by Gowri Bhargav | Oct 27, 2024 | Free Verse, Poetry
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...
by Gowri Bhargav | Aug 2, 2024 | Flash Fiction, Stories
“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...
by Gowri Bhargav | Jun 2, 2024 | Flash Fiction, Stories
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...
by Gowri Bhargav | Feb 28, 2024 | Poetry, Structured
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...
by Gowri Bhargav | Feb 2, 2024 | Flash Fiction, Stories
“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...
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