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The World of Social Media Shortcuts

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In the era of Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, it’s not only imperative to be socially active but also to be aware of their terminology/ abbreviations/ shortcuts. If you are not familiar with these shortcuts, then you are considered outdated, isn’t it? But these shortcuts have impacted our lives in ways that we have failed … Read more

Poem: Resurgence

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When life falls short of breath and heart falls short of love When time falls short of hope and hope falls short of faith When eyes fall short of dreams and dreams fall short of existence When mind falls short of thoughts and thoughts fall short of words It’s time for a miracle It’s time … Read more

Tanka: Dreams

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  dreams keep us afloat when turbulent waves of time ally wrath of fate questioning our true mettle to crack mystery of life   The post follows the prompt words “mystery” and “dreams” given by Elsie for her Weekly Tanka Challenge #70.  

Poem: Looking Up

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Lillian hosted Poetics at dVerse this Tuesday. She has provided us with images captured by Hubble space telescope and wants us to write a poem seeking inspiration from any one picture. I have written this poem for the picture.   Photo Credit: ESA/Hubble; NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration   A life beyond the life … Read more

Believe in Yourself

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We often suspect our own belief and dreams, when questioned or stifled by others. It is easy to be a victim of self-doubt and low self-esteem due to uncertainty and apprehensions about our vision. This video is a must watch to reinstate your belief.      

Poem: I hate myself

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  I hate myself for all the words I say Which I detest from the bottom of my heart   I hate myself for all the things I do Which never reflect in my list of tasks   I hate myself for tasks I fail to do Which I’d love at the top of stack … Read more

Poem: You/ कविता: तुम

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I have penned down something in Hindi today. Below is the English translation as well.   क्यों चले आते हो तुम ख़्यालों में बिन बुलाए बिन खटखटाए जब इस दिल पर तुम्हारा कोई हक़ ही नहीं इस दिल ने तो उस दिन ही निर्मोही जोगी का चोला ओढ़ लिया था जिस दिन तुम ज़िन्दगी से … Read more

Poem: Mask

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Mish is hosting dVerse Poetics today. For today’s prompt, she’d like us to focus on metaphorical masks, or psychological masks, so to speak. Here’s my take at it:   Hey you! Yes! I am talking to you Not the one who’s smiling at my disgracing cue But the real “You”   The “You” behind the mask … Read more

Quadrille: Memories

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  encumbering societal norms weighed heavy on me so I rescinded to hibernate to rationalize my subsistence to feel my roots like waves retracting to depth of ocean then your memories creaked gently in the silence of my heart breathing me to life yet again   Linked to dVerse Quadrille #43 where Grace has prompted … Read more