Musafir

“Musafir” by Diksha Taskhedkar weaves a braid of a soul during the COVID pandemic. Amongst the panic and confusion of the first wave, where people were dropping like flies, the central character of the poem, afraid and numb, wonders about life which she has lived so far. Towards the end you can almost get a … Continue Reading

A Virtual World

In the digital era take a break to be amidst nature & enjoy real experiences rather than the virtual ones. Try and you shall never regret. Thank me latter! Every next second, the eyes check for notifications. After uploading a post, we await the responses, which comes in a range of comments and reactions. And … Continue Reading

Love yourself

In this, the author asks people to love themselves, and not take life too seriously. Shesays, we understand ourselves much more than anyone else and we know everything aboutourselves. She suggests that we take out time for ourselves in these chaotic schedules and enjoy little things inlife. You’re the only soul on this planet, Who … Continue Reading

Big Dreams in Blue

“Big dreams in Blue” hits that sweet spot of just having moved on from a bad break-up. The tone of the poem is not melancholic. On the contrary, it feels like waking up from a hypnotic slumber of murky oblivion. It feels like the early morning rays of sun falling on your freshly washed face … Continue Reading

Untying the Sutures of my Heart

The poem talks about letting go those thoughts that were a reason for constant misery. It also tells that bliss lies deep within and once discovered, we realize that all those tough situations that we have undergone were like a boon in transforming us. Letting free those sutures That were sewed to my heart, Each … Continue Reading

Apocalypse and Nirvana

Hi! This blog is about some of the poems that I have written recently which describe the ongoing situation in some ways. The poems revolve around our daily lives and talk about society, love, hope and introspection. Hope you guys like it! Apocalypse This poem is about the power of true love which remains unaffected … Continue Reading

Fictitious Life

The poem ‘Fictitious Life’ deals with life of sacrifices of dreams to get a better future for our loved ones. This poem also deals with variations in decisions taken due to things being told by people and heart. This free verse poem is enhanced by repetition, alliteration and inversion.   Standing on the fire of … Continue Reading

First Rain

This is a poem about the light rains that we see just at the start of the monsoon and the way they leave the plants fresh and everything smelling of rain. The wind blew I heard it hum The windows banged And I knew, the rain had come Against the leaves I heard it fall … Continue Reading

Our Dream, Destination

Everyone has dreams. No doubt. It says a dream can give you everything but before you need to dream. And being a dreamer is like a hero of your own life. But, if there is happiness then there is sorrow also. Yes, we know, with which situation we are passing by. But trust yourself. It’s … Continue Reading

Mother

This poem titled “Mother” is a tribute to all those unsung heroes called Mothers – Our Everything. May your legacy live on forever. Every morning, I hearken your gentle voice. You say, “Wake up darling, wake up. Your time is now, to be.” Everyday in my life, I aspire to have a look at you, … Continue Reading