by Debashree Basak | Jan 9, 2023 | Poetry
Vessel that motivates Erects hopes and creates Simply feeds on our faith Subtly salving our scathe Expunging total fears Lives in us through the years O’ divine creator Free us from greed greater Your glory we do seek Of your credence we speak Upon us, let...
by Debashree Basak | Jan 7, 2023 | Poetry
The whirlwind of garish thoughts Copiously prominent by burning red Wondrous words run pell-mell or even in knots Broaching the dormant emotions upon an adrenaline surge Aiding my mind to ricochet from a state of limbo Like the ruddy constellation Illumining the ebony...
by Debashree Basak | Jan 3, 2023 | Short Stories, Memories
Everything around seemed to be an aching reminder of the muted past. The wafting aroma of strawberry cake from the nearby café piqued my nostalgia. The first bite of the cake was exclusively for me always. ‘Twas the same cafe that had witnessed two souls falling...
by Debashree Basak | Dec 15, 2022 | Poetry
All I want, is a winter wonderland Shimmering in its icy serenade Donning crystal white gowns Echoing calmness through all towns All I want, is a winter wonderland Pirouetting wintry willow wands Stirring in wintry dreams Whispering warm words in arrays of...
by Debashree Basak | Dec 2, 2022 | Short Stories, Horror/Thriller
I still quaver with rage for the way I was made to depart. The hysterical wails of my grieving family made me antsy but I was helpless that day. I’m jolted back to the present, with the warmth of mama’s hand on the granite headstone. Just like the way she’d graze her...
