Hope dashed

Lisa stared at the painting above the mantelpiece. Her eyes looked blank. “I wonder why the world had been fascinated with the myth of dragons for so long.” “Dragons are believed to possess reptilian intelligence – a strong instinct for survival, coupled with fire-breathing determination. It appeals to the hearts of many strugglers in the … Continue reading Hope dashed

A gust of wind

Chevrefeuille's Gift #6 gust of wind Complete the haiku, where the first line is given with every gust of wind and then write a troiku. HAIKU with every gust of wind sensations bloom inside invoking passion TROIKU with every gust of wind come floating some memories from where you left them.   sensations bloom inside … Continue reading A gust of wind

Diversity

This is the map of my country. A high degree of order is needed to hold together a nation with such amazing diversity. The beauty of chaos is that everything finds its own place, unless there is inherited rivalry or superimposed competition. Unfortunately, people have isolated themselves, in an effort to maintain a distinct identity. … Continue reading Diversity

The Time Challenge

Michael used to drive home late, and saw a beautiful lady, dressed in a Victorian lace dress, standing at a particular spot on the road, every day. What was she doing there? He could not contain his curiosity, and stopped to speak to her one evening, “Lady, can I help you in some way?” She … Continue reading The Time Challenge

Ratted

Scene I “It’s an intricate problem, Jack.” “Which one is not? The IT team is battling the hackers.” “I hope they are competent. The new CTO is a close confidante of the CEO.” “What do you fear? Is he likely to rat on us?” “He may or may not. But he lacks competence to handle … Continue reading Ratted

Webs

The entangled web of mutual expectations some dormant, unfulfilled and some bolstering unreasonable hopes and further expectations.   Words, numbers fall short of documenting thoughts and feelings which touch the human psyche So non-linear, convoluted is the molten logic.   Life flows ceaselessly, but satisfies none.