Category: Poetry
Time Travel
Oh, how I’d love to travel to the past Across the tapestry of times bygone Looking for those long-lost moments In the dungeons where desires are forlorn I’d pluck each of them to give them wings And then tug them hard till they reach the sky There’d be no guilts or unfulfilled dreams I’d see…
Read MoreSave the girl child
Holding on to the umbilical cord tight I saw a faint peeping light I rushed to a corner to snuggle Scrambling in the womb as I huddled The lurking danger made me shiver in fear Eluding, evading was too much to bear My own kith and kin did not want me in their arms As…
Read MoreSpectrum
Life is a kaleidoscope of varied coloursThat range from greys of gloom, to the glorious redThe yellow of positivity, happiness and joyEnthusiastic orange that optimism spreadsThe feminine pink of gratitude, softness and calmNature’s green giving harmony and prosperity to allThe vibrant blue of trust, loyalty and responsibilityThe spiritual and wise purple that lifts every spirit…
Read MoreThe obliterated Past
The old days beckoned, taking my soul to the yore I had never felt this bliss when I travelled before The people laughed in merriment, in gay abandon to show, Just as the autumn leaves which knew how to let go. Warmth oozed out of hearts, affection and love gushed to run, Relationships nurtured…
Read MoreThe Prism Rainbow
On the canvas of my life, splattered with Elan’ Were the colors black and grey, which ubiquitously ran Depression and melancholy scattered dullness and gloom Desolate feelings sprung from the fear of death and doom As the morning ball of gold spread its yellow golden rays Enthusiasm, optimism and happiness began making its way A…
Read MoreA River’s Journey
Arising from high mountains, as I flow down Carrying a volley of emotions within Traversing hills, arduous terrains and grueling paths Gurgling, gathering impetus and ready to spin My sister tributaries join me in my voyage Giving me support as I tear my way through They add to my size, speed and strength So that…
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