Tag Archives: LitWeekend

The Right Thing

Posted on January 10, 2021 - 12:41pm by UT Desk
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~ He met a girl at Shirui Kashong, lonely and sad, Who wanted to know how much land he had; “Enough to bury me at least,” he tried to be funny. She said, “I want a lovely valley with bees … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Fare Thee Well (Short story)

Posted on December 19, 2020 - 2:00pm by UT Desk
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We weren’t very close, yet there were times when we used to hang out and spend time together under an oak tree. It was just me and her. I was oddly, confusingly attracted to her. She often confused me with … Continue reading →

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Fall for the Fall

Posted on December 6, 2020 - 11:19am by UT Desk
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Oh, Fall! Thou art too easy on the eyes With the crunch of russet leaves underfoot. What sweet flaming leaves! Enthralled by the bise, That force thine to dilly-dally afoot. ~ October! Thou maketh mine days so vibrant, Gazing thee … Continue reading →

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A jar of Naga chillies

Posted on November 28, 2020 - 11:30am by UT Desk
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A jar of pickleof the finest Naga chilliesthat do not drip of oilor lose its tasteto sour vinegarbut has just the right amountof ginger and garlicin ‘knots’ and clovesthat whoever eats of itwill know by its distinctnessthat surely there has … Continue reading →

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Autumn Musings

Posted on November 15, 2020 - 11:02am by UT Desk
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I long to sing the song of the sun;Run wild barefooted on the sun-dried grass;Pluck and suck on the sun-kissed berriesUntil my lips turn into dark budding roses.I want my vision filled with sunsetsThat can turn the entire sky lilac.I … Continue reading →

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Did You See the Sky Today?

Posted on November 8, 2020 - 1:42pm by UT Desk
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Did you see the sky today? Did you stop somewhere on your way? I did, but they thought me strange; They stared at me like I was derange – From the traffic man to the vendor man All around their … Continue reading →

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LitWeekend

Posted on November 1, 2020 - 1:02pm by UT Desk
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Ukhrul Times is excited to herald the launch of LitWeekend (portmanteau of ‘literature+weekend’) from November 2020 onward. LitWeekend invites short stories, folklores, poems and anecdotes with objectives of instilling reading culture, promoting literary and aesthetic creativity, besides honing aspiring writers … Continue reading →

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