http://slow.writerscafe.org/kajalgulabani The original writings of author Kajal Gulabani en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776073797 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 If only I could ...Bring back my childhood...Blow away muck from the world...Reach the infinite sky...Make the days longer...Pick up the falling stars...Kiss each grief-stricken heart...Lend my smile to every dejected soul,If only ...... !!!! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/kajalgulabani/1583848/ It was just one of those days…While strolling within my vicinity, I heard a racket ofsounds afar.  I gradually trotted in thedirection the noises were coming from and eavesdropped (genuine apologies fordoing so). 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