Poems
I am still unsure if I have a "type" in writing poems. I know I mostly feel like writing when something disturbs my equilibrium. It could be good or bad. Intense emotions become poems. Here are a few of my favorite poems. Following which is a list of all my poetry publications.
The store is out
of raw broken cashews
which my mom always used.
I continued her tradition
even after moving to America
but Diwali is coming
my son desires
the diamond-shaped sweets.
My hubby purchased
the next best thing—
raw whole cashews.
Though they cost just a dollar more
they’ve been sitting in the pantry
for, try as I might,
I can't seem to crush them.
without caring for the actual peach
we’d wait for Ma
to break open the seed
she'd place it in her copper mortar
and pound it with the pestle.
Chutki, Dad, and I
surrounded her
like vultures, as she’d beg
for elbow room
if the pit of the peach
pried open, with the tiny almond
unbroken, she'd strike the pestle again
to divide the prize evenly
but none of us ever
gave her a share
eagerly awaited
finally
fireworks start at night
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absolutely mesmerizing
but in a flash
they were gone
although they brought us joy
I missed them terribly
when the smoke
floated away
i looked down from the sky
to the trees in the dark
majestic and tall
a small leftover spark
another flash there
silent flickering in joy
ah, fireflies
at work since twilight
I don't like empty vases populating my tiny house
but after uploading my listing of the car
I came across a blue Ming vase.
Not with its usual angry dragons
or homes that don’t tell a story
but lotus buds in white
over a base of soft cobalt
and meandering leafy stems
interspersed with occasional ears of millet
between bands of upright and pendent trefoils,
covered overall in a thick unctuous glaze.
I was sold. I sent an offer
which was accepted
in eleven minutes
and I found myself
in the car driving
the sixteen miles.
It came with a spider
who didn't respect vases.
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Alaska Women Speak
Poem “the flower” captures the tender innocence of childhood and the beauty found in simple gestures. The flower symbolizes purity, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life itself.
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Alaska Women Speak is a journal devoted to the expression of ideas, literature, and art.
Roanoke Rambler
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Poem “The house is Soundless” depicts a scene of solitude and reflection in the aftermath of a relationship or a loss.
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RR is a local, investigative and literary newsletter and website based in Roanoke, Virginia.
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Heartland Society of Women Writers
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Poem “The Label” reflects on the speaker's experiences of being labeled and confined by societal norms and expectations, starting from a very young age.
HSWW is known for creating an inclusive writing space for all women.
Alaska Women Speak
Poem “Container of Love” is for my mother and describes how the mother tends to the needs of both the poet and the newborn baby, offering emotional support, physical care, and assistance with daily tasks.
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Alaska Women Speak is a journal devoted to the expression of ideas, literature, and art.
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In Parenthesis
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Poem “Wasn't born like this” conveys a sense of struggle, frustration, and exhaustion experienced by the speaker, dedicated to MF DOOM, a renowned rapper known for his intricate wordplay and masked persona.
It is a place where works of great artists, thinkers, and critics come together in the form of a literary magazine and community.
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Coming soon
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Poetic Melodies
Poem “Music in the house” about various sounds in the house is published here. The poem tries to tell how sounds become music if there is love.
I am so happy to be a part of this as it has an amazing collection of many international writers.
The sales from this book go to Starving Artists Fund.
Life as it happens
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Poem “I lost her somewhere” in anthology “Life as it happens” The poem is about a women realizing the loss of the girl she once was.
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It has 105 poets, can you imagine what a treat that is?
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Poetry 4 our Planet
Poem “Watching wings” published here which talks about a bird drinking water in my balcony.
I am so happy to be a part of this project and hope to write poems and stories that can be part of something so huge.
Dear Anonymous
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Poem “To the workaholic” is published by Sea Green Zines. The poem is a letter to workaholics everywhere.
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Woman's Era
Poem I fell in love published in the January 2015 issue of Women’s era. The poem is about my encounter with a squirrel.
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Woman's Era is one of the reputed magazines in India.
Afflatus
Poem published in the inaugural issue of Afflatus. it is based in the Philippines and some of the proceeds will go to a family support group in Philippine General Hospital during Christmas.
I am happy to be a part of this project.
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Woman's Era
Poem “I can’t wait” published in the July (second) issue of Woman's era It is about my 9-monthwait to meet my little monkey.
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Writer's Ezine
Poem “Hope” published in this Ezine which encourages new poets. This is one of my very first poems and getting it published gives so much hope and encouragement. The poem, as the name suggests, is about hope.
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Prachya Review
Poem “I let it fly away" published with some really talented poets. The poem was published in the issue themed "Loss"
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Very honored to be part of this "must read" journal.
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Silver Birch Press
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Poem “I like it here" published in this monthly themed press.
My first international publication, What makes it so rewarding is that I had to rework on it thrice. It has made me appreciate the quality standard of the publication house and it also feels so good to know that they are willing to work with you and are ensuring that only the best from you is published.
Silver Birch Press
Poem “The naming ceremony” published with Silver Birch press again.
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The poem is about my name and how it came to existence. This was a themed issue about names and their history.
Writing Raw
Poem “What will happen next?” about uncertainty in life is published here. The poem expresses mild form of fear because of uncertainty.
Writing Raw encourages young and new poets too.
Women's Era
Poem “What have we done?” published here again. Poem is about patriotism and the love and sense of responsibility a child feels for her mother.
A Room of our own.
Poem “An Indian Woman” published here is on my perspective of an Indian woman.
A Room of Our Own: An Anthology of Feminist & Womanist Writing is a collection of essays, poetry, and short stories written by women.
The weekly Avocet
Poem “Fireworks" published in the reputed weekly journal of poetry - Issue247. This poem was written on 4th of July after seeing the amazing fireworks near home.
The weekly Avocet is a journal that sends poetry on nature every sunday morning - making it a leisure read every weekend.
Ek Sehar ummid bhari
Poem "The real problem" is published in this dual anthology of hindi and english poets. My friend who isn't very thin expressed her issues with marriage and fat. I was devastated to realize how body centric the world can be. This poem was written with the hope of reaching out to her.
Woman's Era
Poem “Love in the house” published in the October (second) issue of Woman's era It is about all the noises in the house - with love they become like music.
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Dear Anonymous
Poem published in this magazine all the way from Australia.
The angry poem depicts my thoughts on customer service.
I am strength
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Poem "Ode to the peaks" coming here soon
100 Thousand Poets for Change
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Poem "Ju$t D1$$1m1l@r" published in the September issue of 100TPC. It is an international grassroots educational, non-profit organization focusing on poetry, music, and the literary arts.
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This poem was inspired from Swami Vivekananda's speech and is dedicated to him.
