Following my heart, Daring to dream, Living without regrets
“Hi,” I said walking up to where she had been sitting for the last two hours. I had been watching her from my corner of the dimly lit bar crammed with people. Amid the jarring music, voices and the smoke, she had caught my attention. There was a certain quietness about her even in that…
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“Did you sleep well?” he asked concerned “Yes I did.” “How are you feeling now?” “I’m much better. Please don’t worry,” she said, her voice soft “How can I not worry? I am your son.” “Son?” she asked confused. “You must go and rest. You just got discharged from the hospital yesterday,” he continued ignoring…
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I can’t get enough – I stand transfixed I smell sweet grass, soothing petrichor I hear monsoon breeze, the last rain drops fall I gaze amazed yellow leaves – shape of hearts united on the damp earth. The ‘flame of the forest’ – a red carpet celebration squirrels nibbling black crow- a solitary guest Yellow…
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The lockdown has been eased a little. We are allowed to step outside our communities and drive or take a walk. Its a relief to be set free after 70 odd days of complete lockdown. The changes brought about as a result of the pandemic are visible. We step out with a mask on. With…
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Sharing my poem ‘Green’ which has been published by Silver birch Press under the ‘Mask’ series. Green Our city’s divided In colors Like our flag Red, orange, green We are in the green That is what it says — the circular From tomorrow we can roam A reward for being good For staying indoors…
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