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I'm in pursuit of perfection - what utter crap! Perfection is a myth. But yes, I'm constantly trying to hone my craft. I started my blog in 2011 when I moved to Boston. I'm trying to write since. I don't have the audacity to call myself a writer - for I know brilliant ones. I don't even call myself a poet. Not out of humility, but have you seen the deluge of new-age Instagram poets? This word has been abused, people!

I'm a girl who loves to write. That's all.

Many know me as Baawri Basanti. Few call me a drama queen. A very few call me a wordsmith. But no one, absolutely no one, will call me dishonest.

I'm blunt with my words. Raw in my expression. And fucking merciless when it comes to spilling truth on paper.

As a winner of Indian Blogger Award Poetry 2013, among top 6 Indian bloggers in creative writing in 2014, Best Indian Poetry blog in 2018 - I have a long way to go. My work has been published in an international anthology. I've won blogging contests. But the most remarkable achievement of my writing journey - the growing number of people who copy my work. Oh, you copycats and plagiarists, you have my heart for your muted appreciation. Not my respect, though.

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  1. Nice to read your blog and your poems too. Keep in touch.

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  2. I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award because you bring a smile to my face and in one way or another; you encouraged me. You can read about what you need to do here: http://sunilscove.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/sunshine-award/ and get a copy of the Sunshine Award picture to place on your blog.
    Congratulations!!!

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    1. That's so sweet of you Sunil. It's for readers like you, I blog. Thanks a ton. Truly honored!

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  3. Every one can b a writer, almost everyone is a thinker.. Bt 2 b a poet, u nid 2 b blessed!!
    Rare r ppl who cn give words a new meaning.. Rare r u- one who gives so many unknown ppl around d world a new vision, mission, hope n bring a smile on their face. I fail miserably, 2 appreciate you efficiently.
    God Bless U 2 bestow upon us many more gems of words strung together!

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    1. I am humbled with your comment. Thanks a ton for saying such nice words.

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  4. Hi Saru, your blog is great. Love all your posts, they are very thoughtful and very well written. Truly creating magic with words..

    Keep it up, all the best!! :)

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    1. Thanks a ton dear for your wishes and appreciation.

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  5. Hearty congrats! I saw abt the book. Thats smthng awesome
    ATB

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  6. u r freaking awesome writer ma'am....

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  7. Nice blog.. Awesome writing specifically poems..

    You got one more follower :)

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  8. Hi my first visit and enjoyed your writings! Would love to explore more.
    Cheers!

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    1. Thanks for the encouraging words Dilip. You are welcome here!

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  9. Hi,

    We're interested in advertising on your blog / website. Let me know if you're interested in discussing further about it.

    Thanks

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    aman@accu-ratemedia.com

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    1. Hi Aman, Hope you received my reply. Thanks for the offer.

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  10. Saru...hey, it felt really nice to get an introduction. Thank u for promoting my post and showing me You. i feel fortunate to share ur world where u do create magic with words.
    Thank u very much indeed!!

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    1. Blogosphere is a blessing for all the creative and like-minded people. Glad to be connected with you.

      Welcome here :)

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  11. Hi Saru, I love your blog much and it is always inspiring me in someways. Sometimes I feel your words. Your blog encourages and inspires many amateur bloggers like me and almost everyone who come across here. Congrats and keep blogging :)

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    1. Hi Sushmitha,

      Don't know how I missed your comment, sorry for a delayed reply. It's incredibly sweet of you to say such nice things. I feel humbled and indebted to all the wonderful people who read my blog. Can't thank enough for such a generous comment. Hope can live up to your expectations in future.

      Much Love,
      Saru :)

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  12. Hey! Your writing is magical.:))
    Cheers!

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  13. Hi Saru, I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Keep weaving magic with your words and leave us spellbound. :-) https://prepforum.wordpress.com/2015/01/11/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

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  14. Hi Saru, I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Keep weaving magic with your words and leave us spellbound. :-) https://prepforum.wordpress.com/2015/01/11/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

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  15. Hi Saru, I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award here - http://footlooseforever.com/2015/02/04/versatile-blogger-award-it-feels-great-to-be-appreciated/. Hope you accept it. :)

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  16. Hey Saru, I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award, am delighted to have done that. You can view your nomination here :) I tried sending this message when i wrote the post didnt go through, some network issue i guess :) http://www.sunshineandzephyr.com/2015/02/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/#disqus_thread

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    1. I checked, it's so heart warming read. Thanks a ton, Shweta.

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  17. Love to read you maam, even i am fond of writing but struggles due to some misfortunes of life... But your blogs inspire me a lot... thankyou for doing that though unknowingly!!!
    Shraddha.

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    1. That's so very humbling dear. Thank you so much for reading.

      Hugs! :)

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  18. Mam! Today I accidently saw one of your posts on IG and then went through your entire blog.
    U are truly an Inspiration. I want to be like you..
    I Hope that someday I may become a great writer as you(I aspire to become a writer but I have to learn alot in this field) U are sooo Amazing. Love you❤

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    1. Honored. Thank you for all the love, Sufiya. Wish you loads of success and may you rise to greater heights. <3

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  19. In simple words
    Bahut khoob likhte ho aap

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  20. Read your poems and tweets for the first time today. Must say I loved every word. We are setting up a residential school in your home state Himachal. Do you think you want to get involved in any capacity?

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  21. Too good. Keep it up.

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  22. What is the inspiration behind such feelings which you beautifully mould into word's??

    a curious fan ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  23. Love ur writing and inspired from them.....
    A lot of respect and love.....๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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