We are all survivors, Of pain, Gifted by others As well as ourselves. Pain that makes us flinch, Pain we remember for years. We are all survivors, Of injustice, Of when we were shunned What we truly deserved. Injustice that pushed us back, Injustice that roars within us. We are all survivors, Of hate, Sometimes [...]
Tag: Finding oneself
Today’s Tiny Tale: Ponytail
He had always found the girl with the ponytail irritating, Till one day, he saw her unfurl it and his heart skipped a beat. Now, he finds himself pulling it, time and again.
Don’t Be Afraid
Hey, you! Yes, you! Don't you be afraid Just because you are a woman. For in more ways than you imagine, You don't just have powers, You have super-powers! Don't let the men tell you What and how to do. Don't let other women demonstrate What and how you should be. For you have the [...]
Destined to Lose
What if we are destined to lose? The angels stare down in dismay Like we watch a doomed movie again. What if the rain will never stop? The rainbow that we await Might never make an appearance. What if there will be no happy ending? Just small victories Which end in the big war being [...]
Stand Up For Yourself
Your knees may be wobbling, For you may have been beaten down, From fear, disrespect or hate. Still, I say, Stand up for yourself. The walls of your world May have collapsed all around you. The walls you spent your life on. Still, I dare say, Stand up for yourself. You might seem all alone [...]
Why Merida?
Of course, I don’t look like Disney’s Princess Merida from Brave! Then why is she on my profile photo? I don't have blue eyes or red hair or go around with a bow and arrows. Then why her? The first time I saw the movie, it went way over my head. I had kept waiting [...]
Allow Me
Allow me once in a while To pamper you As if you were a kid. To wipe the bread crumbs From the corner of your mouth. To get your favourite ice-cream. Allow me very often so To be the support Your strong being can lean on. To hold your hand When you are nervous as [...]
Song of the Heart
A low note here, A high note there. Sometimes, completely in tune. Sometimes, extraordinarily off-tune. So goes the song of the heart. Not meant to please everyone, Not meant about just anyone, Not always ethically right, Just composed on a whim, So goes the song of the heart. A different composition For every ocassion, A [...]
Learn to Love
We all learn so much Maths, Science, Literature. But don't learn to love. We work hard for everything, Understanding nothing comes easy. But take love for granted. We are afraid of risking Our career and possessions. But risk love at every step. We know so much About anything and everything. But are lost when it [...]
Person I Should Be
Oh! That is how I should carry myself. That is the person I should be! But then, if I too am So prim and propah, Then who will add The clumsy genuine touch? Oh! That is how I should dress. That is the person I should be! But then, if I too Dress only in [...]
An Author You'll Remember 