Teeth Trouble

“What is your New Year’s resolution, Sudeep?” Sudeep stared back at his teacher in silence. Reshmi nudged him with her elbow. But he had no answer to the question. Finally, Miss Mukherjee broke the silence. “Sudeep, what are you promising yourself to do or not do in the New Year?” Reshmi blurted out: Teacher, he…

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No Kitchen

"Can we go to the pizza place today?" His eyes were hopeful. They held hands and walked towards the mall. "Mommy, why is that old man sleeping on the road?" The mother frowned. She felt depressed even explaining it. "Because he lives here, child." The eyes lost their hope. He thought it was a lie.…

To My Poor Animals

In a world full of evil Where do you stay? In a world full of hatred for you How can you live? In a place full of rage You won't stay unharmed. So let me love you And cry for you. Let my grief flow As you leave me.

Homeless Canine Children

Every time it rained, she felt miserable. Where would they find shelter from the downpour? People seldom let them take refuge. Every year when winter hit, her heart broke at the thought of them shivering in the cold. Every summer, she wished she could leave out bowls of water without people stealing them. The poor…

The Injustice of Sacrifice

I feel your fear As the injustice begins. I feel your shock As the brutality unveils. I feel your pain As the human strikes. I live your fear with you. I share your pain with you. I cry inside As you become lifeless.