Decima

Decima

A decima is a ten-line stanza of poetry, and the song form generally consists of forty-four lines (an introductory four-line stanza followed by four ten-line stanzas). It is also called “espinela” after its founder, Vicente Espinel (1550–1624), a Spanish...
Smile that Masks

Smile that Masks

Every smile that she bore Masked some emotions and fears.  Behind it, lay a plethora of,  Unspoken words and feelings.  Her soul remained sealed Beneath the deceptive smile you see.  The mirror was her soul sister,  As she revealed the bruises to her.  Some external,...
Autumn Learnings

Autumn Learnings

The colours of fall,  Captivates us all.  Ushering the onset of winter,  When snow falls pitter patter.  The trees get ready,  To face the snow, all steady.  They probably know,  The leaves can’t stand the snow.  Is that why the leaves ripen?  And fall down,...
Awaken the Artist Inside You

Awaken the Artist Inside You

A stroke here and a stroke there, or Raising up the level of a building, or Testing one’s taste buds, or Igniting the senses within, or Swaying to the tunes and beats,  The true artist lies within.    Arouse that little soul within,  Reward it with...
Blackboard and Beyond

Blackboard and Beyond

Blackboard and Beyond, an anthology conceptualized by Ms. Meena Mishra, edited by Dr. Sanam V Shaikh and published by The Impish Lass Publishing House houses poems, stories and anecdotes that will for sure take us back to our school days. The theme Blackboard and...