Poetry
She worked in the gutter,
And ensured that there's no litter.
She found it hard to make ends meet,
But from helping others, never did she retreat.
She never ate her full,
But to give others, her hands were...
Poetry
Alone she stood, along the unwinding shores
Of the vast sea that rumbled often.
The bouncy waves caressed her legs,
And danced around her like a little child.
The rumblings that echoed, spoke in volumes
Of the notes of...
Poetry
She saw her life swinging high and low
As she swung high up in the wooden swing.
The carefree days of childhood,
Brought a beautiful curve on her face.
Lest she knew, how short lived was that,
As she...
Poetry
The sight of the matchbox like cells,
Sent shivers down the spine.
The name that was given,
Resonated the fear to every dime.
Each wall of the building,
Echoed the cries of its occupants,
Most of them writhed in pain,
And...
Poetry
Oh! Mother mine, was it my fault?
That I was born on your lap?
Or is there something more to it?
Don't I deserve to live a life,
With an identity and dignity?
I saw dad fighting all through,
Oh!...
Poetry
The tranquil waters, so serene and calm,
The sight of these, indeed, a soothing balm.
Like a carpet, reflects the mighty mount,
The awes that skipped my mouth, oh! I forgot to count.
A small cottage bordering this...
Poetry
Clank! Clutter! Bangggg!!!
Ketchup and tomatoes lay strewn,
The vessels added to the decor.
Oh my! A catastrophe had badly hit
My otherwise organized kitchen.
The puzzled me, yearned to find,
The root cause of the disaster.
I treaded precariously through...
Poetry
"Birthdays oh! Birthdays,
Why do they come?
Apart from eating cakes,
What's the fun?
I grow older by a year,
Oh! I don't want that my dear!"
Cried little Tom to his mother.
Mother dear laughed and said,
"Oh! I love birthdays,...