Pluminion

18 Nov 201918 Nov 2019

Delhi plummies meeting at Dr Chaturvedi's Blandings Castle where every prospect pleased.The food was Anatoles.The sky was blue. The music was divine. The quiz was spiffing.The gentlemen were dashing. The…

First Experiences

1 Oct 20191 Oct 2019

Firsts There are many firsts in our lives that leave an indelible mark on our psyche, staying fresh in our memory for a lifetime. We remember these experiences, the sight,…

Cricket and fathers day

18 Jun 201919 Jun 2019

CRICKET AND FATHER’S DAY       This time the greatest cricketing clash between father and son which takes place every four years, the match between India and Pakistan in…

Why doctors should marry other doctors

29 Apr 201929 Apr 2019

Why Doctors should marry other doctors The discussion in the bar had shifted to marriages. The gin and tonic was a widower, a senior citizen, and nostalgic about his great…

The pup

11 Feb 2019

She was all white With one black eye Small and slim A cutie pie A frisky pup But a cunning thing But she looked Like a saintly being She first…

The school in the woods

18 Dec 2018

  The school in the woods I have been staying in one of the greener parts of Delhi, which has a densely wooded area close by. This green oasis is…

Inspiration

23 Oct 201824 Oct 2018

An enchanting mermaid swam into my ken My life became instantly magical, but then, Magic isn't real, its ephemeral you see; She soon disappeared back into the sea Leaving a…

Touching lives

2 May 20182 May 2018

Touching Lives   One of the greatest pleasures of a writer is feedback from readers. Any feedback is welcome, as we know we are being read, and praise is an…

Opposite lines

15 May 201715 May 2017

A poem with alternate lines being romantic and the reverse For you my darling I'd go anywhere As long as you pay my business class fare For you my sweet…

Phenomenal Girl

29 Apr 2017

The beaming smile that dazzles all And hides the hurt deep in her eyes The eyes that tell a unique tale Of one so young and yet so wise She…