La douleur exqise*… the words that explained how he felt. He knew that she would never be his. But when does love follow rules? For months, he felt a heavy stone on his heart, with…
The Greatest Love of All
Why am I expected to fit in with the society? Why should I edit myself to confirm to the given standards? Why should I look the part, everywhere? Like it or not, but I am…
Small Joys
She broke into a smile on seeing again her constant companion of these past few months. Her fingers grazed lightly to caress the soft contours. As she buried her face and inhaled deeply, the refreshing…
Unrequited Love
She was tall, thin, beautiful and elegant, my mother I mean. I have seen her only in pictures. I have been told that she died just after giving birth to me. A string of relatives…
How I Wished
Books. Check. Blogs. Check. Facebook. Check. Why I did this, you may ask. Well, they say, writing is 90% procrastination… The result was a blank page. I looked for the muse at all places. A…
Her Story So Far
Unattached and Independent. Yes, these words define her. She has been like that for as long as she remembers. She has lived life on her own terms, always! If she wanted to stay in bed…
Freeing My Mind
I am travelling for work and this time I am out for 10 days! While a little voice inside me is all excited for doing something I love, the next moment this gets submerged under…
How Do I Tell Her About You
For years you have been my trusted friend. I can tell you my joys and sorrows, my insecurities and fears, knowing that you will never be judgemental. When the demons of anger or frustration threatened…