Anuradha Verma | WritersCafe.org http://slow.writerscafe.org/AnuradhaV The original writings of author Anuradha Verma en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776040047 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Being Happy "You will be happy", I whisper to the mirror, after yet again losing something I never had."You will be happy", I try to quell my envy."You will be happy", I soothe my beating heart, after jolting out of a nightmare."You will be happy", I beg my abrupt tears to stop."You will be happy." I push a.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AnuradhaV/1898044/ Superstitions Being a superstitious realist is one of the oddest things to be.It's crossing my fingers andtrying to spot the second Mynah bird hidden in the bush andsecretly sharing chain mails on long-been-silent groups.It's knowing that none of it will amount to anything,yet I'd pluck out all my eyelashes and s.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AnuradhaV/1898034/ Ode to Molestation Written for International Women's Day, 2017. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AnuradhaV/1898032/ The Dead Don't Speak Regarding the Taliban attack on the school in Peshawar, Pakistan. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AnuradhaV/1456921/ It's dark and I'm scared "Mommy why'd you leave me behind?" http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AnuradhaV/1456384/ In this box In this box-carved out of gilded oak-upon it's silk lined interior,lies a martyr.Medals, shining gold and silver,and satin ribbons every color of the rainbow,sit, proudly displayed for the world to see,upon a too still chest.Brown eyes covered with lids worn thin,seemingly lost in serene sleep.Nary .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AnuradhaV/1454647/ Familiarity Breeds Contempt A poetic take on an old saying. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AnuradhaV/1452199/ Dear Diary A poem about divorce form the child's perspective. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AnuradhaV/1452011/ Yes, Dad. Mild trigger warnings for child abuse. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AnuradhaV/1451785/ Her audience Trigger warnings for sexual abuse. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AnuradhaV/1451693/ Mask This piece is about hiding one's true thoughts and personality from others, as all of us have so often done. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/AnuradhaV/1451354/