Tag Archives: poetry

When the Cat is Away

Posted on March 11, 2019 by anuragbakhshi

Before I start today’s story, a brief note of apology for having disappeared without notice. Thankfully, it was for the best reason possible, a wedding in my immediate family. I reached back late last night, filled with excitement, and billions … Continue reading →

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Separation Day

Posted on February 18, 2019 by anuragbakhshi

It’s Valentine’s Day today, the day that broke our heart The day we lost each other, the day we were torn apart All our lives, we were joined together as one We lazed around, chilled, and had oodles of unadulterated … Continue reading →

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Call of the Siren

Posted on December 7, 2018 by anuragbakhshi

Photo prompt courtesy Sue Vincent Even from this distance, I could hear her calling out to me I’ve been lonely for far too long, she cried, come, give me company I demurred though, trying my best to resist her hypnotic … Continue reading →

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Aladdin’s BFF

Posted on October 10, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

I am the legendary Aladdin, and it is high time I confessed Having you in my life makes me feel not just lucky but blessed It is not just that you have magical powers, many others have them too But … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice

Posted on September 6, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

I stopped suddenly, turned towards him, and asked Did you manage to complete all the tests with which you were tasked He nodded his head, and replied with a deep sigh With you on my heels, I cannot be lax … Continue reading →

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The Cool Cat

Posted on August 23, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

Jagan was not the coolest cat in town, he was humble enough to admit But his intelligence was second to none, as was his wit And so, since the day he learnt how to calculate 2+2 Jagan decided that for … Continue reading →

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Pinku Saves the Day

Posted on August 17, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

(Narrator’s Note: Continuing with this week’s theme of experimenting with a variety of genres, today’s story is aimed at actual kids, not just the kids in you 🙂 So read it out to them, and let me know what they … Continue reading →

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The Spiked Drink

Posted on August 8, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

I should have slept like a baby through the night But I kept tossing & turning, my heart galloping with fright For though, in the brightness of the day, it might seem too far-fetched to think I was sure that … Continue reading →

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The Camera Thief (With a bicycle thrown in for the mandatory hat-tip)

Posted on August 2, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

The Indian couple going shutter-happy at the pretty little bridge on the raging river Had no idea of the calamitous chain of events that their innocuous photo-session was about to trigger They had eyes only for each other, and for … Continue reading →

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No Parking!

Posted on July 29, 2017 by anuragbakhshi

At first glance, the lovely Arctic town symbolized perfection Rambling streets, cute churches, musical hills, nothing required any correction Visitors to the town saw its beauty, and were awe-struck, their jaws open wide But what they did not realize was … Continue reading →

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