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We burden our conscience with the opinion of others, and let ourselves be impacted by what they say, don’t we? Yes, we do. Is there an escape? I know not. But I know this, Not everyone might appreciate what you do. But you know what the good part is – not everyone matters. Now that…
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You crave for something for only so long, and then you begin convincing yourself. That certain blanks will remain unfilled forever, certain meanings undeciphered forever, some questions will forever seek answers and gradually, you lose hope, there’s no more faith left, no right or wrong. Just you and your mindless musings, for days, for years,…
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Some days, you may not feel like talking – accept it, and stay quiet. You may not feel like moving out of the house – stay in, remain locked up. No desire to eat or drink – remain such, till your body starts to crave food. Nor you may have the appetite for anything that you ordinarily love…
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…and for once I want to forget everything that didn’t work out I want the sad memories to fade away and be followed by only the happy ones… tonight, can I leave behind? the heartaches caused by the impossible would-bes… can I step aside? and make way for the crippling afflictions to pass… can I look…
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Scarred you for the hundredth time How can I expect you to forgive? I was everything you ever wanted, you’d said Now, you can’t stand even the sight of me What was I supposed to do? How was I supposed to choose? To tell you the truth and see you leave or mask it up…
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Enough of holding back. Struggling with your own self. So what if they walk away? Say it anyway. It may not be worth your trial. But you deserve the impending peace. Enough of tormenting yourself. Say it anyway. Life’s unfair, as it is. Why make it harder? When you suffer, in wake or sleep, who’s there…
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Today. I walked and walked. And never stopped. Although, my legs hurt I didn’t slow down. There was a need. Not a sudden one. One that has been building up. All these years. All these days. All these hours. Spent with thoughts of you. I do not know why. But today, I just couldn’t stop…
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Asha Seth 