Why does it feel like There's a cloud of rain Within me That awaits the right time To erupt? How can something invisible Be this tangible? I feel the weight of it all, Whatever it is, On my shoulders. Most of the days I feel like giving up But then I tell myself One step... Continue Reading →
If I’m Being Honest – A Poem
If I'm being honest I don't feel okay. I feel like there's a clutch Around my heart, So tight that I can barely breathe. I attempt to cry To unburden my soul With all the gloominess I sense, Only to shed a few forced tears. This doesn't help, It doesn't feel better. The grip is... Continue Reading →
Be Your Own Friend
Life is a bunch of events coming one after another. These events become our daily lives and our memories. Not every day in life is about pure joy and happiness. Some days it feels like life is slapping us in the face and on other days life is all about good vibes. And that’s completely... Continue Reading →
Celebrating My Emotions
There used to be times when I wished that I were a robot without emotions and lived my life without being affected by anything. Without feeling sadness, happiness, or whatever else we humans have. But now, I wear my emotions like they are the fanciest dresses and I don’t hide them. Some days they take... Continue Reading →
The Smiley Girl – A Short Story
Trigger Warning: The following story is based on real-life events and talks about suicide. That February day back in 2008, I was a middle school student. I had school at noon shift and was preparing myself at around 11:40 a.m. Half an hour later, my best friend, Zoya, knocked on the door. She used to... Continue Reading →
My 3 a.m. Thoughts
It's 3 a.m. Insomnia has knocked on my door I let it in willingly Because it'll come in Either way So what's the point Of fighting it? It's 3 a.m. And my insomnia Is pulling the sleep away From my tired eyes As if I don't deserve to rest When there is insomnia There are... Continue Reading →
People Like Me – A Poem
People like me shouldn’t feel Like how I feel. People like me have college degrees. People like me have jobs, And don’t have a lot of responsibilities. People like me get to live life as they want. People like me have their freedom. People like me shouldn’t go around And complain. People like me have... Continue Reading →