A true test of patience iswhen a motherHolding her toddler’s pant, one eyeOn the clockSquats on the floor, waitingWhile he decides on theleg that’ll go in first,yain ki thainMeaning this or thatRight or left. In an unexpected turn of events however,he decides no leg willgo into the pant after allInstead he proceeds to calculatethe tenacity … Continue reading A True Test of Patience
Tag: poetry
Full Circle – A Poem
Empty – A Poem
Disappointing – A Poem
Love – A Poem
Hot Summer Nights – A Poem
Conversation – A Poem
Amma
Found this poem in my notes. I had written this when I was in India. At the time my son would gladly go to anyone who was willing to hold him. Now he is a little wary of strangers and takes time to warm up. Do you feel a twinge, A flutter, Of jealousy As … Continue reading Amma
In My Kitchen
For the last six months I haven't cooked much. I had my hands full and I let my mother/husband handle the kitchen. I cooked our meals for the last couple of days. The last time I cooked before yesterday was six months ago, the day before I had a baby. I'd made tandoori chicken and … Continue reading In My Kitchen
How to read a poem
You can't just read a poem once quickly, and expect to love it. Not like that. You have to give it space and time. Because timing matters in loving a poem. And so, you need to try, Read it again, multiple times, until the time is right and the poem speaks to you. You have … Continue reading How to read a poem
Sightseeing
You take me to the place And declare, "We are here". "This, here, is the monument We came to see". "Capture this I shall stand by it And then you Shall do the same And then we shall leave There are other places to see". A check mark We Strike it off a list We … Continue reading Sightseeing
Like the Moon – A Poem
I am like the moon In more ways than one There's a side to me that's generally not shown. My hobbies and interests They wax and wane I pick this one and that one And the first thing again. One some good days I'm like a glowing ball I seem closer and happier I may even … Continue reading Like the Moon – A Poem
Disconnected – A Poem
Celebrating world poetry day with something I wrote this morning. There was an outage in our neighborhood and as a result, we had no WiFi for 3 entire days. I actually ended up reading a really good book, but life is hard with no Internet. Life is hard... Anyway, here is the poem. Unblinking I … Continue reading Disconnected – A Poem
Post 31: Fast Food – A poem
Doesn't taste good? Fry the thing In hot oil If it still tastes bad Add some cheese And set it to broil.
Post 28: On Waking Up – A Poem
(I found this poem when I was flipping through my journal. I had completely forgotten about it. It is not often that I like an old poem. Because I did not flinch while I read this one, I decided to post it here. That does not imply that this is my best poem so far. It … Continue reading Post 28: On Waking Up – A Poem
