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Gowri Bhargav

I’m a certified storyteller, a writer/poet by passion and a perpetual dreamer. This blog is home to all my writings—stories, poetry, travelogues, book reviews and much more. Do show your love by reading and commenting.

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My Mind

My Mind

  During moments of solitude, Rummaging through the debris I dust the alleyways of my mind And pick the choicest bits and pieces Of the cherished flowery past That has become history… Stories several they silently speak Breathing life in potent doses time and...

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A Price to Pay

A Price to Pay

Prompt by ArtoonsInn : Tell the story of a scar your character has, whether it's a physical or emotional one. *** The carmine sky interrupted with caliginous clouds appeared to be a harbinger of grave news. The surging waves in the sea crashed against the stone-walled...

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Rapunzel’s Flight to Freedom

Rapunzel’s Flight to Freedom

Prompt by Chrysanthemum Chronicles  Choose any fairy tale of your choice, twist the story a bit, mold it according to your desire, but let the characters remain the same, and write a fantasy poem based on that. Write a humorous, satirical, or any genre that you...

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When the Last Leaf Falls

When the Last Leaf Falls

When all my labored breaths pause and cease, Every last leaf has quivered and fallen, My gray eyes seem lackluster and sunken, And my shriveled skin is numb to the tingling breeze, Will my soul experience endless peace? Once my body withers will I be forgotten? As I...

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Wistful Whispers of Love

Wistful Whispers of Love

As the wind whistles my frail heart sings thy name, O’ my love, In vain I cling to the cherished photo frame, O'my love.    The wafting petrichor reminds me of those fond days past, In trance, I sway in an illusory game, O’ my love.    Years...

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Bucolic Love Songs

Bucolic Love Songs

O'er the misty mountains and vales verdant, Our mirthful sheep make merry with glee, They graze, hop and run hither-thither, Whilst we both watch them standing yards apart, Don't seem so uptight, let our eyes meet, Lemme strike a melody with bagpipes, Mo luaidh! Come,...

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