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Ring ring goes my cell phone
blink blink goes its lights.
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In times of need
it is my companion
in times of sorrow
it is my saviour.
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It comes with me
anywhere, anytime
the supermarket
the kitchen
the toilet
yes, everywhere!
it is right there with me.
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Thanusya Shanmuganathan is a Selangor-born novelist and writer. To date, she has written and published two Malay novels. She also has had her short stories published in various anthologies, all of which are in Malay. She is an active member of Kavyan Laureates Group (Kumpulan Sasterawan Kavyan) and has participated in various literature-related events. She currently lives in Petaling Jaya.

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