The Real Hero

A hero is not born From the laurels of glory, But from the memories Of those who witnessed the act. A hero need not have succeeded. They could have utterly failed. But their intent must have touched Those who saw them struggle. A hero need not have reaped Any of the fruits of their labour. [...]

Stand with Courage

I know it's tough on you. It's driving you crazy. It makes you want to vanish. But dear, stand your ground. I know you deserve better. You worked so hard all along. You are the best at what you do. So dear, stand your ground. I know it'll take a while. It won't be an [...]

The Most Beautiful of All

Mirror, Mirror on the wall! Who is the most beautiful of all? Remember the above lines that Snow White's evil stepmother used to ask her magic mirror every now and then? So who do you think is the most beautiful? Is it the love of your life or someone you know or you yourself?? I [...]

Choosing a Gift

Birthdays, wedding anniversaries, special days etc. etc. One thing all of these have in common is the call for gifts. So how do you choose a gift? Are you like Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory in this matter? Do you try to gift people stuff that is closest to the amount they spent for [...]

That Time of the Year

A particular date, day, time and ocassion are imprinted in our minds like nothing else. It stands for something that impacted us a lot, in a negative manner. We might try a lot to forget it but come that time the next year, it will transport us back to that original time in our head. [...]

They Cried Together

A rumble outside, A rumble inside. One of thunder, One of a broken heart. As there were formed Clouds of vapour, Here were shaped Clouds of sadness. The sky turned dark Owing to its power. The face turned gloomy Owing to its helplessness. Finally so full, The clouds started weakening. Finally so tired, The heart [...]

Make Someone’s Day

Do you recall how as you were having a really horrible day, someone did something completely unexpected and made you smile? Something very similar happened to me yesterday. Post a very hard day, I had left all hope of anything nice taking place. After all, it was past midnight. That's when I saw my school [...]

Under-estimation

Nothing has killed more dreams than under-estimation. No one has under-estimated you more than you alone. You are beautiful. You are talented. You are powerful. You are you. Don't let yourself believe any other way. For there is no other truth. You are way, way more than you think.

My Heart on a Plate

Garnished with sweetness, Plated with care, My Heart I presented To you on a plate. Oozing with love, Coated with courage, My Heart I presented To you alone. But apparently, You had a different taste. Most obviously, You didn't care enough. For you dropped My Heart Even before You had a good look. And there [...]

Scared? You are Not Alone.

We all have our demons. We all have our share of stuff that terrifies us to the core. And we all think we are the only person with that problem. It's so not true. The thing is that we are so scared or rather embarrassed that we fail to talk about it to others. These [...]