Brought By The Wind
Carried by the
breeze,
it landed near
her feet
a cluster of
pink bougainvillea blossoms,
still fresh,
the narrow
flower at the centre
encased in its
bracts.
She picked it
up,
tucked it in her
coiffured hair
Pink against the
grey,
enhancing her
prettiness,
making her feel
young again,
rewinding to the
days
when jasmine
garlands,
wound around her
hair bun,
were his daily
gift.
Fresh from the
market,
he’d bring them
after work,
a silent gesture
of his love.
Was this a sign
then?
A whisper from
him,
hovering around,
ensuring her
hair would never
remain without
blossoms?
A Chorus Of Voices
A chorus of
voices
rented the air,
“Holi Hai! Holi
Hai!”
From above
rained down
clouds of
colours…
red, orange,
yellow,
green, blue,
indigo,
and violet,
a rainbow undone
to appease
revellers.
In the swirl of
pigments,
old wounds
dissolved,
the harshness of
yesterday
surrendering to
the bright colours.
Each hue a
brushstroke,
painting over
hearts
with a gentle
promise:
that this day,
differences
would fade,
covering the
dark tones of hate.
The earth itself
seemed to sigh
as the colours
soaked into the skin,
no longer
distinguishing
between rich and
poor,
young and old,
enemy or friend.
The festival’s
truth,
in its joyful
chaos,
mankind was
united,
bound by a
common thread:
love, laughter,
and the warmth
of shared joy.
Holi, the
victory of spirit
over division,
a reminder that
the mind’s darkness
can be
vanquished
with the
simplest of gestures…
a splash of
colour,
a song,
and the belief
that even the most divided
can be made
whole.
SNIGDHA AGRAWAL
SNIGDHA AGRAWAL is a spontaneous
writer with a deep appreciation for storytelling, shaped by decades of diverse
experience. Raised in a cosmopolitan environment, she seamlessly blends Eastern
and Western influences in her work. Educated at the prestigious Loreto Institutions
under the guidance of Irish nuns, she developed a strong foundation in the
written word, later complemented by an MBA from IGNOU, which broadened her
understanding of commercial writing styles. Her career in multinational
companies refined her ability to write across genres, including poetry, prose,
short stories, and travelogues. A keen observer of life’s nuances, her work has
been featured in numerous online journals and anthologies. A published author
of five books, the latest titled FRAGMENTS OF TIME, is a book of memoirs
written in a simplistic style. Based in Bangalore, Snigdha remains committed to
learning and evolving, embracing the ever-changing landscape of literary
expression.
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