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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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Poetic Pearls – a collection of 75 poems will take you on a wondrous journey of words. The poems written in various poetic styles speak about inspiration, sorrow, love, grief and patriotism. The poet’s observation and inspiration from what she sees around her is reflected in the poems listed. The poems here are a testimony to Edgar Allan Poe ‘s quote – “Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words.”
Recent Posts
Soul Food
A soul food that soothes my palette, Nicely cooked rice Mashed well and mixed with curd, Freshly sliced raw mangoes Tempered with spices and oil, Oh! My mouth waters as I pen this, This is indeed, A soul food that soothes my palette.
The Steamed Beauty
Moist rice flour, Mixed with salt, Layered within a cylinder, With grated coconut breaking the layers, Puffing like a steam engine, It gets cooked. Slender and soft, When paired with spicy kadala curry* Is indeed a bliss to the eyes And a treat to the tummy. ...
Eerie Silence
An eerie silence shrouded the air, Unusual that was, As kids were part of the daily affair. An armed troop was the reason, For the vibrant air to turn chill, Even during this festive season. Two shots, one hit the wall, And one to the tree, ...
Life Lessons through Songs
Songs are a solace, To broken hearts, And to the ones in solitude. As I hum through one such gem, I learn the lessons of life. Oh! How beautifully said. The connect that it makes to life, Through the lotus and water droplet, How apt the metaphor...
Literature
Books, made me drooL A fan of them was I Not a single genre was lefT, As I read them from time to timE. Could I write? I thought oh! NeveR, Till poetry made me go gagA And thus I became a poeT And now I wouldn't bid an adieU Writing has indeed made me wiseR And I...
Telestitch
This form belongs to the Acrostic family, but rather than spelling out a word or sentence vertically at the beginning, it is spelled at the end.