Debashree Basak

I totally believe in the power of words, they can heal the world and herald a change. Therefore, I do my bit by contributing in my own minuscule way!

The Old Church

In shambles, ‘neath the ginormous sky Stands dejected, the old church Once a testament to hope, love and faith Crushed ‘neath violence, humanity awry.   Inside wooden pews, echoes the silent prayers Of candid confessions and chiming bells Once a testament...

Mon Amour

  O’ Mon Amour On this Valentine’s Day, ‘neath the star spangled ebony skies Holding hands, we’d build a new world Of our unfettered dreams Reverberating with timeless rills of boisterous laughter   O’ Mon Amour On this Valentine’s Day, Garnering the unspent opaline...

Dreams & Beyond

Her serene crooning, like birdsongs of midnight Entwined with my being triggered my ability to grow With hands caressing my unformed form My inner joys somersault with glee Swaddled with hope, she dreams of a new morrow With numinous...

The Rebel’s Roar

Dear rebellious fighters,   I stand before you today, as the camouflaged strength within you. Although my life draws to a close, I feel surreally honored to have been able to mentor a coterie of revolutionary women...

Privileged

  I couldn’t believe I was a part of the majestic hooding ceremony, after today I’d be Dr. Lorelei Bright.  In a grand amphitheater adorned with celestial motifs and vast cosmic murals, under the radiant...

Spooky Shriek or Mysterious Messiah?

"You’re a bazillion galaxies away from the planet Earth. This is the largest privately owned tactical training center, complete with R&D labs, life-boarding simulators. We do threat assessments and diplomatic training. All of you...

Catalyst

“I can’t believe it’s already July! Soon you’ll be leaving for your college this Fall; time to grow up girl. Now stop being dependent on me for all trivial things.” Bina’s muffled yet concerned...

Unveiling My Worth

Since my birth, I was incarcerated within the morbid, chaotic prejudices. I yearned for a breather to break free the feigned passage of time. None seemed to approve of my ‘non-girlish’ dreams, with questions like...

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