rainbows

rainbows in the sky
so many after so long
bright. bold. beautiful.

circular logic

don't stop growing up
because it means that you are
somewhere, still a child

democracy in india (in cinema theatres)

no need to stand up
enjoy your pop corn and watch
swacch bharath promos

entangled

the insect managed
to escape the spider's web
could they do the same?

the rubber band

always ready to
stretch and accommodate
until it snaps

friendship and chocolate

thick hot chocolate
coats and warms my cup and heart
like old childhood friends

#notinmyname

a silent protest.
their first of many, i hope.
never in their names!

un-see

what happens when you
see your life differently?
how do you un-see?

not so grown up

the runway beckons
five little fingers clutch mine
a pilot, not yet

stagnant

wind won't stop blowing
the ocean won't stop churning
let go and let live

an end, and a beginning

almost five years now,
honestly though, more like ten
i've moved on, have you?

loss

it's been just a week
but memories of four years
feel like a lifetime

may day

it's may day today
malls and stores remain open
for labour to splurge

black dog

the dark cloud covers
but its approach you can't feel
till it is too late

benevolent babas

left and right i turn,
bearded men with palms raised
compete to bless and sell

sombre valentine's day haiku

it's valentine's day
cards, balloons and chocolates
only they remain

permanence

one week since i fell,
the scrapes and bruises have healed.
scars, old and new, stay.

protest

hands held, chain formed.
united,
but many links missed,
chasm revealed.