Post participation in a 21-day poetry challenge, results in my first poetry collection, "Call of the Moon," published in 2024. The audio poem "The Elephantine God" is an invocation to Lord Ganesha, embodying themes of grace, enlightenment, and the mystical nature of existence.
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Romantic Movement Influenced Poets Around the World
The Romantic Movement, spanning from the late 18th to mid-19th century, celebrated emotion, nature, and individualism. Key poets like Wordsworth and Keats exemplified this through vivid imagery and exploration of beauty and mortality. The movement influenced global literature, addressing themes of childhood innocence, social critique, and the sublime experience of nature.
Brewing A Cup of Poetic Tea
The writer discusses her love for poetry, her experience as an aspiring poet, and her ongoing fascination with the world poetry. She expresses her emotional connection to poetry, despite pursuing a career in prose. She also shares a personal version of the poem "A Cup of Tea" and her desire to explore poetry from various cultures.
The Fake Poem of Amrita Pritam Goes Viral | My Take!
The viral poem by Amrita Pritam written by Baabusha Kohli and my Annexure to the Poem. An attempt to see it from another perspective.
My Mother and Her Stories
A madeup story about my mother's storytelling and how it was shaped by my mother's emotions, mood swings, and personal experiences. Despite her narcissism, she was a captivating storyteller who influenced my appreciation for narratives. Through her, I learned about life, empathy, and the power of a well-told story. Our parents are our first teachers, and I've come to cherish the valuable lessons learned from my mother's unique storytelling.
Short Story | The Sleeping Child
The narrator reflects on life's paradoxes while putting a child to sleep. The author ponders the innocence of childhood and the complexities of adulthood, likening life to an endless carnival. The carnival symbolises the ups and downs of human existence, where moments of joy and laughter contrast with grim realities. After the child awakens, it's time for the child's feed.
A Dish for a Stubborn Son-in-Law
A man, after loving a dish, Kohzhukatai, at his mother-in-law's home, forgets its name and replaces it with gibberish, 'Atrimaku'. Upon return, he demands his confused wife to prepare 'Atrimaku', resulting in her abuse when she can't deliver. A neighbour's mention of Kohzhukatai resolves the confusion, and the wife creates the desired dish, calming the situation.
The Genie of the Desert – The Untold Story of the Arabian Nights
A back story of The Genie of the Desert | A madeup story!
Vamana Avatar – Three Steps to Downfall
After being humiliated and dismissed by Adithya, the CEO of a successful company, stockbroker Sunil sets out to extract revenge. He befriends and exploits Adithya's compulsive gambler right-hand man, Vikram, unearthing a secret company that Adithya runs for personal profit. By publicizing the information, Sunil ruins Adithya's reputation causing him to lose his stakeholder's confidence, marriage, and financial standing.
The Unrequited Love of General Marcus Quintus Valerio
An unrequited love story of General Marcus and Antonia Marcella. Madeup love story.
Itinerant Storyteller 