PinnedPublished inThis Glorious MessThe Spectacular Sanity of YouthThe lovers sat on a puddle of stones Their eyes roving and fingers static A violence in their depths Compressed in form But consuming in…Sep 26, 20171Sep 26, 20171
Independence DayIt was 19 years ago. This memory unfolds in Kerala, a thin strip of land spanning 360 miles, situated in the extreme south corner of the…Jun 7, 2022Jun 7, 2022
But Why?Nero, the (in)famous Roman Emperor, probably murdered his mother, wives and a step-brother. He allegedly set fire to Rome, built a 98 feet…Mar 11, 2021Mar 11, 2021
Published inLiterally LiteraryA Real Man’s LoveThe bent frame of my mother praying is on a sepia tinged photograph, framed atop my father’s study. While swiping an orange flavored…Jul 22, 2019Jul 22, 2019
Published inThe JunctionThe Last River on EarthI am the last of my kind More of an ooze than the spurt that I once was The rustle, patter and ripples are no more I, the last river on…Aug 22, 2018Aug 22, 2018
Published inThe JunctionSafeI promise the little child her world - a spit colored teddy bear with almond shaped beads for eyes “But dada told strangers bad!” She…Aug 19, 20181Aug 19, 20181
Puff PieceThere were baby rats peeking out of the homeless man’s rucksack. It was a wet January morning. The sun was barely up. Dew was barely…May 7, 20181May 7, 20181
Published inLiterally LiteraryDisco Lights on SteroidsHer palms moved gracefully away from her body They formed spirals and waded through the air “Dude, I’m partying the fuck out of tomorrow”…Jan 4, 2018Jan 4, 2018
Proactive DiscomfortFor blushed spared And mumbled mourned I have lived a little less And died a little moreOct 12, 20171Oct 12, 20171
