Poet’s Note: This is sort of a “sequel” to my recent poem ‘Failure In Words’. I wrote this poem for a very special friend who helped me see that I can do anything I set my mind to. She’s been my pillar of support since seven years, from what started as a rocky friendship turned […]

People can give you a lot of thingsTheir love, their support, their hate.I don’t realise how much I rely on itTill it dissipates They lifted me on their shouldersWhen I was the only one.Then dropping me to lift anotherWhen someone better comes. The saddest part isI’ve worked for it my whole life.But some are just […]

Poet’s Note: A big thank you to my friend Kritika for the title idea! I tell everyone a lie,That I don’t care about looks.I motivate others, I lead them to believeThat the only thing important is inside. And it’s true, I do know.I make an effort to let that show,When I’m hurting inside, trying to […]

Poet’s note: This poem is inspired by the story in Taylor Swift’s song ‘Better Than Revenge’ from ‘Speak Now’. I wrote this poem from Taylor’s perspective about a rival girl who tries to push her down whenever she rises. She saunters ahead of me in every roadTrying to leave me in her dustShe makes sure […]

Writer’s Note: I sent a few questions to Mr. James Riley, author of the series ‘Story Thieves’, ‘Revenge of Magic’ and the trilogy ‘Half Upon A Time’. His books are spectacular; I encourage you all to read them! A big thank you to Mr. Riley for responding with his answers! SHRIYA: If you had powers […]