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I'm originally from India, a mom to a preteen boy, and married to a wonderful man in Denver as of 7/7/07. We welcomed a daughter 12/2/08.

I have worked as a free-lance writer along with other writing capacities and have an MBA in Market Strategy along

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 115 of 917
Freeloading in my relationship I give, you want more. I give, you are not appreciative and do not notice. I give and you complain I did not give well I give again, and you complain it is not enough. You do not give, and I do not say anything. I excuse it, as do you. maybe I do not deserve to receive. You do not give and even... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On love: 66 of 386
I am hereI will not fear. Oh please dear, can you see, I am everything you want me to be You are here, To wake up to, To share the start of my day with, To hear me about my day, To dance with, To learn with, To grow with, To love and love me, Kiss the tears away, See my smile, And share my joys. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feeling lost: 157 of 720
Oh he's so great-he's all that I want-hmmm buy hey, look at him-wonder what he's like.hmmmm Wait a minute, now that it may be too late, could it be, that there was something.I didn't appreciate? Guess I had it all, alright, I was just too blind, to see the light- right before my eyes, shining oh so bright- Tell me what it al... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Best love poems: 149 of 568
To Live in my love's world for a day.. my greatest wish, on this day, remains to be able to truly see through your clear blue, loving eyes. If I could please, for a day, see what it is like, to love the way you do, To search for that which brings so much joy to your face. Your world would be a beautiful retreat, warm and com... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Instincts: 17 of 62
I am a flying squirrel I take a leap, take my baby Clinging to me And hope To catch the stars, If I don't reach them, I may rest on the moon. Nevertheless, The important step is that I would have leapt and did not fear! Divorcing you at this point And giving you the dignity of choosing to fly or free-fall is the best, yet mo... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) The reality of arranged marriages: 5 of 17
Being a survivor of an arranged marriage along with a "conventional" one, I feel that I can comment on both versions. Since I am of South Asian descent, and more specifically from an orthodox North Indian family, having an arranged marriage was an inevitability I grew up with, along with my two older sisters and brother, all... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Oppression: 32 of 98
A Father's desperate lament I give you what I can, what I have, blinding myself and you in the process, while clipping your wings as well. I'm so afraid you'll leave me and of being alone, left only with myself and my reflection staring at me- I will do what I can to avoid and run from the mirror, including buying you and yo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods How to raise a bright child: 3 of 9
Raising a bright child is dependent on what one considers to be "bright." It is a relative term and it must first be decided exactly what end result one desires. There is a broad spectrum of intelligence and what allows a child to be successful and happy in life. There are "brains" out there with no social skills and unable ... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) The best destinations for adventure travel: 9 of 21
When thinking of adventure traveling, I can think of no more adventurous place than India. In December 2007, I went back to India after almost 14 years, and took my new husband of five months and almost ten year-old son along. To say there were some changes is an understatement. The trip began with mixed feelings, ok, with m... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Wedding proposal horror stories: 5 of 10
My one-year anniversary with the guy I was dating was approaching in August of 2006. We had been speaking seriously of a life together from the beginning, despite some challenging moments. As the date drew near on August 13, my significant other told me he wanted us to go away on the weekend of August 13. In fact, he wanted ... More..