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The Package

 The relentlessly depressing thoughts had drained me out. I had started to feel extremely exhausted. A chain of dispiriting thoughts ran through my mind choking it thoroughly. I wanted her to hug me hard, pat my head, listen to my every single word and finally soothe me. But a mere thought of wanting her disturbed me. I felt my heart beat faster, blood flow through my veins furiously and the painful moments brim over me. It was because I knew that I could never see her again. Susan, my best friend, left me and this world forever on 14 June, leaving an array of spectacular memories in my mind and our laughter howering in my ears.  The end of her life was, however, an unexpected one. Susan's death like numerous others dying with her was a deliberate murder commonly tagged as 'bomb blast'. Her life terminated amidst pools of blood, heaps of burnt remains - both of things and people, sabotaged structures and horrified screams. My whole body went numb the moment I saw her in tha...

The Hopeful 2021

 At last there's a relief There's optimism in air For something wasn't right Something wasn't fair  As usual the year was hoped  To be a happy one But the hurdles and hardships  Weren't less than a ton The effects will last long of course  As they were not for a day or two But then it was just a dark night With a twinkling stars few Let's get over it  And reunite to be strong And hope that this year Will not last that long May tranquility rein And faith stay in its place For we don't really know What is there for us yet to face Disha