Author: Sheetal Ashpalia

Together

Sep 3, 2020

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by

Sheetal Ashpalia

in Musings

They call me ‘Vayu’ The wind beneath the wings, Each breath you take, Is my gift, make no mistake. And yet, you forget, To show me some respect, Covering me in smog and smoke, While you and I both choke. They call me ‘Agni’ The fire in the belly, Without me, no prayer is complete,…
Freedom

Sep 2, 2020

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by

Sheetal Ashpalia

in PoAttic

Useless, shameless, I heard them cry, Despair as dark as black ink, streaked the sky, I watched it seep into my pores, Alas! I was scared to reach out for the waters on the shore! White – pristine and clear though I could see, Oh how I wish! It were my destiny, But where I…