I sat down and looked at him. He gazed at me with a sternness I had never seen. The sternness was fierce but yet peaceful. I watched him with an emptiness in my eyes. I spoke, that it’s not in me to be victorious. Tears rolled down my cheeks and I bend down with shame.Continue reading “Wait is Over”
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When the Decade ends
Trace closed her eyes tight as she sat in her tram to get back home. She was not able to figure out whether it was numbness or sadness that was lingering over her. It was a decade old relationship. Gary was her bestie, family and the person she would reach out in any situations, beContinue reading “When the Decade ends”
Girl next doors
As I sat down, settling in my new place, looking around for familiar comfort, turning my head right and left and then I heard. There was a zoom in through the door, a girl walked in with her daily loads. With a pleasant smile on her face, she waved at me and I waved backContinue reading “Girl next doors”
Start by Starting
“Start by Starting”, when I read this quote by the famous Meryl Streep, I was instigated in to a mode of thoughts. It was one of those quotes, which knocks your mind and heart at the same time and impels you to think. For once my mind and heart agreed to think together, half theContinue reading “Start by Starting”
This too shall pass
The sky turned black, with the clouds pouring down. I opened the window, the rains flashed in, making my face wet. I could hear the thunder but was perplexed. Was not sure whether it was the clouds thundering or my heart. As the rains poured down, I could feel my eyes getting wet. Tears rolledContinue reading “This too shall pass”
A Letter to my SONS
Dear Sons, I have been blessed abundantly by having you both in my life. It is a bliss to see you both grow. I have always felt blessed to be part of your good days and bad days. It’s a wonderful feeling to keep you both protected. I hope you both would agree with me.Continue reading “A Letter to my SONS”
Tram No 59
I ran through the lanes from my office, breathing heavily, to catch my tram back home. I reached and it left without me. I looked with heavy eyes, panting and sweating. The day at office had gone well, all in my favour. I received recognition from my Clients, the issue I had been working fromContinue reading “Tram No 59”
Little beautiful things of life
Three month passed by, confined to home, working in the new normal. I heard my keypad rattling on, as I dictated my work, then I stopped …. The melodious tone of cuckoo, the flapping wings of pigeons, hustle bustle outside my house. I opened my balcony door, there was a beautiful orange sky, birds flyingContinue reading “Little beautiful things of life”
Circle of LiFe
As I count losses of my own and others, tears rolled down my cheeks. There is pain and agony. I look through the dark sky searching for answers. Answers or reassurances, I was not clear. Figuring out some unanswered questions, I ask almighty what is this all about. He looks and asks, you didn’t askContinue reading “Circle of LiFe”
A year older
A year older, a year wiser!!! A year crazier, a year weirder!!! As I celebrate my natal day, basking in the warmth and love of my closed ones. Enjoying the feast and the fast doting conversations, exhilarating in the present. I look back to see what I have gained – people, love, care, money andContinue reading “A year older”
Smile Always 