A Hymn
Have me been for you? And play me a tune The morning sings it Over
From the shades of dark, broken and shattered You uttered a word; I arose from
After delivering a baby When the question should be “Are you fine? I so wanted
I am silent but not at peace. Turmoil is building in me making me mute.
Happened to be At Chandragutti Renukamba temple Along with my friend Feeling awful, Ellamma’s grant
Was it really there or it is just a figment of my imagination? The more
I found myself on a central ground Where several roads emerged. I didn’t know which
I’m Selli, Untouchable Dwelling in a colony An awkward being at light Banned to
If I have the chance to always say this to you I will wholeheartedly without
The leaf that fell from the high branch said This to the passers-by— ‘I was
You don’t wish them to resurface Like the ugly caracass floating on the river Sullying
Rose thou Beauty is Supreme Both in Art and Indeed Thou Charm Blushes in demure
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to
I found a young girl 19-20, passport size with the Juliet vibes, in a hoodie.
Take this kiss upon the brow! And, in parting from you now, Thus much let
After Mastectomy Knitted knockers were given Never knew how to… Recalling the moments of
The night had gathered. Dark, without stars. The owlet could still see. It had
At the early morning Sniffed the fragrance of rain In semi-sleep I couldn’t find Got
Every time I step out carrying my wings on my heart I don’t know if
Stealing away post twilight the dusk bids farewell, snuggling into nightfall’s cool embrace. She
Holding short of runway The red warm sun ray touching not only my mole but
Welcome to my inverted world Here in the sky, I get curled in one lil
I do still remember our walk, In every morning and evening, How very winded path,
The grave said to the rose: “With the tears that dawn sprinkles upon you What
IF MAN LIVED AS LONG AS A MAYFLY Channelled down into the struggling muss
And again there I was Tracing that silhouette Wondering while I traced If I should
When your death takes its toll All the money you made will never buy back
Her smile was like a rainbow, impelling his eyes to glitter, wishing she could become
Ayesha Ayesha Ayesha, I know not where you are gone, I know not what your
Fill my cup with happiness Fill my cup with hope Fill my heart with love
Congratulations ! A Lakshmi is born, Unhappy souls, anger filled in their veins. Some happy multiplied with
The world will go on The world will go on Without any mourn! One day
We remember every single moment, of our childhood because, You’ve turned ordinary situations, into special
Who is there in nowhereWarrier, soldier and spear ,Into my heart,are you care?Are you care?my
Happiness,a mystical privilege,reward received from the Universewhen we are grateful to the Absolutefor our own
In some momentslife carries you,from place to place,in some momentsleaves marksall over you body,and youwith
Holding hands,Piercing idyllic forests,Dates and prunesAre seeded wild,Like impregnatedFire water dropsOn the green breezeOf your
She twitched the pallu of her saree Restless you could say.It was her first date…Her
“Rasha Al-Hussaini, an Arts graduate by qualification has been a faculty at Al-Azhar University of