poetry – Page 3 – Wabi Sabi

I heard your name

Into the woods I ventured, Between lowly vale, and cascading falls, And in the swishing of the wind, And the rustling of leaves, I heard your name.

“We’re gonna relocate”, my dad said, Just as mom began serving dinner that day, It was the beginning of December, And yet, a trickle of sweat ran down my spine.. I looked at him in disbelief, then at mom, She didn’t have a word to say, but she didn’t return my gaze either.. “Why?? Where??”Continue reading “Dinner time conversations”

It’s not easy, being me

I might make your day easy, With jokes and puns that are cheesy, But I wouldn’t let you know, That my insides are queasy. I could crave pani puri and biryani one day, Or simply stay hungry and sulk away, One time I’d listen to Ed Sheeran and Coldplay, Or you might find me blaringContinue reading “It’s not easy, being me”

My creator

Maa sits on the swing in the balcony, Humming a tune from some old Bollywood movie, And I think to myself, When did I last see her so calm and peaceful. But I have seen her hum before, haven’t I? When she does the things she loves, When she works, When she cooks, Almost allContinue reading “My creator”

Under the spell

My heart “Wingardium Leviosa”d at the sight of you, And I “Accio”ed you instantly, And you “Alohomora”d the doors of my mind, That were guarded by the likes of Fluffy and Aragog, And “Ascendio”ed my heart so fast, even Dobby couldn’t protect it, You “Lumos”ed the parts of my mind, Where bravery and courage dwelled,Continue reading “Under the spell”

Midnight thoughts

Blessed are those, who boast, Of sound sleep, and dreamless nights, Of 40 winks, that make to the morn, Unlike those, that are forlorn. Those, cursed with treacherous thoughts, That consume their nights, Trudging along, bearing an insurmountable weight, On dim-lit, deserted paths at midnight.. Of failures that didn’t come with a second chance, AndContinue reading “Midnight thoughts”

One more life

“Listen”, he said, Turning and looking at her serene, sleepy face, To which, she raised a brow, Without opening her eyes, “Don’t go”, he said, “just stay..” She smiled, eyes still shut, Tracing a finger on d edges of his face, Making a mental note of his features, “You know”, she chimed, “I don’t wantContinue reading “One more life”

I want you to stay

Because I wear my heart on my sleeve, And I’ve had it broken many a times, By relying too much, or sometimes too little, Or letting my hopes fly too high, Like a raging wildfire.. Before you came by And you showed me.. That it was ok.. to expect people to love you The wayContinue reading “I want you to stay”

Shades of silence

I wonder what the colour of unspoken words would be? The thoughts tinted by the emotion, Would it be amaranthine, like the blushing cheeks every time you saw your crush? Or aquamarine, blending with the calmness of an otherwise turbulent sea, An esoteric eburnean, like a blank canvas, waiting to be painted with lush greenContinue reading “Shades of silence”

Come dance with me

I know, and you know, That we’re only momentary, Cramped within the lifespan of a snowflake, Or a marshmallow dipped in hot chocolate, A hangover that lasts, only until next morning, But while we’re here, under the starlit skies, Let’s leave the affliction for tomorrow, The pain and the sorrow, Till then, come dance withContinue reading “Come dance with me”