नजदीकियां बढ़ी कुछ तेज़ी से,
हम करीब जा पहुंचे.
जाना ठीक ना था जहां तक,
हम एक दिन वहाँ पहुँचे.
ज़ाहिर था सवाल उनका,
किस हक़ से आये हो?
कह ना सके रास्तों कि हक़ीक़त
अभी जिस पर उनको चलना है,
उनके नाजुक सपनों को
कहीं कोई चोट ना पहुँचे.
यूँ हुआ कि वो भी रूठ गए.
अब हम किससे बताएँगे?
के हम अभी घर से निकले,
अभी हम यहाँ पहुँचे.

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जग सारा घूम लिया
खगांल लिया हर एक दर्पण
स्वयं की खोज अधूरी ही रही
क्योंकि कभी तलाशा नहीं अपना अंतर्मन.

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One of the primary reasons I choose not to wish others a happy birthday is that it feels like a formality. In a world where superficial connections are prevalent, some people still value genuine interactions, prefer to express their appreciation and care for others throughout the year rather than confining it to a single day. By avoiding the obligatory "happy birthday" message i intend to differentiate myself, because there is no way one can differentiate between a "Hope you die- Happy birthday" and a genuine " Happy for you - Happy birthday", you reply "Thank you so much" to both the texts.
You just received Happy birthday text from someone who hasn't talked to you for 8 months, they still receive a "Thank you" and so does the person who is closest to you. I just want to differentiate myself from that person.
Let's have fun, let's celebrate but " Happy birthday texts" Mehh.

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We had anonymously connected on a dating app and engaged in a late-night chat that lasted until 5 AM. During our conversation, she unexpectedly texted me, "I know this may seem random, but I'm open to meeting at Aksa Beach right now. However, I want to make it clear that this will be a one-time thing." Despite the spontaneity, we decided to meet up, and our conversation quickly turned to music. Surprisingly, we discovered a shared love for the golden era of Bollywood music from the 70s and 80s, as well as artists like Jagjit Singh and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. It felt like we had so much in common.— % &At one point, she pulled out a speaker and played her playlist. As I listened, I realized that none of the songs were original versions; they were all guitar covers. Curious, I asked her why she preferred these covers. She explained, "Everyone has their favorite parts in songs. When we sing, we tend to focus on those specific lines or moments. But I don't want to wait for them. I want to enjoy the best parts of each song and quickly move on to the next one. That's why I prefer these shortened covers—they only contain the best lines. That's how I listen to my music and that's how I live my life". Her perspective resonated with me, and she shared the playlist with me before we went our separate ways.— % &For a month, I was captivated by that playlist, it was fun but gradually, it lost its appeal. Now i don't listen to that playlist, I scroll past it everyday but never feel like playing it. I am back to listening originals, in the form it was intended by it's creator to be perceived. Over time, I realized that it's not fair to expect only the best, whether it's in songs or in people.— % &

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For a month, I was captivated by that playlist, it was fun but gradually, it lost its appeal.

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I Scream, You Scream.

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Dear Diary,

Today was quite a tiring day for me. After taking a break, I decided to dive back into my regular routine of studying for eight hours a day.
I am tired but i don't feel sleepy, i am lonely but I don't feel like talking to anyone.

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Ocean's roar, wild and free,
Sunset paints horizon's tapestry,
seashells whisper, secrets they keep,
Nature's song, eternal and deep.

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Distance isn't lack of physical proximity.
It is incoherence of mental bandwidth.

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ना मुझे याद करना, ना मुझको याद आना तुम.
बीते हुए कल सा, मुझको भूल जाना तुम.
क्यूँ? कैसे? फ़िर कब?
ऐसे सवालों मे मत उलझना
जाने वाला जाता है, खुद को ये समझाना तुम.

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