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Bibliotheca
Behind me, you can see one of the heritage sights of Mumbai. Okay, so I am not here to give you a history lesson. Today I am back here reviving some of the fond memories of my college years. I remember doing my masters in political science at the university. It was then that I […]
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THE RED DOOR
Walking down the city street,where people don’t usually greet,the red door is a visual treat. Streets are concrete,like the hearts of people when they meet.Sitting here, I wrote our story,it was incomplete. That part where I wroteabout how you cheat,I wanted to delete it. Like the red door closedI chose to close myself forever.For betrayal […]
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Mangifera
Here stands a gigantic tree, a tree that has been my companion since childhood. The tree is home to different birds, bees and insects. Birds often flock here in plenty and sing their morning tune. A tune that makes the morning so serene. The tree has a tranquil aura, a lush green being. The calmness […]
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Worry Willies
When we are born, doctors examine us and state checked’ all okay.”When we are toddlers, our parents are under scanner about the values and skills they teach us. Our teachers evaluate all the learning of math, science, language and values; throughout the school years. As a youth, we choose our profession. Then we get going […]
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The nuttier mornings
Coffee is one of the beverages that are perhaps part of the morning ritual for most of us. The exotic aroma when the coffee is being boiledleaves a freshness around. For me, it entices me towards the hug in the mug.My coffee ritual is often as early as 5 am. I like the cappuccino with […]
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Rescued
Rescued She kept buildinga wall with bricksof lies andfalls hope.The walls grewloftier and wider.With darkness around,only spiders werefound. She thoughtshe had themost beautifulhouse, but thiswas a house withno windowsand doors.Only darknesssurround. Her suffocationand screamswere unheard.The cobwebs multiplied.Her light dimmed,her voice was silenced.Cut from theworld outsideshe cried inside.The angels heard,came to help herbreak the wall,To the […]
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Elly and Annie
Elly and AnnieAnnie is a high spirited ant. With the most beaming smile. She lived near a tree.Elly’s handsome hero looks stunning with his long trunk. He is wanderlust by nature. Who loved the tree forever.It was natural for Elly and Annie to be friends.Their conversations were about fruits, leaves and stars that sparked. They […]