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Chapter Twenty-seven [Sitting on a…], Martyr!

by testsuphomeAdmin — Cyrus sits on a bench in Prospect Park, reeling from the news of Orkideh’s death after receiving a voicemail from her ex-wife and gallerist, Sang. Despite having known Orkideh for only a short time, Cyrus is deeply affected, contrasting his grief with the seemingly effortless composure of those around him. The chapter reflects on the fleeting nature of modern grief, reduced to a brief interruption in the constant stream of daily life. As Cyrus hesitantly returns Sang’s call, the weight of the moment is…
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The Old, Old Story

by LovelyMay — "The Old, Old Story" begins with the quiet frustration of chasing something just out of reach. The speaker recalls setting out with hope, only to hear the same phrase again and again—“You should have been here yesterday.” It becomes a refrain that shadows more than fishing trips; it echoes a wider truth about missed timing. Success always seems just one day behind, and that memory of better chances becomes both a comfort and a taunt. Yet the speaker doesn’t complain bitterly. Instead, he waits with…
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VERSE: HOMEWARD BOUND

by LovelyMay — Homeward Bound captures not just a journey across seas, but a deeper voyage through pain, endurance, and unshakable memory. The story unfolds with a storm that shattered the sailor’s ship near Algiers, throwing him into peril. While many experienced men succumbed to fear or fate, he clung to hope, driven by love for his family waiting in England. The wreck was only the beginning. Washed ashore, he faced a crueler storm—captivity under the Barbary Moors. Days blurred into years, and yet, even in chains,…
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The Air of the “Whistling Oyster”

by LovelyMay — The Air of the "Whistling Oyster" begins with an absurdly mismatched couple: a seventy-three-year-old prophet and his strikingly young wife, barely eighteen. Their union, already strange, became even more bizarre with the arrival of their son—a boy born not into childhood, but seemingly straight into cynical adulthood. From the moment he emerged, he carried himself with a strange gravity, casting off rattles and bibs for spectacles and the sneer of someone weary of life. His first words were not babbled…
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London Bridge

by LovelyMay — London Bridge opens not with a structure of stone and steel, but with a fragile link between two people who cannot quite meet in the middle. In this poem, Robinson channels the undercurrents of a strained marriage through a bitter conversation sparked by something as ordinary as children’s singing. The husband, practical and dismissive, sees no reason for his wife's unease. Yet her agitation reveals something deeper—an emotional restlessness awakened by a man from her past, whom she encountered…
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Ballad: The Haughty Actor

by LovelyMay — The Haughty Actor begins with the rise of an admired performer named Gibbs, whose fame at Drury Lane feeds a growing pride that soon overshadows his good sense. Applause fills the theatre, and Gibbs basks in admiration, convincing himself that every part beneath a lead role is an insult. When offered a minor position in a new production, he scorns it, choosing ego over opportunity. His refusal marks a shift—not only in his career, but in how others begin to see him. The spotlight that once lifted him now…
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VERSE: The Story of the Faithful Soul

by LovelyMay — The Story of the Faithful Soul begins with a legend born from sacred lore, where unseen worlds intertwine with lingering human emotion. It follows a spirit caught not by sin, but by sorrow—hovering between salvation and memory. During the holy time known as Our Lady’s Peace, most spirits bask in a gentle reprieve, released briefly from their pain. Yet one cry echoes louder than the rest, piercing the stillness of the blessed pause. This cry belongs to a soul unable to surrender to peace, tethered not…
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Chapter Seven

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The Bhagavad-Gita

by LovelyMay — The Bhagavad-Gita, a revered scripture in Hindu philosophy, is a spiritual dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, set on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Through this profound discourse, Krishna imparts timeless wisdom on duty, righteousness, selflessness, and the paths to spiritual liberation, blending philosophy, ethics, and devotion into a guide for living a meaningful life.
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Signs

by LovelyMay — Signs of Christmas begin long before the date arrives, not with decorations or carols, but in how children start to act. Suddenly, the same hands that once resisted chores now tidy shoes and fold blankets without being asked. Whispers of Santa’s watchful eyes transform everyday defiance into obedience, as if the holiday has cast a gentle spell over the house. Parents notice this shift not in grand gestures, but in small acts of kindness and cooperation. Children become generous with smiles and quick to…
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