It blew and blew, the winter wind, It blew to kiss my window pane; A kiss it was, like lovers do, Two bodies entwined in a firefly lane. Late is the winter sun to rise, I stoke embers beneath the mantlepiece; Sweater and stockings and scarves and gloves, By the fire I thaw my frozen... Continue Reading →
The Imprudent Wife
Rain whipped a torrent among the gusty trees, She knelt to kindle the sooted hearth, Embers refused to yield her pleas, She sobbed helpless to the nature's wrath. Winds roared and rustled in the nearby vales, Cattle bellowed in the quivering crib, She stormed to save the rain-soaked bales, But in vain and helpless like... Continue Reading →
Happy Dussehra
The fight of good and evil, The fight of saints and sins, The fight of truth and deceit, Has the fight for the ages been. Light shall cut through darkness, Love shall reign over deceit, Empathy shall end injustice, Cruelty shall meet its defeat. Ten heads of the menacing demon, Were no match for the... Continue Reading →
When It Rains
Skies swollen grey with tints of majesty, Trees slumber under a misty spell, Billowy clouds part momentary, Sunbeams dive deep into the verdant dell. Wings of winds deliver your scent, I'm bathed, I'm drenched, I smell of you. Where art thou, O' angel of torment? Do the winds not whisper how I burn for you?... Continue Reading →
Invictus
Dragon of fear I've slayed, ferocious in the face of life, Persistent and powerful, I wade through the river of strife. Shattered, a wavebeaten ship on the shore, Make no mistake, I'm a diamond alive in the ore. Misunderstood I am for my reasoning and rebellion, Silence is a weakness I forgive this mindless assumption.... Continue Reading →
All We Want…
Tender dew drop or a radiant sun beam, Thunderous roar or a silent scream, There's something to ask and something to tell, Our heart's a chateau where feelings dwell. Raised under our parents' wings with tender love and care, Marriage is to leave their nest Is that really fair? We live and breathe the tradition... Continue Reading →
A Heart That Deeply Loves You
A heart that deeply loves you Will be your strength when you're powerless, Will lift you up from the depths of despair, Will give you its smiles when you can't find your own. A heart that deeply loves you Will never fall asleep from taking away yours, Will never find power from causing you pain,... Continue Reading →
Waiting For Tonight
"I fell in love with his heart, even before I could touch his skin. If that isn't true love, please tell me what is".
Natasha Gracious 