"You know small spaces he’s terrified of. Don’t you? Take him there." thundered the narcissist psychopath mother, “that is what he deserves of disobeying.” His father led him out of the door gently by the hand. “Son, I think both of us should be happier in a smaller space to ourselves. It is impossible to … Continue reading Liberation
Welcome to Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 12 Last week, we dealt with a situation, how we view it and the impact on our life. This week, we explore a person and how s/he impacts our personality and perspective on life. It could be a pet, since we have strong emotional bonds with these lovely souls. … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 12
I spend some nights on the terrace, and keep looking up at the sky. The less-than-full moon holds a promise of achieving its potential someday. It goes through endless cycles from nothingness to fullness. I see a message for humanity – that a roller coaster ride is unavoidable, through various stages of life and beyond … Continue reading Silent Potential
photo by Alex Iby via Unsplash
A strip of black, ashy sand, white breakers above – a grey sky, heavy with sea mist that rolls in and out of the shore like a living thing.
Many would be driven insane by my monochrome world, by the endless crash of the waves, the screaming dip and soar of the gulls – but not me.
Inside me burns a fire of anger so fierce it will turn the sand to glass, boil the seas until they vapourise, leaving nothing but a crust of salt behind. The world will know me.
Written for Sonya at Only 100 Words’ Three Line Tales. See here to join in and to read the other stories.
Eye
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Above and below
Reflected realities
Borders undefined
How can I know where I stand
Or on which side of vision
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Do I stand in earth
Looking out from hollow hills
Or am I a dream
A projection of the soul
Beyond an amorphous Veil
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What does it matter
I am where presence requires
Facing destiny
Riding the current of life
Subjective reality
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The photo for this week’s prompt was taken in Derbyshire at the Derwent Valley Reservoirs, where a village was drowned and where the famous ‘Dambusters’ Squadron trained. The valley holds many hidden treasures still, both natural and man-made. The reflections beneath the bridge here were just perfect on this visit, and there was no way of telling where they began or ended.
As always, I would like to thank everyone for their contibutions. I love seeing how many different stories and poems can…
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“The Boss wants teams on the ground to have limited information about actual business figures. Manage publication of MIS reports accordingly.” Maybe I looked unconvinced, as his voice grew cold and ominous, “Don’t you think this is necessary?” “Er …No, I don’t think so, but there is no choice,” I stuttered. “Realign your mindset, as … Continue reading Always Right
The last para of the life prediction was ominous – Death by drowning, a mysterious death. The astrologer had a reputation for never having made a false prediction. She came here every evening to count waves – How many more till they finally claim her? Three Line Tales #Week 93
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FROM RAT TO CAT
By Neel Anil Panicker
“You are a cat. Not just any ordinary cat. The big one. The biggest of them all. A true blue Royal Bengal Tiger. The best and the rarest breed to inhabit the whole wide world.”
Saumik began to feel dizzy. His head started to swirl. Blood began to drain out of his face and limbs.
He felt his legs and limbs go limp.
All this not out of fear or pain. But out of shock.
So far no one, not one person in his entire life so far of over two score years on Mother Earth had ever said so many wonderful words of appreciation for him.
A tiger. They were calling him a tiger, that too the best in the business. From a lowly rat to a majestic tiger__that’s quite a paradigm shift. How quickly the wheels…
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He bid good-bye to her with a heavy heart. God alone knew that he still loved her. They had obtained their divorce decree today. Counselling had not helped. She would be back to her recalcitrant ways within a few days. He could not carry the financial burden beyond a certain limit. “I’ve lost the rights … Continue reading Parting
I asked the feet which carried me, “How exhausted are you?” “I carry a lot more than your weight, but nobody has ever asked.” “We take every step together.” “And you protect me from wear and tear.” “We have a thankless job, but together we have conquered mountain peaks and crossed milestones.” (52 words) … Continue reading Partnership
