Monthly Archives: January 2024

When words are not enough To tell a tale, When they fail To convey, Just how tough The going has been, The story teller Falls silent; Her lips sealed, Her quill Lies still On the tabletop, And the candle Is … Continue reading →

Some days you want to dance To the music on the radio, (Well not quite, isn’t it the phone now?) You find yourself humming along And then you realize, That something’s different – You think, “This must be What happy … Continue reading →

You go through life Seeing the symbols Strewn around, Some carelessly, Some thoughtfully – From the morning dew, To the fallen tree; From every empty pew To each fear powered melee; Every symbol stands for something, Each one, is a … Continue reading →

It has been too long Since you came, And occasionally, It makes me wonder, If you remember What it feels like, To call my name, Your voice barely a whisper, Across the moonbeam That bears my dream, Or watch me … Continue reading →

Cold winds blowing in through an open window,Newspapers strewn across the floor,A coffee mug from a couple of days ago,Loud music rushing in from the neighbour’s next door;She surveys the scene with detachment,Never once dwelling upon the chaos apparent,‘Cause turmoil … Continue reading →

How do youForget the pain,And the unending shameOf standing all alone?One in a big crowd,Nevertheless,Singled out;Nobody to reach out to,Nobody to help you through,When all around youIs a sea of hate;How do you forget?And what evenAre you meant to rejectFrom … Continue reading →

A long time ago When I wasn’t quite five feet tall, All I wanted Was to write tales for all; I hoped I would be A teller of stories Both ancient and mod; That my stories would be A harbinger … Continue reading →

At night, It is not just the darkness That settles down like dust After a sandstorm, But also, the silence. You spend the day Waiting for it, Yearning for the embrace Of these gemini, And it’s not just your eyes … Continue reading →

Somewhere along the way On your sojourn, You take a wrong turn And end up At the edge of a canyon; And what if this happens, Really early on? Where do you go next? You are perplexed, An unseasoned traveller, … Continue reading →

The dew drop on the lush grass Was one among many To shine in the garden In the wee hours of the mornin’; The dew drop on the lush grass Was lost within moments Forever; And yet, for the short … Continue reading →