Breathing free

hold your breath as I exit mine life asphyxiated in a maze of tubes -in the doldrums but the mind runs I crave stability if death offers it I believe in eternity of soul if there’s a way to show it let me go in peace so that we all live -maybe at different levels … Continue reading Breathing free

Believe me

Believe me – I don’t want to spike controversies I’m just being myself living to my heart’s content. There may be no tomorrow for all I know my free spirit hits the walls of your cloistered existence wanting to break free. Believe me…….. will you? https://dversepoets.com/2019/03/11/quadrille-75-spike-up-a-poem/

Woman – her journey

PROMPT Twisted out of shape to please others, she did not recognize herself. When she rose on her feet, with straight shoulders and looked in the eyes of the world – the world did not recognize her. She has shed the burden of imposed expectations, but needs to carve out a fresh identity. Will a … Continue reading Woman – her journey

Being a parent

“You are missing out on his childhood,” says Deepa’s message with this picture. We have been in a long distance marriage for the last few months, as careers demand a sacrifice at times. “He is lucky to have you with him, you ever-nurturing Mother Earth!” I write back playfully, “Allow me to be a good … Continue reading Being a parent

Due credit

You won’t be able to use all those fancy products, if they are not tested on me. I put my life and limb to out to help you. I’m an extension of your hand, when you navigate that space you can’t live without. I think you call it the internet. I don’t find it very … Continue reading Due credit

Complicit

“Have you bought a new scooter, Dan?” “Nope. Can’t afford one …..”  He smiled wryly. “I’ve seen it parked here a couple of times.” Pop….Pop… Pop …. Dan’s phone crackled with notifications, as he entered the house. He was connected to the wifi. Who gave him the password? The pieces of the puzzle were falling … Continue reading Complicit

Uranian climes

There is a spring in my step – but not yet. It is a hope I nurtured for this time of the year. March marks the onset of summer here – the time of putting away winter clothes, making changes in the house to meet oncoming sultriness, planning lighter menus for dinner. But this year … Continue reading Uranian climes

We are all made of stardust

PROMPT You are made of stardust, and to stardust you will return RESPONSE Stardust is hydrogen and helium and some more, and so are elements of earth. We glamorize our building blocks, and compare with a shining object in the sky, to motivate people. Building blocks are life givers, and yet so elementary. It is … Continue reading We are all made of stardust