Zoom Call Birthday Party — A Poem by Namita Das
Originally posted on Cultural Reverence:
Vol. III ; No. 5 ; May, 2021 Zoom Call Birthday Party by Namita Das, India One! One! One! One! One! One! One! Fresh and…
I Am Scared!
I am scared if I will be able to meet you again.I am scared if you will be able to see me again. A tiny virus is dancing on the … Continue Reading I Am Scared!
Motherhood is Confusing
I still remember the first day when we dropped Kuku to school. He was confused and dismayed. Why Mamma-Papa wants to leave me here? Alone. He was crying and so … Continue Reading Motherhood is Confusing
The Cost of One Box of Meal
Five days ago, a video went viral stating a Zomato delivery guy punched a beauty and fashion influencer. The reason being food delivered was late than expected and the customer … Continue Reading The Cost of One Box of Meal
Happy … Day! Fill in the blanks.
Why wait for a single day to celebrate when each day can be our day? Let’s make this place one where a woman is not judged for her choices, her … Continue Reading Happy … Day! Fill in the blanks.
Not My Fault
I was a young girl, just 15 years old,This incident turned me shy and cold. He came and groped my breasts,I stood there stunned, hiding my chest. He ran, turned, … Continue Reading Not My Fault
Just a “Mother”
Mothers are often tagged as stay-at-home or working and that for me is like the casteism of mommies; where each group is trying to justify why they are being so. … Continue Reading Just a “Mother”
Winner Winner, Fishy Dinner!
Four friends were on a camping trip near a lake. They walked deep inside the forest with the help of a paper map. Thanks to the weak network, Google maps … Continue Reading Winner Winner, Fishy Dinner!
One Night on the Moon
‘Finally, here I am! How I wish my best friend would have been with me, too. Anyway, let’s take a Moon landing selfie, but the lighting is so dim. Never … Continue Reading One Night on the Moon
Melee In My Mind
From Monday to Friday, this is the most hated thing,7’o clock in the morning, my alarm never fails to ring. The toughest part of the day, I don’t want to, … Continue Reading Melee In My Mind
Positivity is the Key
One day, a friend and I were discussing optimism v/s pessimism. We concluded with a one-liner that an optimist is open to opportunities, while a pessimist always ponders over the … Continue Reading Positivity is the Key
Can I Marry my Choice?
In some corner of India, a mother was busy gossiping about how next door Sharmaji was in search of an alliance for his daughter staying in Mumbai and there were … Continue Reading Can I Marry my Choice?
Happy Diwali
Light diyas,Eliminate the darkness inside our hearts. Distribute sweets,Wipe out the bitterness in any relationship. Open new accounts,Get over bad deals and gear up for the fresh. Recite holy chants,Meditate … Continue Reading Happy Diwali
The Best Halloween Lantern
“Hello, my pumpkin. How was your day?” I hugged her but she pushed me off. “Jack, don’t you dare pumpkin me?” She was splenetic than ever. “What happened, Honey Bun?” … Continue Reading The Best Halloween Lantern
Lost in Woods
“Get Lost in Woods” Josh announced. “Weird name,” Amy said ludicrously. “And their tag line is – ‘Will take your breath away’” Josh chuckled looking at his laptop. Amy burst … Continue Reading Lost in Woods
Holiday Aftermath
Tan lines on my back, What do they say?Yoo-hoo! I am having a rocking holiday. A hot water bath after a nice swimming session.Ouch! What is this burning sensation? Frantically … Continue Reading Holiday Aftermath
