That Day [Poem]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 6/17/2013 2:11:00 AM

'That 'that day', was the most wonderful dayThat day, I had smiled probably my mostThat day, ‘he’ and me were deliciously closeThat day, a warm Sunday, indulged with chocolate and pieThat day, we had walked our dog, under the rainbow skyThat day, I had wondered, “This could be the best I’d lived to see?”That day, I had believed there was no better place where I could be.That day, when  the sun  had finally drowned, That day, had become that 'better place' where, I coul(...)'

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An Evening Conversation [Short Poem]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 5/29/2013 8:10:00 AM

'Every evening is a conversation,Sun’s retiring talk with a dear tree“I’ll come in the morn looking for you!I’ll knock on the doors of darkness with a request  To let my rays caress with love, your gentle leavesAs they swing with joy, with hope, to see another dawn Waiting for me to bring that dawn to youI’ll come, but promise me not to let...The black dusk swallow it all up - every time I am gone.”~Sam'

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Intervals of longing [Poem]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 4/24/2013 7:22:00 PM

'Source:www.shalombewithyou.com  There are these intervals, Intervals that appear out of nowhere, Intervals that suddenly fill in the gaps Gaps, between those minuscule measures of time, Gaps that never made their presence felt ever before , Gaps that are now, eternal moments of longing Longing to feel your warmth,Longing to touch your face,Longing to let each of my heartbeat become a witness of your presence, Because somewhere away.. you too are caught,Caught in the same long(...)'

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Pensive Mood [Poem]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 4/15/2013 5:24:00 PM

'; In a pensive mood she stands, staring at the blank walls There is so much on her mind, Do not disturb her, As she entangles herself in intricate thoughts As the clock strikes twelve, She watches the second hand move, From one melancholic day into another Will this day be any different? She wonders Will the hollow fill itself as the minutes pass? Or will she be stuck even today, Without knowing the difference in the present and the past ~Sam;;'

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Coca-Cola [Short Fiction]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 4/5/2013 5:01:00 PM

';;; I run through the news channels impatiently to know the proceedings of a court case in relation to the verdict of a drug selling racket in India. It’s been nine years since this case -this case that shook an entire nation and changed my whole life. The report that might be on the judge’s desk right now has my name and a whole lot of papers that support my identity as a journalist assistant from Norway who has contributed significantly to the investigations. I could have been ins(...)'

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Astrology Disturbance [Non - Fiction]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 3/29/2013 12:35:00 PM

';;; Have you ever had that moment when your eyes slowly drift to the Astrology section and you tell yourself it’s a childish sneak peak and you obviously don’t believe in astrology? If yes, this post is for you.“Don’t have intense discussions with your spouse.” “Stick to your guns. You will find a new job. A sibling will cause trouble.” “Good inflow of cash.”“Control your expenses”Oh! That’s like somebody is closely observing my life. “A New job” really? I haven’t yet appl(...)'

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Many Wines [Short fiction]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 3/7/2013 12:41:00 PM

';;; She was sitting across the table with the prettiest face Eriq had ever seen. A beautiful black gown prided on her perfect body.  But he could tell, she is not the kinds one could charm so easily. She looked at him with the eyes that demanded an interesting conversation. Eriq’s reputation of being an Author usually set such expectations from the women he dated. What story could tell her, he wondered, rubbing his sharp chin.  “A story? Is that all I can offer to ple(...)'

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A cup of ecstasy [Poem]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 2/28/2013 11:06:00 AM

';; Unabashedly it flirts with my sensesAs my hand wraps around it, lifting it in the airIts aroma promises a ghastly affairI will indulge, give in, I have no win, I am awareYet, I let it slip though my lips, onto my tongueLittle spice and a bit bitter, I feel deliciously numbTo the ecstasies of, a hot cup of chocolateOh! Who didn’t succumb!~Sam'

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A Perfect Blossom [Poem]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 2/26/2013 11:03:00 AM

';;;;;; When life gets tough Many submit to it- fail and succumb Lose track of desires and become numb A few count on their stars to treat them fair Some join their palms; plead the Lord with a prayer, But have faith, it is there, in your life and in mine too, Like it is in the life of every cherry tree that ever grew Forge ahead with your will, be deaf and blind You are an element of the nature, Bear that, in mind! A Perfect Blossom That’s your destiny defined! ~Sam'

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Morning Dew [Short Fiction]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 12/8/2012 3:58:00 AM

';;; (C) Ashish Arora Photography  Dear L,I received your letter and I didn’t know how to respond to it until today. Forgive me for the delay. But being a woman on the brink of love is like having a stormy wind inside the heart which rattles all the windows to oneself.  She usually needs time to untangle and rationalize ‘love’ which she complicates in ways, in which only she can understand.I chose this morning to write this letter because, today I feel like the earth that h(...)'

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Festive Sky [55 Fiction]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 11/18/2012 4:13:00 AM

';;; ;;; Sounds boomed through the house windows.  A grand old ageless man who sat in the hall grunted, “Why burn hard earned money?” He got an answer when his grandson squeaked with joy while straining his neck to get a full view of a cracker which made its way into the sky in a random fashion.'

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Charming Phase [Short Poem]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 10/15/2012 5:03:00 AM

';;;  It is not the mornings, it is not the nightIt is in that lull when the dark aches to turn brightWords dance on my tongue, and, your ears merrily tuneMay be it’s that, that, charming phase of the moon~Sam'

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Explore the sail [Poem]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 9/10/2012 12:33:00 PM

';;; From one shore to another we move,Only to meet each other midwayEach one has traveled - half the distance,Yet a new ocean lays bareWe can either drop the anchors,And talk about the journey so far madeOr we can tie our boats together, Explore the sail, till the shores fade…~Sam'

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Cocealing Images[ Short Fiction]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 7/6/2012 12:52:00 AM

'He sat in isolation looking at people around him. The sounds seemed to resonate in the air. He felt a tingling sensation on his back when music flooded through the speakers. His thoughts seemed interrupted as he touched the bridge of his nose in a futile attempt soften the pinch of unfamiliar glasses.  Sipping the drink with caution he regained his focus. Every person who entered the bar was caught in his gaze. He looked at them with stark observation and shifted his eyes(...)'

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Beautiful broidery [Poem]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 7/3/2012 10:10:00 AM

';;; As the sunlight cascades downAnd, day drowns in the golden mellowBring with you, some words of yoursWhile I bring with me, some proses of mineLet us unfold the psyche each one holdsPush open, the doors, of secreted worldsCharming, wouldn’t it be? What awaits a discovery? Conversations, that form a beautiful broidery.~Sam'

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Lift Man [Short Fiction]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 6/12/2012 11:50:00 AM

'“Here you go” he handed the badge with a stinging stare literally thrusting it into my palm. If I made any noise it wasn’t heard. He was too tired of doing this for me and he made no effort to conceal the obvious irritation. “You know how hard it is to get you a job?” his eyes flamed, more out of concern than anger. I just nodded in response. He kicked his dhoti in a swift movement and grabbed it by his right hand. With a despairing expression he disappeared into the crowd. I wonder(...)'

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The Old Charm [Short Fiction]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 5/28/2012 4:26:00 PM

'As she locked the main gate and walked towards her house she took a moment to look at the neon lights that painted the air orange. A wooden step ladder silently slept against the wall. She had used it to change the fuse. She decided she would push it to the store room the following morning. She looked at the brightly decorated door and its thick green border with a deep sense of satisfaction. She had insisted she work on it herself rather than getting it done by someone else- it was(...)'

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Crib Post

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 4/25/2012 3:42:00 AM

';;; Irk and irritation is running deep under my skin.  When I shoot angry looks at friends and loved ones for no reason and mumble swear words beneath my breath I suddenly wonder- What the hell happened?Well, I don’t know what started it all but it has been over a month now since I have been unwell. I went on from vomiting everything I ate or drank to being admitted in hospital for about five days getting discharged only to come back to the hospital for a minor surgery to get r(...)'

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Sculpting a shadow

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 4/5/2012 3:54:00 AM

'I don't normally like the "guest post" thingy.. but I couldn't say no to my friend Serendipity. She is an amazing writer herself. I would particularly recommend Dilapidated short fiction written by her but let me tell you she is also experimenting with poetry and doing very well at it.So, what I have written for her is a story, a monologue of a construction worker whose thoughts swirl as he catches a reflection of himself on a window pane. It might remind you of Deewar Kariger story(...)'

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Rusted Memorabilia [Short Fiction]

Author : Sameera      Blog : Life in a jiffy..      Date : 3/28/2012 5:08:00 PM

';;;I have a small motorcycle shopnext to a bus stand. I was living my dream when I invested my humble savings ofeight years at a factory to raise that three walled structure with a whitemetallic door. I remember leaving no effort unturned to make it look like adecent repair shop for a man who rode a proud Enfield or a Karizma to stop andget the bike repaired. In first year of the shop I cribbed, cried and wiped thecareless grease or oil that landed on my floor or on my white door. M(...)'

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