Whispers & Murmurs
Giggling chuckles
in a kindergarten class.
“Pin drop silence!”, is the command,
as little voices on heavy breaths
are passed from one desk to another.
Hushed teenage secrets
meant for just one ear.
That of a best friend, considered special
and dear that's how we learned
to trust and confide in another.
Campus gossips
spread through wagging tongues.
Changing narratives, edited descriptions -
that’s how stories are scripted
to be sung through the words of another.
Professional accolades
often applauded on centre stage.
True competence or undeserved recognition
candidly gauged in the mumbles
that travel over shoulders about another.
Credits
This contribution was written by Edlyn D’souza and photographed by Nikhil Narayanasa.
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