Life’s teachings

Slowly, life has taught me… To be low on expectations But high on gratitude To not deter from challenges But make your way through defeat To overlook others’ shortcomings But work on own mistakes Perseverance is the key to relations Kindness and humility crown...

Poetry makes me believe

Poetry makes me believe In the miracle called life Poetry makes me believe In the magic of words Poetry makes me believe In the power of emotions Poetry makes me believe In the beauty of the world Poetry makes me believe In the wonders of nature Poetry makes me...
I wish you had a better husband, Mom

I wish you had a better husband, Mom

  Milk on one burner; egg boiling on the other, bread slices in the toaster and tap running over vegetables. Latika was running from one corner of the kitchen to the other. Just then the doorbell rang. She ran to open the door.   “Meera, you are late again....

Those voices…

  I hear some voices in my head Do you hear them too? Voices that do not let me think, Do they restrain you too? Voices that do not let me rest Do they eat your peace too? Voices that evoke guilt in me Do they nudge your conscience too? Voices that make me want...