Wise Old Women The old lady barged in, slamming the door Where she gets strength, don’t really know Smirking and cursing all the way Came and sat on the stool besides me Then in her usual, faked stern voice Gave a list what’s troubling her From headaches to acidity to lack of sleep Loss of … Read more
https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/01/31/what-do-you-see-119-january-31st-2022/ The prompt was to write, whatever comes to the mind after seeing the pic on the right side Laughter One exploding laughter Mouth open wide Other laughs sheepishly Looking down The jokes on him And he looks mortified While the third one just Keeps looking on Smile on his face Undecided yet What or … Read more
Beyond our daily lives, somewhere lies real life, Beyond our horizons, somewhere lies the real world and Beyond the silence, one can hear the universe speak ©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar Many a people are lost to us, because they do not appear at the centre of our vision or mind-space for a long time. They hover somewhere at … Read more
Last seen Last seen some friends Years or decades ago Don’t seem to quite remember Truthfully, never gave much thought Work, family, self and many excuses Priorities, possibilities and responsibilities Kept changing everyday But had a faith strong, held all along That tomorrow will arrive As always it has Will meet them then, talk for … Read more
The word “Wineglasses” is used as metaphor for a group of friends. Who grew up together and are very close. But now they stay thousand miles apart and do not meet frequently and are always planning unsuccessfully to have a get-together. Wineglasses Far scattered we live Spread far and wide Locked by life’s Little cabinets … Read more
This is a poem written for a dear friend who is in his fifties. The occasion for the poem was his birthday. Flying along on theWings of desiresReached so farUnhurt unexpiredPassed your youthTowards old ageYou stand confusedNor here nor thereStop for a momentCatch your breathFeel the painAnd wipe your sweatSlow down and savourAnd feel the … Read more
Call me a friend , Call me an enemy, Call me thief or a saint, But do this my friend, Once in a while, Please give me a call Likes are a passé, Tags are dumbfounding. Random videos and Quotes Never give me joy Instead of the Comments. Please give me a call. Emojis and … Read more
The rainbow of friends. I used to write a lot poems and short stories when I was in school. As all kids, who think that they have in them, to become writers or poets. Nonsense writings but somehow they used to be appreciated by a few people giving me a sense of importance and pride. … Read more