Run

RunKeep runningDon’t stopDon’t look backKeep runningRun Where am I running to? What am I chasing? Why is everyone asking me to run faster? Hello, I am an average human being residing on this esteemed planet Earth. I have a few goals, and I like achieving them. Goals have become mere tasks in my life, and … Continue reading Run →

twenty-five

At thirteen, I thought I would be prettier if I had fair skin At twenty, I fell in love with my uneven brown skin tone At twenty-five, why am I going back to feeling thirteen? At thirteen, everyone around me laughed at me for being short At twenty, I told myself that my height was … Continue reading twenty-five →

hide & seek

My favourite game as a kid was hide and seek. It was a thrilling experience to run away and hide in the most obvious place to camouflage yourself. As an adult, I have mastered the game and can hide pretty well. So, where do I hide? I scribble words on paper and throw them right … Continue reading hide & seek →

Grief

‘Twas your typical day. The sun was out, and the birds were chirping away happily. The sky was painted in a perfect shade of blue that hypnotises you into staring at it for hours altogether. The weather was pleasant, with a slight breeze to keep you fresh on a sunny day. I would have never … Continue reading Grief →

Chipped nail polish, chocolate stained jeans, and cheeky smiles

As adults, we are all trying to recollect how it once felt when we, friends, were together - young and alive. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane, shall we? The school was a time when we met every single day yet never got tired of each other (Maybe we did? I love you, guys). … Continue reading Chipped nail polish, chocolate stained jeans, and cheeky smiles →

Sunsets

One evening, I went to the beach to stare aimlessly at the clouds for some peace of mind after a troublesome day. I got lost in my cloud of thoughts and, before I could say goodbye, the moment the day bleeds into nightfall was gone. The cerulean skies transitioned to saffron hues which made me … Continue reading Sunsets →

The Tunnel

You are halfway through a dark tunnel. You are at a point where you cannot see any light from where you started, and you have no clue if there is going to be a way out if you move forward. You know if you turn, you will be in your comfort zone. But, if you … Continue reading The Tunnel →

My kind of smile

The smile I flash a stranger when they look familiar to me, but my brain has not processed from where I know them. Most of the time, it is a wrong guess and, I smile at a stranger. I make them feel uncomfortable in the 30 seconds that it takes to walk past me. I … Continue reading My kind of smile →

Breaking Bones

I made a legacy for myself long, long ago. I started falling in grade 5. It would have been easy if it was love, but it was me physically falling. I shall teach you a few steps to ensure you give your bones a break. Let’s jump right into it. I shall pass on the … Continue reading Breaking Bones →

8 Life Lessons from Naruto

I was in grade 11 and, it was summer break when I started watching Naruto because my brother had suggested it to me. It was more of a time pass for me. But as the episodes went by, I got into it. Naruto and Naruto Shippuden was not just entertainment for me anymore. I got … Continue reading 8 Life Lessons from Naruto →