Pavi RamanWithin her eyes.There are stars of varying sizes all over the sky. Nestled between are crescent moons, silver, and rose. The stars move, and she follows…·2 min read·Mar 24, 2021----
Pavi RamanCinnamonI died when I was 38 years old. I stirred one morning at 7:01 am, shrieked inside my head and passed out before my eyes opened. If I’d…·2 min read·Mar 2, 2021----
Pavi RamanYour choice, Mom.Thank you! It’s an absolute privilege to be nominated.I’m thankful to my colleagues and professors. But I’d like to pause and acknowledge…1 min read·May 21, 2019----
Pavi RamanThe Thrilling Life of a HousewifeMelanie walked around the house, putting away a toy here, fluffing a pillow there. Another dreary day in a rather mundane week. Endless…5 min read·Mar 7, 2019----
Pavi RamaninP.S. I Love YouA little thing called Married LoveSo much of what we know about love, we learn from movies and books. Dashing dudebros on motorcycles and sultry femmes in their pastel best…3 min read·Feb 14, 2019--1--1
Pavi RamaninP.S. I Love YouThe Red LightGina swerved her car, narrowly missing the pothole. The tires caught on some ice and her heart stopped. She clenched her jaw and steered…·2 min read·Oct 11, 2018----
Pavi RamanThe Dusky QueenThe queen rubbed her aching neck. It had been a long day. Perched on her head, the crown was an object of absolute splendor. Encrusted…3 min read·Oct 10, 2018----
Pavi RamanAn ode to my Birthday Girl.Brighter than a thousand suns, a curly mop of hair. Wiser than your four years, a breath of summer air. (Shine on my little girl. Shine…1 min read·Aug 31, 2018----
Pavi RamanThudThe moonlight gently hit the sloping roof of the house and then popped inside the open window. The bedroom attached to the window was…4 min read·Aug 31, 2018----
Pavi RamaninP.S. I Love YouCookieLove at 5 is when you share your cookie with the new kid at the playground. And when she leaves to go play on the big scary slide that…3 min read·Aug 9, 2018----