Entrapment

Entrapment

After a long day at work in the new city, she is exhausted. Bone tired. She fixes herself a simple dinner, watches TV and retires to bed. As she tosses and turns trying to sleep, she hears a noise. Her heart skips a beat. Who can it be?  She is tempted to check if the...
The Wishing Fountain

The Wishing Fountain

Pennies, dimes and cents so many, Though tarnished they gleam with wishes plenty, Tossed by the young and old after a prayer, A secret whisper from the heart sincere.   A pet dog, a chocolate tree, A toy car, an enchanting fairy, Wishes innocent and adorable,...
Impermanence

Impermanence

  Piled up are the plates, stained with dried up sauces, The edges and crumbs of the savored bread are scattered hither-thither, Tarnished are the glasses with finger prints and lipstick marks, Lopsided seems the tablecloth smeared with spilled gravies, Streamers...
Mantra for Success

Mantra for Success

  Theme : Those who try never fail     Mustering courage march ahead, Garnering experiences along the paths you tread, Despite changing tides in your voyage, March ahead mustering courage.   Perseverance is the key, never give up midway, Embrace...
Love and their Perspectives

Love and their Perspectives

  Conversation between Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Pablo Neruda taking inspiration from the poems “ How do I love thee? “ and “ I do not love you…” Sonnet 16. I have used a quote or two from the poems. It’s a very humble attempt   Elizabeth Barrett...