As 'Mr. I' opened the Teak Wood flush door with the duplicate key, the first thing that greeted him was a straight line of Ten (big black) Ants. Apparently the ant army was happily walking around the house and when the door opened, they thought of checking out the visitor (read intruder).
Why Read More...
Published on Jul 27,2020 11:40 PM
By
Nabanita Bhattacharya in
Poetry |
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Remember all of us huddling together would hint at a celebration or emergency.?
Not anymore.
Celebration still goes on
Emergency still takes us off guard
Only the huddle is missing
Didn't you hear ...Hushed the huddle for they say it brings hurdles !
Hurdles of safety, hurdles of proximity, h Read More...
Published on Jun 26,2020 12:12 AM
By
Nabanita Bhattacharya in
True Story |
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The restlessness in the mundane life of the newly appointed house wife changed into amazement in the wink of an eye as she stared in awe towards the balcony.
From being a full time corporate employee she recently got conferred the title of a housewife..thanks to lockdown.
She woke up late that day a Read More...
Published on May 16,2020 11:01 PM
By
Nabanita Bhattacharya in
Poetry |
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As long as it's not me, why care ?Oh it's still afar !
Let me indulge in leisure.Let the world speculate how to retrieve the treasure Called life back to normal.
Lockdown isn't terribleIf you have a thing or two to dabble...
Standing on an island alone I see the ship of hope,Unable to cope
With all Read More...
Published on May 13,2020 10:30 PM
By
Nabanita Bhattacharya in
Poetry |
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I thought I can well hide the stains of last night's tears..
All I needed was to put up a smile..the frowns would scurry away.
God was secretly plotting to make me walk those familiar paths..to see those known sights..to dwell in that acquainted space..one more time.
Heart missed a beat, eyes welled Read More...
Published on May 5,2020 05:01 PM
By
Nabanita Bhattacharya in
True Story |
Reads: 478 |
Likes: 1
The unmourned
It was just another day for the residents of Splendour Apartments, Patna, until they were startled from their afternoon siesta by the blaring of the siren of a police van. Before they could comprehend what was happening, few more vehicles rushed inside the main entrance gate of t Read More...
Published on May 2,2020 05:59 PM
While growing up I used to have a little doubt in my mind at times about being an adopted child ! Reason - my mother was very strict..Back then I didn't exactly understand what being strict meant.Perhaps my school student brain processed the following instances as being strict as far as my mother wa Read More...
Published on Apr 30,2020 03:41 PM
I truly appreciate and respect those people who have a cautionary notice hung outside their homes saying "BEWARE OF DOGS".It simply makes life easier. I either vow never to set foot in such houses or if I am left with no other choice but to step in, I ensure I am not alone. Further while visiti Read More...
Published on Apr 30,2020 03:28 PM
