In The Realms of Surrealism
Should I take you back? Back to when you used to wake up early, not sitting on the bed, wondering what the day had in store for you? Back to when the chirping of the birds were dulcet, sonorous and musical unlike now, they sound so plaintive and brassy. Like the remains of something beautiful which is now damned. Should I take you back to when your only problem was to describe the girl you had a crush on in primary with the most pampered and decorated words?? Maybe you did it to get good marks. Maybe you did it to impress her or maybe you did it to make yourself feel good. Does she still have an infectious smile? Is she still a resplendent damsel? Is her hair still as silky as Kareena Kapoor's which tumbles over her shoulders? Your problem was that none of your siblings should sit on your favorite spot and couch. You'd feel bad if you are walking and you step on the edge of the tiles because you were so careful not to. The same mentality and urge to kick empty