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Mihika's Musings


Depths of fury
This is a work of fiction. Protruding galoche-like escalators jut out from the perfumed madness surrounding me - their fluid yet mechanical constancy a cruel reminder that I am just another cog in the machine. Whilst there is a certain beauty in this, their recurrent metallic screeches ring shrilly in my ears, leaving a dissonant and somewhat painful itch to yank out my molars - an impulse perhaps prompted by a desire to introduce this metallic tinnitus to the rest of my sens
Nov 29, 20253 min read


Opulent Violence; Puzo's Mafia.
Puzo's mafioso world presents an opulence so unique that it almost becomes one comfortingly encompassing - decorated with the simplicity...
Aug 7, 20252 min read


On Nick Carraway
From the world of "The Great Gatsby", amongst the lush pomp and pageantry, lays a figure so utterly insignificant that he's almost...
Jan 22, 20248 min read


Disillusionment; why I despise British politics currently.
Having not written anything of note recently, I feared I’d lost my touch for this - poetry began to become an easier forum for me to pen...
Jun 27, 202312 min read


An Ode to My Ancestry; Matters of the Identity.
One question I was asked once made me ponder, and continues to; long after the conversation has ended. "Are you British-Indian?". I...
Mar 28, 202310 min read


Visiting Oświęcim
Visiting Oświęcim; Auschwitz I and Birkenau was an experience I struggle to articulate. One often turns to poetry when having difficulty...
Dec 8, 20221 min read


A current poetic political mess
I tend to dabble in poetry now and then, when inspiration hits. Here are two pieces I have written upon my initial reaction to current...
Oct 20, 20221 min read


Epiphanies, revelations, alterations to a set worldview
I suppose the reason for maintaining radio silence is a gradual shift in not only my political views, but the entirety of my worldview,...
Jul 27, 20223 min read


Felons Deserve to be Disenfranchised
Just over a year ago, I wrote an article for the Law According to a King blog, which was published in November of last year titled; "The...
Apr 2, 20228 min read


Social media: endorsing extremism, ending society.
I'd like to preface this by stating that much of my information and many of my opinions formulated around this issue have been gathered...
Nov 21, 20217 min read


What I learned from the Republic of Gilead
Margaret Atwood's novel, "The Handmaid's Tale" was undoubtedly gripping; although dark, it was also, I hesitate to say, easily comparable...
Nov 2, 20214 min read


Nazi persecution of minorities
What was also very interesting to consider, was the fact that the definition of the Holocaust (the definition of the Holocaust education...
Jul 17, 20219 min read


Gas Chambers & Crematoria
Those not selected for work, around 9 in 10, were immediately sent to the gas chambers, and their bodies were then destroyed in the...
Jul 17, 20215 min read


Auschwitz-Birkenau: Arrival
What was shocking to learn was Auschwitz wasn’t just one place – it was a system of camps, and in total, there were around 49 sub-camps,...
Jul 17, 20218 min read


Reflections; an insight into the Holocaust
Over the course of 3 weeks, I was given the opportunity to complete an online course; Lessons from Auschwitz Online. I attended 3...
Jul 17, 20214 min read


A tribute to Prince Philip and his fascinating lineage
The death of his Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was announced this afternoon in a statement from Buckingham palace. His...
Apr 9, 20213 min read


How Coronavirus is being used to dismantle our civil rights.
I'd like to preface this by stating that all sources are provided at the bottom of the page; these were used in my research and in...
Apr 6, 20215 min read
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