Author: Kirti V
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Hello!!!
One word, a five lettered word, Is so magical that, It can weave wonders, To every single mortal. . It can bring a smile, To a gloomy face. It can uplift the mood And make someone’s day. . When heard unexpectedly, It brings in happiness And a feel that, Someone is there for us. .…
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Gates' Speak…
I have stories to tell, Of me and my fellas Around the world. Do you have a moment to spare? . From Heaven to Earth And to the Netherworld, We guard every entry and Exit with full valour. . Gods, demons and fairies, Kings, queens and messengers, Leaders, followers and everyone Have knocked and sought…
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First Snow…
One chilly winter morning, A white blanket had me calling. A beautiful white cover, Stretched on the lawns and over. Excited, as a little kid, I did want to go and skid. My mind was skeptical though And wasn’t ready to go. But, the child in me came alive And, there was I, ready to…
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Elegance…
A fabric of six yards, Speaks of stories and ballads. Woven in silk and cotton, It speaks of love and fashion. The designs deserve an appreciation, Of the weaver’s effort and dedication. Vivid colours make it bright, Threads make it heavy or light. Adds on to a woman’s grace, By giving her a cosy embrace.…
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Dune Tunes
A sea of gold, Spread over a stretch, Far beyond the eyes reach . Slender and tall palm trees, With green crown and dates, Is waiting for it’s date. . A lonely cactus is yearning For a companion, In a land, that’s barren. . Far away in the horizon, The camels walk in stride, With…
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Cup of Love
Some like it hot, Some like it cold, How much ever their cup can hold. . Some like it strong, Some like it light, It’s just how they feel it right. . Some like it with milk, Some like it black, Just right to dodge the slack. . A perfect blend of brew, Has a…
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Broken and Shattered
A stern face, confident eyes, A poised gait and mature look. Expressions were a miss, Making her look like ice. . She was alone at home, Her family unknown. She was blamed by some, For living alone at home. . Does she possess a heart? Wondered the onlookers. Some thought she had a heart, Made…
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Amazed!!!
I thought only ink could flow Through my pen till now. Then the lockdown came and Amazed was I, to see, Words flow from it too. . I thought cooking and me, Were distant cousins till now. Then the lockdown came and Amazed was I, to see, A Michelin Star chef evolve. . I thought…
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Sleepless Nights
Standing tall and strong, Leading from the frontiers Enduring the extreme weathers, Endangering your own life, Protecting the motherland by not Letting the footprints of enemies Enter the country’s doorstep, Singing the tunes of patriotism Sighing to meet your own family. Nestled in your arms we are, Indebted to you for life, for Giving us…
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ForgotToons
Crooning the Yabbadabba doo Along with the Flintstones The rocky roads of Stone Age Were so wonderful. . The future world, we did witness By sailing with the Jetsons, With an antenna and aerocars, They took us for a skyride. . Confidence and grit, Comes with hard work and spinach, Thus taught the man with…
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Precious Moments
The wallpaper of my phone And that of my laptop, Took me back to the times Of sleepless days and nights. . Oh! It seems like yesterday, That the house was filled With constant wailings of Hunger, pain, sleep or needing a hug. . Oh! How I miss those, Tiny hands that reached out, Tiny…
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Different Strokes
Those tender eyes, Full of hopes and dreams, Seem to tell a tale, A tale of life they live. . We are different, they say, Different from you and me. It needn’t be physical always, As we are different other ways. . Some of us like to read, Some like to paint. Some need to…
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Down the Memory Lane
I disembarked on a journey Through the memory lane. Revisiting those lovely days Hoping to relive them again. . A carefree childhood, Sans any restrictions, Where water, mud and dirt Were the companions. . Flintstones taught us the stone age, And Jetsons, the space. Spinach is good for health, Practiced and preached, Mr. Popeye. .…
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Liberated
A life that she lived, For almost three decades, Fuming within And smiling outside. . The venomous words And glances from onlookers Pierced deep into her soul Engulfing her self esteem. . For once, in all these years, She decided to uncover And face the world In her true self. . She stepped into the…