Rahul Mehta
Granny’s in the Attic
Mum and Dad say Granny is buried in a cemetery next to Grandpa and Aunty Susan. They say she died in her sleep on...
I Remember Cruelty
“Next!”
She began the slow shuffle to the counter. Her timid feet dragged beneath her. Hands clawed in silent pain, she forced a meek smile...
Radicle
“I am the roots that grew where sari hems met England’s paved streets,
Probing deeper, deeper for life, hope and, one day, belonging.
I am the...
Rupa’s quick-n-easy existential crisis
I usually make this dish for my family on Sundays, but it’s honestly up to you when to cook it. Just remember that it’s...
Her
“We’ve distilled every fear into this pill. Consider it the closest you’ll get to Hell while you still have a heartbeat.” With a pitch...
To exist [Yujad]
Kneeling before the Most High
Forehead to floor
Mumbling mantras which echo
Through the ether.
Prayers uttered by Kings and paupers
Sermons timeless in their wisdom.
Routine is the antidote...