Literary & Creative Writing
Poetry, short stories, flash fiction, creative nonfiction, personal narratives and experimental writing.
But it’s what I do for a living
Sometimes, or most times, or every time, I find eyes prying, preying, poking... I feel like turning them off, like a tap overrunning, like a blinding light.…
‘I’LL THINK ABOUT IT’
'I'll think about it' is a phrase we've all used or heard at one point, and this piece is about its diverse uses and ways its meaning can be decoded depending on the context and other cues provided.
SILENCE
That eerie feeling you get. Oh! The things it makes you forget. They say this particular thing is louder than action or words. But it involves no sound…
My Decision Vs The Universe (Episode 2)
Image of a confused lady. Generated by writer. Does not represent any real person. Episode 2: I was 20 when I gained admission into a Federal University…
The Teachers I Always Had
The Teacher I Always I Had Yesterday was Teachers’ Day, and I saw everyone posting their teachers. I have had so many teachers in my life, but somehow,…
Severed
Missing someone is beautiful. Saying goodbye after a long day is comforting. Watching friends leave for distant places is bearable. Why? Distance is not the end. There's hope… …
EVEN If I DIE
The poet speaks about death calmly rather than fearfully. He tells people not to cry excessively when he dies because death comes to everyone. He believes that the body returns to dust, but the soul is immortal. He entrusts his life and destiny to God. Also, prays against untimely death.
My Decision Vs The Universe (Episode1)
I'm feeling embarrassed writing this. I mean, how many girls out there would willingly share the personal things that happen in their lives with strangers? But here I…
PAIN OF MY COUNTRY
My country, her problems never begin, Before, before she had joyful songs singing, Now, underneath the radiant fall, Independence seems so far and small. Who is our leader?…
If Time and Space Aligned
If time and space could align, I would reach out to you, pull you in, And give you the biggest hug ever. If time and space could…
RAIN
I like to sleep while it rains, I like how the clatters caresses my ears, while I make peace with my bed. It was different when dad…
When A Loved One Dies
When news reaches, that a dear one dies, you'll pause. Most likely, you'll stand up, sit down, perhaps laugh loudly and stand up again...you'll do many things. You'll…