Category: Nature
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Learning to find joy in little things
This poem about a squirrel, leftover roti and learning to find joy in the little things was so much to write. I might turn this into a series. Happy reading! / Learning to find joy in little things / While I was waiting for my morning tea to boil, I saw a squirrel eating leftover…
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Dandelions and daisies: A nature poem
This poem is about nature, taking a breath and finding happiness in little things. It has been written for the ‘Dandelions and daisies’ prompt by @_seya._ (Instagram) / Dandelions and daisies taught me a lesson on happiness / During my journey up the mountain I came across a field. It was a carpet of wild…
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Mindful magic of the mighty oceans: A mindfulness poem
Mindfulness at its core is about being fully present in the moment that you are currently living. There are certain situations that help me experience this incredible feeling of being just in that moment; when I am looking at a sunset from the roof of a hotel in the hills or when I am sitting…
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Why the wind whispers about the arrival of monsoon in my ear: A poem
This is a poem about the joys of the monsoon. Do you like the rainy season? Which season is your favorite? / Why the wind whispers about the arrival of monsoon in my ear: A poem / The wind whispers the arrival of monsoon in my ear For it knows that I have to prepare…
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I want to escape my own head: A poem
This is a poem about the desire to escape. Hope you enjoy it! I want to escape my own head / On particularly bad days, I want to escape To the tiny cottage in the hills, Where the rustling fir trees Gently caress the glass window panes. / I want to wake up To the…
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The death of a star: An end of the world poem
This is an end of the world poem which talks about death of the star in our solar system that is sun. Hope you like it. / The death of a star / The sky was awash in the deepest violets and the faintest oranges Giving the evening a deathly glow. The last inhabitants of…
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Four tiny poems: On night, nature, grief and exams
These are four poems which revolve around fear, nature, grief and exams. Enjoy! MINI POEMS ON NIGHT, NATURE AND EXAMS Plum blossoms Carpeting the courtyard – Aftermath of a storm / Night time walks – I am scared Of my own shadow / The clang of bell at 12 In the neighborhood school Awakens my…
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Tiny poems on summer, abandonment, marriage and more
These are four mini poems on summer, abandoned places, marriage and more. Hope you enjoy reading these. Summer nostalgia – Tracing stars On the village sky / Abandonment – The peepal grows In the windowsill / Food delivery – Hunger satiates Hunger Hennaed hands – A tear slips From her eye -Armaan You can support…
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Ocean’s Rage: A nature poem
Ocean’s Rage is a short nature poem that is different from usual nature poetry. I have written something like this after a long time. Hope you enjoy it! I am told that you were rather docile, O’ mother of all creatures who ever survived, And now you scream with vengeance for those who can’t cry.…
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A long walk along the train track: A nature poem
This is a nature poem which takes me back to a very memorable evening in a hill-station. What does it remind you of? Let me know in the comments. A LONG WALK ALONG THE TRAIN TRACK The sound of crunching golden brown leaves fills my ears As my boots hit the ground for my customary…