Welcome to Kirti’s Signature
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.
My Recent Book
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
Poetic Liars
Liar, they were called for They wrote cute and lovely lies Just like a small child.
Heart that Melted
His heart was cold and frozen, Like the trees in winter. His eyes spew fire, At the sight of enemies across. Fierce warrior that he was, His only aim was to save his flag. He shot everyone in the line, But ceased at the sight of one soul. A small human stood...
The Journey from Salem to Varanasi
The station bustling With people and trains chugging. Letting out a loud siren, Marched in the Ganga Kaveri Express. We ran alongside the coaches, To stop right in front of ours. Quickly hopped onto it, And began searching our berths. Once...
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.
Seed That Did Lead
Having XX wasn't my fault, But they blamed me and mom a lot. My own tried to get rid of me, I wondered why couldn't they let me be. They buried me though, I was breathing, The anger in them was seething. Lest they knew that I was a seed, That would over...
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. ...