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Raju Tai's avatar

"Something shifted." WELL YESS! Everyone who is reading this and their heartbeat is shifting. UFFF...Safa.... rereading it is even better than reading it, because things just grow so much more beautiful in the time we leave them to breathe. Thank you for this soft kissie piece.

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Safa's avatar

It breathed and grewww. Thank you for the kissie prompts, lovely Raju <3

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Shreya's avatar

This is sheer brilliance Safa. I think of platonic intimacy and deep physical affection a lot. This gave me pause. Keep burning bright with your words💙

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Safa's avatar

Me too! I have always thought of platonic intimacy as something I cherish, and that I dislike the way we are taught to prioritize romantic intimacy above all else. I'm glad you loved this <3

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Charulatha Banerjee's avatar

Now your comment makes me pause! "Platonic Intimacy" has oxymoronic vibes but perhaps not.

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Shreya's avatar

It doesn't. Intimacy can be expressed in different ways and have different connotations. As a society, we've conditioned ourselves to believing in, or rather legitimising, only one kind of intimacy…and that's rather narrow-minded…

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Maanav's avatar

Beaaauuuuttttiiiifffuuuullll. Can it be much, much longer? Please?

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Safa's avatar

Ahahah thank you! I wish it were longer too. Maybe it can be a series of friends kissing each other, let me think.

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Charulatha Banerjee's avatar

Such a beautiful tender piece. Can be a screenplay. And you had me when I saw the word 'respect' between kisses. A lot of love and kisses be yours if you want it. 🌷🪻

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Safa's avatar

I do I do! Thank you Charulatha. Wow, I hadn't thought of this as a screenplay, but I see it now.

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Natasha Badhwar's avatar

You are a rockstar, Safa and we are so lucky to have met you! You make Ochre Sky the community it is.

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Safa's avatar

CRYING thank you Natasha, and I'm sending SO much love for you <3

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Ujjwal's avatar

So intimate, so delicate, so lovely..

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Mukta Naik's avatar

So beautiful! This essay is speaking to everyone who has known this kind of a bond

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Safa's avatar

Thank you so much Mukta, I'm so glad this spoke to you.

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Karthik's avatar

'Some things are perfect just as, you know. They don't belong on the gilded escalator of life.' - I've done this too! Kept the magical things safe from life so that they stay magical, and they stay private.

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Safa's avatar

Absolutely, it makes so much sense. I'm glad it resonated with you, Karthik :)

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Doel's avatar

Safa ❤️❤️❤️❤️ soaring with the brilliance and gentle love of your words!

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Safa's avatar

AAAA Doel, thank you <3

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Farah's avatar

That tender kiss and respect. Ah..

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Safa's avatar

Sighhh. Aren't these the best most beautiful things?

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