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The water contained everything. It was an ocean, a river, a tide. Rolling its passions forward. Calling out, Ride with me. Float into my flowers. Smooth touches. Reflections of light. The gaiety as it bends. Surely one can feel these blue waters. Cupping ones hands together. Splashing another. Water everywhere and so is your laughter….
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Rape | Arnab Kumar Roy
Walk, Road ahead, The leering hyenas waiting To taste a piece of meat, They are thirsty, Rolling tongues, I can see. A nasty stare At my body, I feel so dirty. Taking a step, I walk back, Are they coming for me? Fear Strikes my heart, Run, run, All I hear. I try my best…
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