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A place that I call my own. A place that houses my thoughts and my words. You will feel at home here. So just enter and enjoy.
Kirti
Self proclaimed bibliophile, poet, coffee-lover and a lifelong learner. Books, coffee and music is my definition of a retreat.
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Inked Thoughts
Inked Thoughts is a tender and evocative collection of poems that captures the many shades of human experience. From the quiet beauty of rain, seasons, and landscapes to the ache of memory, loss, and injustice, these poems trace a heart that is attentive, questioning, and deeply felt. Written in a voice that is intimate yet accessible, this collection invites readers to pause, reflect, and discover poetry in the everyday as well as the extraordinary.
Recent Posts
I, Mumbai
They came in fearlessly, And looked possessed. They marched on my body, As though they were obsessed. They carried ammunitions, And entered my chambers. Within seconds I was covered, With blazing embers. My children reacted fast, But they were faster. By...
Why??
Dust and fragments Covered the earth, That once was a garden. Instead of cherries on trees, It now had dried blood, And pieces of human flesh. Pebbles were replaced, With empty shells And metal fragments. The greenery gave way to, Grey,...
Loss
Heavy on heart, Haunting the mind, Loss leaves an impression, That creates a void. Loss, just four letters, Is a word that's inevitable, But dreaded by Every human on earth. Loss of a loved one, A dear one, Oh… that's hard, To adjust and move on....
Sound of Silence
Ask a new mom, What is the sound of silence? She would say… "Relaxation mode on!!". Ask a mom of a toddler, What is the sound of silence? She would say… " It is dangerous and fearsome ". Ask a teacher, What is the sound of silence? She would...
Benevolent Shade
Your shade, so soothing, Was our abode for ages. Under you, we grew, Laughed, cried and enjoyed. You saw us as toddlers, Running around you, Singing Ring-around-the- roses. As we grew, Your shade grew too And we basked under it, During lunch and PE. Your shade was the...
The English Teacher
R K Narayan, the name synonymous with the dreamy town of Malgudi. Isn't it? When I picked up his book 'The English Teacher', I didn't imagine that it would leave a lasting impression on me. The story about a young English teacher Krishnan, takes us through his...