The American Nightmare

21/11/2019 1 min

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Episode Synopsis

A bird who flew away would come back home someday. A flight of thought on brain drain, H-1B visa denials, and more.I board a flight ofthoughtto the land of opportunityI take my seat,fasten my seat belt,put my mind onairplane modethe plane takes offup in the airoutside my windowof opportunity,the clouds clear; I seelife is a runwaynot to run awaythere comes a turbulence,inside, with no announcementI close my eyesIt was a rough landingthe plane laygrounded, my pride tooI wake up, smile,unbuckle my fear,make an exit to buy aone way ticketI take the next flight homewithout anyBaggageWritten by: Rupesh Mandal

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