She barely existed in the world of people; those faces, masks of lies and deceit. She concealed her joys and tears, for her companions – the pen and the paper.
An award-winning book blogger, an adwoman, a poet, Asha is a story-teller at heart. She is a born reveur, a rebel seeking refuge in the realm of words. She reads, writes, and reviews. When not doing these, you'll find her baking, swimming, or talking to dogs. Literary Influencers: Leo Tolstoy, Charles Bukowski, Jhumpa Lahiri, Daphne du Maurier.
71 replies to Pen & Paper
We walk amongst society living double lives. One that can be percieved as normal while the other is distant and can only be seen on paper. I love it
It was very nice …. from last 3-4 days I had been wandering in my memories …my first visit to Mumbai exactly 2 years before though it was hot humid. I had never visited Mumbai since then …Neither relatives nor family friends there.
We all’ve pen and papers,/ We all’ve thoughts and words/They’re are not going to leave us–/The lonely souls, the travelers, the–/Whatever you want to include or name/You can….
Awww! the fire in the pen and the listening parchment are twined together. A very long relationship to create facts or fictions into a world we can be lost in. Very nicely written Asha. really nice.
Pen and paper are noble companions my friend, ever loyal and always a good thing. Of course I like some people too though, it is nice to wave at them I find.
Oh yes, I love my friends no less. But I just can’t have them bothered over my silly and stupid stuff or mood swings and heartaches. For all these, I seek my pen and paper. π
Asha Seth 
We walk amongst society living double lives. One that can be percieved as normal while the other is distant and can only be seen on paper. I love it
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Very rightly said. Anthony. How have you been? Its been so long.
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Too long my friend. All is well. How are you, Asha? Life keeping you busy?
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Been quite caught up, yes. Busy days. Too much to finish, to write, to read and love and forgive. π
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Small yet powerful!
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Thank you, Ruma.
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Very beautifully penned. π
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Thank you, Sweta. How are you?
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I’m doing good, thank you. How have you been? Long time. π
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Oh yes. But here and there. And mind’s all over the place. Ill be around often though. Ill try and not be lost again. π€π
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I hope to see you around often. Itβs good to be lost sometimes only to be back better. Stay blessed. Never let the words fall short! βΊ
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Absolutely.
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Then on the paper was real she! Beauty! π
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Blimey! Brilliant. Prakash. π
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π π
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kahani ghar ghar ki……for us writers! beautifully expressed π π
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Haha! Could never stand that soap opera but it fits perfectly well here. Pushkar. π
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i like no Indian telly………only high quality firangi serials for me….. π π
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Haha. Western at heart, are we? π
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nope…..shudh 100 taka desi!…fir bhi dil hai hindustaani! π π
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Oh okay. ππ
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Sublime … short but intense ….have a nice day dear Asha Di
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Thank you, Kiran. How was your day?
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It was very nice …. from last 3-4 days I had been wandering in my memories …my first visit to Mumbai exactly 2 years before though it was hot humid. I had never visited Mumbai since then …Neither relatives nor family friends there.
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Oh then you must visit soon. Of course, not in Summers. But come monsoons, you must.
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you’re amazing!!
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Thank you so much π
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very honest and truthful..
shreyans
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Thank you π
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https://shreyanssite.wordpress.com/2017/04/07/my-first-book-is-live/
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Oh wow! Brilliant. Congratulations. π
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Wow..soo I got new friends.Never lose those genuine friends.
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Yes, and they’re here to stay. π
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what else can be the best companion than pen n paper when all we have as friends turns out to be deceptive in nature..
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True that, Supreet. While you may or may not trust others, you can always trust them. π
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We all’ve pen and papers,/ We all’ve thoughts and words/They’re are not going to leave us–/The lonely souls, the travelers, the–/Whatever you want to include or name/You can….
Few lines popped up after reading your poem….
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Amazing after-thoughts, Sangbad. Delights me to read follow-up verses. π
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π today posted a poem…you may like it…Mansur Miya…
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I’ll be at it soon, my friend. I so enjoy reading your works. Truly.
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ππ am red in shy…
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Why?
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Your appreciation or shall it be compliment made me shy…
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Ahh! Revel in it, for it’s all our hearts really wish for. π
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Yes…Rabrindranath Tagore once had said every creator-be it writer or painter or anyone creative like and look for compliments…they like it…
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Oh I didn’t know that! But that’s such an accurate observation by Tagore sir.
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Yes…
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Awww! the fire in the pen and the listening parchment are twined together. A very long relationship to create facts or fictions into a world we can be lost in. Very nicely written Asha. really nice.
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I absolutely agree, Jo. You couldn’t have said better. The solace we find in the company of them is so fulfilling. π
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Yes it is π
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Hope you’re well. Happy weekend to you.
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My humblest apologies again. Hope you are well. π
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Nevermind, Jo. I’ve been all right. Thank you for asking. And so happy that the weekend’s finally here.
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You seem on edge.
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Yes, it was a very long week and a terrible one at that. So I’m happy it’s over.
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Sending you peace. β€
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Thank you!
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When everything in life falls apart, the pen and paper are your greatest solace. Beautiful piece Asha! A good day to you!!
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Absolutely perfectly said, Radhika. I’m amazed at just how much we rely on them. Isn’t it? π
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Omg yes, Asha! That is the indisputable truth.
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Thank you π Welcome to the musing quill.
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Wow a lot was said in this short poem.
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Yes, less is more, I try to follow that sometimes.
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In this case it worked well.
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Thank you. π
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Pen and paper are noble companions my friend, ever loyal and always a good thing. Of course I like some people too though, it is nice to wave at them I find.
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Oh yes, I love my friends no less. But I just can’t have them bothered over my silly and stupid stuff or mood swings and heartaches. For all these, I seek my pen and paper. π
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Of course we are bothered though, that’s how we roll!
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It’s weird how I miss comments and then reply to them after like ages. Phew!!
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Worth the wait my friend!
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With Pen & Paper, it is a GRAND way to exist.
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Sometimes, I just need these favorite companions to keep me going through a bad day. π
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