Short fiction
Elaborate preparations were underway at Erickson’s house to welcome the younger brother and his family after a long time. Eric Erickson had finally relented to spend a weekend at the farmhouse after years of cajoling by Evan and Emma. Earnest in their efforts, the senior Erickson went far beyond their…
A short fiction
Cassandra Carter’s house held celebrations nearly every weekend: classic sit-down dinners, cake or new recipe testing, get-togethers, or just casual Friday gatherings. Carters had invited the usual crowd that included the Crawfords, Cooks, and the Coopers one Friday evening for a celebratory dinner.
Commenting on one of his friend’s queries…
A tale of a wizened duck
Approximately five hundred years ago, an impenetrable forest was known to beings as the amazing Amazium. An attractive array of water systems flowed in the Amazium from freshwater rivers, streams, canals, and lakes that sustained the forest population adequately. Axiomatically, the world’s largest forest represented all the varieties of creatures…
A poem
Let me come into this world-please let me get born.
I’m your flesh and blood.
I’m your heart and soul.
I’m as good as your son.
Let me come into this world- please give me a chance.
I promise I will never disappoint you.
I promise I will fulfil all your expectations.
I…
The metamorphosis from a Historian to a Poet
After spending 50+ years on the planet, I am just living for myself and enjoying every moment. I’ll like to call myself a student of life. Being born in an intellectually wealthy family in India’s most culturally diverse cities, Lucknow, gave me a clear perspective that knowledge leads to success…
Mastering the art
Musicality of the inner voice haunts me.
Music and its knowledge could have rescued it.
Musical instruments would have nurtured it.
Unmusical traits would have been banished.
Melody could have been a permanent part of my life.
Melodious content would have enriched my life.
Melodious symphonies would have enlightened my soul.
Melancholy would…
Pure and unfiltered
Welcoming arms envelop us.
Soothing charms mesmerize us.
Breathtaking views astound us.
Ever-changing seasons surprise us.
Essential for our physical health.
Necessary foreign mental wealth.
Requirement for our rejuvenation.
Nourishment for our souls.
Breathing turns into a rhythmic calm
Walking turns into a paradise walk.
Relaxing turns into actionable pursuits.
Spending time in…
Poetry Contest
Emboldened and empowered
Expecting too much from myself.
Exploring ways to improve my creativity.
Extending the horizons of my imagination.
Expressing love to the ones who care
Emoting my feelings more eloquently.
Emulating positive traits more intelligently.
Embellishing my strength more coherently.
Embodying the harsh lessons more diligently.
Educing hidden…
Unimaginable destinations
No itineraries.
No commitments.
No destination.
No reservations.
Readiness to experiment with new things.
Earnestness to explore new horizons.
Boldness to expand boundaries.
Attentiveness to exhaust curiosity.
Wisdom would become our forever companion.
Boredom would become our departed companion.
Freedom would greet us at our next destination. …
