Category: Prose Poetry

NaPoWriMo 2025 – Day 14

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April Poetry Writing Month – Day 14

Photo Inspiration: Laburnum, Englischer Garten, Munich

Young or old, or becoming, there are special moments. Embrace the fleeting joys and accept situations with grace.

Poetic form: Shadorma, said to have Spanish origin, is a 6-line short verse written in 3-5-3-3-7-5 syllable pattern.

Today is Vishu, the New Year celebrated in Kerala in India. The laburnum, which blooms in Spring, is especially cherished during Vishu; its vibrant yellow symbolising prosperity and is considered sacred.
Significant to Lord Krishna.

The night before, we arrange a sacred offering called ‘vishukani’ at homes and temples. It is the first sight that we wake up to, welcoming the New Year with abundance and devotion.

NaPoWriMo 2025 – Day 4

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April Poetry Writing Month – Day 4

We belong without borders. 

What does it mean to have roots? Can we truly belong without being anchored to one place?  Reflecting on my experience of growing up — and learning to live — in many places, this is about the people, the memories, and the feeling of belonging we carry with us. In the end, there is only love and the constant life lessons it brought.

NaPoWriMo 2024 – Day 30 – Short Poetry – Monostich

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I have written a ‘Monostich’, a contemporary poetic form of single-line verse, known for its expressive brevity. In this compact space, complex ideas and imagery converge, inviting contemplation and interpretation.   

Central to my exploration are the symbols of the blackbird and dandelion, each carrying layers of meaning: mystery,  communication, transformation, and freedom. 

The theme of self-expression guides me in my self-introspection: 30 days of writing 30 poems, a personal odyssey of creativity and self-discovery through verses. 

Deepest gratitude for reading my poems.

Thank you