I try staying calm Peace? No, a seething volcano in my soul An island on my own No expectations, no claims Not a deceiver Nor a Deity Just a woman of clay Moulded by life’s vicissitudes at play Heartened by unexpected kindness I refuse the gift of anger from anyone I renew my faith everyday only to have it challenged Still, I still my heart to heal the wounds, Of loss so great. Still I keep the faith of innocent, Faith th...

The day you died, leaving me forever in darkness A clock started in my mind A now cold emotionless vacuum Twenty-six years at most When my time will finish on this earth too So much work to be done, so many responsibilities To raise your son, get him married To raise your grandchildren with your memories To make life easier for mom To care for my life partner Yet wondering with ticking clock Do I have even half as much as...

Six months back I dreamt of him dyingWhile my partner rushed to help him in a car.Some days later I got news his heart was bad Nightmarish reality started spinning its web.On every ring of my phoneMy heart would come to my mouth.Every minute every hourYou livedI hoped for moreA strong willStronger man I yet have to see.That twilight of your operationMy heart stopped with yours for those two minutesYou came back to usMirac...