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“Three Boys and the Sea (Speaking of Mary)” (By the Shore Where Mary Was Found Out)

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Introduction : What happens when three friends, a sunset, and a secret name meet by the sea?  Laughter turns into confession, waves turn into verses, and somewhere between the jokes — a poet’s heart gets caught red-handed. Dive into “Three Boys and the Sea (Speaking of Mary)” — where friendship, poetry, and love all crash against the same shore. “Three Boys and the Sea (Speaking of Mary)” (By the Shore Where Mary Was Found Out) It was just another morning, soft and wide, waves humming low like secrets they hide. I walked to the sea with my careless grin— unaware of the tale that would soon begin. Hamza sat there, calm and still, the wind played games on the rocky hill. Beside him a stranger, quiet and lean— eyes that carried a thoughtful sheen. “Hey, my brother!” I called his name, the sea replied with its silver flame. He smiled and said, “You came at last,” and time, like a tide, forgot the past. Then came the moment that changed the air, “This is my cousin Shahzain—beware,” Hamz...

"I’m Not Your Marriage Counselor" (Hamid’s Last Laugh Before His Wedding)

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Introduction : “I’m Not Your Marriage Counselor” is a humorous, lighthearted poem about a friend’s last-minute wedding panic and the playful advice he gets instead of real solutions. Blending comedy with truth, it shows that sometimes the best way to face life’s big changes is with laughter—and a reminder not to forget the white roses.    "I’m Not Your Marriage Counselor"     (Hamid’s Last Laugh Before His Wedding) Hamid came up to me today, He said, “Shahzad, I’m filled with dismay. My wedding’s Sunday, I’m so afraid, All these new people — I’m not a grade.” He said, “My wife, in-laws, all the rest, Maintaining happiness — I’m stressed.” He asked me, “What should I do, brother?” I said, “Don’t ask me — I’m not another.” He said, “But you’re a friend, you’re kind.” I said, “With marriage, I’m so blind. I’m not married, I’m not a pro, All I can do is confuse you even more.” He said, “Please, just honestly say, Whatever’s in your mind today.” I said, “Okay… but I’m gon...