Poonam A ChawlaFor She Who Is Gone.My head feels exposed It misses the soft weight of your hand. The sun hits hard Why am I never warm? Memories like the wings of bats…1 min read·Jan 24, 2022----
Poonam A ChawlaThe Loving BalmOne moment your world is excitingly large — brimming with potential — you have places to go, people to see. In the next, like a…4 min read·Jul 12, 2021----
Poonam A ChawlaSurvivor’s guilt. Is it a thing?When my little boy was eight years old, he witnessed an accident. He was roller-skating with a friend in the neighborhood. A passing car…4 min read·Jul 11, 2021----
Poonam A ChawlaBREATH“But, she needs to get to the clinic. She needs help!”3 min read·Apr 28, 2021----
Poonam A ChawlaLentil SoupWe were reluctant participants in an event hosted by the S. Asian Association.3 min read·Apr 10, 2021----
Poonam A ChawlaTAKE ME BACKTime covers the distance as the crow flies. Memories take a more circuitous route. And Dreams? They do but glimmer and fade like fireflies.1 min read·Dec 15, 2020----
