With A Click

“A woman can’t do this job, it just isn’t a woman thing.” “Women look good on the other side.” “Do you even know how to handle that thing?” So many insults came her way. With each rejection her resolve got stronger. Her fight against the society got fierce. She wasn’t playing the “feminist” here but…

Graceful Pain

“Ever seen a duck? The beautiful bird gracing your city lake, doing its bit to attract people! It is so calm over the water but one look under the waves and you’d see how hard it struggles to attain that grace.” said the young ballet dancer tending to her wounds!

Running For Life

Run as I must tonight They wont catch me My steps unsteady And hands trembling But to stop me now Is a task of fiction I run and I pant Can’t stop for a breath The motivation is huge That powers the fire within On the far end of the world Awaits a light that…

At The Crossroad

The bright dawn shed light on her sleeping form in the deserted area. Rubbing her eyes she found herself at a crossroad, which represented her life in the ideal way. One path led her to her old life, where she was running from but an easy option. The second one was much traveled, seemed a…

Unknown Love Part 2

A loud knock at the door woke her up, irritated she got up to scold the unwanted visitor. But on opening the door, she fell short of words. None other than the guy from her dreams was standing there. Was she dreaming again? Or was he right there? “Ahmm, hello. Sorry to have disturbed your…

The Railroad Dream

“There has to be a choice, what on earth do you mean by no alternative?” thundered an angry father. “Are you daft or something? You surely have options under your sleeve, there is no such situation where you encounter just one route”, her mother jumped in. Amid the chaos, she found herself traveling off to…

Clouded Thoughts

After the hour long discussion with her parents, she retreated to her little den. Wide awake, she spent the night tossing in bed. As the clock struck 3:00, she moved towards the writing table. She had made up her mind, her decision was final, passion over marriage. As she picked up the pen to write…

The Deathly Dagger

After the 17th disturbed night in a row, she dragged herself to the kitchen to grab her morning cup with barely open groggy eyes. Lack of sleep had washed off all glow from her skin and she was left pale and tired. She looked longingly at her husband’s picture placed on the mantle wishing him…

Dreams Of The Unknown

“Dreams are the lens to our inner thoughts and fears.”, she was told time and again. But something nudged her inside and gave way to doubts. Was she really scared? The same old repeated dreams were ruling her mind, controlling her actions and commanding her desires. How can a dream have so much effect on…

A Heavy Downpour

Standing by the window sill, she watches the clouds pour their agony. She hears a call for help in the thunders. While many are mesmerized by the rainy scene of this small hillside village, it brought horrific scenes to her. As she tries to close her ears to the thunderous sounds, she found her hand…

Our Foggy Dreams

Wake up early tomorrow and walk out towards the morning winter fog. The cold, unwelcoming atmosphere will give you a taste of life. The misty finish of the air around you is a barrier that prevents you from clearly seeing things coming. That’s where most of us are standing today, a situation where our thoughts…

Chasing The Wrong Dream

Ever wondered what’s getting in the way of your dreams? Is it because they are too big or are unrealistic? I’ll tell you what, the reason of the unfulfilled dreams lies within us. We are responsible. Why is that so? You are trying your best, doing the needful but still your dreams seem distant! You…