NaPoWriMo Day 16: The Language of Music

NaPoWriMo Day 16: Because it’s Friday, today I’d like you to relax with the rather silly form called Skeltonic, or tumbling, verse. In this form, there’s no specific number of syllables per line, but each line should be short, and should aim to have two or three stressed syllables. And the lines should rhyme. You … Read more

Haibun: Riveting Nature

The grandeur of nature is beyond imagination and words, inspiring creativity since ages. When three mystical forces of nature- Sun, clouds and mountains, create coherence, their beauty appears magical and enthralling. As the varied hues of amber sprinkled by Sun coalesce with the duvet of blue skies, they create a halo affect on the colossal … Read more

Octet- Charms of Nature

  Earth rejoices with nature’s resplendent show Serenity entices my body and soul   Sunset spatters the sky in enigmatic hues Moon greets the night with glorious views     Pitter-patter of raindrops instills melody in air Aroma of wet soil to be cherished as souvenir Exquisiteness of flora beyond compare How mesmerized I am … Read more

An Ode to Motherhood

With Mother’s Day round the corner, I would like to dedicate this poem to all the mothers in this blogging community and especially to my own Mom ! 

 

A light in the darkness,

A hope in blurredness,

A rainfall in the desert,

A solace in discomfort,

Yes Mother! That’s you.

Oh Mother! I adore you.

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