He holds her hand, lovingly gazing into her eyes, her face adorned with gold and red, her lips shining and open, her breasts heaving in anticipation. He too is adorned, in blue and in crystals, with a crown perched upon his head. She holds his flute, that has brought so much joy to her [...]
It's been awhile since I've written a poem in my favourite form, the triolet. I love free form poetry, but I also enjoy writing based on a particular structure, where the rules are defined (rhyming, rhythm, alliteration), and all you have to do is imagine and play with the words until it all comes together. [...]
She bikes furiously as the sun hits her face, and the pedals cycle faster and faster, the wheels having a hard time keeping up with her breath -- The sun hits her body, filling it with warmth but she doesn't notice; she is filled with a force that propels her forward, to say hello to [...]
The soul travels in bookstores, quiet moments, when walking under a leafy green tree on a sidewalk, hearing the leaves whisper softly, saying "I got you" and exhaling... ever so slowly, but with reassurance, knowing with a leap of certainty (not of faith), that it's all going to be ok, because there are verses of [...]
I'm so happy that I'm finally making some progress on a project that's very dear to my heart. For my final project of my creative writing certificate that I'm doing at the University of Toronto, I'm doing my own poetic version of the Ramayana, an ancient Hindu epic that has been in people's minds and [...]
"Find the perfect stone" I say, as the sun meets us halfway. It glitters, still unknown to us, unaware that in a moment, it will be hurtling towards the water -- skimming, and skipping along, one, two, three times! and then a fourth, until it hits the stillness, dislodged -- yet victorious. Joining the others [...]
I recently had the honour of writing an article for Must be Kismet (a leading South Asian magazine & bridal show in Toronto) about queer weddings, featuring Haran Vijayanathan and Humza Mian, two amazing South Asian men who portray two grooms on their wedding day. The entire article and accompanying photos can be found here: [...]
learning how to be okayish again, one booze-free day at a time
What Lies Beneath It All?
A breathtaking journey around the world, crossing oceans and mountains... You decided to go!
Awakening the spirit through baring my soul
