The Lonely Friend

The Lonely Friend

In the darkest corner where silence reigned, In loneliness she sat shedding a deluge of tears, Cobwebs and dust shrouded her vapid face, Stories tarnished with tears manifested around her in rotating frames, I gently embraced her cold body that quivered with fear, She...
Grandmother’s Mysterious Superpower

Grandmother’s Mysterious Superpower

“Screeeech! ” Sundari’s father applied the brakes as a herd of mooing cows crossed the road. The cows seemed to be in no hurry despite the repeated honks from the buses and trucks. “The city is such a noisy place. Gosh! My ears hurt a lot. Too many vehicles… too...
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...
Somber Soliloquy

Somber Soliloquy

Sweet melodies sound discordant, Gentle zephyr has turned errant, Sublime moon seems coldly distant.   Blooming springs are hushed and replaced by a frigid winter, Dark clouds of despair infiltrate my remnant life somber, My frail heart struggles to beat amidst...
Soup for Santa

Soup for Santa

“Achoo!” Santa’s nose was swollen red and his body was burning with fever. Christmas had been a grand success but unfortunately, Santa was down with the flu. “I’d told you to carry a flask filled with hot water and wear ear muffs. You never listen,” said...