Dear Readers, The world is precarious. Every day, rain washes its roads, so I must tread carefully. That doesn’t mean I won’t slip, because life involves other people. And we’re only human, correct? It doesn't mean I have to stop walking, either. It just implies I should be more careful lest I hurt myself. It’s …
Exploring Memories through the Haibun
Dear Readers, At the outset, I'd like to thank you for staying with me for this poetic adventure. This is the eighth week and we are only left with two more. I have enjoyed writing, experimenting with different poetic forms so much and I'm so grateful to Namratha for challenging us with the prompts. As …
Nature and Poetry: Learning the Haiku
Dearest Reader, It’s supposed to be spring, but here in Jodhpur, it feels more like early summer. As I walk to the lake every evening, I chase the setting sun and watch the sky slowly burning. The sultry orange is breathtaking. All winter and even now, I’ve been trying to capture the colours from different …
A Hundred Quills 