My Father and Snow by Manasa Chichili

[tabby title="Poem"] Sitting on top of the mountainAn old man besides meHe liked the snowChildlike love and admirationOn his faceHis expression reminded meOf my seventh birthdayWhen I played with the snowMy mom hadn't allowed meTo go out in the snowBut...

This Road Promised Everything by Manasa Kaliki

[tabby title="Poem"] Suddenly, I got a call,On the line, my dad and my mom.They were coming for me;I was in the hostel,Waiting for them.Not only them,But also my favorite,My lovely dog Orion.He's my favorite thing.I called them again,"Where are you?"They...

Losing My Way by Manasa Kaliki

[tabby title="Poem"] Where am I?Who am I?Where am I going?Questions drifted in my mindIn the middle of the seaLosing my wayExhaustion seepingInto my bonesI thought about the placeWhere I once livedWith happiness and peaceWith my familyThen the drought struckWrenching everythingAway...

Two Old Friends by Manasa

[tabby title="Poem"] I was too old to walkFar too big in my own houseYet a smile was ever-present on my faceI bought a muffin for my best friendSince the world was too big for himHe sat on the steps of...