Hi, I am Pooja Kabra.
I’m a writer, artist and a healer.
About Me
A Chartered Accountant by qualification, I love to fill the balance sheet of my life with words and colours. A story teller, a poet, an artist, an Art Therapy practitioner and the founder of Soulful Strokes—a place where art and heart meet. Through this initiative, I conduct workshops in art, writing, and art therapy, creating spaces where creativity and healing conflate. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative processes such as drawing, painting, collaging , movement etc to help individuals explore emotions, explore experiences and support mental well being.
My soul thrives on weaving words and hues in tandem. My writings have featured in over a dozen anthologies, while my artworks have found their way into calendars, coffee table books, and book covers. Two of my hindi poems have been released on the podcast. I have won prizes for art, story telling and poetry by the Asian Literary Society, Beyond the Box, Maayakatha and have won the best story teller title at many online platforms. A passionate dancer at heart, I celebrate with the rhythm of pens and paintbrushes as much as with the rhythm of my footwork.
Articles
A space for thoughtful writing—articles that inform, question, reflect, and spark meaningful conversations.
Short Stories
Stories of all shades—emotional, thought-provoking, and sometimes unsettling. Each one leaves a mark.
Poetry
Poetry woven from memory, feeling, and imagination—each piece a quiet journey of its own.
Recent Posts
Failure
Rajiv was the last one to enter the compartment. Instead of making his way to his seat, he stood near the gate. His heart throbbed faster than the speed of the local. "Tringggg" "Bro! you have failed.." said the voice at the other end. He sighed. He had...
Empty Relationships
The night was getting dark. An eerie silence engulfed the park. Radha looked at the barren tree. It was empty just like her life. A few drops of tears rolled down her eyes and fell on the floor."Who is this disturbing my slumber?"Radha was startled. She got up and...
Transformation
“You will love it Asha. The show is going houseful. Please join” pleaded Avni “But….” “No ifs and buts. After that, a dinner at your favourite restaurant should cheer you up!” Asha sighed, smiling. She knew she had no other option. So she quickly completed her pending...
Zero Liabilities
"The world was coming to an end. A fatal asteroid was fast heading towards the earth and in exactly one year, earth will be finished." The news went viral. But Purnima couldn't care less. Her family was crumbling. Her husband was leaving her, out of the blue. She...
When Life Whispers
Aarthi stood at the edge of the terrace, gazing at the full moon. It was different, completely black; was it eclipsed ? She looked down and saw a human figure lying upside down. Commotion erupted as police tackled the crowd and reporters, while the ambulance struggled...