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Book Review — A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hoseeini

“Kneel,” the Talib said. O my Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for you are the best of the merciful ones. “Kneel here, hamshira, And look down.” One last…

In The Silence — Entwined

You are loved, regardless. Your swaying trunks, like a gentle breeze, muse me. Your delicate leaves comfort me; I wonder how strong you could be, yet your strength…

She Thought This Was it

“I do not know” Reggs nonchalantly blurts out, not thinking. I raise my eyebrows with disgust. Sadly, she does not notice. It is a familiar response though; Liana…

Four go in

When Four Go In But Three Come Out

What does it mean when four people enter a room but only three make it out? Yes, yes, you are right: a murder just occurred. Sarah blinks like…

Love and Gravity

I stand as a make shift Newton observing love and gravity… His was a fast falling The gravity of her presence undeniable But she denied his pull and…

The boy I met in summer school

AVERY: The Boy From Summer School

We met in summer school, which was the best part of my holiday. I’m Avery Turner, and here’s something about me– I don’t know how to fall in…

Musings on Love

For some, love is a myth, A figment of their imagination. They cherish it with godlike awe, Yelling, “God, when?” whenever possible. For others, it is a dream,…

Get married or have a broken heart

Get married, they say, but marriage isn’t for everyone – Part 2 

“Get married,” they say. But is it for everyone? What if your apathy towards marriage is borne out of reasons you will regret later? d_blaze “Your biological clock…

Breadcrumbs of affection (a poem)

A poem about Breadcrumbs of Affection, by Ravanjie You keep tossing  little breadcrumbs  Of affection my way. You leave a tiny trail of tiny I press each piece…

Valentine’s Day: Love, Wallets, and Real Talk

Valentine’s Day is just another day in the grand scheme of things. Just 24 hours – no more, no less, just a commercial circus of emotions.