Beena's Thoughtpourri

Nalini gazing into the emptiness, sipped a cup of tea as she sat on the old yet comfy armchair in her balcony. She enjoyed these rare me-times. There was a phase in life she yearned for a little me-time, but at a tender age she was engulfed by adulthood and slapped with the obligations and deadweight of life. But now at this middle age life has been a little extravagant on her with solitariness. She looked at the calendar hung on the wall across the dining room. It was already 2022, she was going to turn fifty-two this year!! Here she was....retired from work except for the daily chores at home, children away from nest, greying hair and some stubborn fine wrinkles popping up. “Was I not twenty-two only a few years back? Did someone turn the Time machine or have they newly established that a year has only 100 days not 365 days in a year”, her thoughts astray. Being so engrossed and preoccupied both in career and raising a family, she missed out on the winsomeness of her youth. ...

An attempt of a 7 day Valentine challenge by one of the Writing Communities to write an 8 line poem on Theme Prompt  

  An attempt of a 7 day Valentine challenge by one of the Writing Communities to write an 8 line poem on Theme Prompt Kiss is like a magical wand That wipes away fears and bitterness Kiss is like a Cupid's arrow That brings two passionate hearts together Kiss is a nature's way To tell someone how much you love n care Kiss is magic, Kiss is divine Feeling conveyed, words uncompelled.

  An attempt of a 7 day Valentine challenge by one of the Writing Communities to write an 8 line poem on Theme Prompt Every morning I wake up to your hug Every night you hug me to sleep. Today like always here's a big hug for you A hug that speaks a thousand words. When our hearts beat together as we hug Whispering sweet nothings to each other; I just want to tell you, my love You mean the World to me!!

   An attempt of a 7 day Valentine challenge by one of the Writing Communities to write an 8 line poem on Theme Prompt This sunny bright day, I promise to you my love, I shall always stand by you, even in your cloudy days. I promise to bring you tears of joy, Wipe I will your tears of sorrow, is a promise too. Together we shall paint a rainbow in the sky I promise to bring colors to our life. My undying love I promise to you, Many more Valentine's yet to celebrate.

   An attempt of a 7 day Valentine challenge by one of the Writing Communities to write an 8 line poem on Theme Prompt You I call my Teddy Bear To cuddle n hug like my Teddy soft. You bring me warmth n coziness As I lay my head on you and go to bed. You blanket me with your loving arms And run your fingers through my hair. You take away my stress and be in peace Soon my eyelids weigh with comfort sleep.