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"The Border"

Suhani Chadha

The border is a butterfly gliding through atmospheric pascals

The border is a penguin following its loved ones to the shore

The border is a writhing feeling for a best friend 6000 km away

The border is a choice between either—or—all of the above

The border is a fence where Indians and Pakistanis share Biryani

The border is a wall drawn by Rama to protect Sita from the ten-headed demon

The border is a computer screen separating you from tiles of faces

The border is a pair of shoes dangling off a merry-go-round with its dancing laces

The border is a bus station where youngsters cling to their grandmother

The border is a breaching feeling of arch-nemeses falling in love with each other

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