Ramya Pannem

“Home” by Ramya Pannem

“So, it’s a no, Ahh?” signs Jake. Finn, who is trimming the grass in his garden, nods in agreement. “But why?” Jake questions Finn releasing a puff of smoke into the air, “it’s a one-time opportunity and the city you are going to is a great place with every possible facility you can imagine.” Finn stays silent but his silence speaks a lot in the void as if he is saying he knows it, it’s a no. “You know, but you won’t, right?” said Jake, his cigar in his hand. Finn nods again. “Why?” Jake demands an explanation “I need a reason to accept it, ...

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“True Identity” by Ramya Pannem

“Yes, read that book, it’s the best. The writer did total justification to the characters through the plot” I suggest a book to my friend sitting in the library.          “Ok”, she nods and walks away.          “I wonder if they have another copy of it.” worries my friend.          “Don’t worry the head librarian will surely have some in the storage” I try to reassure him.       ...

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“The fears with in.” by Ramya Pannem

The girl. On the 15th floor, a glass roof top restaurant, I stood out in the courier just like many others when the countdown began 5…. 4… People began shouting in tune with the countdown recording. 3…. 2… 1… “Happy New Year” they all shouted in unison and hugged their companions cheerfully. “Happy New Year” I whispered into the air and tried holding a hand by my left side purely by habit, only to realise it is just me, here, tonight. I withdrew my hand, rubbed it with the other, as the cold breeze, brought the chills, I tucked them in my ...

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“All in my head” by Ramya Pannem

Standing in the middle of the stage, in front of uncountable people. It was a one time in life opportunity, which I didn’t ask for, but I got it. Although I am doing it only to get an onstage experience, frankly to improve the chances of my resume being picked in the market. As my aim was to work hard, probably land onto one of the backstage jobs. But this thought which everyone implanted into my head about having an on stage experience could help me understand the artist and character when I actually work on supporting them, landed me here....

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“THE WINDING RIVER” by Ramya Pannem

Submitted to Contest #98

Melting glaciers being my source and power for downstream follow. I am born, because of the ice mountains giving in to the heat and pouring down, creating me. Passing through smaller hills, jumping off the mountains, rushing at the bends, quenching many species thirsts, and resting a bit during my journey between valleys and mountains, carrying numerous varieties of inhabitants within and allowing the huge population to utilize me at the surface, I travel restlessly taking note of everything that I touch.       ...

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“THANK YOU” by Ramya Pannem

Submitted to Contest #97

Today I had a long day, lost in an essay writing competition at the school, and had to work an extra hour at my part-time job. I had to adjust with oats and milk for dinner as neither I could make time to cook nor afford to buy myself dinner. But no matter how my day goes, one thing that I can’t compromise is with studies. So, just like every other day, post-dinner, I sat down to read my notes and complete my homework. I was tired and sleepy, but I had a long way to complete my assignments. I on FM radio in a hope of being awake. But that di...

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