Shail’s Nest

- a story

I lay there in the blue light listening to the rhythm of the train. The rest of the passengers were all fast asleep. I couldn’t sleep. It would soon be time for me to disembark. Outside it was raining. The drizzle made faint patterns on the window pane. My journey was about to [...]

- a story

The Tiny Weed stood clinging precariously to the barren rocks. Its leaves were carefully painted a beautiful green with the little moisture its tiny roots could gather from the surroundings. There was something about the Tiny Weed standing proudly against the grey barrenness of the rocks that caught the eye of the passing [...]

I sensed rather than saw him behind the curtains. I remained motionless waiting for him to make his move. He was headed for the kitchen for sure. Today I was going to catch him red-handed, the fatso! All he could think of was food, food and more food. When he got the chance he even [...]

- a short story

I met her when I moved to the small apartment block in the suburbs. I had just kicked out Rajesh from my life when I found out he was having an affair with a colleague’s wife. It was Neha, my seven year old and I, on our own now. I had moved [...]

…a short film, made by the junior son, the aspiring Animator, for his Visual Grammar exercise at college.

Dedicated to all music lovers… and that means moi too!
Yaaaay! I love it!

- a short story.

She looked at him across the compartment. He looked back at her nonchalantly. There was no trace of any emotion on his face. It was just blank. How could he?? How could he?? She felt crushed, miserable How could he do this to me?? Why did he do this to me?? I [...]

This was written in answer to a tag over at sulekha.com. I was tagged by two of my friends, Kalpita tagged me to write about who I would like to kiss under the mistletoe (real or imaginary) and Edwin tagged me to write about my first kiss. I answered them at one go, in a [...]

- a story of heartbreak.

I have lost the last chance I took.
They have taken over.
I am powerless.
They tell me what I should do.
I have to obey.
They tell me I have to seal my heart shut.
How can I??
I told them it was impossible.
They tell me I am a fool.
Perhaps I am.
They tell [...]

- a short story.

Delusions. Beliefs based upon a misinterpretation of reality. I live in my world of delusions. Delusions of timeless and eternal love. A love I feel across time across space. You tell me you love me. Do you?? I tell you, I love you. Do I??  Is it all a delusion, your love [...]

1. Bittersweet
Bitter gourds are bitter
and sugar beets sweet
When they come together
Do you call them bittersweet?

2. Mute me
I stand mutely
as silence kills with certainty
dreams and hopes held dearly
Why do you watch nonchalantly??

3.Buried dreams
Six feet deep
I buried them in a heap
the dreams we planted
together to reap.

4.Your kiss
Your kiss sensuous
soft on my lips
makes me burn
For more I yearn.

5. [...]