The Photo Album: A Poem by Lalita Vaitheeswaran
Lost time like footprints on sand Peeped through the sepia pictures The childhood and the youth mocked At my wrinkled and furrowed crow’s feet...
Lost time like footprints on sand Peeped through the sepia pictures The childhood and the youth mocked At my wrinkled and furrowed crow’s feet...
Days gone by with nothing said weighs so heavy on the mind For the call of duty you had to march forward leaving us behind...
For you, dear motherland, have fighters, Protecting your borders from enemies, Annually you’ve your day, remembered by all, Acknowledging your presence some time. Now, look...
The wind was roaring all night, Then came the morning, shining and bright, Birds are singing the beautiful song, And my heart is dancing with...
I’ve forgotten the song of love, Will you come back and sing a song for me? The way you used to embrace me, Will you...
I took the rugged path through the mountains, I attempted walking on the azure undulating waters, The birds laughed seeing my gait on the skies,...
Until you return let me savor the nuggets of merriment, Let me flap my wings harder, and fly, Twirl in the sky, and sail on...
The time has changed, With new friends, you have got a new name. You have climbed up the stairs, But couldn’t see your parents who...
Every day and every night the pillow cried Seeing my plight, the bed sheets sighed Trembling bones and a sinking heart Barely managed to reach...
As the ornate, carved door Creaked open, I froze The sounds of laughter Seeped into my ears I could smell the aroma Of spicy mushroom...
Weary and jaded of managing a family with in-laws, spouse and children, my soul was desperately craving for a break. It was my routine practice...
I have got the one whom I love, Gifted by God, like a cute dove, I was overjoyed when you moved inside me and felt...