About

About the Poet

Mrs. Vaidya is a teacher by profession and a poet by passion. Over the years she has poured her observations, emotions, and quiet revelations into verses written in Hindi and Hinglish — a language that mirrors the way we actually think and speak. Her poetry finds beauty in everyday moments: a cup of chai at dawn, a conversation overheard on a crowded train, the silence after a monsoon rain. Through this blog she shares those thoughts with readers who believe that poetry is not just art but a way of seeing the world.

Writing Process

Inspiration rarely arrives on schedule. A phrase from a student, a change in the weather, an old photograph — any of these can spark a poem. Mrs. Vaidya keeps a worn notebook close at hand, jotting down fragments throughout the day. In the evening she revisits those scraps, shaping them into verse. Some poems arrive fully formed in minutes; others simmer for weeks before they feel right. The goal is never perfection but honesty — to capture a feeling before it fades.

Favorite Books

• •Diwan-e-Ghalib — Mirza Ghalib
• •Madhushala — Harivansh Rai Bachchan
• •Selected Poems — Gulzar
• •Gitanjali — Rabindranath Tagore

Tips for Aspiring Poets

1. Write every day, even if it is just two lines. Consistency builds voice.
2. Read widely — not just poetry, but prose, lyrics, and letters. Inspiration hides everywhere.
3. Do not chase perfection in the first draft. Let the words flow, then refine.
4. Carry a small notebook. The best lines arrive unannounced.
5. Share your work. Feedback from fellow poets is a mirror you cannot hold yourself.