Aparna Cyriac

Aparna Cyriac is a South Indian poet and writer residing in Australia. She was working as an assistant professor in Kerala for the past few years. Her debut poetry collection, ‘Maples and Gulmohars’ was published in 2021 by Writersgram Publications. Her second collection, ‘Ophelia’s Mistakes and Other Poems’ was published in 2022. She also writes film reviews and essays.

Madeline’s Mirror

Madeline’s mirror told her she’s fat. It appalled at her shapeless dress, covering a chunk of flesh. She looked at her broad shoulders and big breasts, which reminded her of a pile of clothes that no longer fits her. But Madeline