Yesterday night I caught a star gazing at me unabashedly wide eyed and delighted I tried to catch it in my hands it twinkled and pulsated merrily winking at me, it guided me outdoors other stars clamoured for my attention festooning my balcony in fairy lights, prettily the pallid moon sulked and stomped becoming fiercely … Continue reading Sharing Our Truths: New normal – Punam

He longingly gazes at her a half smile slowly making its way to his lips his bourbon eyes caress her lovingly dropping feather light kisses everywhere his face a template of passion shapes raging fire within her his sighs, a sweet torture for her soul encouraging her to surrender shamelessly he croons her favourite love … Continue reading Sharing Our Truths: Love in the times of covid – Punam

From the trees and power lines, they survey deserted streets like the Morrigan before a battle, their harsh laughter echoes. I should remain in my hermitage but it's a stunning spring Saturday made strange by the absence of people— the deep breath before the plunge. Did some dark winged muse summon this plague to extend … Continue reading Sharing Our Truths: Nineteen Crows – Nineteen Crows

The scope of my glorious independence now confined within four walls alone and isolated masked and frightened I stare into oblivion reflecting on the hands I shook, the meetings attended and the crowded commute Alone and distant from all now if only I had kept my distance then! I now fear for the loved ones … Continue reading Sharing Our Truths: An unequal fight – Punam