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.
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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
Fighter Hearts
Raging with anger, Their hearts pounded fast, At the sight of the perpetrators, Who harmed their cosy nest. They, the builders of the nest, Couldn't see the strands fall apart. Their hearts ached, But, the fight, they continued. The sight of...
The Game of Cricket
The coin flip Decides Whether to bat, field. The nation, Sways to every six, four and wicket appeal, Cricket, an emotion, that binds people. Photo by Marcus Wallis on Unsplash
Pi Archimedes
This form follows PI = 3.14286, but rather than syllables, Pi Archimedes is written in number of words. So the Pi according to Archimedes is built up in this way: line 1: 3 words line 2: 1 word line 3: 4 words line 4: 2 words line 5: 8 words line 6: 6...
Better Late Than Never
Better late than never goes the adage, Realizing that, oh! Indeed, it takes time. It was all lovely, like a fairy tale, For the coy and young bride. She enjoyed the new phase of life, Lest she knew, it melted fast like ice cream. The small pebbles...
Memorable Days
Those sultry summer vacation days, When all cousins got together And played throughout the day. None cared about rest or food, As playing was the only thing good. At the evening fell, and birsa retreated, We, the hungry mortals dragged ourselves, Into the...
Naga Uta
Originated from Japan, and developed during the Edo Period (1603-1867), the Naga Uta initially was created as a dance music. This form is now used to tell a story accompanied by shamisen music (the shamisen is a traditional Japanese instrument resembling a lute.)...