Words Unspoken

  Life's full of surprises, it's true, you see, Gives unexpected gifts, just wait and be free. Family like friends, they're there, never apart, But craving for more, a whole, loving heart. We strive and we fight, in someone's world we roam, But when they depart, we feel so alone. No more dictating struggles or yearn for a sign, That those meant to be  will be here, yours and mine. Through life's twists and turns, in joy and in strife, We'll cherish the ones who bring meaning to life. Surprises may come, like a twirl or a whirl, But true, loyal hearts, they're our precious pearl. So, let's celebrate life's unpredictable grace, With friends who'll stand by us, in every embrace. In this journey, we share, under the sun or moon's shine, Those meant to be with us will be here for all time. By Monira Rahman

As a literature student and content professional, I always treasure the times when words just naturally flow from my heart to the page. Likewise, I love to have deep conversations over life, and yesterday I had such a chat with one of my friends. Apoorv has shown real curiosity in learning more about my interests and favourite pastime activities. However, instead of answering him directly, I playfully teased him, saying that he should take some time to get to know me better over these years. It was a lighthearted moment, and honestly, I felt that the question came a bit late in our friendship. As we continued talking, the subject unintentionally moved to writing. It reminded me that it had been a long time since I had indulged in my desire for writing something for myself. Work and other duties had kept me busy, but this morning, something stirred inside me, compelling me to pick up the abandoned pad that had been lying unused for far too long. When I think back on the past year, I can...