His smile was like some kind of magic. It reminded me of Linda Goodman’s description of a particular zodiac sign. They just have to say, ‘Pass the pickles please’ with a smile, and the pickle-passer is soon palpitating with interest. Anyway, I’ve learnt to decipher the intentions of people now. Smiles and words need to … Continue reading Unmoved
A well-crafted Retourne…
life’s a blank piece of paper
on which we write a story.
was delighted – I, the author
life’s a blank piece of paper!
but time’s a strange editor
turned my fairy tale gory
life’s a blank piece of paper
on which we write a story?
In response toReena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 34
The lantern fish was holding a seminar for other species. “The bottom of the ocean has a temperature of minus 28 degree Fahrenheit, and you need to learn to survive it. We teach you another sport – use your lower pectoral fins as legs to walk on the bottom of the ocean, and explore it … Continue reading Holiday Resorts
We are coming back to the use of metaphor to describe a concept or life, this week. John Elton’s “A Candle in the Wind” has been immortalized for posterity. There is another interesting poem by William Blake, where he philosophizes on life, on seeing a fly. Have you ever been inspired to think of a … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 34
She had managed the actor’s life for a decade, and was known to be his beau. His journey with her spanned the distance from a struggling newcomer in the entertainment industry to an established star. She was the creative director of his company, and managed all mundane matters from the shoots to his personal life. … Continue reading Mundane Matters
I know my destination, the distance to be covered and the velocity needed. An unexpected hurdle in the path throws me helter-skelter, looking for support in all directions. There will be something or someone, known or unknown, to help. In the process, I spread myself thin to explore surroundings, and notice whatever would normally have … Continue reading Unbroken
sadness between sips the mirror never lies my bee-stung lips looking thinner I pour another drink to feel mature and wise I find validation in the features losing definition on my mother’s once-beautiful face it has lessons to teach us age and genetics spare no one A good cosmetologist might be the friend … Continue reading Genetics
It was an anniversary they were celebrating together after a decade. The stage was set with candles, roses, music, good food and of course, his loved one. “You won’t believe how every pore of my being has longed to be with you through the ups and downs of daily existence….”, he whispered softly in her … Continue reading You won’t believe…..
The GPS says this is my destination. The messaging app says the person I intended to visit does not want me anymore. Life is a single device for manifestation of the self, but the applications are not always in sync. Three Line Tales #Week 117
“Why forest-bathing?” My botanist beau loved the idea of this impromptu trip, but was not convinced of the nomenclature- Shinrin Yoku “Because we do not have clean air to breathe in, in our citadels of development….” “The trees have purified the world for years, wherever they were allowed to take roots. We left them to … Continue reading Finally Convinced
