Some days I look back; I reflect Ascertaining the relevance of certain moments, Moments that felt trivial then, but are invaluable now Moments that felt precious then, but appear hollow and trifling now Some days I look back; I...
NaPoWriMo Day 28: Today’s (optional) prompt is brought to us by the Emily Dickinson Museum. First, read this brief reminiscence of Emily Dickinson, written by her niece. And now, here is the prompt that the museum suggests: Martha Dickinson Bianchi’s description...
NaPoWriMo/GloPoWriMo Day 27: Today, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem in the form of a review. But not a review of a book or a movie of a restaurant. Instead, I challenge you to write a...
NaPoWriMo Day 16: Today we challenge you to write a poem of over-the-top compliments. Pick a person, place, or thing you love, and praise it in the most effusive way you can. Go for broke with metaphors, similes, and...
NaPoWriMo Day 10: Today’s prompt (optional, as always) is another one from the archives, first suggested to us by long-time Na/GloPoWriMo participant Vince Gotera. It’s the hay(na)ku). Created by the poet Eileen Tabios and named by Vince, the hay(na)ku...
I remember you… When the bliss of morning creates a yearning to feel you- a longing to meet you, When the cool breeze caresses my cheeks and plays with my tresses- the way your fingers do When my eyes...
I participated in a #6BlogsIn6Days challenge focusing on #EachForEqual. The challenge had me thinking on gender discrimination and women empowerment like never before. It’s a theme that’s a part of our daily existence, day in and day out,...
तेरे आने से पहले जो गुलिस्तां महकते हैं तेरे जाने के बाद वो मुरझा जाते हैं बहुत समझाया दिल को मगर न जाने क्यूँ आँखों से आँसू आ ही जाते हैं ©वन्दना भसीन English Translation: ...
In a very unfortunate event last week, one of my friends left for her heavenly abode. We all were left shocked at the sudden death of such a lively, kind hearted and cheerful soul. A talented artist and an...
Relationships are our lifeline. They make us who we are. Be it the relationship of a mother with her children or the relationship with one’s life partner; our affinity to our in-laws or our dealings with our friends; our...