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Ritual of the Rain
I always find the monsoons to wash over a longing. The rain falls. The rain fails. I keep the beads of expectation. I tell my failure. And we dance this…
Aug 20 • 
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Ritual of the Rain
Uncalled, Unwitting, Unwelcome
Not all guests are invited. Not all guests want to be there. Not all guests are ruthlessly honest.
Aug 13 • 
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Uncalled, Unwitting, Unwelcome
Don’t Turn the Lights Out
Sometimes, I just don't want to be left to my own devices.
Aug 6 • 
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Don’t Turn the Lights Out
Shhh!
Are you listening? Truly listening? If yes, then why can't you hear it? If no, then why don't you try?
Jul 30 • 
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Shhh!
The Road Once Taken
Frost reminisced of what couldn't be done. But what of the steps we do take?
Jul 23 • 
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The Road Once Taken
How Does an Introvert Conform to a Society That Supports the Social?
Go solitary, gel-in with fakeness, or wear a permanent mask?
Jul 16 • 
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