A monkey cap from the back
A cunning smile over a goatee
It was funny how she saw him everywhere
When she knew he’d never be there
Perhaps she didn’t know after all
Or she didn’t want to know
She heard a reference to rising from the ashes once
“You never know” she said when was told the impossibility
Probably she knows he’s there
Helping in interviews, getting the cab
Cancelling of events, changing the seasons
Smiling, still making her heart skip a beat – while his own stopped months ago
You churned it out really good. 🙂
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Thank you, Soumya! Glad it made sense 🙂
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It did, and beautifully. You’re welcome. 🙂
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My Goodness.
This is beautiful Prateek, exceedingly well written.
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Thank you, Aakansha! I wasn’t sure if it’ll make sense. Was really excited to see your comment 😀
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I really, REALLY like this! 🙂
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Much thank, Nathalie for the showered love. ^_^
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You’re very welcome my lovely friend 🙂
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Wonderfully penned, Prateek… 🙂
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Thank you, Maniparna. Your appreciative approval does wonders here 🙂
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Very nicely played out, Prateek. It’s amazing how the heart can cling to something it’s lost -wanting to believe the impossible will happen, despite knowing deep down that it won’t. A good reference to ‘Phoenix from the Ashes’. A sad story of misplaced hope.
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While his own stopped months ago, changed the mood all of a sudden.
Jolting 😦
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Thank you, Rangelz for taking the time out and reading it so deeply. Doesn’t it describe life, when moods and circumstances change in a moment ? 🙂
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Yes it does. 🙂
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This was heartfelt and touching Prateek… Really beautiful!
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Thank you Prajakta 🙂
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very moving and lovely, nice job… Michelle
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Thank you so much, Michelle. You always understand:)
Please pardon me for replying so late. Was out of town for a week 🙂
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Good one. 😀
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Apologies for replying late, Miss book thief 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time out to visit and comment. 🙂 🙂
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No problem, Prateek. 😀
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Ohhhhh, this is sad. Well written, but sad. She longs for him to still be alive… Awwwww.
🙂
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Thank you so much for reading so deeply and feeling her pain, Staci. Glad to meet you 🙂 And apologies for replying so late 🙂
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You’re welcome. It’s ok. I was traveling anyhow and just got back. Glad to meet you too.
🙂
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beautifully expressed:)
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Thank you so much, Mansi 🙂
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Beautiful !
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I wonder, how you manage to stimulate ripples in the heart, with your words. Truly. 🙂
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I am humbled by these words, Shreya. Thank you so much for visiting and showering your love on this blog. Will be going through your posts as soon as I reply to your words which made my day 😃
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Haha. You’re welcome. 😀
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Essence of people stay with us forever! Very touching Prateek. Your versatility makes you unique! 🙂
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This is really beautiful. Sad and sweet. The relationship continues.
Peace,
Mary
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Thank you so much, Mary! For dropping by and taking the time for the lovely comment 🙂
Have a beautiful weekend 🙂
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This is plain sad!!!
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It is indeed The fact that it is true, makes it worse
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hmm..atrocities that life brings.
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