Circles

Death embraces me Facing you, Life, was fun with deep insights into the mysteries of fathomable existence.   Life seems to be fun, while you are here then self-deception in the world of fantasy beckons companionship   Inspired by Elsie Hagley at Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge #Week 52 Image: chathamhouse.org

Coexistence

The ocean wets shores which do not submerge themselves yet contain waters   All marine life lives only in immersion but in its own shape   Tsunamis rise from the depth to purge out and renew oceans.   Nature teaches us magic of co-existence with contradictions   God tests your will to survive in conflict … Continue reading Coexistence

Reappearance

Is it a pressed flower between the pages of forgotten chapters? Or the reappearance of a familiar face triggering a storm in still waters?   Footfalls on the beach were scarce till the captain of a supposedly capsized ship returned, to claim his place in the news reports and on cheering lips.   Lost glory … Continue reading Reappearance

Insights

“Hey, dude, that was cool! You glide thru’ your work without skipping any detail”. “Yes, I hopped thru’ life, gathering every single bit of information, on the territory I covered”. “What do  you mean by that? We are alumni of the same college, but you have better insights”. “With the kind of influence and backing … Continue reading Insights

Crushed

I dream of flexibility, to be able to mold myself. I so want to be the woman of his dreams. These wretched bones get in the way…. He decided to break them for me. The bouquet I bought for our anniversary lay crushed on the ground. I was born only to please him, and be … Continue reading Crushed

The Trophy

The award ceremony was an annual mega-event, which all businessmen looked forward to. All nursed secret hopes of earning their fifteen minutes of fame, with an award. It was a gargantuan effort to work through the panel of esteemed judges, build lobbies of influence and make it all appear so effortless. “I just focus on … Continue reading The Trophy

Charged Existence

The Master loves to show off her ethereal beauty. He switches on the power supply, that drenches her in a watery shower, illuminated by multi-colored lights. The wow expressions on the faces around her, affirm that she is beautiful. The sharp tremors and vibrations running through her, induced by electric currents, are painful. Yet, she … Continue reading Charged Existence

Mobility

An unexpected knock threw me off the curve into wilderness.   I remain buried here life blossoms around me I have learnt to enjoy anonymity and the beginning of life at another level propped by wisdom gained in a previous life.   Immobility does not hurt only the fact that you were mobile enough to … Continue reading Mobility