The Four Of Us

I still remember that fateful day when our paths crossed. Marco was missing and I had searched for him in every possible place, until I saw his furry tail wagging at you. Right outside his favorite shop, I saw you throwing out treats for him. He seemed to have taken a liking for Polo. I…

Say Y-Hello-W To Happiness

There was yellow in the air, yellow on the face and yellow on the robes. Our lips curling into a smile as our hearts began to beat together in unison. That was the day of our wedding… Just hours before we tied the knot, we sat together under a shower of yellow flowers. For the…

Seasons I Still Remember

It’s been years since I left my city and years since I last saw her. I still remember all the village streets and the rain filled ditches we splashed in. I haven’t forgotten the cherry blossom in the main square and how we’d sit under it every spring. I am still taken back to the…

Forgive My Sins

My mom always said that I was born to lead. For years she groomed me into a copy of herself. I was going to be her heir and sit on her chair, dictate terms and takeover firms. I learnt everything she could teach me and then some more. Today I’m ready to take the reins…

Dreamcatcher

I still sleep with a dreamcatcher hanging above my bed. For the world it is just a souvenir from a culture they are in awe with. But for us, it is the symbol of a legend we still believe in. They look at the pretty beads and feathers adorning the ring. We see the web…

On The Bridge

I saw a young couple taking pictures on the bridge today. This wasn’t the first time I saw a couple smiling their widest for the camera in this beautiful backdrop. But something about them got me thinking. I don’t know their names or where they came from. But the girl’s white dress and the man’s…

My Brown Shades

They ask me why I never remove my brown shades. They wonder if am hiding my dark circles from late night parties. Or covering my teary eyes from a crushed heart. They ask me why I hide behind my brown shades. They ask me if I am scared to make eye contact. Or if I…

All The World’s A Stage

They called her the queen of tragedy. Just a slight quiver of her lips and the audience would burst into tears. She ruled every heart in the city. Except the one she wanted to win. Like always, she peeped from behind the curtain. There he sat in the front row, looking as striking as ever….

The Evil Eye

There was faith in her heart when she wrapped up the box. There was still some hope left in her as she sent away the parcel. It didn’t matter whether or not they shared her belief. She never questioned the fable. Why would she? It wasn’t like she had to test its power. God had…

The Fall Breeze

Cocooned in layers of winter clothes, I step outside to take in the scent of fall. Leaves falling from trees welcome me into a street that will soon be covered in layers of snow. But today there is a rosiness around. The aroma of cinnamon and ginger has filled the air. Squirrels are running about…

Half Happy

Flashing my off-white smile to the world I wonder if they can see past it. The big grin they see plastered on my face does no justice to the teeth I am secretly clenching. The rosiness they see at the edge of my smile is mistaken for a shy blush. My anger has its redness…

The Burns Of Campfire

Camping in the woods last night I saw the beauty of fire. The rising flames were a contrast to the cool evening breeze. I made s’mores over the campfire as I downed rum and cola. My head was light and the world looked like a nice place. Morning brought with it a different realization. I…