Every Colour Dahlia

Every Color Dahlia The city haze covers the dawn. The sun rays hide in the misty gaze of my view that spreads across the horizon. Last, when I checked it was still termed as fog and not smog, and the air is breathable so I take the liberty of looking at the scene positively. The...

Sword in the Scabbard

I fit into your scabbardnot because I am made for it. It is because I adjusted myselfto take the curve withoutmy blades cutting into the leather. You hold me like you ownfor the handle takes the shapeof your fist and succumbs to your grip. But remember it is just the handle...it is just the handle...

The Scotch Tape Syndrome

Thou shalt not discuss or mention periods with men. Thou shalt feel embarrassed in-case you leak or stain. Thou shalt hide the sanitary pads you carry for change. So on and so forth... 1991-92 A 9th standard classroom of a co-education school was gearing up for the final bell to ring. Some girls were gossiping...

It is one Goddamn Day?

Celebration of Womanhood! A day to cherish the woman in us! So many adverts, so much to fake. I already sound like a rebel! The need for a women's day is not about celebration really because it is a reminder that we are still a long way from equality. But is the woman really very...