Susurrating Symphonies

Susurrating Symphonies

In the alpenglow of autumnal breeze, Fond memories perch on vivid rainbows, The dreamy moments, how I long to seize. The dainty bluebells from a sprightly spring, With vibrant heartstrings, I can hear them sing. Like myriad leaves in the maple trees, Thoughts umpteen...
Rain, Raga and Reminiscence

Rain, Raga and Reminiscence

The sky was overladen with dark clouds and the sizzling ground was abated by a few stray raindrops. Ah! The heavenly petrichor–it carried resounding memories. I was reminded of the day when Ramesh had come with his parents to see me – the same old-fashioned way to...
A Writer’s Struggle

A Writer’s Struggle

Words seemed to elude me, Blank was my clueless mind, I was struggling to find My lost muse that’d abandoned me sadly, Parched ink in somber hues waned and I made a plea, In a realm parallel, I sunk ‘midst many a shadow, My fears did grow… A writer’s...
Sundari Visits Her Grandma

Sundari Visits Her Grandma

“APPA! It’s blazing hot and to make matters worse there’s a power shut-down. Coming to the village during the summer vacation was a bad idea. You had promised to take us to a theme park,” yelled Sundari at her father. “Calm down,...
Monochrome Melodies

Monochrome Melodies

Fragrance from roses seems to wane, My melancholic monologues are meek, Myriad melodies in monochrome tones mourn, My dreams with you have drowned in vain.   Vain verses of mine are unheard, They weep silently ‘midst looming shadows, Disjointed, they stray...