Manali : Writing

Felix Culpa

Felix Culpa

A Poem by Manali


I woke up to a knotted feeling in my chest. I call it the feeling of smelling rain in the air. To my left, a man sleeps curled under the blanket, and..
Song in the Rain

Song in the Rain

A Poem by Manali


Every time it rains I close my eyes and release a prayer. The colossal gray sky And the living breeze Gather my poignant thoughts While..
Hope

Hope

A Poem by Manali


In this world so pure so true We reach out to all with love Run inside dreams that come alive Soar unto the sky above. Tomorrow is..
Ma

Ma

A Poem by Manali


We are wrestling against stygian tides This agony is yours too, Not just mine. I see you see me with impassive eyes; Such smother..
When Stars Die

When Stars Die

A Poem by Manali


It is said I often lie awake And talk to the moon Enchanting, bottomless eyes, They say, Of a rain-nymph in bloom. It is said, ..
Cold Butterflies

Cold Butterflies

A Story by Manali


I saw you downtown the other day. You were bending at the fruit seller’s spread of apples. That man, I remember, used to sell Frooty bottles i..
Apple of mine eye

Apple of mine eye

A Poem by Manali


Apple of mine eye, I will leap and fly To the ends of the world, never cease to try; I will work and I will sweat The good life for you t..
Love

Love

A Poem by Manali


Foolish child, To think you could win This battle that many Have lost before you. Audacious fool, To step into the fire Wi..
We are out of Time

We are out of Time

A Poem by Manali


We are out of time. No time for lasting triumph, No time to purpose our wealth. We are out of time. No second to spare a thought, ..
Triplet

Triplet

A Poem by Manali


Prologue Flashes of a luminous glow Swims like a Borealis across the sky. The cold compelling breeze Soothes my clammy skin. A quie..

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