Yes, you guessed it right. I am an envelope, the carrier of messages across the world.
A simple sheet of paper and some adhesive is all that is required to create me. But I am glad that from my insipid and dull persona, people have given me a makeover. I now feel so colourful and attractive. I am basking in all the attention my looks are able to garner ❤ !
I am the bearer of the news to people across different countries. I travel the globe, even to the remotest corner of the world, without a passport. Ain’t I lucky ;-).
I have had the privilege to deliver the good and the bad news.
Many a smile I have brought to their faces, when I arrive with pleasant stories and news. The birth of a young one, a promotion order, a cheque enclosed, an invitation, a holiday itinerary, and son returning home and so on.
But when I am the harbinger of sad news, my tender shoulders hurt carrying the emotional burden sealed within me. I am not allowed to share it with any of my other mates too. I dread to face the scenes of gloom with tears overflowing generously from the heart broken souls.
These days, thanks to the rapid development of technology, I am getting a lot of rest. My travel has reduced tremendously. They are mostly official trips. Since I have also reached a ripe old age, this suits me fine. Also the emotional burden off my shoulders is a huge relief, as people use the mobiles to convey the unpleasant news.
Just a few more years of life in me. Then you all will pay your tributes for the wonderful work I did all my life. Maybe an obituary in the Newspaper as a mark of respect for my selfless service.” R. I. P – The envelope”
There’s no doubt you’re lucky 👍
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A personified life journey of an envelop – well written piece.
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Thank you Ramesh!
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Beautifully written, R. You brought envelope to life. 🙂
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Thanks R🙂
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Beautifully written…amazing autobiography of a simple envelope
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Thanks Balaka🙂
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Aah you took me to my English class in the school, Write a biography of an Envelope……
Wonderful description Radhika or should I say reflection.
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Haha, yes I too recollect writing such essays! Thanks so much Dhiraj 🙂
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Pleasure 😊
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Envelope days bygone…It’s only a memory now. It had a charm though. Waiting for letters from friends, relatives, penfriends..used to bring immense joy 🙂
Nicely expressed.
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I agree. Suddenly I realise too many things are just becoming memories now. Things are getting outdated so quickly. Thanks Deepika!
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Lovely and emotional autobiography of envelope …though not used so oftenly
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Thank you Kiran 🙂
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Have a nice day dear Radhika Di. ..It’s the first time I voted for municipal polls
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Wow! Must be feeling thrilled isn’t it? A responsible citizen 😊👍
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Yes 😊…ofcourse 👍
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This is a lovely write, Radhika. Loved the creative presentation and interesting journey of an envelop.
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Thank you so much Amitav!!
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This is a display of creative writing at its best. Very well-written, Radhika! I’m impressed 😊
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Thank you for the lovely shower of praises Andrei 😇😊
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You so deserve it Radhika. This post is great! ☺ Keep it coming.
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Thanks once again Andrei for your words of encouragement. 😊
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Sealed in this envelope is a message of appreciation – what a fine creative writer you are 🙂 🙂
Darned internet… it shreds the envelope and delivers only the message…:(
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Thanks Karthik for those beautiful words of appreciation 😊😇
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You so brought it to life! ☺️
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Thank you Vidur!!
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Very well written. 👍
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Many thanks Vanshasth!
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Love this! One of my favourite memories, the heartbeat racing, postman arrival, the anticipation, and the exchanges! The soul of army life. And, survival for those in uniform. Thanks
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Yes absolutely can relate to that excitement of a letter arriving after waiting for days together, specially if you are posted in the forward area.Thank you so much for stopping by🙂
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The power of the envelope expressed in all its forms. Isn’t it sad to see the end of it? We have so many memories associated with envelopes, Radhika.
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Very much so Vishal. It is sad that today’s generation misses out on all the emotions that an envelope brought along with it.
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“Yeh mera prem patra padakar
tum naraz na hona………………” Film sangam
Chitti aayi hai chitti aayi hai
watan se chitti aayi………………..Pankaj Udas
, The envelope has strummed a thousand memories of yonder days,… never to return.
Yes, life had its moments……of mushiness and heartbreaks.Your blog is a spaceship that took me decades back down the memory lane.
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What a lovely way to connect to the envelope. Both the above songs so beautifully bring out the emotions of the letter. Glad that my post took you back in the time machine to revel in the nostalgic memories. Thank you so much 😇😊
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Nice riddle.. We will miss the envelopes in near future
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Yes Akhila, we are going to miss it 😔
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Well written, but I would not like the envelope to rest in peace 🙂
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The joy of sending and receiving letters is unparalleled. But unfortunately looks like in the time to come, it is going to be a reality. 😔
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I feel it’s the best deal in town: sending mail. I sent a letter to a friend in NZ yesterday from the US. It only cost $1.36 which is nothing to make someone happy. How much nicer to send a REAL letter, not an email to someone? We’ve lost the art of letter writing and people will have no memories to have years down the road. It’s sad.
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I am sure your friend will be thrilled to receive your letter. I agree with you, the happiness and feel of a real letter is so wonderful, which is totally lacking in other modes of virtual communication. Times are changing too fast!!
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Awww, Radhika, I love this post so so very much, I love it when the inanimate comes to life and it was fascinating to discover an envelope’s feelings ❤
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So glad to hear that Belle. Thank you so much 😊💙❤
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Really a good one…
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Thank you!
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You got an envelope talking, Radhika! That was a creative piece with a lot of thought given to the days of the snail mail.
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Thank you Pranitha!
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We all (specifically our generation) going to miss this selfless service provider!
Very well written Radhika 👍
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Oh yes, the envelope and so many other small delights will surely be missed by us Meenakshi. Thanks so much! Have a lovely day🙂
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Great post. Well written 😊
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Thanks a lot Shweta!
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You’re welcome 😊
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So true
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Yes!!
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