A Friday Night The bright sun has faded Dusk paints itself lilac I tilt my parasol a bit Wide eyed I see at a glance Evening beckons me for a stroll To reflect on the harsh rays That prickled my skin ,my soul The hour to take a deep breath Has arrived with a step stealth !


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Nivedita Roy resides in Bahrain. She  is a teacher by profession, bilin ....Read more

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