Today’s Tiny Tale: Knowing

He made fun of everything she did. But never let anyone else do the same. That is how she knew.

Learn to Love

We all learn so much Maths, Science, Literature. But don't learn to love. We work hard for everything, Understanding nothing comes easy. But take love for granted. We are afraid of risking Our career and possessions. But risk love at every step. We know so much About anything and everything. But are lost when it [...]

Why I Pray

I pray not because I don't believe in myself. I pray because I know my limits. I pray not because I am a bubble of hope. I pray because I am uncomfortably practical. I pray not because I don't have friends. I pray because I know only humans. I pray not because I am afraid. [...]

Attraction

Sometimes, attraction happens Through the eyes. That tiny twinkle In a sea of green. That searing spark In a bed of charcoal. Sometimes, attraction happens Through the voice. That rough undertone In a baritone. That velvety texture In a soft sound. Sometimes, attraction happens Through a laugh. That child-like candour In a heartfelt expression. That [...]

Circle of Kindness – Liebster Award

If you ever genuinely liked any of my work, this one's for you! Someone has been kind enough to drop me a nomination for the Liebster Award and wished that I pass forward the kindness. Now that's what appealed to me -- kindness! This is my first time with something like this. So I start [...]

Person I Should Be

Oh! That is how I should carry myself. That is the person I should be! But then, if I too am So prim and propah, Then who will add The clumsy genuine touch? Oh! That is how I should dress. That is the person I should be! But then, if I too Dress only in [...]

Home is Where the Heart is

Home. Something yet everything. One place yet many meanings. Sometimes, near. Other times, so far. Yet, it can be felt. A place of protection. A realm of freedom. Somewhere we can be ourselves. A home, not a house. Feelings, not bricks. A reassurance that we will be fine. Years spent don't make it. Warmth received [...]

The Catch

Everything is perfect, Almost. For there is a catch, Always. It could go so smoothly, Almost. For only one little thing, Always. We could be right on time, Almost. For just one bump in the road, Always. So do we Stop what we do? Stop how we deal? Stop how we feel? Or do we [...]

Love Less

Love less. For then it would hurt less, In places you didn't even know existed. Love less. For then you will miss less Everyone and everything that now make you cry. Love less. For then the mess would be less So you could make a little sense. Love less. Can you surely to this say [...]