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Waves of grace, winds of Naam (Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai)

Waves of grace, winds of Naam (Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai) On the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurab, this poem emerges as a ...

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Yes, I did.


You hurt her?
Yes, I did.
You betrayed her trust?
Yes, I did.
Did you know that she loved you?
Yes, I did.
Did you love her, ever?
Yes, I did.
……
Then, why?
Because, I loved her. I could not see her getting hurt. I could not let her trust crumble. And because, this was best- for both of us.

Linking up with Trifextra - Week Fifteen

14 comments:

  1. Sweet and painful.

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  2. Sigh. No, it was not for the best. Not at all. Just look at the people left behind.

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    1. Thank you Jessie. It is good to see that the story touched the right chord.

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  3. That sounds like a story of someone I know. It is painful for them right now.

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    1. I am really sorry to hear this. This should never happen to anyone, ever. Hearts that love should stay together but I guess somethings happen and we have to live with them. Only if it could be called living. Thanks for reading this and sharing your thoughts.

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  4. This is just awful (the situation, not the writing.)

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    1. Thanks Janna and I am so relieved that the writing is bearable.

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  5. It's sad that she is in a lose-lose situation. Poor girl.

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    1. Yes - a totally lose lose situation for her. Thanks for reading and sharing your views.

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  6. Very touching response. You write it beautifully as well. It's a tough one to accept, but as you say, things happen and we learn to deal with them. Thanks for linking up.

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    1. Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it heartily.

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  7. I can identify with this complicated interpretation of trust and truth.

    Lovely.

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    1. I hope you trust your heart and chose the best way out for yourself.
      Thanks for visiting and sharing your ideas.

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