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Memories

Isn't every memory a magic?
Making you lose the sense of time.
Which is so much beyond the realm of logic.
Though sometimes they are mere illusions
But they keep coming back to you,
And make you feel nostalgic!
___

The Dark Side

With every talent comes a curse,
From every gift speaks a caveat aloud,
Even the beautiful moon has a dark side,
And every silver lining has a cloud!

___

The Race

Somewhere in this race,
Some time during the run,
I lost myself in between,
And forgot to have fun.
____

I write ...

I sometimes write random words,
Which hardly make any sense;
But I just felt that you should know,
That in some corner of this little world,
I do have a little presence!


Comments

  1. Rachana Shakyawar7:03 PM, April 17, 2011

    I like to listen to songs lyrics when i feel those would be my words in sequence...I loved reading your random approach of bringing thoughtful words and selective emotions together...enlightening my soul.
    It makes sense and makes a scene of silence and echo at the same time.
    Make me ponder, makes me acknowledge the presence.

    ~Keep the Spark ALive..

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  2. Nikesh Rathi4:50 PM, April 21, 2011

    Thanks Rachana!

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  3. anne fab9:44 PM, May 05, 2011

    Gostei do seu modo de escrever. Meio liberto.

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  4. The Irresistible Man2:41 AM, June 12, 2011

    This makes me think of the talented Mr. Ripley, would you rather be a somebody or a nobody :)

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  5. U R ANUSHA3:06 PM, August 03, 2011

    Reading your post made me think if nostalgia brings up memories or is it the other way round?brief verse but interesting.

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