Swerving through choking traffic, I jump a red light, go over the speed limit and park at the hospital. The ambulance doors open: a stretcher flies out and they all gather to check his pulse. Still going strong. We made it just in time.
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Farewell (for now)
Who would have thought we’d be here?
You and me, passing out of school this year.
(At least I hope we all pass…
It will be pretty embarrassing if we’re held back a class)
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Year End Musings
After 2 years of lockdown and social distancing, 2022 felt like a breath of fresh air. I could finally go out with friends without the looming fear of Covid on my mind! And the fact that this is my last year of school made it all the more memorable. Words cannot describe how happy I felt to be in a class, meet my pals again. Things felt normal for a while.
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Devils On Earth
No devil’s deeds lived on. Demons like to take the form of man and destroy All that is holy to innocent little girls and boys. They may snatch away the freedom so painstakingly earned, But mark my words, their actions will be deftly returned.Read More »
Nature is a scaredy cat
Nature is a scaredy cat Which jumps in fright on seeing a plastic bag, And gets sick when we use things it dislikes Once or twice or 7 billion times.
Garden in Bloom
I envy those who are lucky enough to have their own garden or lawn or any patch of land they can call their own. Endless possibilities await the yard. Will it become a picnic spot? Or perhaps a trampoline will cover it up? Maybe a fountain will adorn it? But the best use of any such space, in my eyes, is a blooming nursery.
Rows and rows of rose, jasmine, hibiscus embedded in the ground, sweet smells in the air, leaves rustling in the wind, birds chirping with joy- for a moment it feels like nature has engulfed you.
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My trip to Ranthambore
When someone hears the word ‘Ranthambore’ an image of fierce tigers pops up in their mind. And rightly so, the best chance of you seeing the big cats is here. But that’s not all that this town has to offer. Though our national animal is the main attraction, there are plenty of other beautiful wildlife to observe there. On my trip to this wonderland with my family, I went on 2 safaris- a river safari and a forest safari.
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Earth Day Again
Another year, another earth day passes by. But no real change ever takes place. Just a yearly tradition of remembering to ‘protect our planet’. Politicians spout the most heartwarming lies about what they will do to save mother earth. Corporations conduct the most extensive campaigns to build a ‘good’ brand image.
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Paradox of Old Toys
All of us must have spent countless hours playing with toys in our childhood. The beautiful Barbie doll, the colorful Hotwheels cars, cute plushies, beyblades, action figures- the list goes on and on.
But what do we do when we no longer play with them anymore? Some would hoard their favorites and throw away the rest. The majority would donate it or give it to their younger siblings. However, there will come a day when they grow out of the toy phase as well.
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Inside The Mind Of A 1000 Rupee Note
I used to be a God. Everyone in this magnificent country wanted a piece of me: the 1000 rupee note. From corrupt politicians to honest policemen to roadside paupers, not a single soul could escape my temptation.
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