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 | 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...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Oct 28, 2021 | Fiction
Dearest Amma*, Some things need to be written, however difficult it may be. It is a year and a half since our company has been working from home. My office too like many others decided to continue working off-site till further notice. You must be feeling terribly hurt...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Mar 16, 2021 | Poetry
People said that you were a bully, But that I did not believe. They said that you made girls cry, I said that you wouldn’t dare. Teachers pointed out your faults, I felt that they were at fault. They said you didn’t try hard enough, But I felt you were given...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Mar 16, 2021 | Fiction
This fiction was published in Good Housekeeping India. A single mother and her daughter’s relationship which comes with its dreams, heartache and above all Love. [pdf-embedder...
