How deep is the wisdom of the well? Desperate wishes in the shape of coins fragments of hopes that were belied disappointed souls separated from cases pesticide remnants floating without bases It is a mirage to birds on the edge. Frogs croak, a woman drawing water sighs and heaves Life pops up in … Continue reading Wisdom of the Well
“Why seventeen?” “Numbers are powerful and symbolic. It adds up to 8, which is an enclosure. It protects”. “Protect from what?” He looked at the charm bracelet he was wearing, and the talisman his mother had put around his neck in childhood. “I don’t know. But Mom said so. She had consulted a numerologist. He … Continue reading Numeric Magic
This is Reena Saxena signing off. If your world is full of debauchery, multiplespeak, manipulation and mindless evil, so be it. If I cannot change it, I refuse to be a part of it. I do not accept your authority over any aspect of my life. I understand that people like me come and go, … Continue reading Signing off
Jose is close to the greatest breakthrough of his life. He has spent forty days on this planet, and is getting used to the blue light. Space travellers are trained to live in unusual environs. The planet that looked a fiery red from a telescope is all blue inside. What really had him flummoxed was … Continue reading Breakthrough
The pale yellow Moon looked drowsy, but New Moon (Amavasya) was still ten days away. The birds did not chirp, and the cock did not announce dawn. Neither did the bells in the temple ring, nor the muezzin gave a call to devotees. Some people swore that they had seen Dhanvantari (the mythic doctor) rush … Continue reading The Universe
I saw my hands and legs in a new light today. Do my appendages appear monstrous and creepy, as the tentacles or tendrils of poisonous beings? The insects nodded in agreement, but looked at the aquarium container, to avoid my hostile gaze. Inspired by Sonya at Three Line Tales #Week 72
Business had been low, since the Chipotle outlet opened across the street. Michael was toying with the idea of taking up a franchise of another fast food chain. Pearl Diner had been an old favorite for many, but was losing ground to competition. He set up a meeting with the Domino’s Pizza guys at 10 … Continue reading Fate
Lightning struck the night sky, and a voice thundered “Your sins have crossed all boundaries. Be prepared to face the consequences…..” Another small voice from below “Why did you set boundaries and permit sin, God? There should have been no space.” “It is the Will of the Lord. Do not challenge the Father, child.” “My … Continue reading The Voice
She had recurring dreams about this place. At times, it induced a strange feeling of peace. At other times, it was a nightmare that woke her up, drenched in sweat. It impacted her day-to-day functioning, as she lived with that feeling throughout the day. The therapist had a solution. He asked her to meditate, mentally … Continue reading The Underground of Life
Do bare your fangs when you cannot bear anymore the threshold of pain falls when you realize nobody cares anymore. Right there in front reality lay threadbare battered by humans little angels surrendered an unbearable life. Inspired by In Other Words, bear .... at Patricia's Place Image: Holidog times Note: This refers to a … Continue reading Cruelty
