Thoughtful Days

Here I am on the verge of writing a novel, but am stopped in my tracks. I am deep in thought. I can see the characters right in front of my eyes. They are alive and kicking like newborn babies , waiting for me to put them down in black and white on a piece

Benign Spring

Gone are the cold days of winter; the harshness of summer days are yet to arrive; in between comes the days of spring- gentle and kind. The sun shines benignly and the occasional showers of rain bathe the land immersing planet Earth with shades of green and other hues as the flora and fauna of

Azure Sky

Azure sky; beneath the green foliage; I glide along in your embrace. It is a windswept day; the wild wind came in from the mountain side; gusts of wind creating a disharmonious melody. I felt cold and you took me between your arms to keep me warm. The warmth of your body flowed into mine

In a Trance

From afar, the evening breeze flows in carrying with it some heady music played in some distant home. As the music fills her home with a distinct warmth, Lydia is woken from her siesta. She slowly rises from her bed. The music holds her as if in a trance and she involuntarily sways with its

On The Edge

We lived on the edge. You left me on the edge. Our relationship had vaporous beginnings; always ending in some blind alley. Perhaps, I liked it the way it was. It always had a halo around it which we both cherished. The excitement of meeting in secret, spending long hours in each other’s arms, and

It’s Raining Again

After waiting for the rains for months on end, it had started to pour again. The dust that had settled on the trees, leaves, buildings, and roads has been washed away and they glisten now in their newfound cleanliness. People are scurrying about under umbrellas of different hues. The parched earth, dry from the continuous

The Writing Process

An idea sprouts in the writer’s mind. It takes form and shape. The writer is ready to deliver it into the world. He starts writing. Sometimes the words flow like water, unhindered and effortlessly. Sometimes, it takes an effort to write the next sentence. The words are stuck up and refuse to grace the writer’s

Love and Longing

She chose to love him, despite knowing that he lives in a land far away. The distance between them is great. She does not care; she loves him so much. Then there are times in which she longs to be in his arms. At such times, she looks into the distance and recalls their meetings.

On-Screen Portrayal of Love

Let’s celebrate this month of love Most of us like to watch the beautiful on-screen couples depict love in various forms in films . Form of love which is subtle, passionate, unhindered, uninhibited, intense, sad, secure and insecure. These movies mesmerize and exhilarate. They most of the time imbue me with a sense of love.

Mindful Evenings

She comes out and stands on the balcony of her house. The evening has commenced. Daylight has faded and the silent night is about to strike. She witnesses the grey sky with a hint of the last rays of the dying sun. A sinking feeling in her heart consumes her. At this hour, this feeling