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Is there a hospital for the broken hearts? I’m not talking about a cardiac arrest. For some people, things can be really hard. Sometimes, they don’t pass life’s tests. I don’t want to cry all the...

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Was this how Cole Porter felt when he wrote that song? I don’t know much. As usual, I could be wrong. I only know that I feel a lot. I know this is not a war-time. The present still allows us a s...

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You could see a lot from that hotel window. Sixth floor is high enough to cover the scenery in front of you. How was it? It was beautiful. But I wish I hadn’t woken up that night. It was still 3:...

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I don’t know why, but it seems to me that all I really do these days is just catch up with things. After having finished the 100-page novel and had it sent to the publisher successfully, I fell s...

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She’s at the familiar crossroad again. Should she just give up chasing pavements, just to avoid the pain? That Adele song* often reminds her of this merciless torment. If only she could lie and t...

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I’m back into the real world. My body’s been here; my mind elsewhere. It was an imaginary realm of fear; it was a thriller. How does the story end? Sorry, I can’t tell you much now. It’s about th...

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Alright, I know that I wasn’t really gone for good - but I’ve been away for quite a while lately. Lots of things to have been done then. Preparing for the site launch in the company. Learning how...

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It was my last day at school. I was more ready than ever before. I smiled at my father before he dropped me off at school. He kissed my forehead. “Have fun at school, baby,” he said cheerfully. “...

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Remember me, not as the girl I used to be. A lot has changed, you see? Now I make sure you’re no longer a powerful bully. Remember me, not as a girl whose life seems problem-free. My drama never ...

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I woke up today to the same old room, in the same old, big house. I pulled the curtains aside, staring outside at the yard. The sun was shining brightly. Kids and teenagers were walking to school...

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“I can still remember whenat the tender age of ten,Mother told me I could be anything at all...” I love that song, Ma. You know why. We used to argue about this a lot. I know you always care abou...

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This is so typical, isn't this?There's a lot we often miss;a vacant space to wastedaydreaming on easy, lazy days. There are people we often take for granted.Being busy has kept us separated.Then ...

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What do you see?I'm not the same person I used to be.A lot has changed in me,but we're still okay - aren't we? There's that usual sweetness in your steel blue eyes.I guess it's always been your w...

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I remember a lot of things about you. Your sweet, innocent smile. Your childlike laughter. Your cute little voice as you called me, and you flung your little arms around my neck. I used to carry ...

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What do you see? I'm not the same person I used to be. A lot has changed in me, but we're still okay - aren't we? There's that usual sweetness in your steel blue eyes. I guess it's always been y...

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This is nothing new. We've heard these two simple words before. We still do. It doesn't matter if you're either a celebrity or a politician with a rumour of a scandal. Just look at the cameras a...

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There's something in your sweet, mysterious smile tonight - leaving me wondering why. Steel Blue Eyes, are we okay? Does this mean you're not angry with me? Still, your steel blue eyes are guar...

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Alright, I meant to write sooner, but I've just been so busy lately. Back to work after the holiday, of course. Anyway, here's last week's recap: So I finally wrote that love letter and went to...

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What lies ahead? Can we really tell? Too many happenings can drive us mad. Some just love causing a fiery hell. Where do we go from here? So many things are left unsaid. There are things I still...

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August 4 - back to work. August 10 - my younger cousin Omar's wedding. (Another dreadful moment when people will look at you and ask The Question: "When?" Ugh.) It's also the time my big brothe...

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I've been wanting to see you. It's been a while. I needed to get away from these blues. They could only be cured by your smiles. It was a rare, sunny Sunday. I hoped the heat hadn't stung you so...

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I'm not sure where to begin. I've never done this before. I don't think I have the guts to say this to your face. I've done crazier things, like head-banging in public for a free laptop and singi...

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Close your eyes. Take a breath. Count to ten. It has taken you long to realise so many chances you have wasted. Now you can no longer pretend. This is the new you. You’ve come a long way. I’m a...

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They say life is funny and unpredictable. You think you always know what to do until you are faced with the unexpected. It doesn’t always come from other people or other outer influences. Oft...

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I’ve never asked for any of this. I don’t want any disastrous bliss. Why...oh, why? Why does this have to make me want to cry? Should I cover this up with a lie? Now I’m haunted by your steel bl...

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