Beginning and End by Alex.K.O,

When I say ‘hello’,

Don’t think it’s the beginning.

When I say ‘goodbye’

Don’t think it’s the end.

What I say is a matter of familiarity,

Not a promise.

A selfish heart may leave it as logical.

A generous mind may accept it as philosophical

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Alex.K.O, hails from Alappuzh, a coastal district in Kerala,India. He has been working as a teacher in his hometown since 2015. He has published his creative works in various online journals like Delhi Poetry Slam and Indian Ruminations. Along with this, he also worked as an Online Volunteer with United Nations Development Program, World Wildlife Fund India.