1250 words. ( a 5-min read ) Photo by Jaime Handley on Unsplash "I hope I don't get fired" – a thought crossed Vihaan's mind. He was stuck on a task for two days now. He had tried debugging the code, looked up solutions on stack-overflow, tried asking for help from colleagues, but nothing worked.... Continue Reading →
The Real You.
I want to rip your clothes off And see you. The real you. I want to see what beauty looks like Without accessories, without ornaments. I want to see you bare naked. Because that's when we are vulnerable. Most vulnerable. And I want to know If you are ready To expose those vulnerabilities I... Continue Reading →
Flight
940 words. ( a 5-minute read ) (Announcement in train: Agla Station, Dadar. Next Station, Dadar.) She knew she had to get off the train, but she instinctively shrugged, her body refusing to accept the fact that this was her destination. The platform was almost here, everyone getting ready to alight the train. And a... Continue Reading →
Sometimes …
Sometimes , Keeping it simple is the most difficult thing to do. When 'We're just friends' seems easier than 'I like you' Sometimes , doing nothing is the most difficult thing to do. When 'I love you' seems easier than 'Hey, how are you' Few weeks ago, a friend had given me a challenge... Continue Reading →
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may !
Joie de vivre ( Attempt to dig those memories out and bring a smile on your face. Have a good day ! ) © Nagraj Deshmukh That kiss felt so comforting Unburdening my body and soul That feeling that I had longed for The kiss of nature... The skies roared and roared Until they burst... Continue Reading →
I’m coloured and I know it !
No thanks ! © Nagraj Deshmukh Don't you love a dove Don't you love a snowflake Don't you love a pearl Don't you love a lily Don't you love a white skin Asked a glowing face I like my suit black I like my car black I like my shoes black I like my hat... Continue Reading →
Simplifying the complexities
Confession © Nagraj Deshmukh Stealing my best friend's pen And on seeing his gloomy face, Sliding a new pen in his pouch I let confusion handle it My confession in the school bus Could have saved the fat boy From becoming the fart boy But I let ambiguity play it's game Confessions are so hard... Continue Reading →
Liebster Award
Okay now I've been nominated by two different bloggers for the same award, so I have to acknowledge it. Thanks @ilovetobeinvisible and @GingerTeaFanatic for the nomination, I am truly honoured ! Check out their blogs :Â https://writetoexpress994.wordpress.com/ AND Â https://adrakkichai.wordpress.com/ The rules of this award: 1. Acknowledge the blog who nominated you and display the award. 2.... Continue Reading →
Solve your problems , don’t die !
Hang in there © Nagraj Deshmukh The blades of the fan gave a tough fight Tried and tried spinning even when switched off You would think they're dead, still and silent But give them electricity and boom they start off At that exact moment before his supposed end Spoke a voice that had won the... Continue Reading →
All questions and no thought makes Jack a confused boy
Finding out © Nagraj Deshmukh Will I wake up every day And live my life To the fullest Forever Will I find my passion And embrace it To be happy Forever Will I find the love of my life And ask her To be one Forever Will she answer the call And say yes To... Continue Reading →