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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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Shattered

Shattered

Silhouetted shadows weave a story within four walls.   Stringed jasmines, roses lay crushed upon yards of luscious silk.   Clinking bangles shatter unheard  amidst the savage slurs.   Wafting fragrance from the burning incense shrouds the reeking...

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An Ardent Lover’s Plea

An Ardent Lover’s Plea

Mon Amour! Wasn't our love meant to last forever? In the mellow meadows of verdant green As the nascent buds bloomed with gay abandon, A story blossomed, wafting fragrance ambrosial, Oh, how the willows whispered euphonious melodies of love!   The dulcet tones of...

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Signs

Signs

 'Mommy, help!' His faint voice calls out to you in between sobs. After a frantic search, you find him shaking nervously under the table. By the time you reach out to him, you hear a deafening shot. Triing..! The alarm sounds and you wake up with drops of sweat...

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A Mouthful of Lies

A Mouthful of Lies

"Tring…," rang the school bell. All the students of class 3 rushed out of the classroom, and so did Sundari. Her round almond eyes were sparkling with delight. As she hopped to the gate to catch the school bus, the ponytails on either side of her head bounced merrily....

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