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I Hate Plagiarism
2007-09-06 07:41:00
When I say “I hate plagiarism” I mean it. I mean it not only for my work but for others work as well. If you look closely at my blog you will find that I have mentioned copyright where it belongs. Plagiarism on internet is really a matter of concern and even though there are licenses or banners to warn people from copying, plagiarism still continues. It is fine to copy-paste someone’s work but one must show some respect and mention the author at the end of the post.Few of my poems have been copy pasted at sites I never knew existed but then my name was mentioned at the end of the poem, a complete stranger from Brazil wrote to me asking for permission to post my poem at his blog, I gave him the permission because he said he will mention the copyright and he did mention.Hence I got the shock of my life when I found out that one of the fellow bloggers who also happens to be a regular visitor of my blog had copied one of my poems without mention of my name. This definitely upset m...
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The Silent Road (4)
2007-09-02 00:47:00
Photograph clicked by Arti Honraousing N73 music edition, 3.2 megapixel cameraThe same silent road and the same meInsomnia and the same worryWhat am I andWhat is the future going to be?Drooped leaves swaying with the soft breezeThe puppies asleep and their mother at easeI stand at the window, mobile in handWish to capture a momentA desperate attempt to stop the falling sandA lonely man walks across the streetBalancing himself on unsteady feetIt starts to rain and he gets a chance to weepI watch him silently, feeling his pain, deep.Balancing himself like he did moments agoHe turns to look at my windowWe look at one another, eye to eyeI cannot avoid his gaze, though I tryHe then smiles and turns to goAstonished, I stand at the windowWe are strangers to one anotherBut there is something that binds us togetherSmile on face and ache in heartTonight, a stranger taught me the art.Poem written on 2nd September 2007, 4 am IST.The Silent Road series
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Scattered Thoughts
2007-08-29 20:45:00
Scattered thoughtsConfusion about choices to be madeA strange reflection stares at meThrough the mirror in my bedroomTeasing me, for what I amEvery moment I spendReading my own faceEluding my own eyes staring at meDeafening silence then followsTrembling lips taste the saltHopelessness and lonelinessOften lurks in the darknessUgly dejection raises its headGone are the days whenHappiness was all around meToday I often weep aloneSharing my own secrets with myself
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I Let Him Go...
2007-08-28 21:43:00
We spent the most memorable days togetherWe told each other that we careWe stood by each other's side when in needWe held hands when the other was about to fallWe shed tears together when either one of us was in painWe laughed together when either one of us was happyWe did all we could,But we did it as friends!Then one day,We both realized...It's something more!We met then, as total strangers...Looked at each other as we had never looked beforeIn him, I saw the man I was searching for all these daysBut then,When it was his turn to think...He thought, perhaps we are not meant to be together...The way I thought!So -I let him go!

Bond So Unique
2007-08-27 23:00:00
We share a bond so uniqueLove in spite of the differencesCare and concern despite the fightsWe know in our heartsThat we would be there for one anotherWe would pass the test of timeSurpass all the negativitiesTo give a hand in storms of lifeNo words can ever describeThe relation between usNo words can ever describeMy feelings for you.But, still,I want you to know,Even if I never show,I care for you and I love youPoem dedicated to my brotherson occasion of Rakhi
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"Untitled" - 8
2007-08-23 16:28:00
This story is now titled "Moving On" as per the poll conducted at the blog.Untitled - 1 | Untitled - 2 | Untitled - 3 | Untitled - 4 | Untitled - 5 | Untitled - 6 | Untitled - 7Sneha did not realize that Avinash had entered the compound of a building. As he slowed down and stopped the motorbike she got down and looked around.Avinash walked straight ahead and Sneha followed. He was about to get into the elevator but then moved back. He remembered that Sneha was claustrophobic and avoided elevators. They climbed the steps together. The staircase was narrow and hence as they climbed the stairs their arms brushed against one another. They reached the third floor and Avinash turned left. He walked towards the end of the corridor. He opened the door with his keys. It was dark inside the house. Sneha was surprised. Avinash walked inside and switched on the lights“Come in” he said making way for SnehaSneha entered inside and looked around.“Please be seated, I will come in few minutes....

"Untitled" - 7
2007-08-22 09:28:00
Untitled - 1 | Untitled - 2 | Untitled - 3 | Untitled - 4 | Untitled - 5 | Untitled - 6The next day Sneha went to her house in Bangalore and said her goodbyes to her parents and the other relatives. She packed her bag and moved to Sanchit’s house. It was from here that she and Maya were supposed to leave for Bombay the next day. Sneha’s parents said that they would stay in Bangalore for few more days and then join her in Bombay. Sneha spent yet another silent night standing at the window. Sanchit had offered that Sneha could sleep in their bedroom if she wished to but Sneha refused.The next day the girls got ready to leave for Bombay. Sanchit told Maya that he would keep in touch with her and she should let him know in case she needed him.“How romantic!” Sneha teased Sanchit.“Have to say such things you know.” Saying so Sanchit winked.As the couple came closer to kiss Sneha cleared her throat and walked out.Sanchit held Maya in his arms for a little longer. “Come back...

"Untitled" - 6
2007-08-20 21:19:00
Untitled - 1 | Untitled - 2 | Untitled - 3 | Untitled - 4 | Untitled - 5He made a mental note that he would have to switch it off later as he had done when they had met for the first time. Sneha had left her purse at the table when she had gone to use the restroom and Avinash had taken her mobile out of the purse and switched it off.“What are you thinking?”“How to make the day special” Avinash replied.Sneha smiled.Avinash noticed the change in Sneha. He realized that she was more comfortable with him today than she was for the first time. “Good”, he thought.They finished their coffee and then Avinash offered her the red rose that was kept in the vase on the restaurant table.“It is the lady’s birthday today” he lied to the waiter who saw him picking up the rose. The waiter smiled and wished Sneha.After some time they were walking along the seashore hand in hand. Even today, Sneha’s dress was sticking awkwardly to her body and to add to it she was wearing a deep ne...

"Untitled" - 5
2007-08-19 20:57:00
Untitled - 1 | Untitled - 2 | Untitled - 3 | Untitled - 4After being friends with Avinash for many years, Sneha knew when he was happy or sad. That day he was sad and she could feel the heaviness. She wanted to know what was wrong. It was his final year in college and on the night of the farewell party he got drunk. Sneha knew that Avinash did normally take a glass or two of drink but that night he was too drunk. She looked at him from the corner of the room as he continued to fill his glass at the bar. Finally she walked to him and stopped him from drinking. He almost collapsed in her arms. She put his arm around her shoulder and put her right arm around his waist and helped him to walk out of the party venue. She hailed a cab and helped Avinash to get in. Once inside the cab she called up at home to tell her parents that she would be staying at her friend’s place.On reaching Avinash’s residence she searched for the keys in Avinash’s pockets and Avinash laughed as Sneha’s h...

"Untitled" - 4
2007-08-18 23:10:00
Untitled - 1 | Untitled - 2 | Untitled - 3Maya was looking at Sneha and it was only after a little while that Sneha understood the reason.“Sorry, I forgot to buy the groceries.”“It is fine. I will buy tomorrow. Anyways, I don’t think you will be going to the office tomorrow.” Maya said looking at Sneha’s ankle. Her foot had started picking up color and it had even started swelling. Sneha could not believe that the wonderful evening had ended in this manner. Maya stared at her for a while before going in to get painkiller gel for Sneha. As Maya applied the gel to Sneha’s foot, Sneha thought about Maya. She had been a real good friend to her. Maya was her cousin but more than a sister she was a very close friend to her taking care of her during the worst phase of her life. Maya was two years younger than Sneha but Sneha liked the way Maya cared for her like an elder sister. Maya had her own house in India and her family expected her to stay there when she visited India b...

Life on Purpose...
2007-06-28 21:15:00
Almost all of us, at some point of time in our life, ask ourselves a few soul searching questions like “Who am I?” “What is my purpose in life?” “Am I really happy with what I am doing with my life?”Some people do it while smoking a cigarette, a few people do it standing at the window and staring at the moon, few others do it as they lay awake in bed for many hours and for most of the people it is just a thought at the back of their mind as they walk through their daily routine.I would be lying if I say that I have never asked myself these questions. In fact many times I have wondered standing at the window, looking at the moon…Recently, I was asked to do a review for the book “Life on Purpose – Six Passages to an Inspired Life by Dr. Brad Swift” When I began reading it, I read a few paragraphs casually till I read something that hit me really hard.“I believe in a world where there are no accidents. It wasn’t a mistake or an accident that you picked up this b...

Arti then ... Arti now...
2007-06-01 22:34:00
Arti then ...Arti Now ...1. The day I blessed the earth remains the same. As far as my demands are concerned, there is slight change in the demands ...Maybe it is a little selfish on my part but I wish to be left out of all the mess. I want to be alone!2. I still cannot see two people fighting but now I do not poke my nose in between, have learned it that hard way.3. This point would never change4. This is true even now but at times I just get out of control when the melancholy is too much for me to handle like recently when I hurt a friend by being too blunt or maybe I was rude for all that he did was show his concern and care for me5. I still go out of my way to help people. A few friends would vouch for that. This, at times, puts me in awkward position later on.6. I am still loving, caring and loyal but over a period of time I have learned not to cry over other people's problems because it is their karma. What I do instead is make the matters easier for them in my own way.7. Thi...

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2007-04-03 20:42:00
About the new short storyI am writing a new short story. Something different yet again. It is not going to be a love story. I hope you all like it, please give me your frank feedback, ok?Story would be available in two downloads. 1. pdf with hindi dialogues and 2. pdf with English dialogues.About "Big" PublishersPlease read this -It is not the refusal that hurts but the time takenAbout My Life-story at lulu:The sample chapters are still available at SFTH, or else you can even Preview it at lulu. Two versions are available through lulu. Printed and download. Printed, yet again as hard cover and paperback cover.Hard cover: 16$Paperback: 10$Download: 5$It goes without saying that download version is cost-effective. Those who have not read the story can download and those who have read the story can recommend it to their friends and thus provide meals to this starving author About book at lulu:Those who have already read the story can write a review, I'll really appreciate it!The vers...
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Virgo Woman
2007-04-02 21:09:00
Sounds like ME!!One thing you need to know about a Virgo woman - she has guts and lots of them! It doesn't mean that she is not as shy and as reserved as she seems to be. It's just that she can do anything and everything for the people she loves. By love, she mean real love, no other type of love exists for her. A Virgo female is a complete woman! She has all the charms and tricks that any other female has, but she is not weak. Infact, she has quite a determination and can do anything if she sets her mind to it.She will be completely devoted and loyal to you in a relationship. Still, if it doesn't seems to be working, she will severe all the ties and become as cold as the North Pole. Virgo women's characteristics profile is an odd mix of emotions and practicality, romance and common sense. When they fall in love, they show such extreme passion and intensity that only few other women can. Making them fall in love is, however, an entirely different task. They will demand total per...
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