by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jan 12, 2024 | Fiction
I stroked the hair from the lifeless body. The little cherub looked peaceful. It was all over really quick. The cough syrup must have done its job. The struggle of carrying her and giving birth to her was all too raw despite the three years that had gone by. I...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jan 4, 2024 | Poetry
When hard work no longer pays, But, smart Alecs do. When cancer rages your body, And finances add to your worry. When loved ones suffer, From age and forgetfulness. When scams take place, Stealing all you save. When children flail, Till your nerves are frayed. When...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jan 3, 2024 | Fiction
We walked into the din, too early for the previous train’s departure. The steady announcement of departure and arrival of trains in three languages- English, Hindi, and Kannada increased the noise. The vendors zipped in and out of compartments with their flasks and...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Dec 22, 2023 | My Reviews, The world of printed words, The World of Printed Words
World war stories with their war crimes never cease to horrify us, but at the same time, certain books leave you in awe. Often enough you come across stories of normal human beings- men and women who come together putting their own lives at risk for the sake of...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Dec 8, 2023 | Poetry
Cooking for one is a chore Eating in silence chokes Watching television turns a bore After days of not stepping out. Alone at home, Awaiting your call Your old mother spends Many an hour and days. Far away in the land of chrome and light From the world of meetings and...
