We all hate that word. It makes us feel so bad about ourselves. Worse, it makes us question the very intention of why we started out. We all hate rejection. But there it is. In our face. Most of the time. From people we love to things we love to even the smallest, silliest of [...]
Month: February 2019
We Give What We Have
I'm sure you must have noticed that some people are mostly exuding positive vibes while some are so not. The former are a joy to come across while the latter are dreaded. Why is this? Why do some only give away frowns and not smiles? The answer is that is all they've got to give. [...]
V-Day Run-up: 6. Monica and Chandler
Knew each other forever, Yet it never occurred to them That what they were crazily looking for In every twist and turn Was just across the hall. Maybe, it was the over-familiarity That stopped the other From seeming dreamy exotic. But at times, reality Is sweeter than a thousand dreams. He was her friend Who [...]
V-Day Run-up: 5. Fatmagul and Kerim
She was the rape-victim. He was one of the accused. How could they ever have a story? But, they did. She was devoid of trust. He was pleading his innocence. How could they ever fall in love? But, they did. She had lost all hope. He had lost his dreams. How could they have a [...]
V-Day Run-up: 4. Meredith and Derek
They may not be Together any more. But hardly any couple Makes it to forever after. At least what finally Had the power to separate them Was nothing short of death, Even though a part of her died with him. For the time they had, They weaved together a saga Of romance, heartache and drama, [...]
V-Day Run-up: 2. Rachel and Ross
He yearned for nothing more than her attention in high school. She yearned for everything but him. He got ready to take her to the prom when her date didn't arrive. Unaware, she rushed out the moment her date arrived an hour late. He was left heart-broken when his first wife left him. She left [...]
Lightening
It is said that lightening never strikes (the same place) twice. Is it so? Oh come on! Haven't there been unusual instances of things that you never thought or even wished would happen again but there they were? The second time, sort of in your face! Because that is how life works!! Lightening, or for [...]
It’s Time
Been waiting too long? Been dreaming forever? Anticipating highly? Relax, for finally, It's time. Yes, waiting hurts a lot. The tears accompanying them Sting just as well. The pain will soon be over For it's time. You deserve an applause From no one but yourself. As you alone know How hard it was to hang [...]
Everyone’s a Genius
Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. -- Albert Einstein True, isn't it? Each and everyone of us resonates with this quote as the fish out of water in some sphere or the other. [...]
Don’t Breathe
They always wanted The best for you. So they asked you To leave what you do best. A problem started. All you could hear was, "Don't breathe." You thought you finally Knew it all. So you asked yourself To stop what you know best. The real problem started. All you could hear was, "Don't breathe." [...]
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