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We are experiencing turbulent times; incidents we never fathomed, situations we have no expertise in dealing; and worst of all, the cumulative grief and pain as a society and as humankind. We are at loss of words to express our sorrow and agony; we are refraining from sharing our emotions; we are avoiding negative news … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 28: Our prompt today (optional, as always), is to write a poem that poses a series of questions. The questions could be a mix of the serious (“What is the meaning of life?”) and humorous (“What’s the deal with cats knocking things off tables?”), the interruptive (“Could you repeat that?”) and the conversational … Read more
“A few kind words, was all he needed,” Exclaimed the doctor, as his patient breathed his last “Have we become so inhumane? “Are we so insensitive,” My mind promptly asked Lost in labyrinth of my life, Was I concerned about other’s life? I mused Not everyone needs a … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 3: Today’s prompt (optional, as always) asks you to make use of our resource for the day. First, make a list of ten words. You can generate this list however you’d like – pull a book off the shelf and find ten words you like, name ten things you can see from where … Read more
The challenge of NaPoWriMo today is to write an elegy – a poem typically written in honor or memory of someone dead. But we’d like to challenge you to write an elegy that has a hopefulness to it. Here’s my submission: Poem: My Elegy For You Dismayed by your ominous demise I failed … Read more
Is there a nugget of wisdom Greater than acts of kindness Is there a deeper gratification Than the one that stems from kindness Malevolence and repugnance Are enticements of devastation Kindness and compassion Are the foundations of pacific nation Don’t look around for reasons Don’t wait for perfect occasions For … Read more
The most dominant creation of human Neither a robot nor a spaceship You may think of planes and medicines But oh dear, can they exist without me? It’s amazing how a piece of paper Is the supreme power in this world It’s wondrous how human created something That’s more valuable than … Read more
I witnessed a very unpleasant episode yesterday where I saw a very resilient and independent woman in a pool of tears. It was the most unexpected reaction from a woman of her ability and character that left me scouring for answers even in my sub conscious at night. I would like to narrate the … Read more
Grace at dVerse has prompted us to write a poem on the “border”, especially the mental boundaries that borders create. I just went with the flow and couldn’t control my feelings while writing this piece, hence, a little long. “Play anywhere but do not cross the border” my mother always warned when I was … Read more
The third week of our monthly feature usually entails learning from the teachings of the eminent personalities. Compassion is a widely preached topic by all religious and spiritual leaders of all times. I’ve chosen a few quotes that I personally admire. Hope these words speak to you as well! Let’s take a peek. The … Read more