Poems & Short Stories

Writing needs discipline. Writing starts from reading. Reading is an integral part when you wish to choose a career in writing. One can choose different genres while reading or writing. For example, it can be science fiction, romantic fiction, non fiction, humour, drama, historical fiction or thriller etc. Lot of students in my class ask me a question which comes across as a fun element. The question is very simple. That is “When will I get published?” Okay, let me ask you few questions if you want to answer me yours. “Are you ready yet?” How long have you been writing? Are you maintaining a discipline? Does your writing get criticism from the readers? If your answer is No, then my answer to you is also plain no. Point blank. The thing is one has to put in lot of efforts in order to reach there. Publishing can be your destination but try to enjoy the journey of writing. Writing job is hilarious. The words play a never ending song in your head and you want to get it out

Her smile could part the grayest clouds The twinkle in her eyes could move the mountains The soft heart of hers could make the anger run Yet, he did not part, he did not move and he did not run He stayed there to   keep the flowers one by one in her cremated area

“I did not fall. The floor just needed a hug” - Anonymous Have you ever imagined what your floors thought about you and your family? Floors have ears. Oh, I don’t mean to get spooky. We have heard about walls though the literal meaning we haven’t gathered a bit to think about. But what if it is true or provides something to mull. Floors are constructed to provide a base and structure to the buildings or any rooms. This is a definition which we have stuck to till date. For me it is beyond that. Floors are not mere constructions but it weighs your emotions and feelings. Every family lives and goes and leaves some of their parts or memories which floors grabs and gets it into it. The happy or sad memories show I n the way the floors look. Some of them are cracked. It means the memories were so happy and mirthful that after the family leaves, the floors have cried and have jumped into sadness. Some are very clean. This too has an explanation. It means the person staying wa