudy sky, She couldn’t help but weep, Is she about to cry? She was all...
