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An Ode to December

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Amrita Ghosh

The winter solstice is a stark reminderOf the impermanence of things.It is a profound acceptanceOf the wisdom of shadows,And, a celebration ofThe light beyond the dark.The fertile soil is covered in frost,And, a carpet of rotting leaves.The trees stand naked, … Continue reading →

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Hoping

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Amrita Ghosh

What’s the story?I heard you ask.Nothing I mutterAnd keep walking on.But I know the yearHas slided by alreadyLeaving me in a fluxOf approximately nowhere.If there was a way toWipe out and rewriteThe last two years,Trust me I would.But one can … Continue reading →

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A Hot Cuppa

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Amrita Ghosh

Sitting in empty cafes, caressing a hot cuppa,Wondering who or what ate up the past year.Trying to remember and not forgetThat love is greater than fear.No cold night lasts foreverThe darkness always culminates in light.Every drought ends in showersGrit always … Continue reading →

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Summer Haze

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Amrita Ghosh

A lazy, late afternoon in early July. A summer haze hovers over the city Like a translucent molten blanket, Almost as if nature is hugging Our sun kissed skins. The air feels grey, The sidewalks desolate, The willow trees are … Continue reading →

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Stay Single

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Amrita Ghosh

Stay single Until you are able to love Every part of yourself Exactly as you would want To be loved by a partner. Stay single Until you value yourself Exactly how you expect To be valued by a lover. Stay … Continue reading →

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