They both were sitting on the seashore, hearing the melodious cacophony of waves. Both of them were silent. A kind of aphony which wasn’t awkward followed amidst them. Nonetheless, it was she who initiated the conversation. “What are you thinking about? You appear apprehensive”, she asked with concern glimmering in her eyes. He looked at […]
I know I am just 17 years old, but here are some things I’d like to tick off when I’m 25. (I do hope you have retained your penchant for lists) Be comfortable in your own skin. Whether you’re fat or thin or whether you wear dresses or those worn baggy jeans that feel […]
I want to be in the crowds, but not of it. I want to enjoy the joke, but not be a part of it. I want to be with you, but not linger as your past time lines. I want to be where they are, but walk on my own destined path. I want […]
Don’t ogle at me when the strap of my bra shows You know I wear them. Don’t eye me down when I ask for sanitary napkins You know I bleed every month. Don’t feel merciful when you give me my rights I already own them. Don’t caution me against the social sins I am not […]
The place where you can prance around in your pajamas, tie your hair in a bun and drag yourself off the floor. Where you can slump into the couch and watch reruns for hours while immersing your sorrow in a tub of chocolate ice cream. When breakfast can be had at 1, lunch at 5, […]
Eyes open slowly. Another day. The sun streaming in through the windows, Embracing her, enveloping her… … Absence. The jade curtains, They’re missing a wind. The window panes looking down, At their gloomy shadow. Only the sun is cheerful – or not – Coloring the room in white and gold, irrespective. I get up and […]
I gave you a wing. A butterfly wing. It was my most prized possession. I’ve had it since I was young. Little me was playing in the garden and the butterfly was hurt. I tried so hard to save it. Cried and cried for hours to my mom. “It’s okay sweetheart. It’s the way of […]
Isn’t it funny how our minds work? How we remember things suddenly and all at once? Memories are tricky little things. They hide away in the deep corners of our brains, untouched, covered by […]
She’s a trooper. She stood by you through everything She loved you regardless of everything you’ve done to her Her brain knew she should leave, but her heart held her back. She knew what she was doing, she can’t complain now. Even though I feel sorry for her. I feel more sorry for you. I […]
I can’t do this anymore. I can’t be an optimist tonight. I don’t even have the capacity to string words together right now, but I’m terrified I’ll end up carving them on my wrist again if I don’t. So I’m going to let my thoughts unspool themselves, unencumbered by reservations. Lately, I’ve been thinking about […]
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