Image Credit - Ralph Burrows on Pexels.com The goosebumps stayed the longest for I could remember, they stubbornly refused to leave too. The initial firm steps now turned tentative as they got closer to the gates. The smile was now just a nervous parting of lips as I noticed the stranger’s waving his hands. ‘Now, … Continue reading A Little Life on the Edge
Author: Deepak Sharma
The Race
The Race Image Courtesy - Daniel on Pexels.com The cars racing towards the finish line prompted quick and wild rapturous applause from the crowd, egging on the two front ones to outsmart each other. The tires screeched, squawked, dusting themselves in thin air as the pedal continued pressing further. The steering pushed them in almost … Continue reading The Race
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The First Day
Image Courtesy - Andy Kuzma on Pexels.com The eyes overwhelmed, ambivalent, and reluctant to decide between letting the water flow out of its control or keeping it inside even though the face beamed with unusual anxious excitement. The finger wanted to hold on to the little one longer while the mind commanded to let it … Continue reading The First Day
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The Jacket and The Gloves
Image Credit - Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels.com The sun was still stretching itself up, on an early morning sky when a bunch of dark clouds began gathering around it. Soon, the day, which was about to get sunny, turned overcast, forcing everyone to wrap themselves in thick layers of fleece and wool. ‘This is the … Continue reading The Jacket and The Gloves
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The First Time
The First Time Image Credit - Ryutaro Tsukata on Pexels.com ‘What’s the matter,’ asked Vinay lazily, bringing his slender fingers holding the thin cigarette closer to his lips to take one deep puff before exhaling with a loud sigh, as his face momentarily hid behind a cover of white cigarette smoke. A sense of contentment … Continue reading The First Time
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The Voyage
The Voyage Image Credit - Casia Charlie on Pexels.com The dark clouds connived with the raging tempest, scaring every living soul floating on the tumultuous waters of the vast ocean. The large ship, big enough to house at least two football fields, felt the warning of the seas. ‘We need to reach the shore quickly,’ … Continue reading The Voyage
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Who is ‘I’? – (Caution – Extreme ‘confusion’ ahead, read at your own risk. And, your perspective matters, do share)
Who is I? Image Courtesy - Vlad Cheu021ban on Pexels.com (An eccentric post - please bear with me) Our limbs follow what we want them to do. The mind controls and the body follow. Our desires, our wants, even our wishes and thoughts, almost everything is controlled by our brain or our mind, whatever we … Continue reading Who is ‘I’? – (Caution – Extreme ‘confusion’ ahead, read at your own risk. And, your perspective matters, do share)
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Certainly, a New Year. Happy? Yes, No, Maybe
Certain - Uncertain Image Courtesy - Airam Vargas on Pexels.com Happiness is a state of mind, someone said, and the humanity gladly clung onto the sticky narrative ever since. Humans are too complicated, but they admire a simplified explanation of things which are intricate and incomprehensible. The undying longing to find an easy to understand, … Continue reading Certainly, a New Year. Happy? Yes, No, Maybe
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The Prince & The Hard Times
The Prince and The Hard Times Image Credit - Tatiana Syrikova on Pexels.com The two chairs sat opposite each other, one behind and one in front of the sun. The wintry afternoon sun continued working hard to warm up the chill in the air bravely. The shadow of the mumty (raised wall to cover the … Continue reading The Prince & The Hard Times
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The Forgotten Apology – Story of Friendship, Guilt, and Triumph of Human Emotions
The Forgotten Apology - Story of Friendship, Guilt, and Triumph of Human Emotions Hari, enjoying the sunset of his fulfilling life in the picturesque small town of Almora, decides to do the unthinkable. When everything was moving on smoothly, an abrupt discussion with his grandson opens up the old wound, forcing him to take a … Continue reading The Forgotten Apology – Story of Friendship, Guilt, and Triumph of Human Emotions
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The Meal
The Meal Image Credit - Du00e1vid Bencz on Pexels.com The first flicker of sunlight forced his face to crease in happiness for the first time after 10 days of continuous overcast cold. The cold creepiness was still waiting, looking behind, but when the sun decided to finally shine with all its might, it had to … Continue reading The Meal
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Breeze
Breeze Image Credit - eberhard grossgasteiger on Pexels.com The breeze feeling its own cold Unable to carry the frigid hold Waiting to dump it quick and now But still couldn’t do it anyhow Why do I have to live with something I hate? Is this similar to what humans call fate I refuse to bow … Continue reading Breeze
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Once upon a time, at a Railway Station
Once at a Railway Station Image Credit - Omkar Pandhare on Pexels.com Blaring of multiple train horns, a distinct smell, loud cries of hawkers and porters all melted together to create a unique experience one could only relieve at a railway station. The curious eyes and mind of a young child tried absorbing everything around … Continue reading Once upon a time, at a Railway Station
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War & Peace
War and Peace Image Credit - asim alnamat on Pexels.com The ear-piercing sound of the aircraft flying too low forced many to people close their ears. The unlimited sorties refused to halt. ‘Are we at war,’ shouted a man looking up at yet another plane circling above his head. Others looked at him as if … Continue reading War & Peace
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The Lost Ball
The Lost Ball Image Credit - Taryn Elliott on Pexels.com The eyes followed the ball as it ran ahead after his light kick. The squeaky shoes ran towards it again; to kick once more. The ball hangs in the air for a moment before falling back on the ground, bringing a massive smile on his … Continue reading The Lost Ball
