Thoughts of Longing
I wrote Thoughts of Longing in 1986, 18 years old. As in the poem The Lone Dancer (1987), it describes the longing for a lover and the inexplicable nature of desire and attraction. I know you gravitate towards me I,
Read moreOvercoming fear and obstacles
On 18 April 2024, my first book, Pain, came out in paperback. This is an important personal milestone for me – the end of a long and tedious journey – and a lesson in overcoming fear and obstacles. Pain was
Read moreTo Ashish
I wrote this poem in 1986, 18 years old. The theme is heartbreak and the poem ends in a painful chant of disillusionment, denouncing love. Compare this poem to Verse to a God (1985), with its similar theme of a
Read moreVanita Shukla Hork's Thoughts
Read the story behind this poetry blog. I also invite you to enjoy my thoughts and reflections. May they inspire you in your contemplation. Click on the images to visit the pages.
