Vandana HerkalAug 13, 20241 min readHappy Friendship DayInnocent was the bond formed with schoolmates Over shared benches, recess fights, high school grades The very first friends, who are with...
Vandana HerkalAug 4, 20241 min readPehli Tarikh (Salary Day)My pockets are dry, my balance is low Running empty are all my wallets Wish I could hit upon a treasure trove How can I? Am I not just an...
Vandana HerkalJul 12, 20241 min readThe SilenceBeyond words is the bond we share There isn’t a language, but who really cares? Happy you are, says your cute little smile The sparkle in...
Vandana HerkalJul 12, 20241 min readThe fearThe fear of failing, The fear of falling, The fear of losing, The fear of hurting The fear of being judged, The fear of not being loved,...
Vandana HerkalJul 12, 20241 min readAt the crossroads…Seeing you at the crossroads took me down the memory lane My heart skipped a beat, did I still feel that sweet pain? The glitter in your...
Vandana HerkalJun 25, 20241 min readAt times...At times I reach a juncture when things don't seem to move Nothing gets done no matter how much ever I try to do At times I am at the...
Vandana HerkalJun 25, 20241 min readHappy Mother's dayUnconditional is her love, in varied forms it tends to appear In the delicacies that she cooks, that you get on the platter The midnight...
Vandana HerkalJun 25, 20241 min readYou too had a meltdownToday was the day I just snapped The tall wall of my resilience just collapsed Seeing you in pain, my tears I could not hold My strength...
Vandana HerkalJun 25, 20241 min readYou need to be strong, no matter whatYou need to be strong, no matter what Every moment judged you are, the world isn’t for the weak heart You speak too loud, can you please...
Vandana HerkalJun 25, 20241 min readAre only rich lives valuable?They came to the city, with just some dreams To make a living, fate had other plans it seems Returning from work after a hard night...