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Chapter I — The Bhagavad-Gita

by LovelyMay — Chapter I begins with a tense question from the blind king Dhritarashtra, who seeks to know what his sons and the sons of Pandu are doing on the sacred field of Kurukshetra, a place destined for both war and awakening. Sanjaya, the king’s trusted charioteer and seer, begins painting a vivid picture of the battlefield, where warriors from both sides stand ready, armed with conviction and duty. Duryodhana, the ambitious prince of the Kauravas, surveys the opposing army and grows alert. Though confident in…
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Bribed

by LovelyMay — Bribed begins not with shame, but with an honest, loving surrender. The narrator admits they are no match for the soft, persuasive power of a grandchild’s hug or pleading glance. Rules are remembered, but only briefly, before they are softened by laughter or quiet tears. The battle is gentle and always lost with a smile. A slice of cake is given too close to dinner. A second helping of watermelon is allowed, even though it’s already led to stomach pain once before. It isn’t forgetfulness. It’s a…
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VERSE: A PARTING

by LovelyMay — A Parting opens not with anger or sorrow but with a calm, reflective voice that offers thanks instead of blame. The speaker has moved past the pain and now sees their former relationship as something meaningful, even if it ended in disappointment. Gratitude is expressed not just for the joy once shared, but also for the lessons that followed. There’s a deep acknowledgment of how love once lit up their life, not like a flicker but like a radiant flame that warmed their days and shaped their hopes. That…
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Ballad: Bob Polter

by LovelyMay — Bob Polter stood as a familiar figure among the English working class—strong in stature, calloused from labor, and unrefined but honest in his dealings. His life moved in rhythm with pickaxes and pub nights, where smoke curled above battered tables and laughter echoed after long hours of toil. Though no stranger to ale and the occasional brawl, Bob wasn’t a man adrift in vice—his habits never fully consumed his character. He wasn’t perfect, but his choices, even flawed, were human and relatable.…
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Ballad: Lieutenant-Colonel Flare

by LovelyMay — Lieutenant-Colonel Flare inspires a reimagining of leadership, far removed from the noise of battle and the glitter of medals. His command is not marked by discipline through fear, but by nurturing through kindness. Among his ranks, soldiers live more like poets than warriors, exchanging drills for delicate crafts, and treating every task—no matter how domestic—with gentle pride. This softness, however, is not weakness. It reflects a conscious rejection of violence, where strength is measured in mercy…
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VERSE: A New Mother

by LovelyMay — A New Mother opens within the quiet strain of a family still grieving, where love is present, but fragmented by memory and loss. Sir Arthur, though dignified and affectionate, carries a solemn weight since the death of his wife. Her absence lingers in the house like a shadow that dims even the happiest days. Each night, the children gaze at her portrait, not as a habit, but as a ritual that binds them to the past. Her voice echoes in the walls, her influence woven into every custom they refuse to let go.…
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Martyr!

by testsuphomeAdmin — “Martyr!” is a thought-provoking poetry collection by Kaveh Akbar that explores themes of faith, spirituality, identity, and self-sacrifice. Through powerful, evocative language, Akbar delves into the internal conflict between religious devotion and the human experience, especially focusing on the concept of martyrdom—the tension between surrendering oneself for a cause and the self-affirmation of personal identity. Akbar uses his poems to interrogate the nature of…
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Chapter Thirty

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with Cyrus Shams waiting on a park bench in Brooklyn, lost in thought as he anticipates meeting Sang Linh. His disheveled appearance and anxious demeanor hint at his emotional turmoil. When Sang arrives, Cyrus immediately recognizes her despite her unassuming presence, noting her practical attire and weary expression. Their initial interaction is tentative, marked by silence and shared cigarettes, as both characters grapple with the weight of their connection through Orkideh, Cyrus’s…
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Chapter XIV — The Bhagavad-Gita

by LovelyMay — Chapter XIV begins with Krishna offering a teaching he declares as the highest form of wisdom—knowledge that frees the soul from the cycle of birth and death. He uses the image of a cosmic womb, describing nature as the mother that holds all creation. Into this vast maternal force, Krishna sows the seed of all living beings, identifying himself as the eternal father. This union of divine force and material nature is what gives life its many forms. Nothing exists without this partnership, and every living…
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When Mother Sleeps

by LovelyMay — When Mother Sleeps evokes a quiet reverence for a role so instinctive yet so often overlooked. It begins by painting an image of deep maternal rest, a sleep earned through endless hours of giving and tending. The world may continue to rumble with all its noise—storms outside or clattering indoors—but it does not touch her slumber. In that moment, she is sheltered, perhaps not by walls, but by the peace of knowing her child is safe. Her rest, though, is never complete. It exists only in the space…
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