Hi, I am
Gowri Bhargav
I’m Gowri Bhargav. I live in Chennai with my husband and two children. Though an Electrical engineering graduate I’ve always enjoyed getting lost in the world of stories rather than being connected with electricity. This led me to obtain my storytelling certification from Kathalaya academy. As a freelance storyteller I have been conducting storytelling sessions for children and workshops for teachers.
I enjoy reading and look forward to magical escapades in libraries, however I became a writer by chance. During Covid I joined Facebook and got introduced to various literary platforms like ArtoonsInn,Penmancy, Beyond the Box( BTB) and Chrysanthemum Chronicles where I discovered my love for writing and honed my writing skills. Though I dabble in prose, poetry is something that comes naturally and is closest to my heart. I’m grateful that my writings, both prose and poetry, have been published in around twenty national and International anthologies.
I’m also grateful to have received the BTB – best blog of the year award in the year 2023 and 2024.
This blog is a home to all my writings—prose, poetry, travelogues and much more. Do show some love by reading and commenting.
Short Stories
Poetry
Book Reviews
Mini Verses
My Books
Travel Stories
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Recent Posts
Songs of a Caged Mind
Deep within the cobbled alleyways of my mind, Past memories lurk and pulsate in ways unkind, Layer by layer accumulating dust, They crumble and gnaw causing my mind to rust, Those vehement thoughts play frame by frame, Ominous seems its vicious game, Unabated, it...
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
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
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
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
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...