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She’s here

March 13, 2019 - by Shefali - 2 Comments.

She won’t leave me alone. Is what it is. I didn’t call for her, yet here she is. My companion for the whole day it seems, no matter if it …

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My Free Hour and I

June 7, 2018June 8, 2018 - by Shefali - 2 Comments.

Even till the last minute that he showed up, I kept guessing whether or not we would actually come face to face after all- my free hour, and I. Yup, …

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She and I

May 28, 2018May 29, 2018 - by Shefali - Leave a Comment

I came upon her as I had been walking in the forest. We find each other now and then, she and I. Who knows what triggers it. Every time I …

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Of Boxes and Boundaries

March 22, 2017 - by Shefali - Leave a Comment

I sat down pensively, as the teacher set before me again..some colours, and as well a canvas, and on it were drawn neat boxes. I spent the better part of …

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Relax, nothing’s in control

September 6, 2016 - by Shefali - Leave a Comment

” What’s the matter?” “I just feel like the world is spinning, and nothing is in my control..” “And?” “And what? It’s irksome..”

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Leave the last candle burning

September 2, 2016 - by Shefali - Leave a Comment

He had expected the day to feel like any other. He wasn’t the sentimental sort himself, but his daughter had insisted. “What do you mean you won’t cut a cake? …

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Alone Together

August 5, 2016 - by Shefali - Leave a Comment

It had been a long day. I was at last out of office, and had now been on the bus for ten, maybe twenty minutes. I couldn’t tell how long …

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Movement & Stillness

July 1, 2016 - by Shefali - Leave a Comment

I went running-  I was fast, I was focused. My shoes were thumping the ground in quick succession. The air cut whooshing sounds about my ears, and so I did …

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Evolution of Idleness

May 27, 2016 - by Shefali - Leave a Comment

There I sit, one foot propped on the other knee, eyes looking at nothing in particular, face turned up towards the sun. Perhaps I look silly and happy.. or perhaps dazed …

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Eye of the Beholder

May 15, 2016 - by Shefali - Leave a Comment

“ This place is too elitist,” she sighed, putting her bag down as they entered the hotel room. “ Really? You got that from the check-in at the reception?” he …

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That night..

March 31, 2016 - by Shefali - Leave a Comment

The sun had set already When I heard the hooves on stone I saw them coming up our little fortress With an expression that would chill one’s bones

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A Collision of Tales

February 5, 2016 - by Shefali - Leave a Comment

It all started with an apple falling on his head on a lazy afternoon. As he looked up- the sight took his breath away. Behind him the formidable castle rose …

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Been looking..

February 3, 2016 - by Shefali - Leave a Comment

“ I was looking for you…” “When?” “All day today…” “But I have been here for several hours now!” “Yes..”

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Those who tell stories..

January 23, 2016 - by Shefali - Leave a Comment

“Tell me a story..” “A story?! I don’t know how to tell stories..” “I’m sure you can tell a small one!” “No I swear, I don’t know how.. I can …

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