Poetry

Wholehearted Embrace

Wholehearted Embrace

Claustrophobic she felt, And badly wanted to run away. Alas, she couldn't do, As she was stuck within.   Worried for her life she was, But more about her mother, A passionate woman who lived for her, Only for her.   Gathering courage she spoke, “Mom, I don't...

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Salem to Varanasi

Salem to Varanasi

Bustling Salem station, With hawkers, passengers and what not, Perplexed and amused I used to feel, Seeing that station rush.   A partially ignored Higginbothams, Lured me towards it, And in a jiffy I was back to the madness, Clutching tight, my prized...

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An Emotion

An Emotion

White and fluffy batter, Ground to perfect smoothness, All fermented and ready, To satiate the hunger pangs.   Tawa, greased with oil, Pre-heated to the optimal, Is ready to receive the white batter, With arms open wide and round.   Srrrrppp goes a serving...

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The Reality

The Reality

Sobs woke the little girl, Perturbed, she followed the sound. She overheard a conversation, That would change her mindset forever.   A book and a pen were in deep thoughts, The book sobbed.and said, Hey friend, my dear pen, Now no child wants buy a book and read....

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Sleeping Beauty 2.0

Sleeping Beauty 2.0

The princess looked beautiful, That she captivated all the eyes, One pair though was jealous And vowed to make her vanish.   Tricked she was, To bite the forbidden apple, And she fell unconscious, Delighting the heart that yearned to banish.   Sleeping...

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Fight or Give Up

Fight or Give Up

  She stood there, frozen, The world seemed to have stopped. She had a choice to make, Either fight or just give up.   If she chose to give up, Her comrades' lives were at stake. Her one decision, Could just seal their fate.   If she chose to fight,...

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Seasonal Drift

Seasonal Drift

A fire breathing dragon, Rose high up in the sky. It fried everyone in its heat, Was it revenge?   The nature's perfume lingered, And indicated a seasonal drift. The earthy smell that wafted, Calmed the fire dragon too.   Soothing aloe it was, The icy drops...

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Avon’s Bard

Avon’s Bard

The Bard --------------- He was called Avon's Bard, And he made students' lives hard. His sonnets with iambic pentameter, Even now, it is an ungauged parameter.   Students feel that his comical plays, Are nothing but a mistaken identity maze. He a playwright?...

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Memorable Ride

Memorable Ride

  A bright and fresh morning, Got lit up more, With the clamour in the bus.   The eager voices of teens, Who embarked on a new journey  Sounded so cool!!!   There were eyes rolling onto them, Some judging their camaraderie, And some, enjoying their...

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