Free verse — Storm of woes takes over the nightly sky, Relentless I build a bridge from my vice. I stand far-far from being wise. Now I see the waves, attractive like the starry gaze. In an ocean of virtues, beautifully carved, I lay in this blissful dawn. Alas, I was prey, now the storm is.

The Fearless — Free at last From the clutches harboured by a grim sailor Same for the miller Time is no recipe For the ordinary builder In the cave Of darkness Lay a hunt for light I was reviving I was reviving A new season came by Frogs were leaping Reviving in silence Banished, Lo in time Neither me in vary o might I said aloud Nor will I follow…

A tribute to someone I loved — On the verge of breaking Someone stepped on my soul Chest pains with grief Bare is my soul Forgetful memories etched Your name but now I do remember you there Swathed in sunlit gaze You say I am being too optimistic But what is there left to do when one…

Change yourself to change your life — Talking about mental health is the new “normal.” But please start prioritizing your mental health is all I am saying. Take some rest. Attend to your body. Over-challenging yourself is not practical. Accept your flaws. Having flaws is to be human. You are human. Seeing those small things are essential to make the bigger picture. You can do it. You are becoming stronger with every situation you face right now.

Free Verse — The advent of seasons; lush green trees Crowded parks and melted ice creams Huge skyscrapers; a caricature of art A silver lining found in mountains, rivers afar; Long queues and the chitter-chatter presence; Alive are those emblems amidst the present. Those were the days, the days we all cherish.

A birds’ nest away from the mess — A tranquil dwelling smeared in the rain, delicate feathers in a nest; seldom loud, habitually still Utter chaos once the rain drizzles Wholesome memories, times uncanny; a secret garden amidst a crowd of many.