——– Maternal Mortality ——–
With her death, began his life!
——– Tribute ——–
Died for her after her life! Continue reading
With her death, began his life!
Died for her after her life! Continue reading
I’m ecstatically happy to share with you the news that an anthology that I’m a part of, “Utmost Feelings” with the theme ‘Love’, has been released.
It’s been exactly a month today since the launch (29th June 2021). But, I wanted to share this news only after I received a paperback copy. The delivery was a mess, unfortunately, and I got my copy only a couple of days ago and hence the delay in the announcement.
Attached with bittersweet memories, this book will always remain special. Astha, the girl who initiated the process of compiling this book is no more with us. Today marks the end of three months since her demise. But still, the legacy of her dream lingers in each word that the book holds. I heartily appreciate the efforts of True Dreamster, the publisher, who took Astha’s wish forward and presented this bouquet of love to her family as a tribute.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to every person who’s a part of this wonderful project and all supporters.
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crepuscular rays
popular daze of blue streaks
musical light show
stellar stars steal the party
as pendulous pearl proceeds
This tanka depicts the twilight scene when crepuscular rays take control of the sky after the sun sets. Alongside the chirping music of birds and the dynamic shades of light rays, stars arrive stealing the show with the moon that appears as a pearl in an unseen pendulum.
In response to ‘Eugi’s Weekly Prompt’ – Twilight.
Also submitted to Colleen’s ‘Tanka Tuesday #233’.
Featured Image:
Photo from ParallelVision from Pixabay.
we become artists
remembering we forget
artistic life bits
drills desire to discover
lively elements of art
Continue readingShe designed an open balcony to enjoy sunsets. But, her garden wanted to relish the scenic scape all by itself.
Have you experienced your time which is your favorite escapade from everyday chores, getting eaten away by someone else after having put all the effort in, or have you eaten up someone’s time and efforts accidentally or intentionally? The above tale is written from this perspective.
Inspired by Bulbul’s ‘Twenty Words Tuesday #34 – Garden’.
Featured Image Source: Pinterest.
waft of swishy wind
fluffy curls of wispy clouds
flamboyant bunny
rushes on the sky canvas
only to obliterate
Inspired by Ronovan’s Haiku Prompt Words – Air and Wisp.
This tanka is also submitted to Colleen’s ‘Tanka Tuesday #228’.
Featured Image Source: Pinterest.
This is a free verse, each line framed with six words, depicting the emotional connection between two persons in love. A six-word story is quoted at the end of the verse.
Hearing one's thoughts isn't a curse. At sight, or out of sight...Continue reading
To her, happiness is just a piece of cake, literally.
But, no one at home lets her eat one.
She was over the moon as Continue reading
We started mingling, Those divergent sentiments. Despair with rays of hope; Sorrow with rejoicing tears;Continue reading
Lakhs of people know his struggles, conflicts, and growth, but not the members of his home. They consider it fiction!
Eight months of marriage; now, a widow; she started writing her own story with remains of what the society pricked.
Lakhs of people know his struggles, conflicts, and growth, but not the members of his home. They consider it fiction!
Eight months of marriage; now, a widow; she started writing her own story with remains of what the society pricked.
hypnotic beauty
feeds my hunger in dark dome
one cold winter night
pulling me to a new world
immersed in her wilderness
This tanka is written from the perspective of an adventurer experiencing Northern lights for the first time. The verse uses this elusive journey as a metaphor for fondness or passion in love.
Inspired by Colleen’s ‘Tanka Tuesday #227’.
Featured Image:
Photo by Jonatan Pie on Unsplash.
Because I could not stop for death, He stopped before me Choosing the dark dock In a deep valley Amidst the lofty mountains And started pouring out his anguish By crying out tears Until the sun shone again!Continue reading
Today is India’s 74th independence day. It was the headline of the newspapers and a thought crossed my mind on reading it. It’s the 73rd independence anniversary.
Likewise, when we congratulate someone annually for a celebration, we usually address it an anniversary – job achievements, house purchases, wedding anniversaries, or any ‘firsts’ that we’d like to remember. Continue reading
snow filled mountain caps
memories melt on warm days
nearby lake collects
pathway forms on green globe
memories taken away
voyage from heaven
treading over rocks
water splatters with loud roars
embracing valley Continue reading
Hey everyone!
It’s an announcement regarding a reading initiative by a friend of mine.
Gift a Book is a two-way facilitation platform in which a willing book donor can surprise a school-going kid by gifting a book. Both the donors and kids interested in receiving a book can register themselves on the website, which is to be launched on 15th August 2020 at 05:00 pm IST.
Invite for ‘Gift a Book’ Launch event
Here’s the Zoom Meeting link for the launch event to be held tomorrow – ‘Give A Book’ Initiative Launch.
Meeting ID: 915 4639 5522
Passcode: 6Fv6uR Continue reading
wind breaks talks of clouds!
hoping to meet them elsewhere
sun waits the whole day
clouds blush crimson red!
promising to meet again
sun kissed the floaters goodbye
never do they meet
sharing light they pull closer
never do they part
This post is written in response to the ‘Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt’ by Ronovan. The challenge words for the week are Meet and Part.
artistic fantasy
stare at an empty canvas
world of peace exemplified
Falling in love with her art, he called her for the first time. They spoke until it was closing time for the night sky. Continue reading
His mom was worried about her son’s solitude and dull attitude after he got transferred to the new city. As a lead to comfort him, she enquired upon his early arrival, “Why didn’t you attend your office party?”
“I’m not a misanthrope, Mom. I just don’t get along with the people here,” he replied in an irritating tone and immediately apologized Continue reading
Library Love
Love stories can begin either ways in a library – when you open a book to read the pages or when you close a book to read the eyes!
This is in response to the ‘One-Liner Wednesday Prompt’ by Linda G. Hill. The challenge is to write a motivational or funny one-liner inspired by the given picture.
Woman to Artist:
paint me either way
gray shades or vibrant colours
I dare not question
Artist to Woman:
days so glittering
womanhood celebrated
nights luminescent
elegance remains
with plain shades or complex strokes
born free to live free
you are gold that glitters
your lit face or diamond heart
I dare not question
This is in response to the ‘What Do You See Prompt’ by Sadje (any original writing inspired by the given picture – set as featured image).