Don't go by the calm
I carry as I sleep,
I contain a storm within.
Don't trust the cool breeze
before the rain sweeps,
I am the lightning.
Don't fall for the drops of rain
as they break free,
I am the cloud that binds the thunder.
Don't see the parched earth
as it awaits relief,
I am the chaos that approaches.
If the quiet seems surreal,
await my awakening,
I will unleash the cries within.
In 2020, Ishita decided to pursue her passion for writing. She started writing short stories and poems and soon launched her blog, Salestors.com. Her short stories and poems have been published in Authoropod and Writco, two Indian platforms for authors and poets. Her short stories are also available on online platforms like Reedsy and Wattpad. She has published two novels and a poetry collection on Kindle: The Black Flames and The Flames Turn White. They are gripping, mystery thrillers and opened to rave reviews. ‘crawlers‘ is the first instalment of her poetry collection. She is reachable at authorishitanigam@gmail.com