-Anushka Saha
The darkest of our secrets,
Lurk in the shadows of our mind,
-Saasha Sarin

-Sonam Chhomo
Perhaps this is my eulogy which I attempted to erase but in vain.
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As per my faith’s beliefs, a dead person is reborn at a maximum time of 49 days from the time of his/her death. In that process, we engage ourselves in delivering rituals which help them to move clearly on their next journey as a reincarnated soul.
-Shania Mathew
we’re standing at this beach and she’s quivering and tears almost escaping those eyes. i’m pulling my sister’s arm towards the waves as they creep into our flip flops.
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P!NK’s ‘Raise your Glass’ is hosting a party. Next door Martin Garrix’s ‘Animals’ and BTS’s ‘Dionysus’ are dancing wild and LOUD. That’s Cobra Starship’s ‘Hot Mess’ and Fall Out Boy’s ‘I Don’t Care’ throwing up. Linkin Park’s ‘Iridescent’ and Black Veil Brides’ ‘Goodbye Agony’ are wailing.
You don’t mind meeting them individually. A quick greeting from the open door of a shop on the sidewalk. Small talk from a fellow passenger’s headset on the bus. Deep conversations in the café.
But together – NO
The other neighbours threaten to call the cops.
You muffle your ears with the pillow,
hoping the playlist party will stop.
———————————– Cacophony #1 ————————————
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