by Chandrika R Krishnan | Nov 14, 2024 | Poetry
“Hey Sonny boy,” the mom said, “I love you,” she beamed. ” I love you too,” the boy toddled and hugged her close. “Hey Sonny boy,” the mom said, “I love you,” she beamed. “I love you too,”...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Oct 31, 2024 | A Slice of Life, Musings & Moments
I burst into laughter remembering my uncle’s comments a few days before his end. “ Hey,” he said, “I am a holy ( holey) man.” He had made this comment just a week before his death, even as his body was riddled with outlets made for the various tubes. We...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Oct 18, 2024 | Fiction
Nalini turned the key to the door and impatiently rang the bell when she realized that once again the door was latched from the inside. “Sorry Amma, I keep forgetting,” Ashwin said but there was hardly any remorse on his face. She saw her mother-in-law hastily...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Sep 21, 2024 | Fiction
“Come -on ! choose ! Big or small?” Her fingers wagged under my nose second time in as many hours that day. ” Honestly, Mufs ! Can’t you stop now that we are in our IXth?” “I would always need you to decide Rams,” she said...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Aug 1, 2024 | Fiction
I stood sleek and tall as the last of the nut and bolt was driven home. I occupied the pride of place in the living room, displacing or re-arranging many other furniture and knick-knacks. The end result was a cluttered, messy room. I puffed up with pride and...
