NaPoWriMo Day 2: A Rendezvous with Self

The prompt for Day 2 is to write a poem based on a word featured in a tweet from Haggard Hawks, an account devoted to obscure and interesting English words. Will you choose a word like “aprosexia,” which means “an inability to concentrate”? Or maybe something like “greenout,” which is “the relief a person who has … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 1: Forever might be short

It’s the month of April and I’m here with my bouquet of poetry as NaPoWriMo begins today! It have followed the early bird prompt, though I’m not early, I know 🙂 Here goes the prompt that I’ve followed for Day 1: Early bird prompt: Dickinson is known for her elliptical style, unusual word choices, and … Read more

From learning in 2021 to new beginnings in 2022

2021 has been as tough and experiential for me as for anyone else! The year had a lot in store for me from a roller coaster of emotions to testing relationships, from painful sights of loved ones to finding my own balance. There was growth at all levels- mental, emotional, spiritual. I learned perseverance, I … Read more

The Seven Chakras

I had wanted to do this painting for quite sometime, especially when I was inclined to meditation in the last 3-4 months. I’m glad I finally painted this before the year ended. I want to share some facts about the Sapta chakras or Seven Chakras, though I am sure many of you might be aware … Read more

Poem: Am I on the right path?

Have I lost my way? Or is this the path I was supposed to take? .. Was I going against the destiny till now? Or is it now that I am challenging it? .. I’m in constant argument with my mind Trying to decipher the maze quilled by my thoughts .. I have become my … Read more

तुम और मैं

तुम और मैंजैसे कागज़ पर लिखी एक हसीन कविताकुछ एहसासात बिखेरती हुईकुछ लम्हों को अलफ़ाज़ में पिरोती हुईदिल के तारों को छूती हुईख़्वाबों को आँखों में सजाती हुईजीने की इक आस जगाती हुई … तुम और मैंजैसे सावन की पहली बरसातजैसे सर्दी में धूप का एहसासजैसे सागर का आलिंगन करता ठंडा हवा का झोंकाजैसे काले … Read more

Universe and Our Love

Universe, they say, has its own ways Ways of bringing people together, Together who are meant to be, No matter where they are — Miles away from you, In a world that I called my own, Yet searching for a soul, A soul that understood me — You walked into my life like a gentle … Read more

Let’s Stand Together In Grief

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

April- The month of bliss

April is the most awaited month for all the poets across the world as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month by writing a poem each day to the prompts hosted by various platforms. I’ve surprised myself this time by penning down 63 poems during the last one month! I followed the prompts of four platforms … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 30: Poetry- A Magic Wand

NaPoWriMo Day 30: ArtoonsInn Prompt: Write a poem on the theme “Poetry” Poetry- A Magic Wand! Scattered words Labyrinth of thoughts Emotions overflowing All woven together in soulful verses – Some reflections, some amusing, Some voice of the masses, Some call of the destitute, Some echoes of solitude – Some words that bring hope, Some … Read more