By Kaavya Indrayan
I miss my mummy’s food. Perfectly round rotis served warm with spicy chicken curry which is the right hue of an orangish brown. It reminds me of the colors Charlottesville shows off in the fall. In Delhi, however, we do not have fall. We have autumn.
Fall is a foreign concept to me; I find it intriguing.
I spoke to my papa yesterday. We talked about the political state of the United States. We discussed the ongoing elections. He thinks it can go either way.
How do you pronounce either? Do you say ‘ee-ther’ or ‘eye-ther’? For me, it can go eye/ee-ther way.
My parents know me as talkative, confident, and opinionated. I often wonder if they would recognize the version of me that resides in Charlottesville - soft spoken, calm, reserved.
Your accent can’ t be made fun of if it isn’ t heard.
Here, I let my work speak for me. Turns out it is true, sometimes less is in fact more. In Charlottesville, I am allowed to speak in verses and songs, there is a community that sings along.
Well, there is also a community that wants me gone.
Yesterday, I was on a journey to figure out my tomorrow. I searched for answers, hoping my purpose is hidden amongst the stalls of a career fair.
No luck there.
My brain is a maze that I am often trapped in; today, the walls of ‘I can figure this out’ were blocked by ‘I do not belong here.’
I come from two worlds.
I miss my mummy’ s food.
Wherever I go.
Beautifully expressed Kaavya !
Wherever you go, you’ll shine just as bright! Wishing you beautiful journeys ahead.”
I have full faith that wherever kevvy chooses to call home will be the best home there ever was :)
Beautiful expression… you will go where YOU want to … ❤️
Lovely,shows your inner capabilities . well written and explained, God bless you
Incredibly well written, Kaavya!
Beautiful expression… you will go where YOU want to … ❤️
Love it Kaavya!!!
So beautifully expressed Kaavya!
It left me wanting for more . So simple yet deep and real. Loved it Kavya
Simple and profound. Our ambition for growth makes us go far away from simple things that give us joy and inner peace.
so beautifully expressed!!
Wonderful writing style particularly the seamless transitions. Would love to read more of your writing Kaavya.
I love this, it’s so beautifully expressed
Beautifully worded
Kaavya
Well done
So beautifully expressed….
So beautifully expressed and interwoven Kaavya!
Such a profound concept – expressed so simply and so beautifully!
Really well done, Kaavya!
You have articulated what many in your generation feel very well . Great writing.
The concept of two world’s is very profound Kavya
Loved it Kaavya! Beautifully expressed…
Super! Loved reading it.
Deep thoughts conveyed in simple words.. well written
Coming right from the heart, very touching!
So beautifully written !!!
Beautifully put. Looking forward to the Kaavya Poetry Compendium !
Simply beautiful Kaavya!
Best thing i’ve ever read!!!!