Mind’s Core

thoughtsmove from neural pathwaysto grey matter-influence values-become philosophy xenoliths launch a revolutiongo unnoticedreborn to-unite with the worldat the synapse of meaning-fall apartat the crux of cognition-the cortex of the issuea defined purpose Quadrille #255

Follow the unexpected

She rode a bicycle all the way to audition for an ad to fulfil her dream of being a model. But Lolita Lolita Tulum, a skincare and fashion brand, had already chosen a celebrity as their brand ambassador. Her freshness and commitment had to wait for another opportunity. As she turned back in a dejected … Continue reading Follow the unexpected

Ugliest Secret of Success

One day, the Aspirant stumbled upon the ugliest secret of success. It made him want to abandon his aspirations. Nobody needed his strengths because it made them feel insecure. The people at the top of every pyramid reached there by trading on weaknesses. It is easier to blackmail someone into unquestioning obedience in return for … Continue reading Ugliest Secret of Success

Energy-dependent World

A couple of years ago, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were attracting attention, and the high amount of electricity consumed by crypto-mining was a huge concern. Indian crypto investors faced their battles as crypto exchanges were raided by the Government. They discovered that money was illegally routed to other countries through these exchanges. The income tax … Continue reading Energy-dependent World

Descort – The Nightmare

Ridiculous hits me hardI dreamt of a friend feeding Biryanito Trump(horror of horrors)The friend’s son called me to complaineveryone forgot his birthday I’ll order a cake todaywith a topperscreamingNot for HimNot againNo more electionsKill the systemto restore ordera society, a nation and a worldinsanegagged by the majority I woke upmy dog snuggled against meI petted … Continue reading Descort – The Nightmare

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #446

Welcome back! PROMPT #446 Here are some quotes with a twist. Choose one or more to inspire your piece. We are all made of stardust, trying to remember the sky. Reality is a mirror polished by imagination. To know yourself is to meet a stranger everyday. There is no restriction on the length of the … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #446

Light Years Away

the final year grade sheetonce applaudedyellowing in old files the name on the epitaphmy favorite teacheracknowledges the flowers she does not have my number savedwe used to visit each otherunannounced new buildings mockmemories buriedbeneath development W3 Prompt #227

Mountains of the unknown

He carries centuries in his chest,mountains of silence and scars.lava settles where poetry lived,fury seeps through cracked restraint. When he speaks,the world reinvents abuseWhen he screamsmusic beats a hasty retreat housed where the insane liveor imprisoned with criminal recordsan object of research for psychologistsfire remembers what oppression forgot. Poetics - Lyric Petrologies P.S. Adding two … Continue reading Mountains of the unknown

The Weak Human

“Does he know the magnitude of the opportunity he has missed with his temper tantrum?” was the common refrain after he threw the laptop on his manager’s face. The fire was not just anger; it was history erupting, and when the eruption passed, he stood among the ruins, knowing the mountain inside him would never … Continue reading The Weak Human