Father – Manasa Reddy Chichili My dad never loudly said, “I love you,” Yet he spoke it in a thousand ways. In rushed mornings, in tired eyes, In long and silent, hardworking days. Dad’s hands were rough, his words were few, Yet strength lived in his gentle care. He carried storms upon his shoulders, […]
Continue ReadingDOWN TO EARTH BUT STILL ABOVE YOU – Manasa Reddy Chichili We are always above you We walk on the same soul as you, yet our gaze is higher. This is life’s endless chase- not for happiness alone but for goals. We carry a dream, we hold a vision, we live with fear, and […]
Continue ReadingAlzheimers – Manasa Reddy Chichili I am in mourning. I am quiet. I am a closed book. In the past we were the best. Present unspoken. I have lost my precious memories. I recognise you but I have lost my consciousness. Our life is full of happiness now it is unspoken. We are separated by […]
Continue ReadingAn Earthquake – Manasa Reddy Chichili An earthquake Tear comes for loved ones Bodies drowned in the bloody flood All they could do was search Search for his daughter Not knowing if she was alive Or a dead body The boy was sitting with his knife To kill the storm Naivety and hatred combined The […]
Continue ReadingMother’s lap – Manasa Reddy Chichili In a winter night I lay on the ground Touched by the cool breeze I watch the moon from the wooden gaps Feeling like the hard floor Is as soft as my mother’s lap In mom’s dairy changes soil to soil Attaining rebirth every single time Before moving with […]
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