A few days back, I was standing at the kitchen, cleaning the counter with a sponge wipe and crying my eyes out. My husband, who was carrying the dirty dishes to the sink, noticed my tears and he came and held me. 'You're worried?' He took me in his arms. With one hand still holding … Continue reading My Ma Might Not Understand Feminism, Yet, She Helped Me Become A Feminist #MothersDay
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Theme Reveal: Blogchatter #A2ZChallenge
My life sometimes feels like a game of a seesaw between my ambitions and my laziness. On the one hand, I want to achieve everything possible, and on the other hand, I am cursed by my love for naps and mindlessly scrolling social media. So, this time I wanted my Angel self to win. Hence, … Continue reading Theme Reveal: Blogchatter #A2ZChallenge
Everybody Needs Love, But Do You Know Where To Look, Baby? #ValentinesDaySpecial
“What happens when people open their hearts?" "They get better.” ~ Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood A close friend texted me a few days back when I was just about to fall asleep, breaking down about her toxic marriage and her inability to get out of it. Another friend told me about how unfairly she is … Continue reading Everybody Needs Love, But Do You Know Where To Look, Baby? #ValentinesDaySpecial
The Honeymoon: Sunday Photo Fiction Challenge
(Photo Credit: A Mixed Bag) I was speechless when I stepped into our honeymoon suite in Thailand. The rooms overlooked the cliffs and the clear beach next to the hotel was already inviting me for a relaxing swim. I stepped into my fancy bikini, one of the many I bought for this occasion. This one … Continue reading The Honeymoon: Sunday Photo Fiction Challenge
At The Threshold
(Image Source: Pixabay) The ICU-cold, clean, sterile The doctors convince me it is you on the bed My vision is blurred By the sight of bandages, pipes, and masks, I hold the doorway and slide and fall At the threshold. The annoyingly efficient digital clock On the nauseatingly spotless white wall behind you Announces it … Continue reading At The Threshold
Grandma’s Coconut Laddus #FFFAW #FlashFiction
(This week's photo prompt is provided by artycaptures.wordpress.com. Thank you artycaptures!) The smell of neem soap pervaded the dark room. Long ago, when I returned from school, grandma, fresh from her bath would smell of neem soap, while she served me lunch. However, that freshness was missing from the smell in this room of crumpled bed … Continue reading Grandma’s Coconut Laddus #FFFAW #FlashFiction
…In Which She Lives Happily Ever After
Red Benarasi, Designer lehenga, A honeymoon in Paris. A sea facing bungalow in Mumbai She worked with slum children before He said, "Choose something more presentable." So, now she shops. A lot. She attends kitty parties with friends For half of the year, he leaves for the sea And she's a regular face on Page … Continue reading …In Which She Lives Happily Ever After
