Ashes to Ashes

Is it my first shower in 2 days or 3? Can’t be 4. I feel like a new mom again. … More

Troll under the bridge

In Seattle, are bridges. Not as many bridges but still bridges. And under those bridges live trolls. Not as many … More

Alien

Imagine you are stranded on a different planet.On this planet, you are a what not a who. On this planet, … More

Sideways into the green

3 Mothers Days back, she was still alive. I was still here, looking at a grey zone of emptiness wondering … More

What fear?

I like to think I keep fear at bay. Like a quiet screaming match.If I name names, if I rank … More

Cold feet

He snuggles a little tighter into me tonight The first few cooler days andmy feet always get cold before the … More

One True Ghost

It was not the time and place for people like me. You knew I did not fit in. In that family, in that college, in that village, sometimes in that city, in that country. Those were not my people. You were my people. And then you were lost. I don’t know if you fit in there or with me. I don’t know when you fit where.

Cities that called me #3

Seville is a charmer. A memory you can’t quite put your finger on. A mixed-ethnicity, kind eyed, exchange student. Memories … More

Cities that called me #2

Paris is a celebration. She is who I want to be when I grow up. She is confidence. She is … More

Cities that called me #1

Calcutta is my family. With all its flaws, it is still home and still comforting; and in a weird way, … More