Before I start this post, let me tell you a bit about myself. I am Deepti, a writer since the age of 5. That is when I wrote my first poem. Since then, I completed my Ph.D. in English, taught English, worked as a copywriter, started a website, shut it down, worked as a freelancer,… Continue reading How I Write a Poem – A Step-by-Step Tutorial
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A writer since the age of five, I am passionate about words and all things writing. I enjoy all kinds of writing, but blogs and poetry are the closest to my heart. Please note that all content on this website is the property of Pebble in the Ocean. Please do not reproduce without permission. Thank you.
What I Mean When I say I’m a Writer by Birth
So, if you’ve read my bio, you know I’ve been writing since the age of 5. What exactly does that mean, though? Did I scribble a few words on the page? Or was it an actual poem? See for yourself: A Rough Translation of the Poem I wrote at Age 5 I wrote these lines… Continue reading What I Mean When I say I’m a Writer by Birth
How to Turn Kids’ Art into Posters
I am really excited about sharing this post, as I really liked the results of this task. I have been using Canva for some time now, especially for personal projects, and I love it. After finishing up with painting with my kids, I sat down on Canva and turned their art into posters. The process… Continue reading How to Turn Kids’ Art into Posters
Life around COVID-19: Kids’ Activities
Happy Women’s Day, everyone! I celebrate Women’s Day, even if I don’t celebrate any of the other popular Days, because this is the day when it strikes me that beneath all the layers - mother, wife, daughter, writer, teacher and so on, I am a woman. That being said, some days, my life is wrapped… Continue reading Life around COVID-19: Kids’ Activities
The Circle of Life
The circle of a woman’s life Has turns at every corner, Pointed, piercing ones at that. At every turn, she encounters Her past welded into her present; The seams of her guarded future Slowly sneaking away; The entrances and exits miraculously merged; Speed bumps and roadblocks strewn along the way. Although the baffling maze Makes… Continue reading The Circle of Life
A Mother’s Promise
Dearest D and D, I don’t remember when I took My place in my mother’s womb. I have no recollection of how I grew there, took on the human form, Getting used to it, day after day. My childhood and adolescence Are a blur, as well, of memories I’d cherish forever, and some I’d rather… Continue reading A Mother’s Promise
From the Gropophobic Girl
I have posted this piece so many times since I first wrote it that I’ve lost count. I just want everyone to acknowledge how traumatic groping can be, and how it can leave a mark on a person’s psyche long after it has happened. Even decades later, gropophobia is still quite real to me. I’m… Continue reading From the Gropophobic Girl
Ma & I
Image created through Canva Me: Ma, isn’t Dad amazing? He knows everything about everything. He gave me so many gems for the debate at the learning centre tonight. Ma (in her usual, thoroughly disinterested tone): How wonderful! So, what time should I come to pick you this evening? Me (mischievously): Ma, it’s only going to… Continue reading Ma & I
Opening an Etsy Shop in Canada
Hello, I’ve been holding off on this post because I was hoping to make at least one sale before I introduced my shop. However, I guess it’s going to be a Ta-duh for my Etsy shop for now, rather than a Ta-Da. Pardon my sense of humour. After facing a few rejections and disillusionment-s, I… Continue reading Opening an Etsy Shop in Canada
That Nameless Child
Forgive me, dear child Whose name I can’t remember, Or don’t, or perhaps won’t, As I cannot fight for you tonight. You see, my kids’ exams start tomorrow, And I have to make sure that they’re well-prepared To take on the world, to secure their future. I cannot fight for you, As I have to… Continue reading That Nameless Child
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