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
Recognitions
Recent Posts
Finding My Zen
In the bustling train during hours peak, Sounds several fill my mind, It is peace that I hopelessly seek, There isn't a spot where I can find. Women chit-chat, yap-yap-yap, Men discuss boring news, Crying babies on mommies’ laps, I hear ‘em all though I...
Rapunzel’s Flight to Freedom
Theme : A Fairytale Rewritten Long ago, in a tower tall, there lived an imprisoned princess, Rapunzel was her name, long was her hair, She didn't need a prince to rescue her, ‘cause her strength was no less. A vile witch had captured her...
The Harrowing Commute
Once, in the confines of a crowded bus, She stood patiently, ignoring the evident fuss, The clouds outside were dark and gray, The ensuing events tormented her stay. Stray fingers brushed against her exposed skin, Sending shuddering shivers deep within, Her...
Autumn Memories
The treasured memories of all the places I visit, Soothe my tired mind that oft seems dim lit, The colors I see and the songs I hear– the grim reality, they tend to blur. One such memory seems deeply ingrained, It tugs at my heartstrings in ways unexplained....
The Myriad Hues of Nature
Theme : My colorful world A kaleidoscope of colors, nature bestows, To my mortal eyes–a feast heavenly, For the diverse gifts, my gratitude grows. Fragrant blooms in unending rows, Adorning a vivid spectrum they bob their heads sprightly,...
Priceless Memories
Ah! The rosy days of childhood shimmer in colors prismatic, A period where mundane moments would seem dramatic, My mind oft wallowed in the realms of fantasy, As imagination took flight effortlessly. Fragile paper boats transformed to ornate ships, Around the...