A deal was finalized, This time there was no way to back-off, The agreement was torn apart piece by piece as I adhered to the rules, It was never a cake walk, and there was no other way out for me, I'd to take this up, I'd to take it to the end, Before it... Continue Reading →
Novel
As I swayed my head away onto the other side of the room, I could sense my reflection go side to side, "Don't you know how much time you spend staring at that point on the wall?" "What's that?" "Why do you stare at it so much?" "Aren't you tired?, Don't you wanna go to... Continue Reading →
Layer – The Disguise
How could someone ever pull that off? Such a difficult paradoxical step, Thousands of tries, No one mastered this skill as she did in the hindsight, This time it had to be tough, She received the call as soon as she logged off, Her pager kept on beeping, The SAT-Phone wouldn't stop ringing, It was... Continue Reading →
Paper-Cut
And the fight just got a new turn,It was the 100$ bill,We both fought on who would be paying for it,"Men don't have to pay, we can split it" She whispered to me,"I agree, we can split after we reach home" I reacted."And there you go, Doctor is diverting the topic again" She responded with... Continue Reading →
Vader
The business class was as exquisite as it had be,The to and fro trips took an emotional toll on me,Like every time, this time too it was the same chauffer, "Sam",Things were quite well-versed between us, He would welcome me with a formal "Hello, Welcome aboard the luxury Merc!" followed by a fatherly hug that... Continue Reading →
Symposium
As I wrote the last chapter in the letter to her, Things were put to rest, This time it was my best suit that was handed over to her, Each time the unit went into an ambush, A suit was to be blamed, Not just a uniform, I was tired, Not because of the losses... Continue Reading →
Escapade
I was just a narration to all their stories, Weren't they supposed to be chapters in my so-called book? Or were they meant to play a major role? I never desired a dramatic ending, probably, Sometimes it's just about understanding and being able to comprehend the fact about human population and your chances of having... Continue Reading →
Máquina
Don't you bleed? How many years has it been? The wound looks fresh, the flesh is Glowing! Who are You? How can you stick to a schedule like a Pro? How can you be so Insensitive? What are you made of? Does that not Hurt you? How heartless can you be? Don't you have a... Continue Reading →
Ankahi
Her dad showed her a match on matrimony saying that they may receive a call, as the guy viewed their contact number. He looks familiar, she thought. She recollected that she did not pay heed to his profile on matrimony 5 months ago when her mom showed her. అతను సేల్స్ఫోర్స్లో పనిచేస్తున్నాడా? [Does he work for... Continue Reading →
Katushki
It was a merry ride, Joyful, Inspiring & Brought us really close, Katushki was a different person altogether, She didn't expect much, Just a bike ride, Her Requests were Soulful, They always had those happy little moments in them, that I would enjoy to the fullest, People tend to index you at different levels in... Continue Reading →
Seige
When I die, Don't cry, Just stay strong like you always were, A Role Model for Me, A sky, full of hopes, A sea of infinite opportunities, When I die, Don't cry, Remember those times when we all were together, From stealing little things from the cupboards, And paying the price by studying the whole... Continue Reading →
Kirdaar
It wasn't some flashy jewellery, It wasn't some cool car, Things we do, They were simple, A walk alongside a park, A treat near a local store, Two rounds around the huge green boundary walls, On my little cycle, I would sway past him like a pro-racer each time when I would come across him... Continue Reading →
Seed
I was nervous, for the first time ever in my life, I was not used to the call "Dad", Never did I have thought about holding my baby in my own arms, I did have a rough childhood, divorced parents, Frightening memories, A series of bad luck, Thousands of hours of Self-isolation in my room,... Continue Reading →
Weave
As I entered the orbit, It felt quite odd, It has been 35 Earth years of me being alone, I have been injecting myself with lots of body fluids, I don't feel alive anymore, It wasn't just tough to be left alone, I took it as a challenge, But I failed to see the fall,... Continue Reading →
Veil
As I lay her down,She was quiet, This time she wasn't demanding any cookies from the jar,Unlike the last time,She didn't break the jar,Neither did she seek attention,She was calm as sea,I hated this, Way too much,The Numbness, No one to play with, Spend time with,No one to admire, No one to share all my... Continue Reading →
Margin
I was struggling my way through, There was blood everywhere, Not just mine, Theirs too! They weren't responding to their call signs, Called them with every possible name, They would just not Nod their head, They never did that, They always responded to my call, Always considered me one among the best, We all struggled... Continue Reading →
Where the Stars End
It was beautiful, As she lay her head on her Dad's lap, She was able to recollect all her childhood memories, How her Dad used to bring various snacks for her, The Corn with a drizzle of lemon zest and chilly powder on it, He used to treat her like a Gem, The one which... Continue Reading →
Dear Crush
Dear Crush, It isn't Friday yet and I am here awaiting you to come downstairs. Remember how you broke up with several friends of yours because they didn't like you to achieve milestones? I do have their names jotted down, The way you used to trip and fall while coming down from stairs, Yes,... Continue Reading →
7 Long Years
She came running to my room, My body went numb when I saw her eyes getting moist, She cried before Me, And I was standing before her like a stone, Emotionless with null expressions all over my face, Face muscles refused to move even an inch, What could I possibly do? I have seen it... Continue Reading →
Half Past Twelve
A hypothetical diary of a person who enters different stages in life, here one day represents an entire year or few months and how things change totally in this little world that we reside in. Day 1: I analyzed the way how society works here, it's not how I expected it to be. Alas, we,... Continue Reading →
Dear Lost Self
Dear Lost-Self, I know it has been a long time since we had a face-off. I do take full responsibility for this. I know that I did commit a mistake, but not a crime. I've a story to tell, a story that you could relate to My Dear Lost Self. We both have regretted our... Continue Reading →
The Final Transaction
It was a pleasant evening in Paris, a little drizzle and the pathway lit-up with beautiful street lamps which resonated with the 19th century. Beautiful dim street lights with yellowish blaze lit-up the streets with the smell of beautiful roses. Fresh and alive as the people who resided there. Everyone knew the source of the... Continue Reading →
Dear Diary.
Dear Diary, It's Day-720, I'm stuck here with my dreams in a closed shell. Engulfed in the darkness. I'm penning my words which I can't see and feel anymore. I cannot foresee outcomes anymore like I used to do. No more am I able to fix broken things, let it be hearts or something intangible.... Continue Reading →
Roasted Genius
The lights lit the room up as he entered, Placed his backpack at his desk, With a thud, he let his body collapse on the chair, Just like a dead body during a free fall, His eyes narrated a story, A song unsung, A story that I would never forget, He looked into my eyes... Continue Reading →
Aisha
It has been a long time since I met her, The only person who understands everything before I even speak, She who laughs at all my jokes, Not because they're funny, Just because she knew how awkward I was with my sense of humour, The one who could understand my tone, A friend who would... Continue Reading →
20 Degrees EAST
I was learning how to pedal for the first time How to balance a cycle, I cried "Keep a hold on the cycle dad, don't leave it" I begged him, I thought he was still running behind me, making me learn how to cycle, I kept on cycling And failed to hear "Keep the handle... Continue Reading →
Stories that I can’t Explain
"It's a bedtime story dad" She demanded How could he say "No" to his daughter, With a heavy heart, He let his emotions out, Narrated her, his favourite story, Story of his Life, "The way he used to find joy in little things, He did jump various jobs from a freelance writer to a software... Continue Reading →
The Last Passenger
He could see his "youth" in the boy, The boy sat at the corner of the street, nervous and still, The taxi driver could recollect his past, What could he do, Neither can he empathize nor can he console him, The Eerie silence added horror to the boy's almost moist eyes, The driver bought a... Continue Reading →