love

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The thing about love is that it exists, but it doesn’t too. It exists when you have it. You understand why there are paintings of the most passionate kiss. You understand the letters Beethoven wrote to his Immortal Beloved. You understand the melancholy behind the lyrics of your favorite song. You understand pain. You understand… Continue reading love

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My dear

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Author’s note: The poem below is a conversational piece between two people.   Beloved, it’s late, go to sleep, please. Yes, my dear, I will.  Will you really, my sweet? No, my dear.  Dearest, why? Sleep doesn’t come to me, my dear.  Sleep comes to everyone, sweetheart. Not to the dead, my dear. Why do… Continue reading My dear

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Failed Date, An Opportunity To Find A Better Person.

Graphics by Sayali Ranade

Lipstick, check. Perfume, check. Hair, check. Lipstick again, check. You matched with him on Tinder. You’ve talked on and on with him for nights on call. You’ve sent a million pictures of your dresses to your best friend. You need the perfect dress, of course. You find that dress. Go over your checklist. Again. Lipstick,… Continue reading Failed Date, An Opportunity To Find A Better Person.

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