Dreams

I have big dreamswith jagged edgesfolded neatlyand stuffed into back pocketsto take out when contemplatinglife and it's lemonsin WC's and showersIn those micro seconds whenLife is not throwing her tantrumsI take it out andspread it out on my heartmulling over what could've beenwhat would've beenIn another lifetime...

Continue Reading 18 May 2012

Don't...

Don’t be my shadow,Following me around when there’s lightTo abandon me in dark timesDon’t be my footstepsGoing backwards as I go forwardto run away with the wavesDon’t be my scentReaching others before I doTo let them in on my secretsBe my heartbeatKeep me aliveWith each beat Let me riseJust to fallin love with you.Again.

Continue Reading 16 May 2012

The Big Fat Indian Stereotype

They see curry on my plateAnd begin their sad monologueAbout how Indian I am Wisecracks about my limited career optionsAnd remarks on my 'pre-destined married life'Gaffs at ‘The Great Indian Nod’Reflecting their inability to distinguish our yes from a noThrow in a few Bollywood songsAnd they are done for the daySigning off with a NamasteI don’t say a thing And sometimes laugh along Yes, my accent is thickAnd my ‘Ts’ sound like machine...

Continue Reading 16 May 2012

I am...

I am Intertwined fingers in a crowded subway Stolen glances in a living roomShy kisses from a lovely brideLazy crumpled sheets in the bedroomWarm tenderness in a mother’s eyesThe smell of strong coffee brewing in the kitchenSharp ting of freshly mowed grass in long summersTiny yellow post its on the big white fridgeSquare peanut butter-jelly sandwich in brown paper bagsBloody band aids on bruised foreheads.I amA warm embrace after a rainy dayI...

Continue Reading 14 May 2012

Curry Love

Cackling cuminBursting flavour into boiling oilTurning brownMaking way forEmotional onionsMore sizzle Pan spitting oilA gentle stirMaybe twoWait and watch Till they turn a crispy goldenNow ripe tomatoesBlushing redOozing juiceScandalizing the restA dash of turmericFor ancient wisdomAnd green chilli slicesFor some kicks.A spoonful of Earthy wonder with Ginger and garlic The delectable duo Chopped up corianderFor a herby twistSome bread andDarling, we are having Indian tonight.Source: http://dementiascotland.org/careforacurry/

Continue Reading 13 May 2012

A Secret

I have a secretDeliciousTantalising my tonguePulling on my lipsWaiting to escape,hide in your earsAnd change shapeMaybe put on some weightOr lose someGain a new personalityBefore running awayI have a secretIf only I could tell...

Continue Reading 13 May 2012