For Want of a Pocket

A maiden attempt to bring what has been to authorís until now ënonsense writing.í Life throws up many meaningful, unmeaningful, significant and hilarious situations at times. The book is entitled ëFor Want of a Pocketí as it is from a sari-wearing ladyís point of view. It is a collection of four short stories. The first story ëFESEMí reflects the grinding procedure in purchasing sophisticated equipment that is expected to be beneficial to many and in more ways than one. The next, entitled ëLoveí is about two successful professionals and their interaction after 35 years in completely different environments. Will the lady be able to save what she wants to save? Will the man get what he desired lifelong? The third, entitled ëTit-for-Tat,í deals with the games some play to avoid direct confrontation, resulting in expected and unexpected consequences. The last story with the bookís title ëFor Want of a Pocketí is a ladyís irritation at not having a pocket in her sari when her pursesí contents play hide and seek on a busy evening. Is not having a pocket the cause of all her trouble or does it lie somewhere else?